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Many people are not aware that if they have an accident that is partly due to their own carelessness that they might still be able to claim compensation for the damages. This is called contributory negligence. Under English Law, if the injured person of the accident is proven to be partly to blame then the blame will be split between the defendant and the claimant, and consequently the compensation paid to the claimant will be reduced by the percentage they’re deemed responsible.
Personal injuries are not always physical injuries more and more people are seeking to claim compensation for a physiological injury, such as, stress related injuries induced by a person’s working environment.
Ice-Skating, Festive Fun Or An Injury Waiting To Happen?
Ice-Skating is a traditional winter sport which is fun for all the family, but it doesn’t come without its accidents, which I’m sure you know; there’s always the amusement of watching Dad act like ‘a pro’, until he actually reaches the ice, that is. Mix slippery ice and novice skaters and it’s inevitable that trips, bumps and tumbles are going to happen. Unfortunately, sometimes more severe injuries can be sustained, such as broken limbs, dislocated shoulders and neck and back injuries.
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Compensation Claims for Children
It is possible to claim compensation for children, if they have sustained an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence? In most personal injury cases there is a three year limitation period. This means that you have three years in which to make a claim of compensation from the date of the accident. However, in respect of children, the limitation period is different, you have until the child’s 18th birthday to make a claim, or the child having reached the age of majority then has a further three years to make a claim of compensation themselves.
The government recently launched a campaign to get more and more people cycling in a bid to cut our green house omissions as well as attempting to tackle the growing problem of health and obesity in the UK. A great deal of people are already commuting via cycle bikes, especially in the big cities, as it is a cheap and quick way to get around. London, in particular, is really pushing for a bicycle revolution.
As we hit the shops to prepare and shop for Christmas we must take care. The high street will be getting busier by the day in the run up to Christmas. With the streets becoming busier and the weather becoming worse we must remember to take extra care when out braving the crowds, so as not to trip or slip on the high street.
Personal injury claims of this type are often both complex in the nature of the work and distressing to clients and the victim of the personal injury. Medical professionals such as Doctors, Surgeons, Nurses and Dentists all have a duty of care to their patients. If they are found to have breached this duty of care a medical negligence personal injury claim is possible.
There are numerous types of accidents that can occur on boats and ships that can lead to a personal injury claim. For example trip and slips, food poisoning, getting on and off the ship or boat, the ship colliding with another ship or object, sporting accidents and accidents at work, for example if you work on a boat or ship.
If you have been the victim of crime that as resulted in you sustaining injuries it may be possible for you to claim compensation. Criminal injury cases are progressed through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority or the CICA. This is a government body that evaluates the criminal injuries sustained and then using their tariff system confirms whether the victim of the crime is eligible to receive compensation.
Legal expense insurance is often included in many car insurance and home insurance policies. It is an aspect of your insurance that usually covers you for legal fees in the event of a non-fault accident claim. For example, if you were involved in a RTA (Road Traffic Accident) and require legal assistance your motor insurance policy may cover you through legal expense insurance.
