• Did you contribute to the accident; if the answer to this is no, then potentially you may have a claim as the accident was not your fault and so why should you suffer at the expense of someone else’s actions?
• Where you in another vehicle; if you were in your own car and were involved in the accident and the taxi driver was at fault then you can make a claim for compensation against the taxi driver, your compensation will come from the insurance cover.
• Where you a passenger in the vehicle? You may worry that you can’t claim if you were a passenger but actually you will have quite a strong claim for compensation because usually as a passenger you do not contribute in any way to the cause of an accident. In the eyes of the law, passengers are often seen as innocent parties. Any compensation that is awarded to you will be claimed from the taxi driver’s insurance company.

 
For any road traffic accident you should always try to obtain as much information as possible. The more evidence and details you record the stronger your claim will be and it will also proceed at a faster rate. This includes information such as vehicle registrations, dates of accidents, any details of witnesses, Police reference numbers if the Police had any involvement.

Sometimes it can be a little confusing when you have had an accident and you won’t always know what to do. Always seek the help of a professional; a personal injury claim can only be made by a solicitor. This is very important because we find that many people who have been involved in an accident are often advised incorrectly by insurance companies and claims management companies.

Insurance and claims companies will try to pursued you to place a claim for Personal Injury with them, however because they aren’t a solicitors firm they can’t run a claim for compensation. Instead what they do is sell your claim to the highest bidding Solicitor on their panel. This works out to be very bad for you, as the money they pay to deal with your claim results in you receiving a poorer service.

It is also always advisable to use an independent firm of Solicitors for a similar reason as before. If the firm is independent you will have the peace of mind in knowing that they are working for you only instead of meeting any targets for other companies that they may be tied to.

If you would like further help and information then please don’t hesitate to contact us for non obligation advice.

The accident happened on 23/08/2010 on Interstate 675 in Greene County Ohio when 19 year old driver, named as Brennan Eden, drove his Pontiac Firebird car at over 100mph causing him to lose control, hit the central reservation and then fly into a concrete pillar on an interstate bridge.

The footage of the accident was captured on a police camera and shows the Firebird shoot past the police car before colliding with the bridge. The driver was thrown from the car before impacting with the bridge and although he is in a critical condition, police say he is lucky not to have been killed instantly. It is understood that the young man was conscious when police reached him and he was then flown by helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital.

Lieutenant Marty Fellure of Ohio State Highway Patrol who was on the scene said: “He is very lucky to still be alive at this point. You can see behind me the impact he took and where he got ejected and landed, he’s a very fortunate man right now.”

Another witness said: “It’s something you see on TV, but to see it in real life – it’s something you never want to see again. He went down into the median, into the grass, hit the guard-rail, went airborne and the car hit the centre post of the bridge and literally exploded into three main pieces.”

Mr. Eden is now fighting for his life in hospital however, should he recover he is likely to face extensive questioning from police who are trying to establish the cause of the accident. Should, as suspected, it be found that the accident was a result of Mr. Eden’s own negligent and careless driving, he is also likely to face charges.

I’m sure everyone will agree that, should he pull through, the driver in this accident is very lucky to survive such a horrific accident. However, this is another example of careless driving and although fortunately not in this case, many times it is innocent motorists that are caught in the cross fire and end up injured as a result of the negligent actions of others. If you are unlucky enough to sustain injuries in an accident through no fault of your own then it is important to instruct a firm of specialist solicitors, such as ourselves, who can give you comprehensive legal advice and fight to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.

Over 100,000 complaints were made in 2009/2010 and this was a 13.4% increase on the complaints made in the previous year.

On average, the annual increase in complaints per year from 1997/1998 has been 1.1%; so the rise seen this year is drastic.

The vast majority of the complaints made were against treatment received from medical practitioners rather than regarding the administration or organisation of the hospital. The complaints were not only made against doctors but also nurses, midwives and health visitors.

So what is the cause of the substantial increase? It has been suggested that the rise is partly due to the complaints system having been changed recently to make it easier for patients to complain about the service they receive. However, this expediential increase can surely not only result from an easier complaints procedure.

It seems that the NHS is not learning from mistakes and is not responding to the complaints being made by patients as, if they were, complaints would surely be decreasing. So it seems that making a complaint to the NHS does not get your opinion heard.

If you feel that your complaint has not been heard and that you have suffered as a result of poor treatment received, you may have a potential claim for clinical negligence and we would suggest instructing a specialist medical negligence solicitor to bring a claim to ensure that your feelings are heard.

According to the source, a double-decker bus was flipped over on a motorway after a crazed passenger grabbed the steering wheel and forced the bus off the road. Remarkably, no one was killed in the incident; however two of the twelve passengers were reportedly injured with one man being taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries. The terrified passengers escaped the vehicle through a hatch in the roof.

The report goes on to say that the reckless passenger fled the scene, but was later apprehended after a police helicopter tracked him down. Despite being injured in the incident, the bus driver tried his best to fight off the man and keep control of the vehicle as it swerved across the hard shoulder and ended up on an embankment. The driver has spoken out after the incident, saying “I thought: ‘Oh my God, this is it’. I was struggling to keep the coach on the road and braking really hard. The coach began to go up the banking and I could feel it was about to topple over.” He went on to praise the passengers whom remained seemingly calm with no screaming or shouting, as they all went on to help each other escape through the roof hatch.

“The passengers were absolutely brilliant”, he said. “You could have used it in a training video. I was amazed everyone walked out of there. I still can’t believe it. I don’t take any credit for it. I just reacted to what happened. It was the design of the coach and the seatbelts that saved us.” The experienced driver has been openly commended for his actions.

