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Mr S was the unfortunate victim of a rear end collision when he was stationary at traffic lights. This sort of accident is hugely common and we take on a lot of whiplash claims for people who have been hit in the rear.

There are a lot of law firms out there who will want to take on your whiplash claim and there are a lot of claims management companies who have had years of success in selling whiplash claims on to law firms – often at the victims expense. As well as that, insurers will often pressure you to accept offers from them directly.

Luckily for Mr S, he contacted our specialist team and received a fair payout for his injuries – and here is why.
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Winter is at an end and if you’re a regular driver on our roads at this time of year, you’ll know that the beginning of Spring is also known as Pothole season – and you’ll be using all your skills on the road to avoid becoming a victim of a pothole accident!

I’m sure many of you have noticed that they’ve sprung up all over the place. Anywhere that saw the snow over the Christmas period is likely to be worse affected. As soon as water seeps in the cracks of the roads and pavements, it can freeze and expand which breaks open the concrete and forms large potholes.
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Some solicitors love to hit you with catchphrases and tag lines when it comes to payouts and timescales for a road accident compensation claim.

We on the other hand like to give our clients the honest and straight advice.

So here’s an example of a road accident that was rapidly settled due to our efficient way of working and the way in which these cases are dealt with.

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Many people worry about things that they really ought not to when it comes to making a claim for personal injury compensation. It can’t be helped though – if you have no experience or knowledge about how things work, you can’t be expected to simply know all that you need to know!

That’s why we are here – as a firm of specialist injury lawyers, we can advise you and represent you for your claim for personal injury compensation.

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The law changes last year mean that most law firms now take the full 25% from your payout, charge you (sometimes upfront) for insurance that costs hundreds of pounds, and there may be additional charges and deductions if you go through a claims management company or accident advice service instead.

So is there such a thing as 100% compensation for a road accidents nowadays?

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Lorry accidents are common on motorways; and due to the speed of vehicles using such carriageways, the results are often devastating. If you are injured in an accident that was caused by a lorry, you may be entitled to claim for personal injury compensation.

Given how serious a lorry accident on a motorway can be, it’s important to understand what you need to do when it comes to choosing a lawyer to represent you.

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There are some accidents that are almost guaranteed as a winner. If the title didn’t give it away I am going to discuss rear-end collisions. Although the sum of compensation is based on the severity of the injuries and this can vary between cases, it is almost certain that you have a case if you are injured by a rear-end shunt. We often refer to them as ‘no brainers’ given how easy they can be to win.

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I like most drivers loathe the often tedious task of locating a decent car parking space when I’m out and about. We all want a space with the least walking distance, but getting one before someone sneaks in can be a mission in itself.

Car parks are inherent hotspots for accidents for many reasons. There are a lot of cars driving around and a lot of people rushing around as well. In this blog, we’ll go in to car parking space collisions.

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I thought I’d write this one because we have had some pretty heavy rainfall over the weekend, and it was pouring down within the last hour here at The Injury Lawyers HQ as well. We’re in the midst of intermittent storms and heavy rainfall at the moment, which naturally means there are certain types of accident claims that will go on the rise.

Wet weather can often be a catalyst for accidents where people need to pursue a claim – so here is some advice about it.

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I’ve heard from sources at the BBC that two buses have crashed earlier today in County Durham, and 9 ambulances are said to be on the scene on the A693 in Stanley. An Air Ambulance has also said to have been dispatched, and although casualty numbers are yet to be confirmed, the number of ambulances in attendance is fairly concerning.

Bus accident claims are very common – so here is some advice about your rights if this happens to you.

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