Personal Injury Myths and Legends
If you suffer an injury through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. If your injuries are serious or have a major impact on your income, your ability to work or the quality…
Should the wearing of helmets by cyclists be made compulsory?
It's a question that one assumes would be simple to answer - but the issues surrounding the UK's stance on cycle helmets are many and varied The British Medical Association, in its most recent policy book (2015/16),…
Holidays Are Coming, Holidays Are Coming
Amazingly, Christmas is almost upon us again. The festive period can be a busy time for Solicitors with the potential for personal injuries increasing more quickly than Santa racing up and down your chimney. Some…
Not All The Fun of The Fair
The sun is out, the sky is blue and there's barely a cloud to be seen. The British Summer is finally here and so what better time for people to flock to funfairs, amusement parks and theme parks for a day out with…
Air Travel Claims
With the holiday season once again in full swing the increase in air traffic inevitably means more accidents both on aircraft and in airports. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury whilst travelling…
Can You Pursue A Claim For Suffering A Fall Due To Snow?
Hospitals have noted an increase in the number of injuries to patients from falls due to the snow and ice. Typically, hospitals are seeing more and more attendances for injuries such as simple strains and minor…
Fraudulent Personal Injury Claims
Fraudulent personal injury claims are on the increase and we need to work together to reduce them. The Association of British Insurers calculates there was a 34% increase in dishonest motor insurance claims between…
Change is a Coming: The Radical Shake-up of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Funding from April 2013
"No Win No Fee" and "receive 100% of your compensation" are statements that we hear hand-in-hand, thanks to years of advertising campaigns by Claims Management companies. However from 1 April 2013 change is a coming! Under…
Spotting the signs: Noise induced hearing loss
If you are suffering from hearing loss and have worked in a noisy environment you should visit your GP (or audiologist such as Hidden Hearing) to have a free hearing test and professional diagnosis that you have…
Council Car Park Case Settled: A Victory for Blue Badge Holders
Councils across the UK are being urged to review their parking policies for disabled motorists following the second successful legal challenge against a UK authority by five Blue Badge holders in Norfolk. The…
