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 [...]
In the vast majority of cases where injuries have occurred as a consequence of negligence, it is fairly obvious who could/should be held responsible for the payment of compensation. However, there are numerous occasions where it is not always as straightforward. Indeed, we can only estimate the number of perfectly valid compensation claims which have [...]
The sudden and dramatic demise of holiday giant Thomas Cook has shaken the holiday industry to the core. This is a company which has been in existence for not far short of 200 years and was seen as the bellwether of the industry by many. Whether the company failed to keep pace with changing online [...]
When we talk about personal injury claims in the world of business the focus tends to be on the incident and the level of compensation. This is perfectly understandable in the event of a court case and ruling in favour of the claimant. However, if we dig a little deeper the real value of personal [...]
Since the UK electorate voted to leave the European Union in 2016 we have been treated to claims, counterclaims and what many are calling project fear. These relate to an array of potential issues such as the supply of goods/services post Brexit. We have seen legal challenges, court cases won, court cases lost and many [...]
In this week’s review of the personal injury claims market we will take a look at how Brexit may affect claims going forward, the Windrush scandal and discuss how the UK government can be held to account for personal injury claims. These are very important issues which highlight the fact that nobody is above the [...]
