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Medical Solicitors 100% Compensation
Medical negligence claims can be some of the most distressing and upsetting personal injury claims that we deal with here at The Injury Lawyers as sometimes we cannot comprehend the sheer negligence carried out by those that we trust – medical practitioners. Medical negligence claims can also be some of the most difficult claims that we deal with when it comes to winning them, with many continuing for several years as evidence and statements are obtained. However, as we have extensive knowledge in this area of law, we ensure that you claim is dealt with as proficiently and as quickly as possible.
If you have been looking on our website you may be aware of the changes that were brought in, the law changed on 1st April of this year and now because of these changes most solicitors are now seeking to deduct up to 25% from your compensation. However, we still ensure that you receive 100% of your compensation with no deductions, no upfront charges or hidden administration fees.
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What You Need to Know About Working at Height
Working at height can be dangerous so you it is important to know about your rights and responsibilities.
What do Employers need to do?
It is up to employers to ensure that work at height is properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out safely. This means that the planning, organisation and supervision also needs to be carried out by competent people.
How employers should avoid risks
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The Highways Act 1980 brought in measures to ensure that the highways in the United Kingdom are suitable for use.
What if they are not suitable for use?
In some instances highways are not always fit for use and they can cause accidents. Trips and falls are common and can cause serious injuries to those whom have fallen. Common problems with the highways include potholes, uneven surfaces, uncovered drains or defective curbs.
If this has happened to you, you may be able to claim compensation.
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Free Advice on Claiming for an Accident in a Supermarket
Accidents in supermarkets happen more often than you think. With accidents happening on a regular basis, with wet floors and spillages being the biggest cause of accidents, we take on a lot of these types of cases. You may be eligible to claim for compensation if you have an accident that wasn’t your fault whilst out shopping.
Supermarket accidents are commonly caused by:
- Spillages
- Falling shelves or products
- Tripping hazards in aisles
Supermarkets owe a duty of care to their customers under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. This duty of care is to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to make sure that the supermarket is safe for customers to visit. Compensation will be available if it can be seen that your injury is attributable to the supermarkets negligence and / or lack of care.
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Will an insurer always pay an innocent passenger claim?
If you have been passenger in a road traffic accident and have been injured by negligent driving, you may be able to claim for compensation. You can claim compensation from the driver of the car you were a passenger in, or from the driver of the other car, depending on who was responsible for the accident.
Passengers are normally seen to be an innocent party to the accident, and therefore it is very unlikely that passengers are seen as contributing to the cause of the accident. As such, innocent passengers normally have a very strong claim for compensation.
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Percentage Reduction for Not Wearing a Seatbelt
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, you can claim compensation. If you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of your accident, you can still claim for compensation, but your compensation might be reduced to reflect you not wearing a seatbelt, which is breaking the law.
You cannot be held responsible for the accident, but it can be seen that you contributed to the extent of your injury, as your injury may have been less severe if you wore a seatbelt. This is called contributory negligence and you can be seen to be partially responsible for your injury.
There will be no contributory negligence if by not wearing a seat belt, there was no further impact on the injuries you sustained.
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Accidents on Roundabouts Injury Lawyers Advice
Roundabouts can be a dangerous place for those either using the road or crossing it. This is probably due to the amount of information and actions which have to be carried out by different people simultaneously. While keeping a look out for other drivers it is essential that you are in the correct lane, have read the relevant road signs, adjusted your speed and as always, Mirrored – Signalled – Manoeuvred.
Priority should always be given to your right and this must be checked, looking forward before moving is important to ensure traffic has started to move and take notice of pedestrians, motorcyclists and other vehicles.
Who is at fault if an accident happens?
Although precautions are often taken at roundabouts in particular, accidents can still happen. Those at fault can be those who have not followed the guidelines for driving above.
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Care and Assistance Compensation
When making a claim for compensation, you can claim for the care and assistance given to you by your friends and family. Care and assistance can be claimed for as long as it is above the standard care which is usually expected; meaning it would have to be more than the usually household chores.
Examples of care and assistance:
- Feeding and Cooking you because you cannot do it yourself.
- Personal hygiene and assisting when getting washed or dressed because you cannot do it yourself.
- Taking the individual to and from medical appointments or for treatment etc.
- Carrying out general household tasks such as cleaning, shopping and childcare duties
A claim can also be made for the expenses experienced by those caring for you. Those caring for you may incur petrol and parking costs when taking you to and from your appointments, or may incur costs for shopping when helping with your household chores.
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Whiplash injuries normally occur when a sudden movement occurs in your neck which causes it to move sharply. This movement can be forward, backwards, left or right. It is common for the injuries to occur as a result of an accident involving a car; however they can occur in other accidents such as sporting injuries or slips and trips.
What happens to my neck if I have whiplash?
When your neck has moved sharply, the tendons and ligaments in the neck can be damaged. Remember, your neck connects your head to your body so the tissue needs to be strong and flexible – but it has a limit.
It can take a long time for you to notice the symptoms of whiplash, in some cases it may take as long as 12 hours to develop. This means that the pain may not be noticed until a long time or in some cases the day after the accident.
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What’s Special about Special Damages in a Compensation Claim?
There are commonly two types of compensation available to Claimants of personal injury. These are compensation for (1) General Damages and (2) Special Damages.
How does General Damages differ from Special Damages?
General damages compensates the Claimant with any loss which occurred as a result of the injury. This is straightforward and includes things such as pain and suffering, disadvantage in the labour market and where daily tasks can no longer be carried out. In a settlement the general and special damages are settled by the Claimant (or more likely their solicitor) and the Defendant’s representative to recover the costs. If a settlement is not reached, a court can award general damages by looking at all of the consequences of the case.
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