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| Road Traffic Accidents |
"…an average of 107 people are killed or seriously injured in road accidents everyday…" (ONS)
If you are involved in a road traffic accident that was not your fault you may be entitled to claim compensation.
You may have a claim for compensation if you are:- A Driver
- A Passenger
- A Pedestrian
- A Passenger on Public Transport
- A Motorcyclist
- A Pillion Passenger
What will you need to prove?
To bring successful personal injury claim you will need to show that:- You have been involved in an accident; and
- The accident was not your fault; and
- As a result of the accident you have suffered from personal injury and or damage to your property
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the accident and take photographs of the accident & its location if possible. You should also contact the Police immediately and report the incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the accident. If you do not issue your claim in court within 3 years your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
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| Claims by Children |
Children cannot bring proceedings in their own name. In civil law a child is anyone who is under the age of 18.
If a child has been injured and wishes to make a claim for compensation they must either wait until they reach the age of 18 or bring a claim through ‘a litigation friend.’ The litigation friend is usually the child’s parent or guardian and will bring the claim on behalf of the child.
If we reach a settlement on behalf of a child we will always ask the court to approve the settlement. This will ensure that the child receives fair damages for their injuries. The damages will then be paid into court and invested on behalf of the child. When the child reaches the age of 18 the funds will be released to him or her. If you can shown that the funds are needed to care for the child during his or her minority and application can be made to the court to ask that the funds be made available to you for the benefit of the child.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
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| MIB Claims |
If you are involved in a ‘hit and run’ accident or the other driver is uninsured the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) will deal with your claim for compensation. They are funded by the insurance industry.
Uninsured Driver
If an uninsured driver hits you we will need to make a claim to the MIB on your behalf by completing an MIB claim form. We will need to investigate your claim in the same way as we would if the other driver was insured.
You will need to show that:- You have been involved in an accident; and
- The accident was not your fault; and
- As a result of the accident you have suffered from personal injury and or damage to your property
If the MIB are satisfied that the other driver was legally responsible for the cause of the accident they will make an offer of compensation.
If you to not agree with the MIB assessment or the amount of the offer you can proceed to issue a claim at court against the uninsured driver and if you are successful the MIB will satisfy the judgement. This means you will recover your damages and legal costs in the same way as if the driver had been insured.
Hit & Run
If you are involved in a ‘hit & run’ accident where you do not have the identity of the other driver the MIB will consider your claim. In these cases they will make all the necessary investigations and if they are satisfied you have a claim that would have been successful against the other driver had his identity been known they will award damages. The amount awarded in damages will be equivalent to an amount that would be awarded by the courts.
The MIB are not obliged to pay your costs if you are injured in a ‘hit & run’ accident. They will usually make a contribution towards your costs and you will be responsible for any shortfall.
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the accident and take photographs of the accident & its location if possible. You should also contact the Police immediately and report the incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the accident.
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| Accidents at Work |
If you are involved in an accident at work and are injured as a result you may be entitled to claim compensation from your employer.
Your employer is under a legal duty to take reasonable care for your health and safety whilst you are at work. The government has introduced numerous regulations that place duty on your employer to ensure your working environment is safe and if they have failed to meet these requirements and you are injured as a result you will be entitled to claim compensation
What will you need to prove?
To bring successful claim you will need to show that:- You have been involved in an accident at work; and
- As a result of the accident you have sustained personal injury; and
- The accident was caused as a result of your employer’s negligence and/or breach of statutory duty. This means that had your employer done everything they should have done to take reasonable care of your safety at work the accident would not have occurred.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the accident and take photographs of the accident & its location if possible. You should also contact the Police immediately and report the incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the accident. If you do not issue your claim in court within 3 years your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
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| Clinical Negligence Claims |
You may be entitled to compensation if you have suffered as a result of miss-diagnosis, improper choice of treatment or medication, negligence in surgical procedures or any negligence or mistakes by any health care professionals including GP’s, surgeons, midwifes, nurses and hospital doctors.
