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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.
Third Party Capture – Conflict Of Interest
Beware of third party capture! Following a personal injury accident where you are the innocent injured party such as a Road Traffic Accident, you will be approached by numerous people; the police, car hire companies, solicitors, the third party and their insurers. It is at this time when the third party insurers may attempt to settle any claim for compensation as soon as possible, by making you an offer of damages immediately following your accident.
Is My Whiplash Claim Worth Anything?
Whiplash is caused as a result of the head being thrown back and forth beyond its normal confines, due to a sudden collision. Therefore, incurring a whiplash injury as a result of a Road Traffic Accident is extremely common. The neck becomes injured as a result of the impact felt by the accident and can result in long term suffering and injury such as; back ache, neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, dizziness, pains in your legs and arms and nausea.
Suffering a fall outside can be a nasty experience, on most occasions we get lucky and escape with a grazed knee and a slight feeling of embarrassment. However, there are times when loosing your footing can lead to severe injury such as a broken bone or extremely bad head wound. It is even worse news when you realise that your severe injury and fall was due to the negligence of others.
