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As specialist injury lawyers, dealing only in claims for compensation for personal injury accidents, we really believe we have seen it all. There is no accident claim that we will not have a look in to for you to see if we can help out.

One such specific type of accident is those involving forklift and pallet trucks. Normally, these are accidents at work; however, they can be from visitors to warehouses or perhaps at a large cash and carry type store.

But the main question on people’s lips is – do you have a claim for compensation?
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One of the most common sorts of accidents that involve motorcycles and / or bicycles arise from drivers pulling out of side roads without checking that the road they are turning in to is fully clear!

It’s normally quite easy for a car to spot another car or similar larger vehicle on the road; motorcycles and bicycles are harder to spot, despite the best efforts of the riders to make themselves visible with illuminated clothing and well lit vehicles.

We will not broach the reasons as to why this happens, as I think it’s pretty simple to work it out: some drivers simply do not pay enough attention and do not keep a special lookout for motorcycle and bicycle riders. Unfortunately, the end result is a collision and a potentially seriously injured rider.
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There’s a general rule when it comes to making claims for compensation – if you were a passenger in an accident, you pretty much have a dead cert definite winner of a claim for compensation if you have ended up injured. So, is this the case for bus passengers too?

Unfortunately not – bus claims can actually be very difficult to win; dependant on the circumstances.

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Burns can not only be extremely painful and uncomfortable, but they can be highly annoying because it can be difficult to alleviate the pain and discomfort. As well as being in discomfort for who knows how long, dependant on the severity of the burn, you could end up with some form of scarring.

So it comes as no surprise when our expert team of advisors get calls from victims of burn injuries all the time wanting to know whether they have a good claim for compensation or not. Given the potential serious nature of burn injuries, you need advice from an expert firm of personal injury specialist; so feel free to give us a call.

Whether you have been burned by a flame, scolded by hot water, burned by high temperature steam, or ended up in contact with a harmful chemical substance, once you have received your medical attention as quickly as possible, we will see if we can help you out. For now, here is a quick guide to give you a little bit of an insight in to claiming for burn injuries:
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The majority of people out there will make their claim for compensation as a form of financial recompense for having to suffer through long periods of pain and injury. It’s only fair; it’s not nice being injured, and it has an impact on your everyday life both at work and at home. You will also be able to claim back any reasonable losses, such as lost earnings, treatment fees, and travel costs.

So it comes as no surprise that the question on many of our clients’ lips is “when will I get my payout?”

The thing is, the wheels of litigation can often turn quite slowly. Investigations need to be made, evidence needs to be obtained and compiled, and negotiations must take place. Whilst the system we have in England is pretty good for making sure claims are concluded quickly, lots of things need to be done.
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Our mission is to win the maximum amount of compensation for our clients in the shortest possible time, and assist with any medical needs required. To help this happen, we try our best to provide the highest quality service levels to our clients.

The problem is that many people who instruct a personal injury lawyer to make their claim have probably never made a claim in the past (unless you’re a little unlucky); so many people don’t quite know what to expect, or what they are entitled to. Many people will make their judgements based on what friends and family say. So, how do you know what to do when you are entering in to a process that you have never been through before?

Well, here is a little hint: check the Client Testimonials on the website of the law firm you are looking to instruct!
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You may have probably stumbled upon this article because you simply want to know how much your claim could be worth.  You may just be curious as you have now instructed your lawyers to deal with your claim, and you are pondering what your payout could be.

Or – you could be trying to gauge how much the insures of the driver at fault in the accident you were in is going to pay you directly.

Well, if you are dealing with the insurers directly – I have some VERY grave news for you.
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There are so many websites out there to browse through when it comes to deciding who you want to represent you for your claim for compensation.

The bad news is that a load of them are NOT actually lawyers; they are just Claims Management Companies and Accident Advice Services that often like to appear as if they’re lawyers to draw you in.
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OK – so we’ve been covering the fantastic news that referral fees for claims, such as referrals through legal expenses insurance / motor legal protection where your insurers will ‘sell’ your details on to a third party solicitor for cash, which forms part of a government agenda to make the world of compensation claiming more efficient.

One of the other areas has been surrounding the cut of the legal aid bill and potential changes to the no win, no fee system. The gist and result of the whole idea will result in a reduction in the number of payouts, which I imagine is intended for the costs of insurance to lower; although I’d love to see the day the insurers pass on saving to the consumer!

But, back to the main topic, sadly, proposals in place involve shifting some of the costs of the no win, no fee system to the Claimant from the Defendant. We strongly oppose such a notion, as it will result in innocent accident victims having their payouts slashed to cover costs the Defendant, i.e. the person or party at fault for the injuries, will no longer have to pay the full amount.
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If you have been injured through tripping, slipping or falling on a defect whilst out and about on the highways, whether it’s from tripping on a raised paving slab, or falling down because of a pothole in the road, you are eligible to initiate a claim with the local highways authority of council.

Every stretch of land is under the jurisdiction of a local council or some branch of highways authority; their responsibility is to ensure that all areas within their jurisdiction are regularly inspected and maintained and rectify any defect that may appear.

If you end up injuring yourself because of a defect in the highway, I, unfortunately, have some rather grim news for you. We here at The Injury Lawyers do not like to mollycoddle you when it comes to the serious business of making claims. We tell you straight, right from the start, whether we think you have a good claim or not. In many instances, it’s difficult to tell without some form of investigation with the other side on our Genuine No Win, No Fee basis. But what I can tell you is that making a claim against your local council or a highways authority is a very difficult process.
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