Minors Subject To Violent Acts Of Crime

Figures released by the BBC show that children are the subject of many violent acts of crime. Not only is it disgusting that violent acts are committed on adults it’s even more horrendous to hear of children who have been subject to these types of crimes, as the child has no way of defending themselves.

Figures show that almost half of sexual abuse victims are children; out of the 19,250 recorded incidents in 2008/9, 47% of these incidents involved the child as the victim. 30% of robbery victims were minors, and also 111,000 violent crimes were committed against under 18’s. It is also very sad to think, that out of these figures, these are only the cases which have been reported, as often the child feels too frightened to come forward. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10254922.stm

In these circumstances it can be a very difficult and upsetting time. No matter what you do, the awful memories of these incidents can never be erased. It is possible to make a claim for compensation in these types of situations. Again it will probably not make things better but at least the person living through these horrible times may gain some peace of mind in knowing that they can claim for some financial stability. These types of claims are dealt with by a government body known as the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (or CICA).
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Grandmother Killed & Grandchildren Left Fighting for Lives

I’ve said it before, and I shall say it again; road traffic accidents are a common occurrence – they do happen all of the time. It’s always a tragedy to hear of a severe car crash resulting in life altering or even fatal injuries, but it’s even harder to hear when a crash is caused by the absolute selfishness of a drink driver.

There’s a very good reason why there is a drink drive limit – alcohol affects our brain and impairs our judgement and cognitive ability; both vital requirements to have working properly when driving. And we all know that breaching the safe alcohol limit is against the law for the very good reason that its puts the driver and other people on the roads in serious danger.

So why do people still do it!? And what are the tragic consequences…
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Ever Heard Of Third Party Capture?

Third Party Capture is probably something that not many people have heard of. It’s something that a lot of insurance companies have in place to try and save themselves money. If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, you will probably receive a lot of phone calls from numerous companies trying to persuade you to allow them to deal with your claim – even from the third party’s insurance company.

The third party’s insurance company will try to make it sound very appealing for you to place a claim with them directly. For example, they will promise to settle your claim very quickly, which means less hassle for you. They will probably also tell you that you could receive your settlement figure in a matter of weeks. This will probably all sound very nice until you realise what they are actually doing – The Third Party’s insurance company will offer you all these things is an attempt to cut their fees. If you choose to go with them it means that they don’t have to pay any legal fees to a company dealing with your claim – and it also means they will more than likely under settle your claim!
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Legal Expense Insurance – Watch Out!!!

You may or may not have heard of Legal Expense Insurance; your insurance company may offer it as part of your insurance cover on your car. But whatever you do, don’t pay for it!

Basically it is a service that insurance companies offer that is nothing more than a sham! What happens is, if you have had an accident and you report it through to your insurance company, they will most probably try to persuade you to place a claim with them for any personal injuries you may have sustained. I would strongly advise that you don’t place a claim for personal injury with them; this is because you will straight away lose money. Claims companies and Insurance companies are not equipped to deal with personal injury claims; it’s solicitors who can only deal with these claims efficiently.
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Road Traffic Accidents involving Children

Many accidents occur each year on Britain’s roads, and it’s particularly upsetting when children are involved. The injuries can range from minor cuts and grazes to even fatalities. The majority of the time the child involved has, in no way, contributed to the accident; this means in the eyes of the law the child is considered an innocent party.

If you feel you want some form of justice or peace of mind for your child, you may wish to consider pursuing a claim for compensation. Although no financial sum will ever replace the loss or hurt you or your child may have experienced, it can provide some financial stability and compensation for the suffering endured.
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Taxi Accident Compensation Claims

Lots of people use taxis everyday – from the elderly out on shopping trips to young adults enjoying a night out. There are many accidents each year involving taxis and their passengers. It may not be apparent to many people, but if you have been involved in an accident in a taxi, it’s likely you have a claim for compensation. Just because you aren’t a relation or friend to the person driving doesn’t mean you cannot pursue a claim.

In the majority of Road Traffic Accidents, passengers involved could not have contributed in any way to the incident, which usually means claiming for compensation is very simple.  In a lot of accidents involving taxis there are one or more passengers involved; again all passengers have a potential claim for compensation even if the taxi driver was at fault.
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Getting a Lawyer – Don’t be Afraid!

If you’ve been in accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s always best to get advice and representation from a specialist injury lawyer. But the first problem is – who should you choose? And many are often a little afraid and concerned about instructing a lawyer because they fear being hit with massive legal fees they cannot afford.

Well fear not! Because the whole no win no fee and 100% compensation is actually true in the majority of instances! There are a few things you need to make sure of first; so here’s a little guide as to how it works and what to look for in a lawyer!
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Horrific Head-on Collision Leaves Several Injured and Two Dead

Road traffic accidents are the most common cases when it comes to claims for personal injury. The reason is that they do happen all of the time. Britain’s roads are busy; and it’s so easy for a crash to happen. Thankfully, most collisions are minor in nature; however, there are occasions when a big crash leaves the victims with severe injuries, and sadly there are the occasions where fatalities occur.

I recently authored an article related to claims for children. So in a story I came across today which combines both a serious road traffic accident and young children, the potential for devastation can be understood.
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Claiming for Compensation – Choose Your Lawyer Very, Very Carefully!

OK, so I’ve talked about this subject a lot – not just recently, but spanning over all my previous articles. But I still can’t stress the point enough when there are so many companies out there who may not be looking to keep your best interests at heart, but are rather more interested in making a quick buck from your claim!

So what do I mean? Well, generally when you are involved in a road traffic accident, you get inundated with offers from every angle from people and companies wanting to take your claim on. The biggest example is your own insurers, who will do anything to get you to “claim with them”. So why is this, and why do so many people fall for it; and what are the consequences… ?
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Claiming against the NHS

We have all heard the horror stories of incidents that have gone wrong in hospitals – patients who have been left in appalling circumstances due to the negligence of NHS staff members, for example.  Even what would appear to be simple procedures have sometimes gone very wrong indeed. But why are these horrible circumstances so common? We would expect in this day an age that this kind of thing is not as common as it once was. However, it seems that most people know of someone who has been a victim of negligence from the NHS.

In 2006 the BBC covered a story on Baby with a Broken Wrist (source). Mr Hulme, 32, took his young daughter to the A&E unit at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, following a fall. The Senior Doctor who examined Mr. Hulme’s little girl concluded that she was fine to return home with no further treatment following the clinical examination.
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