We know that road traffic accidents are still the most common type of personal injury claim and also the focus of recent regulatory changes. While the data for a return to “freedom” has been delayed a number of times, many restrictions have finally been lifted and we may yet see a significant increase in traffic [...]
After much delay, the adjustments to regulations regarding whiplash claims came into effect on 31st May 2021. These changes will have a significant impact on the amount of compensation on offer and the ability to reclaim legal expenses in the future. However, they have prompted another question; will ongoing whiplash claims be impacted by the [...]
There are serious concerns that COVID related delays in cancer screening/treatment will lead to a significant spike in cancer deaths in the short to medium-term. While many are sceptical about claiming compensation in the midst of the COVID pandemic, the NHS still has legal obligations regarding treatment. Any compensation claim would take into account the [...]
Many people are confused when they hear the term PLEVs although in reality this is a group term for light e-vehicles. One such type of vehicle, which is growing in popularity across the UK, is the e-scooter which comes in a variety of different forms. While often seen as “fun” they can reach high speeds [...]
It is fairly common knowledge that under the Limitation Act of 1980 you have three years from the date of an accident to lodge a claim for compensation. This prompts the question, should you act sooner rather than later when pursuing personal injury compensation? Are there any reasons why you might delay lodging a compensation [...]
It is highly likely that Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 will become more prominent in the future. This is a controversial element of law which revolves round “fundamental dishonesty” when pursuing legal action, in this instance a personal injury claim. There are a number of elements to consider regarding Section [...]
In many ways the personal injury claims are a means of holding various sectors and people from everyday life to account. While personal injury claims relating to potholes have been around for some time, it’s important that you know where you stand, the legality of the situation and ultimately whether you have a claim for [...]
In this article we will take a look at “ignorantia legis neminem excusat” which is Latin for ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is a very important factor when it comes to personal injury claims and the actions of both the claimant and the defendant. Many people have the idea that a personal [...]
This week we take a look at different areas of the personal injury claims market including the use of smart motorways and the new whiplash reforms. These are issues which are current and relevant and, in the case of smart motorways, sometimes not as straightforward as you might assume. How do smart motorways work? Just [...]
Collectively there are many potential dangers in the workplace, but many are often specific to individual industries. These often result in personal injury claims which can sometimes lead to significant compensation payments. We have put together a list of the 10 most common accidents in the workplace. While there has been great progress in safety [...]
