Even though there are a raft of research notes available highlighting the damage caused by stress and mental pressure, many people only see physical injuries as a reason for claiming compensation. The medical profession, the legal profession and unions/business associations up and down the country recognise and regularly talk about stress and mental pressure. In [...]
The recent Remembrance Day services seen around the country were especially poignant this year marking 100 years since the end of World War I. While we can only speculate at the horrors and tragedies encountered by the UK’s Armed Forces we know the death toll was huge. So, now is probably an opportune moment to [...]
We live in a world where our dependence on online services and the Internet continues to grow. Whether you are checking emails on your phone, visiting a website on your computer or reading news stories on your tablet, the Internet is everywhere. As a consequence, in the very near future the subject of personal injury [...]
The vast majority of personal injury claims will be lodged with the courts within three years of the accident/incident which brought about the injuries. As road traffic accidents tend to account for the most personal injury claims very often the injuries are immediately apparent, although whiplash injury may take longer to become apparent. The three-year [...]
The recent high temperatures and almost constant sunshine aren’t going to last forever, like it or not. As we move towards the winter period, temperatures will be dropping, and the wind will be building creating a raft of potential dangers as we go about our everyday lives. So what are some of the more common [...]
It is common knowledge that local authorities in the UK are struggling with reduced budgets. If the recent statement from the AA is anything to go by it looks as though road maintenance may be suffering more than most local services. The AA estimate that drivers and insurance companies are losing around £1 million a [...]
Over the years we have seen some major developments in the world of technology and mobile apps but the car insurance industry has on the whole failed to keep up. When applying for insurance cover you may be “penalised” as a newly qualified driver, see your premiums bumped up in the event of a one-off [...]
The Genoa Bridge collapse, otherwise known as the Morandi Bridge, occurred on 14 August 2018. This sudden and unexpected collapse led to the loss of 43 lives and a shameful blame game which continues today. This has opened up a whole can of worms in relation to the payment of personal injury compensation as a [...]
In principle, pursuing a personal injury claim as a consequence of negligence should be fairly straightforward. You prove the injuries, present evidence of negligence and leave the courts to decide a level of compensation. In reality, there is much more to pursuing a personal injury claim. This is where personal injury solicitors come into their [...]
While it is imperative to stress that investigations are still ongoing, Thomas Cook is under pressure after the death of two British holidaymakers in Egypt last week. Staying at the all-inclusive Steigenberger Aqua Magic hotel in Hurghada the sudden death of John and Susan Cooper has made headline news in the UK. This tragic turn [...]
