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It was only last week that I wrote about the potential perils of cycling.  It is sad then to hear of the death of two cyclists in London in the space of just a few weeks.  BBC news has reported that a lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 34-year-old woman was killed in Bow on Friday, following the death of a 58-year-old man who was killed in a collision with a tipper truck last month.  According to BBC news, Transport for London has said it is ‘sorry’ about the recent deaths and the London Cycling Campaign has insisted that the design of some of London’s roads be looked into with a view to redesigning them to make it safer for cyclists. 

Such is the frustration of London’s cyclists, that this weekend, approximately 300 took to the roads to highlight the dangers of cycling in the capital.  Despite recent events, Transport for London has stated that there has been a near 20% fall in cyclists being killed or seriously injured in London in the past 10 years.

At The Injury Lawyers we are of the opinion that one death, or even one serious injury, is one too many.  Action must be taken to make our roads safer for cyclists.  If you have been unfortunate enough to have been involved in a road traffic accident whilst cycling and you have sustained an injury as a result, no matter how small, get in touch and we can see if we can help put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not have happened by getting you the maximum compensation you deserve, and the medical treatment you need fast.
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Shopping has become part of our everyday lifestyle.  Times have changed since the shops specialised in a particular product or item. These days most of our shopping is done at our local supermarket, which is probably at the end of the high street.

All supermarkets employees should be trained to a certain standard to ensure that the shop floors are kept clean and tidy, and the shelves are stocked up regularly with products for us to purchase.  Ultimately it is the responsibility of the employer and the employees to make sure that the premises are safe for customers and staff alike.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and accidents occur from time to time when they could not have been prevented.
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In the United Kingdom, if you have been injured as a result of somebody else’s negligence, you are able to obtain compensation from the negligent party to put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not have happened. 

At The Injury Lawyers, we typically deal with injuries that arise from road traffic accidents and accidents at work, or those out and about in your local town centre –  but so long as you have been injured through someone else’s negligence, claiming for compensation is not confined to these types of accident.

A further type of injury claim is one for injuries that people have sustained whilst playing sport.  However, there are many things to consider when assessing the prospects of success of a sporting injury claim.  Firstly, what you have to realise is that, when you play sport, you are accepting the inherent risks of injury involved with that particular sport.  For instance, if you are a boxer, you are accepting that you will get punched in the face and might end up with a black eye or a broken nose.  In rugby, you are accepting that you are going to face some tough, heavy challenges for the ball, which carries an inherent risk of injury in doing so. 
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Did you know that if you were a passenger injured in a road traffic accident that you have one of the best prospects of making a successful personal injury claim?

It does not matter whether you were the passenger in the car whose driver is at fault for the accident, or the passenger in a vehicle which has been involved in a collision with a negligent third party – so long as the blame for the accident cannot be attributed to you (which is, as a passenger, highly unlikely), you almost have a definite guaranteed claim for compensation. 

This is because you have sustained injuries through no fault of your own, and the law allows you, as the innocent party, to obtain compensation for these injuries.  Road users owe other road users a duty of care to ensure their safety and wellbeing; the same applies to drivers who owe their passengers the same duty of care.
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Over recent years there has been a rise in the amount of road users that are changing their four wheels for two. The retro bicycle has become more popular as we try to help the environment and insist on getting from A to B in the most efficient and eco friendly way possible.

The use of a bicycle does not mean that you are less important than vehicle drivers on the roads. You are still owed the same amount of care as any other road user. Unfortunately, we at The Injury Lawyers are increasingly hearing of road traffic accidents involving cyclists. If you have been a victim of a road traffic accident, don’t suffer in silence; get the compensation that you deserve.

The Injury Lawyers can help you get you back on your bicycle again and ensure that you receive the compensation that you are legally entitled to claim for. 
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Supermarkets have become our corner shop but on a much larger scale. Employees are constantly re-stacking the shelves with goods of all types and re-arranging the displays to tempt us to indulge ourselves.  But as appealing that these goods are to us, they can also be the cause of accidents and nasty injuries.

From time to time bottles and jars will be stacked incorrectly or picked up and replaced in an unsafe position upon the shelf, which leads to breakages and spillages.  When staff are taking out new stock, paper and off cuts of fresh fruit and vegetables may fall to the floor.  This can be a serious safety hazard.

While customers are on the premises of the supermarkets, either inside the building or the car park, it is the responsibility of the supermarket to ensure their safety.
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At The Injury Lawyers, the most common type of claim we deal with is that arising from injuries from a road traffic accident.  With a new procedure which came into place after April 2010 that streamlined the claims process, obtaining compensation got a whole lot more efficient and faster. 

Before, a road accident claim could take a fair few months or even a couple of years under the previous system; now you could receive payment confirmation within a couple of weeks and have your claim settled in less than a couple of months.  Anyone put off claiming for compensation for their injuries out of a car crash should not do so if this is on the basis that the matter is likely to drag on – it is in fact unlikely it will drag on!

In the most part, people also seem to think that it is only the driver of the motor vehicle that can be compensated.  For instance, if someone goes into the back of the driver’s motor vehicle, the driver in the vast majority of circumstances can obtain compensation.  That said, if it was the driver who caused the accident, then the driver cannot be compensated for their injuries as these injuries are not due to someone else’s negligence.  But what if you are an innocent passenger?
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If you are injured as the result of a road traffic accident, you will usually be entitled to claim compensation from the insurance company that provided cover for the other vehicle.

Even though it is a legal requirement for all vehicles used on the roads in the United Kingdom to be insured, it’s estimated that there are over a million uninsured drivers in the U.K.

What happens if you are injured as the result of an accident caused by an uninsured driver?
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The law provides people who have been injured as the result of someone else’s negligence – a way of getting the compensation they are entitled to for their pain and suffering.  Accidents can happen in all sorts of circumstances, and the type of claim can affect the way that your claim is dealt with, and the rules governing when compensation will and won’t be paid.

If you take part in a sporting activity you willingly accept that there are some risks involved. Depending on the type of sport, there is usually always some risk that cannot be prevented, and you cannot claim compensation for these injuries. For example, someone playing rugby could not claim compensation for an injury that was could normally be expected because it is part of the game.

However, in many cases, it is possible to claim compensation if you have been injured whilst taking part in a sporting activity where the injury was caused because of someone else’s negligence, and the risk was not part of the risk you would normally expect when taking part in that particular activity.
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Although claiming for compensation is actually quite straightforward, especially when you have a quality injury lawyer on your side who is willing to fight tooth and nail for the maximum compensation you deserve, there are several stages that you may be interested to know a little more about the whole process.  Here is a quick guide:

Stage 1: Letter of Claim

This is typically the first piece of correspondence you have with the other side.  It outlines your accident, your injuries and explains why we, your injury lawyers, believe that the Defendant has been negligent and should provide you with compensation for your injuries.  Once sent to the Defendant, the Defendant has 21 days to acknowledge the Letter of Claim and begin their investigations.
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