It’s an unbelievable story – and it’s a miracle that no one appears to have been seriously injured, let alone killed. It’s quite clear that the incident could have been far, far worse. Such a large vehicle being forced on across a motorway uncontrollably could have ended in a huge pile up. Perhaps it’s a little lucky that the incident was at 2am in the morning, when I assume the roads will have been relatively clear.

Roads can be dangerous places – and accidents can easily occur. This was unfortunately the actions of a reckless passenger whose motives are yet to come to light. If you are in a road accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim for compensation for your injures (and let’s face it, you can end up pretty hurt in a road crash).

Speak to an expert firm of personal injury lawyers for the best advice on claiming for compensation.

Mrs Fletcher has been fighting 13-years for compensation for her son’s illness. However the Department of Health denied any link between his illness and the controversial jab but a medical panel ruled against this last week.

This is thought to be the first compensation award granted for the MMR vaccine since 1998. Medical legal experts are now worried that this could open flood gates to thousands of compensation claims like this one. Leaving the public truly disgusted at their reaction.

One member on the Telegraph website wrote: “Recognition, not money is all that parents of those children, whom were damaged by the MMR, have been seeking for years.” Another added, “I find the comments by the doctors truly vile.”

Nadine Dorries, a Conservative MP said: “If an independent panel has reached the conclusion that there has been a link between the MMR vaccine and the brain damage suffered by the boy in this case, then it is fair to assume that there could be as many as thousands of children and parents in the same position.”

Mrs Fletcher who cares for her son round-the-clock, also set up the group JABS that helps around 2,000 families who also claim that their child was affected by MMR, and who have struggled to win compensation.

According to a report from Sky News the 10-year-old girl was playing on her bike outside her Grandma’s house when the attack took place. Rhianna who suffered from a fractured jaw, injuries to her right arm and left leg and bite marks to her face needed three hours of plastic surgery to repair the damage.

A week before this attack the BBC News ran a report, and released CCTV footage of a woman’s guide dog being savaged by another dog at a railway station in north-west London.

With a sudden increase in Dog attacks across the UK it is no surprise that parents fear for theirs and their child’s safety.

There has been a rise in news stories of children who have been mauled by Dogs. Thankfully the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 encourages owners to keep their animals under control, and prevent attacks like this happening.

Not only does the attack harm those involved physically, it can leave long term mental damage.

Here at Injury Lawyers we want to encourage you and you’re family to enjoy life, and progress wherever possible. Therefore it is in our interest to help you claim compensation, if you or any of your family has suffered from a dog attack.

It’s as though they’re creating a play ground for young drivers, an open invitation to come along and test out their brand new ‘speed machines’.

What they don’t realise is that what often comes along with the national speed limit, especially on quiet country lanes, is a car full of teenagers looking for fun. However, this often ends in tragedy as some drivers misjudge the road.

Country lanes, in some cases are an road traffic accident waiting to happen. With winter around the corner and the dark night’s drawing in, driver’s need to be taking more care.

There are many reasons for accidents on country roads, whether it be the sharp bends or narrow roads, the only way to drive safely on these is to be sensible with your speed.

However, in most cases it’s not only the road but the people using it you have to look out for. You usually always get one driver who wants to go faster. Whether they’re driving too close to you, or trying to overtake you when other cars are coming towards them. Either way they’re putting your life at risk.

Barry Shaw, aged 53 was crushed between a lorry tractor and a trailer when working at the Steel Plant on 28 August.

This is the second death to take place within the Company in the past four months. It follows the death of Thomas Standerline, aged 26 who died whilst working at the Steel Works in Burton-Upon-Stather.

Officers from Humberside Police and the Health and Safety are now looking into the incident. But is that enough to put our minds at rest?

The government states that your employer has to carry out a risk assessment, this means working out how many first aiders are needed onsite and what kind of equipment and facilities should be provided.

They also state that any injuries that take place at work should be recorded, and that if you have been injured and you believe that your company is at fault you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Emergency Services were called but by the time they appeared at the scene, all 12 passengers and the driver had managed to free themselves from the wreckage.

When speaking to the Telegraph an Oxford Tube spokesman said: “We can confirm that the police are investigating an incident which took place on board our Oxford to London service. “Ambulances attended the scene but thankfully none of the passengers or the driver was seriously injured. We would like to commend the driver for his brave actions in minimising what could have been a far more serious accident.”

The incident occurred on 18/08/10 when the Dutch man, his wife and two children were visiting the Eifel zoo in Luenebach, western Germany. It is understood that the 3 year old girl climbed the 1 meter high fence whilst her parents were not watching and fell into the bear enclosure. The girl was then mauled and hit round the head by the bear before her father jumped over the fence to save his daughter. The 34 year old man who has not yet been named managed to save himself and his daughter but not before he was also attacked by the bear and receiving injuries to his leg.

The police and ambulance were called quickly to the scene by onlookers and both victims were taken to a hospital in nearby Trier by helicopter where they both remain. A police spokeswoman said that they were both ‘extremely lucky’ to survive an attack by the bear as this particular breed of bear are well known for their strength and regularly attack and kill livestock and humans in their natural habitat.

The Zoo released a statement saying that they intend to do everything they can to find out what had happened. One of the Zoo owners said “We’re all shocked and we will take additional precautions to prevent such a thing from happening again.”

The local Police have confirmed that they have now launched an extensive enquiry into the incident and are investigating the possibility of whether the child’s parents, or the zoo, were guilty of negligence in the build-up to the incident.

News reports have confirmed that this particular, 38 year old, Asian black bear has a history of becoming aggressive and attacking humans and it made headlines in Germany in 2007 after it attacked a zoo keeper and injured his arm. Police and officials investigating the accident will seriously question whether the fencing and safety measures in place were sufficient in light of the previous attack and the fact that the Zoo was aware, or ought to have been aware, of the bear’s aggressive nature.