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In recent years, the personal injuries compensation sector has been viewed as highly controversial, with analysts debating about claims being made and ultimately the subsequent legal rulings, ranging from the serious to the downright bizarre. As the number of accident claims increases, there is some concern amongst the British public that we are experiencing an…
DetailsBeresford and Long Re-launches as Accident Solicitors Direct After over a quarter of a century service in Sheffield, Solicitors Beresford and Long have reorganised in order to specialise solely in personal injury claims. A new company has been formed; Accident Solicitors Direct. Richard Long, senior partner, explains “Having started as high street solicitors over twenty…
DetailsBreaking bones This article on the basic principles of anatomy and physiology aims to provide insight into medical notes, medical report writing and questions to medical practitioners. Fractures to limbs Limb fractures are a common form of injury. They are often associated with those mechanisms of injury seen in personal injury claims. Road traffic accidents…
DetailsStep by step guide to making a claim The settlement outcomes you can expect What steps should I take? Contact one of our Team You will be immediately put in touch with one of our Solicitors who will arrange a mutually convenient appointment and visit you at a your location of choice.…
DetailsInsurance is a process whereby you get to protect yourself against potential major financial losses in the various tricky situations of life. In other words, by signing an insurance contract one party agrees to pay for another party’s financial loss resulting from the occurrence of a range of types of events. Losses can be due…
DetailsExperiencing a road traffic accident can often be a frightening and distressing experience. Hopefully you or any fellow passengers will have escaped with minor injuries with little damage to your vehicle. However, in some cases the consequences of the road traffic accident can be far more serious. Whether you have been a motorcyclist, driver, passenger,…
DetailsTHIRD party capture is a term used to describe efforts by the insurance industry to persuade injured people to settle a claim direct with the insurer and not to use local solicitors when making a claim. Insurers have tried to defend this practice by claiming they cut out the ‘expensive’ solicitors, leaving more funds for the…
DetailsThe Association of Personal Injury lawyers has rejoined talks on extending the fixed fees regime in personal injury cases. APIL had walked out of the talks last month in an unprecedented move for the organisation. The Civil Justice Council is conducting a mediation process to produce industry-agreed fixed costs for all \’fast track\’ road traffic…
DetailsCrash for cash man jailed A 24-year-old man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after admitting his part in a £1.6 million Crash for Cash scam in Greater Manchester. Mohammed Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges, including conspiracy to defraud, dangerous driving and disqualified driving. Manchester Crown Court was told that Patel deliberately caused at least 92…
DetailsInsurers plan advertising campaign for personal injury claims Thursday 22 October 2009 by Jonathan Rayner A number of insurers are gearing up to launch advertising campaigns to persuade personal injury claimants in motor accidents to bypass solicitors and deal directly with the responsible party\’s insurer, it is believed. The news comes as the Financial Services…
DetailsAccidents are inevitable. Everyone is at risk for incurring personal injury one way or the other, for it encompasses issues such as vehicular accidents, product malfunction, medical malpractice, occupational hazards and injuries, slip and fall or fire, animal attack and the like. However, despite the variety of personal injury cases, there is one thing they…
DetailsPRESS RELEASE Local solicitors achieve mountain challenge Helping the British heart foundation A four member team organised by ASD, a firm of solicitors on Ecclesall Road, have raised more than £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Phil Turner, Ralph Clark, Martin Webb and Jon Walker took on the National 3 Peaks Challenge on…
DetailsOn 7 June 2006 Mrs Hunt, a 47-year-old lady, paid a visit to Ripon Cathedral in North Yorkshire, as part of a sightseeing tour she was taking with her partner. Having looked round the inside of the Cathedral her partner suggested that Mrs Hunt might like to inspect the crypt. The crypt is located in…
DetailsLast Updated: Friday the 25th of September 2015 Recent Updates to the Law: From 20th October 2014 a new law was introduced that allowed local authorities and the police to demand owners take action to prevent a dog attack or risk fine of up to £20,000. Police will have the power to issue Community Protection…
DetailsMany solicitors and barristers have only become aware of the significance of pain disorders in personal injury actions relatively recently. This is a complex area. It is preferable that a correct diagnosis is made at as early stage as possible if treatment is to be successful, though I have been involved with cases where a…
DetailsNew law makes prosecution of companies easier Significant improvement of some health & safety practices expected Makes the company culpable, rather than an individual within What has changed? A new law taking effect next year will make it easier to prosecute companies for corporate manslaughter. The move follows intense campaigning from trade unions…
DetailsELLIS V BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL 2007 Regulation 12 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992; floor and traffic-route safety; transient hazards, contributory negligence In Ellis The Court of Appeal has considered the standard required of employers in relation to the condition of floors and traffic routes under Regulation 12 of the Workplace (Health,…
DetailsThe 2007 Rehabilitation Code – Making a real difference to injured people The Rehabilitation Code provides an approved framework for injury claims within which claimant representatives and compensators can work together. Whilst the Code is voluntary, the court Pre-action Protocol provides that its use should be considered for all types of personal injury claims. The…
DetailsProvides more than just financial help to a client Signs of recent improvement in its application between claimant and defendant teams Find out how to best implement rehabilitation alongside claims What To Consider In Rehabilitation Although the pre-action protocols are not without difficulties, over the past few years claimant and defendant representatives have…
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