When we think of claiming compensation for injuries caused by animals, the vast majority of us will automatically think of dog attacks. The reality is there are many different types of animals which have been the subject of compensation claims due to the action/inaction of their owner/handler. Proving negligence is not always straightforward and will [...]
The letter of the law tends to attract a number of descriptions and different names, many of which we would not be able to print in this article! Understandably, there seems to be a general misconception that common sense goes out of the window when it comes to legal cases. The main reason for this [...]
We often hear about risk assessments and risk control in the workplace but what exactly does this mean? What are the legal obligations for an employer? What are the legal obligations of an employee? In this article we will take a look at assessing and controlling risks in the workplace and how the information gathered [...]
A recent report by the Health and Safety Executive has cast a very interesting light on the UK workplace and the number of injuries and illnesses each year. The cost to the UK economy, aside from personal injury compensation claims, runs into the billions of pounds. While it is safe to say there have been [...]
The weather in the UK over the last few weeks has been incredibly varied. We have encountered wind, rain and icy roads very often during the same day, causing havoc for commuters and pedestrians. Unfortunately, this type of environment often leads to potentially serious/life-threatening accidents. In this article we will take a look at where [...]
We all understand that the UK population is ageing and more and more people will require additional assistance in later life. The NHS is one of the more prominent subjects of the current general election and this in turn has highlighted the standard of care homes across the UK. Unfortunately, there is sporadic press coverage [...]
When seeking compensation for injuries received as a consequence of negligence by one or more third parties, compensation tends to be split into two different sections, general and special damages. In this article we will be looking at special damages which relate to loss of income and future loss of income. In some circumstances there [...]
The evolution of the UK personal injury claims market has replicated, at least to a certain extent, its US counterpart. Many years ago the thought of claiming compensation for all injuries received as a consequence of negligence by one or more third parties was generally unheard-of. Many people automatically assumed that this process was the [...]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition which many people relate to military service but is actually just as commonplace in everyday life. The legal profession treat psychological and physical injuries in the same manner therefore it is possible to claim compensation for PTSD. Historically PTSD was dismissed by many people as some kind [...]
Racism, discrimination and personal injury claims are very sensitive issues when it comes to the workplace and everyday living. Many people fail to realise that when pursuing a personal injury claim this covers not only physical injuries but also psychological injuries. It is important to note that the courts treat psychological issues on a par [...]
