We have helped many clients claim for compensation for a range of injuries and problems that have been caused by the negligent actions of a hairdresser. We place a lot of trust in a professional whose job is to ultimately use sharp implements and chemicals on our heads! That, and the fact that many of us out there pride ourselves on our hair.

You can end up injured in a whole host of ways, and many people do not know about their rights to claim for compensation. Here’s a breakdown of scenarios where we have successfully claimed compensation for our clients:

Cuts and Lacerations
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Every year, as Christmas draws nearer, my inner child is always awakened with the first fall of snow. Let’s be honest; our country has never been renowned for its white Christmases. Having said this, over recent years Mother Nature has attempted to give us some snowy cheer, and whilst we all love a bit of snow, the harsh reality is that claims for personal injury that are caused directly by snow go on the rise.

In a working environment, it is important to realise that employers are under a legal obligation to provide working conditions which are safe and free form reasonable danger for their employees. Keeping this in mind when thinking of snow, ice, and harsh wintry conditions, from a legal perspective, you have to take in to account employees wading through the snow and bringing water in to the workplace from the soles of their footwear.

Now, your employer has the duty of care to ensure that all walkways are safe and free of hazards; something that needs to be reviewed even more closely during harsh weather conditions. They must ensure that all floors are kept suitable to walk on- cornering off any unsuitable areas with warning signs and deterrents, or perhaps ensue to dry and water or moisture from the floor as quickly as possible. In light of this, if you have had an accident at work as a result of poor weather conditions or otherwise, and you believe that your employer failed to provide adequate warning or deterrent to prevent your accident, there is a high possibility that you may be able to claim for compensation.
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At The Injury Lawyers, we provide hours of free legal advice each day to prospective new clients.  Our dedicated claims team with their own direct claims line telephone number are on hand every week day between 9am and 10pm, and weekends between 9am and 5pm to help you out with any potential claim you may have.

We come across a whole host of different types of claims, some of which are harder than others to advise on; however, as a specialist firm of injury lawyers, we are sure to be able to answer all your questions.  Our job is made a whole host easier though when people ring up or enquire on our website about potential injury claims where they have been a passenger in a motor vehicle – you almost have a definite claim for compensation, and there is simply not a lot more we can do other than just getting the ball rolling on your claim should you want us to do so on the very same day.

The reason you have an almost guaranteed claim is straightforward – Those who use the road owe other road users a duty of care not to injure them.  For example, as a driver you have a duty of care not to negligently cause an accident.  So, if you are a passenger in the vehicle, both the driver of the car you are in has a duty of care not to cause you injury, and any other driver owes you the same duty of care as well.
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Last week I blogged about Christmas time pre-medical offers.  Essentially I wrote that in the run up to Christmas it is not uncommon for insurers to make you an offer for compensation to settle your claim there and then, and that the reason for this is because they know that at this time of year money can run a little short, and if they make an attractive looking offer given the circumstances, insurers can often get away cheaply from the claim.  Here is another little bit of guidance on offers of compensation – again from insurers – but this time prior to you seeking legal advice from an expert injury lawyer.

At The Injury Lawyers we often come across people who have settled their claim in full and final settlement before they have even considered legal advice and representation.  In such circumstances, it looks as if they have been captured by the third party; hence the term ‘third party capture’ which depicts an insurers’ practice whereby they contact the innocent victim directly and settle their claim for compensation almost straightaway. 

What this means is that they cannot later ask for more compensation having consulted an expert injury lawyer who has advised that they have under-settled their claim.  It is essentially a tactic by the insurer to get away from a potential compensation claim cheaply.
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Despite numerous safety awareness campaigns, at The Injury Lawyers we have found that it is not uncommon at all for people to drive without wearing a seatbelt.  This is despite the fact that not wearing a seatbelt is illegal, that should you be involved in an accident, a seatbelt could save your life.  You would have thought it would definitely be worth wearing one!

It is important to know that the law states that it is the driver who is responsible for those in their vehicle wearing a seatbelt.  So, if you are giving someone a lift and they are not wearing a seatbelt, you could find yourself in hot water.  The law on wearing a seatbelt is relatively straightforward in respect of adults. 

