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The big question!

If only things were far more simple like they used to be when we were able to offer no win, no fee agreements and practically all of our clients would receive 100% of their compensation claim. But thanks to some insane law changes back in April 2013 things are way more complicated now.

The charges can be vastly different from law firm to law firm, so how do we answer your question about what percentage do personal injury lawyers take?

I’ll explain how things work which may help you to understand how things work now.
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Being hit by any falling object can be bad enough – being hit by falling plaster from a roof or a wall could cause some serious injuries, including head or brain injuries.

So what happens if you are hit by falling plaster from a roof or a wall? Are you entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation? If so, who do you pursue?
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For most people it’s fair to say that the loss of a finger can have a substantial impact on their life. That being said, the amounts you can be awarded for a finger loss injury claim can be perceived as very low when it comes to the injury payout alone.

It is important to understand the differences between the injury payout and a claim for losses and expenses though – so read on for a better understanding in how this works.
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It is said in certain circumstances that leaning on a table with your elbows is considered rude – and I probably break that rule all the time. But what most people would never expect is for that table or desk to collapse whilst your weight is being placed on it.

Rather obviously, this can be a cause of an injury – so where do you stand if this has happened to you? Can you make a personal injury claim?
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Any lower limb injury, especially breaks, can be very painful and debilitating in even the most straightforward of cases. You’ll often need the limb to be immobilised for a set period of time, and you may not be able to bear weight on the foot either.

This can all lead to a lot of inconvenience, time off work, and financial problems. So read on for advice about foot injury compensation claims for fractures.
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The reforms from 2013 have resulted in law firms being unable to recover all of our fees from the opponent. In addition, the government slashed the amount of fees we can recover to a fraction of what they used to be.

It’s all out of our hands – this is down to the government caving to pressure from the vastly wealthy and influential insurance industry. Most lawyers now take 25% from your compensation: but does this mean everyone has to?
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We are a specialist firm of personal injury lawyers, and we’re here to help you with any advice you need about making a new claim for compensation. If you’re curious to know whether you might have a claim at all and need some legal advice then you can chat to us for free using our online live chat facility.

You should have already noticed the little pop up box in the bottom right corner of your screen… If you click on it you can engage with us instantly for some free legal advice. But in case you’re a little shy about starting a chat with us and you want to know more about us and what we do then please read on…
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The way in which we value a claim for compensation is by getting a medical report from a suitably qualified medical expert and then using our wealth of experience as personal injury experts, and official guidelines at our disposal, to value the case.

Without this medical evidence, it’s difficult to properly value a claim. So read on for why it’s so important and how we go about getting it.
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The employer’s liability and public liability protocol is a set of rules used for accidents that occurred after the 31^st July 2013. The claims are handled through an online portal system making it much quicker and more efficient. Another entry requirement is that the claim must be valued at between £1,000 and £25,000 which is typical as the majority of simple claims are valued at under £10,000. As a modern and increasingly common method of dealing with claims, it is handy to be clued up on it!
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Swimming pools can of course be inherently dangerous places. I mean, for one, the floor is likely to be very wet around the edges and walkways of the pool. Changing rooms and shower areas are also likely to get very wet as well.

In other circumstances, there could be unknown dangers and defects in the actual pool itself. So if you’re injured either in or around a swimming pool area, what are your rights when it comes to making a claim for personal injury compensation?
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