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Councils have many responsibilities that aid you in your day to day life, such as, the important ones for the topic of this blog: maintaining public spaces (such as parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, museums etc.) and the up-keep of highways, these are roads and pavements.

When the council provides these services it also takes on a responsibility to look after you when while you use them and to make sure that the services it provides aren’t defective or able to harm you if you use them properly. If you are using any of these services and you get an injury that could have been avoided had the council done a better job of maintaining that service you could be able to make a personal injury claim.

Parks, Playgrounds and Council Buildings
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There are many Solicitors firms who deal with claims for compensation following road traffic accidents.

If you have been injured as a result of a road traffic accident and you are considering making a claim for compensation then you have a wide choice of Solicitors firm’s to choose from.

Here at The Injury Lawyers we specialise solely in personal injury claims. Road traffic accidents are a huge market for personal injury lawyers and, although competition is tough, we believe that we offer an excellent service to our clients to overcome the competition.
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The vast majority of people have to work to earn a living, pay their bills and support their families. If, in doing so, you are unfortunate enough to sustain an injury at work, then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

People are often reluctant to make a claim for compensation following an accident at work – which is understandable as the case may be against a current employer with whom the Claimant wants to continue working for. However, as personal injury lawyers with a wealth of experience in dealing with work accident claims, we would like to point out that companies are required to have insurance in place for the sole purpose of paying out compensation to people who sustain injury during their work. So you are covered!

Employers may also not react as you might think. If you have sustained injury at work you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. You could also recover losses such as medical expenses and loss of earnings. Remember, if you have sustained injury at work then it is your right to make a claim for compensation. You have been injured in the line of duty through no fault of your own – why wouldn’t your employer want you to claim from the insurance they have in place for making a claim?
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Pleural plaques are a form of scarring of the lungs. Pleural plaques do not usually cause any symptoms but they are an indication of previous exposure to asbestos. People with pleural plaques often become anxious, understandably so, that they will develop a fatal asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma.

In 2006 the law changed in relation to pleural plaques. The Court of Appeal ruled that people who suffer from the asbestos related condition would no longer be entitled to recover compensation.

If you have pleural plaques you are at an increased risk of developing other asbestos related illnesses such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. While the ruling of the Court of Appeal still stands, people who are suffering from pleural plaques may not be entitled to recover compensation.
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The most common type of injuries caused by an animal would undoubtedly be injuries caused as a result of being bitten by a dog.

There is no wonder that so many people have a genuine fear of animals, and in particular a genuine fear of dogs. Not all dogs are dangerous and it would be unfair to label them so. Certain breeds of dog are, however, labelled as more dangerous than others, but we have all come across a dog which is supposedly in the category of a potentially dangerous breed which is as soft as a brush.

Many people believe that a dog would not cause deliberate injury if he or she had a good home and a caring owner. We can never be too careful as dogs, and indeed other animals can be unpredictable and we are not able to fully understand them.
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Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which is more common in men than in women. This is not surprising as mesothelioma can be caused as a result of exposure to asbestos. Although a rare form of cancer, mesothelioma is actually on the increase and is expected to continue rising over the coming years.

If you have been exposed to asbestos in your working life you are at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. You may have worked with asbestos and think that you have been lucky enough not to contract mesothelioma. Unfortunately, people generally find out that they are suffering from mesothelioma a number of years after the exposure to asbestos. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from mesothelioma you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

So, what is asbestos? How do you know if you have been exposed to asbestos fibres? Asbestos is an insulating material that was often used in the building industry.  Many older buildings may still contain asbestos and therefore people need to be extra vigilant when carrying out any demolition or renovation work.
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If you work in an office, like me, then you may consider yourself reasonably safe from incurring personal injuries.

However, personal injuries can and do happen in office environments more than most people think. You can do your bit to try and prevent personal injuries occurring in the office, which in reality is actually a very important requirement.

No doubt your employers will have given you a ticking off for leaving your belongings on the floor and causing a tripping hazard, for one example. By keeping the office tidy and employing a common sense approach, most office accidents could be avoided.
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If you had an accident while on holiday, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. A claim following an accident on holiday is not always as straightforward as a standard personal injury claim.

If it happened abroad, there are issues regarding jurisdiction (i.e. different laws in the different country where the accident happened) and also regarding who to bring the claim against. While such claims are not always straightforward, we deal with many holiday accident claims and we can take your call today and assess whether you have a claim – for free.

It could be that your claim is rather straightforward so don’t be put off. It has to be worth a phone call. Remember, every case is different and unique, but there is one way you could potentially make a claim for an injury abroad without any issues…
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Tripping accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury claims. This is not surprising given the condition of many footpaths and roads nowadays.

Bad weather causes further damage to public footpaths and places an increased burden on local authorities to keep them maintained. Accidents are not solely caused by potholes – they could also be from removed or damaged drain covers, manhole covers, raised paving slabs, or building works for example.

Such accidents can cause injuries including cuts, bruises, ligament strains and broken bones. To make a successful in a claim for compensation there must be some form of defect with the ground in question to be able to hold the council or local authority responsible.
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If you are unfortunate enough to sustain injury while doing your shopping, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

There are many hazards at the supermarket to look out for, from spilt goods to high stacked shelves; and let’s not forget all the trolleys whether it be other shoppers or staff frantically transporting goods throughout the store. Such accidents come under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. This law deals with lawful visitors whereas the Occupiers Liability Act 1984 deals with unlawful visitors or trespassers.

Obviously, as you visit the supermarket to do your shopping, you are a lawful visitor under the 1957 Act. This means that the supermarket owes you a duty of care to ensure that you are safe whilst in their premises.
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