Advice for electrical burn injury at work claims

Anyone who works with high powered equipment or high temperature equipment can be exposed to electrical burns – the risk could be severe, and the consequences can be life threatening. We are fortunate to have a lot of rules and regulations here in the UK that impose strict duties on employers to take necessary action to protect employees from being injured in the workplace.
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Pressure Ulcers (bedsores / pressure sores) – you could be entitled to compensation

Pressure ulcers, which are commonly referred to as bedsores or pressure sores, can be a common but severely painful condition were skin is worn away when it is placed under pressure.

In minor cases the skin can be discoloured and painful but in severe cases the skin can be worn down to the point where the underlying muscle tissue or bone is exposed.

If you have sustained bedsores whilst under the care of the NHS or other healthcare workers and professionals, you could be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
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Uneven walkways health and safety – can you claim?

Uneven walkways can be very dangerous indeed. Trust us as a firm of injury lawyers when we tell you that we have taken on and settled countless claims involving dangerous and uneven walkways and traffic routes resulting in trips and falls.

So if you are the victim of an uneven walkway, can you make a claim for personal injury compensation?

Read on for some more advice.
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Why do personal injury claims take so long?

There can be many different things that can change the length of a claim for personal injury compensation. Each case is different and there are lots of things that can happen that could either shorten or lengthen the lifespan of the case.

Lawyers prolonging cases for money is generally a myth, and I will touch on that later – but here is some advice about what can lead to a longer claim, what you can do about it, and a quick note on whether it could actually be your solicitor who isn’t progressing the claim quick enough.
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Serious accident compensation claims – IMPORTANT WARNING!

There are loads of law firms out there and loads of claims management services who will refer you to solicitors – and all of these firms want your business when you are the victim and have a valid claim for personal injury compensation. It’s a known fact that the choice you make when it comes to your lawyer can directly affect the outcome of your case in terms of success, costs, and payout.

So for serious accident claims this is even more important to understand because it could mean the difference between winning or losing tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of pounds in compensation.

This is a ‘must read‘ guide.
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Care Home Accidents – what you need to know!

In recent years figures have indicated that the number of accidents in care homes, particularly to the elderly, is on the rise. This could be a symptom of the current economic climate, but that doesn’t mean that injured victims and their families have no right to justice.

It is also feared that many incidents still go unreported and unheard of.

Here is a guide on what you need to know for anyone injured in a care home accident, and an insight in to the rights for the victim.
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How to make a claim against my Landlord because of electric shock injury

Have you suffered an electric shock in a rented property? You may be entitled to thousands of pounds in personal injury compensation.

Landlords have a duty to make sure that the property you are letting from them is safe and this includes ensuring that the property does not pose a risk of you suffering an electric shock. This covers appliances that are provided as well as wiring and sockets, so it’s important to know your rights.
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How to claim for burn injury victims?

Burn injuries can be horrendous and many victims are unsure about what can you claim for when it comes to a personal injury compensation case. Generally speaking it comes down to the severity and extent of the suffering caused as well as being able to claim for losses and expenses on top of that.

As a burn injury victim where the pain may severe but short term with the lasting consequences that are often lifelong, how do we value your burn injury claim, and what can you claim for?
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European Injury Lawyers Claims

Did you know that you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation as a UK citizen injured abroad in Europe without the need to use a foreign lawyer?

There are many ways in which we can argue that the applicable jurisdiction to make a claim lies here in the UK if you are a UK citizen injured in Europe – particularly in an EU country where a lot of EU laws can apply.
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What is the average percentage taken from an injury lawyer in the UK

Since the April 2013 rule changes there has been a significant amount of confusion as to where people stand, how much they need to pay, and what law firms can and cannot charge people. The reality of the situation is that many different law firms are charging many different things, so what is the average percentage or average charge of a law firm under the new system here in the UK?

There is a lot to look at – so read on for information about the changes and how they affect you and what you can expect to be charged.
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