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 [...]
While many personal injury claims will include a degree of medical costs, where do these go and how are they calculated? This is unlikely to be a question you have asked yourself, but it does prompt some interesting thoughts. We will now take a look at personal injury claims, medical costs and the relatively unknown [...]
Even though the UK personal injury claims sector has grown enormously in recent times, there is still a stigma attached to claiming compensation. We can only imagine the number of victims who have not even considered taking legal action. It is only when you sit back, to take a look from a distance, that you [...]
Over the last month or so there has been much focus on head injuries received in sports such as football, rugby, and American football. It would appear that a number of sports stars of yesteryear are seeking financial recompense for their neurological injuries. This has opened up a somewhat controversial can of worms which could [...]
A recent survey by the RAC has cast a very interesting light on the use of mobile phones while driving. For some time in the UK, it has been illegal for drivers to use a hand-held mobile device although the use of hands-free mobile devices is still legal. Many MPs are pushing the UK government [...]
In light of COVID-19 and the need to find different forms of exercise, we have seen and will continue to see a boom in cycling. This is an area of the exercise market which has been very buoyant in recent years. The recent increase in the number of cyclists is set to continue, with the [...]
As the UK government readies itself for providing a mass vaccination against COVID-19, there are already many court cases being lined up regarding COVID-19 related care home deaths. Did the government take the lead, with care homes following? Should care homes have been more vigilant and refused to take in COVID-19 positive residents? There are [...]
While we have recently covered the challenges surrounding COVID-19, there are still understandably many questions being asked about this subject, some of which we try to here. Can you claim compensation for catching COVID-19? The answer is yes, and no. The act of catching COVID-19 is unlikely to lead to a personal injury compensation claim. [...]