What will you need to prove?
To bring successful clinical negligence claim you will need to show that:- You have been treated by a doctor or other health professional; and
- The treatment you have received is not supported by any reasonable body of medical opinion; and
- As a result of the treatment you failed to recover from a pre-existing condition, your chances of recovery were diminished or your original injury or condition has become worse.
We understand that it is often difficult to know what has happened to you in these cases or to know if you have received negligent treatment by a health care professional.
In practice clinical negligence claims will largely turn on medical evidence and we will ensure that we obtain copies of your medical records and arrange for a medical expert to examine you, review your records and prepare a report on your condition and treatment. We will be able to advise you on the contents of the report and the merits of any claim.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your pain and suffering
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of your treatment
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- You may qualify for public funding if you are in receipt of benefits, in which case we will direct you to a firm of solicitors with a legal aid franchise.
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will arrange for a specialist to review your medical reports, examine you and prepare a report. We will advise you on the contents of the report and merits of any claim.
- We understand the importance of dealing with your claim in a professional manner and maintain a good relationship with the medical staff who may be responsible for your ongoing care and treatment.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should find as much information as possible in relation to your condition and the treatment you have received. Keep a diary of your illness or injury and the effect it has had on you. If you write or receive any correspondence from the hospital. NHS trust or GP concerned always keep copies of these letters.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your injuries or conditions you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years of becoming aware of the possibility that you could claim. If you do not issue your claim in court within this time your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
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| Injuries sustained by Victims of Crime |
Victims of violent crimes who have suffered injuries can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for compensation.
To be eligible to make an application under the scheme you must show that:- You have been the victim of crime of violence
- You have suffered personal injury as a result
- The incident occurred in Great Britain
- The incident was reported to the police as soon as possible after it occurred (unless good reason can be shown for not doing so)
The application to the CICA must be made within 2 years of the incident (unless good reason can be shown for not doing so). Your damages may be reduced if you have any previous criminal convictions, even if they are not related to the incident.
The CICA will consider your application form and any supporting evidence. They will then carry out the necessary investigations by contacting the police, hospital and any witnesses. Any ward they make will be based on a tariff-based system and will depend on the seriousness of your injuries.
Your legal costs will not be paid by the CICA and our costs will therefore be recovered from your damages.
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your application
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will submit your application to the CICA
- If your application is unsuccessful or your award reduced, we will appeal the decision of the CICA on your behalf.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses. You should also contact the Police immediately and report the incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within two years following the accident.
Call now to start your claim…
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| Claims for Work Related Illnesses |
If you develop an illness or condition as a result of your working environment or working conditions you may be able to make a claim for compensation against your employer.
Your employer is under a legal duty to take reasonable care for your health and safety whilst you are at work. The government has introduced numerous regulations that place duty on your employer to ensure your working environment is safe and if they have failed to meet these requirements and you are injured as a result you will be entitled to claim compensation
Examples of work Related Illnesses- Asbestos/ Pneumoconiosis or Mesothelioma – an inflammation of the lungs, which can develop into cancer. This often caused by inhaling substances or particles at work in particular asbestos.
- Occupational Asthma – is a form of asthma that is often caused by exposure to a precipitating factor in the workplace.
- Occupational Dermatitis – this is a skin condition that is usually caused by a direct contact with an irritating substance such as cleaning fluid.
- Industrial Deafness – claims can be brought by people who have suffered hearing loss as a result of prolonged exposure to a high level of noise
- Work-related Upper Limb Disorders and tenosynovitis - these can occur as a result of constant repetition of tasks such as typing.
- Occupational Stress – this includes claims for a nervous breakdown or other stress related symptoms induced by your employment.
What will you need to prove?
