Local. Qualified. Solicitors.
Call now to speak to a Solicitor (8am - 9pm)
Landline: 0114 267 8780
Freephone: 0800 163 622
If you have suffered due to medical or clinical negligence in the last three years then you could potentially make a medical accident claim. Medical negligence, according to Wikipedia , is “professional negligence by act or omission by a health care provider in which care provided deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical…
When you’re at the scene of a car accident you’ve been involved in it’s likely you’ll be feeling shaken and distressed, even if the accident was minor. When you get out of your car and speak to the other driver (or drivers) involved in the crash it’s vital that you are careful about what you…
Whiplash is a common injury which is caused when the muscles, ligaments and tendons in the neck are overstretched, often as a result of impact experienced in a road traffic accident. This overstretching actually sprains the muscles which can lead the sufferer to experience a lot of pain. If you’ve been injured in a car…
Statistics unfortunately show that people seriously injured or killed in cycling accidents is on the increase with a 5% rise reported in April to June of 2010. Cycling is often regarded as a dangerous pursuit as many UK towns are not bike friendly with sporadic cycle lanes and busy traffic and the accident statistics show…
Crash for cash is a colloquial term used to describe road traffic ‘accidents’ where one or more parties administer the crash to gain financial benefit through personal injury compensation. Unfortunately this type of car crash claim fraud is becoming more and more common and last month a gang of three conmen were jailed for 34…
Employers have a legal responsibility for the health and safety of their employees. If your employer doesn’t abide by health and safety regulations and you are injured at work then you have a right to make a claim for compensation. There are a variety of types of accidents that can happen in the workplace if…
Spinal injuries are often life changing traumatic events and the consequences for the injured person and their family and friends can be severe. Injuries to the spine can be devastating and according to Spinal Research, ‘Every year more than 800 people in the UK and Ireland are paralysed following an injury to their spinal cord.’ Living…
Travel accident compensation is something that can be claimed if you experience an injury or suffer an illness whilst on holiday which wasn’t your fault. Holidays are supposed to be a time for fun and relaxation and if you have a bad accident or are ill due to the actions of the hotel owner, a…
aking part in sporting activities naturally has a greater risk of injury than regular activities because you will be pushing your body to extremes and in some cases using heavy equipment. Even simple exercise such as running or cycling have a risk of injury from tripping, falling or being injured by other road users. It…
If you’ve taken out Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) in the last six years and think you were mis-sold this then you could be entitled to claim compensation. According to Yorkshire based Accident Solicitors Direct , ‘Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) is often taken out alongside loans, mortgages, credit cards, store cards or other finance agreements with…