If you are over the age of 14 and travelling in a car or a van, you must wear a seatbelt.  A child under the age of three must use an appropriate seat restraint, whilst a child up to the age of 12 or 135cm in height can also use a seat restraint, and children of 12 and 13 years must wear a seatbelt where one is available.  A big exception is buses, where passengers are not required to wear seatbelts.  This does not apply to coaches where seatbelts have been fitted.
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No doubt you have all seen or heard about the Japanese luxury sports car pile-up – probably one of the most expensive road traffic accidents I have seen in a while with media reports stating that the damage was calculated at £2.46 million! The scene of the once pristine Ferraris, Mercedes – Benzes and Lamborghini now completely destroyed was heart crushing – especially for any car fanatic!
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What is a pre-medical offer?

A pre-medical offer is an offer which is made by the Defendant to settle your claim for compensation prior to a medical report being compiled and disclosed to the Defendant.  The typical course of action in a personal injury claim is for the Claimant to attend a medical appointment so that a medical report can be compiled and later disclosed to the Defendant.  Having possession of a medical report enables both parties to value the claim for compensation and see if they can reach an amicable conclusion to proceedings without the need of going to court to allow a judge to decide on the amount of damages.

Why would the Defendant make a pre-medical offer?
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It’s that time of year again – Christmas! We are all busy buying gifts and decorating our houses and seeing family and friends. But for us here at The Injury Lawyers, it’s that time of year again for a different reason; yes, it’s Christmas – but it’s also the time of year for insurance companies to get rid of Road Traffic Injury claims as quick as possible and they use the costly Christmas period to lure clients in by offering them pre-medical offers as a final settlement payment for their claims.

For anyone at this time of year, £1,000.00 seems like a dream come true – but don’t be fooled – your claim may be worth a LOT more. Don’t let insurance companies stop you from getting the compensation that you deserve.

A pre-medical offer is a full and final offer to settle a personal injury claim before any medical evidence has been obtained or disclosed, and irrespective of what the future might bring when it comes to your continued suffering and losses. Offers can often be between the region on £1,000.00 and £1,250.00, which can often seem tempting for the client. A nice cheque of £1,000.00 laid out for you, no hassle of medical examinations, or waiting for the case to settle. But don’t be fooled as you need to consider the bigger picture before accepting any offer.
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‘Patience is a virtue’- this motto in my opinion has been done to death over recent years.  I do believe that that there are times in our lives where we simply either cannot afford to be patient, or our patience is taken for granted; one particular area where this is most potent is in the world of personal injury.

For most of the unfortunate people who find themselves to be a victim of negligence, their main aim is to not only recover compensation for their pain, but also to receive closure of the situation as quickly as they can. With this in mind and to ensure that the legal procedure for claims is kept relatively straightforward, there are certain things we can do to speed up the process when the other side or their insurers delay the process by failing to adhere to the rules in place. One such avenue is a “Pre Action Disclosure Application.”

The nature behind a Pre Action Disclosure Application is relatively straightforward to follow. When a defendant fails to comply to the compulsory time limit for injury claims of 3 months and 21 days (to investigate your accident and injuries), we are well within our rights to make a request to the court which forces the Defendants side to disclose any documentation or evidence they may have that could be used as vital evidence in determining whether you have a winning claim or not.
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These days we are all trying to do our bit for the environment – walking, sharing vehicles, trying the bicycle, and using the bus. Amongst the hustle and bustle of busy city life, many more of us are finding using the bus an easier and faster way to travel from A to B. You don’t have the stress of cuing in traffic or the worry of parking; it seems the perfect way to travel sometimes.

However, I can’t help but notice the increasing amount of claims for compensation as a result of a bus accidents here at The Injury Lawyers. Bus accidents can happen not only because of a collision with a third party vehicle, but they can also be a result of the negligent driving of a bus driver.

Whenever I have used the bus, most drivers are cautious to stop and start gently and ensure you have fully stepped off the bus before departing at the bus stop. Most of us are lucky and know nothing different – it seems like standard bus driver behaviour. However, unfortunately, some of us think very different about bus drivers. If you have been in an accident and sustained injuries as a result of a negligent bus driver, don’t suffer in silence – get the compensation you deserve!
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