To bring successful claim you will need to show that:- As a result of your working conditions or environment you have developed a disease or condition; and
- The disease or condition was caused or partially caused as a result of your employer’s negligence and/or breach of statutory duty. This means that had your employer done everything they should have done to take reasonable care of your safety at work you would not have suffered from this condition or your chance of developing this condition would have been greatly reduced.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will arrange for a specialist to review your medical reports, examine you and prepare a report. We will advise you on the contents of the report and merits of any claim.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should find as much information as possible in relation to your condition. Keep a diary of your illness or condition and the effect it has had on you.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your injuries or conditions you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the date you first became aware of your condition. If you do not issue your claim in court within this time claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
Call now to start your claim…
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| Fatal Accidents |
If you are the relative of a person who has died as a result of an accident you may be able to make a claim for damages. We understand that the death of a close relative can be a time of hardship both emotionally and financially and we will deal with your claim as sympathetically as possible.
Claims by Dependants
If you are a dependant of a person who has died as a result of the accident you may be entitled to make a claim for bereavement, loss of dependency and reasonable funeral expenses.
The claim for bereavement can only be made by spouses and parents and the amount recoverable is currently fixed at £10,000.
Your entitlement to claim loss of dependency and the amount of the award is governed by legislation and we will be able to advise you further in relation to this once we are aware of your personal circumstances. Generally it will be necessary to show that you were financial dependant on the deceased.
Claims made on behalf of the estate
A claim can be brought by the personal representative for any damages that the deceased person would have been entitled to claim for at the time of his death. You will need to establish that the deceased person would have been entitled to claim damages had he survived.
The amount of the damages will also be the damages to which the deceased person would have been entitled to claim had he survived.
What can we do for you?- We can offer you sympathetic and straightforward advice on your claim.
- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum damages.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should find as much information as possible surrounding the accident in particular details of any witnesses. If applicable you should also report the incident to the police.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within prescribed time limits. These will depend on your personal circumstances and we can advise you further at your initial consultation.
Call now to start your claim…
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| Dog Bites |
Anyone who owns or has the control of a dog within the United Kingdom has a responsibility to ensure that that dog is kept under proper control. If you are attacked or bitten by a dog in a public place then you may have a claim for damages against the owner of the dog.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to incident. You should also contact the Police immediately and report the incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the accident. If you do not issue your claim in court within 3 years your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
Call now to start your claim…
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| Accident in Public Places |
If you have been injured in an accident in a public places you may be entitled to claim compensation. This can include injuries sustained from tripping on a loose paving slab or pothole, slipping on a wet floor in a shopping centre, bank, restaurant or other public place or sustaining injury from a falling roof tile or branch.
There is a duty of care placed on any public or private company or organization to ensure that all people who visit their land or premises are reasonably safe. Local Authorities also have a duty to maintain and repair the highways.
If you are injured on private property such as in a bank, supermarket or restaurant the companies insurance will cover the claim. If you are injured on public property such as a footpath, pavement or park the local authority will cover the claim.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the accident. If you do not issue your claim in court within 3 years your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
Call now to start your claim…
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| Product Liability Claims |
If you have been injured as a result of an unsafe product you may have a claim against the company that designed, manufactured or retailed the product. If you had the product professional installed you may also have a claim against the company who installed the product.
There is a duty to ensure that any product that is manufactured and sold to the public is safe and reasonably fit for its intended purpose. Your claim could either be for breach of contract or for negligence.
Product liability claims can be made in relation to any products that are shown to be defective and have caused injuries or financial losses this can cover anything from boilers, cars and electrical equipment to foodstuffs and cosmetics.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your injuries
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of the accident
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chances of success?
To help your case, you should ensure that you preserve any evidence you can to show the product was defective or unsafe. This may include photographs or keeping the original product. You should also keep any receipts or instruction booklets that you have.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years following the accident if you were injured and six years if your claim is for property damage only. If you do not issue your claim in court within 3 years your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
Call now to start your claim…
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