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Introduction to who we are Aiming for the best results at all times 25 years service What you can expect Accident victims who have suffered a serious injury or injuries require immediate attention, in our view. After 25 years service to the people of Sheffield and elsewhere, these are the matters which we…
DetailsThe revelation of the former News of the World’s phone hacking practises came as a huge shock to the public. As enquiries continue the UK is slowly starting to realise the extent of these practises and how deeply they run throughout the whole of the media world. When The Guardian came across evidence to indicate…
DetailsThe Access to Justice Act or the no win, no fee law was first proposed in 1999 and came into force in 2000. It was designed to make it easier for those with a genuine personal injury case to be able to make a claim more and reduce the financial burden placed upon the government…
DetailsThere has much comment in the media about the significant increase in motor insurance premiums over the last year. The insurance industry would have you believe this has been caused by Solicitors and fraudulent claims. The reality is quite different. What the insurance industry fails to mention is that they are the biggest seller of…
DetailsYou could be forgiven for thinking that whiplash is all in the mind. Anyone reading the media at present would be convinced that it is a made up disease constructed purely to get compensation. That anyone claiming whiplash is a fraudster. That we are all being conned, and that we are all paying for it…
DetailsAll employers within the UK have a responsibility to make sure that they provide a safe environment for their workers. The government have provided various guidelines and regulations for employers to follow. According to the government, all employers should adhere to their duty of care in the work place by carrying out risk assessments in…
DetailsMany people at some point may need to seek legal advice and so call on the services of a firm of solicitors if they have been involved in some sort of accident or incident. Solicitors can provide invaluable help and assistance if you need to take some sort of action or bring a case against…
DetailsThere’s a lot out there about claiming compensation after an accident at work, so much in fact that you can feel flooded with jargon terms like ‘no win, no fee’, ‘personal injury claim’ and the like. Below is an easy summary of the criterion needed to make a personal injury claim and some advice about…
DetailsMost people have an excellent time away on holiday and return home with fond and happy memories. Unfortunately though, that isn’t the case for everyone as some people experience a truly distressing and, in some cases, life threatening time whilst on their holiday if they’ve suffered from an injury or illness during their trip. There…
DetailsWe all expect the products we buy from shops to be safe and this is a legal requirement placed on the producer, distributor or seller. However this legal requirement isn’t always upheld and there have been incidences where a product that has been used or consumed by a member of the public has caused an…
DetailsWhile it would be impossible to compile a list of every known hazard in the workplace for employers and employees, there are accidents at work which are far more common than others, and are also easily preventable. According to the Health and Safety Executive statistics, in 2009/2010 5.1 million days were lost overall due to…
DetailsTim Petts looks at how far Everett v Comojo (UK) Ltd [2011] can take us The basic facts of this personal injury claim are sadly not uncommon, and those with experience in criminal practice (or who read local newspapers) will be all too aware of the possibility of nightclub arguments turning nasty. Robert and Carl…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsWhen 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…
DetailsWhiplash 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…
DetailsStatistics 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…
DetailsCrash 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…
DetailsEmployers 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…
DetailsSpinal 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…
DetailsTravel 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…
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