When you’re in need of an attorney you want to have confidence that the person you choose is going to not only be qualified to do the job you hire them for but also that they’ll be sensitive to your case. Not all lawyers are the same, and this is why it’s so important to […]
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Ways To Keep Yourself Safe On The Road
Driving is a common mode of transportation that most people choose as a way to help get them around town on a regular basis. Unfortunately, accidents do happen so safety should be a top concern when you’re out on the roads. The last situation you want is to put you or your loved ones in […]
Tips For A Better Road Trip Experience
Road trips are fun, but they also come with a lot of responsibility on your part as the driver. The good news is that it’s possible to have a better road trip experience the next time around with a little effort on your end. What you should avoid is hitting the road and not having […]
Accidents at Work in the UK – Concerns over Rise in Workplace Fatalities Numbers
The news that 144 people lost their lives from accidents at work during 2017/18, an increase of nine over the previous year, has led to fresh calls for more to be done to ensure the safety and wellbeing of workers. Different Industrial Sectors The provisional figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that […]
Setting the Personal Injury Discount Rate – New Legislation in Scotland Proposed
The setting of the personal injury discount rate has historically been a contentious issue for both the insurance and personal injury sectors because of the impact it can have the size of awards received by claimants. The subject has come to the fore again recently with the news that the Scottish Government intends to introduce […]
Know Your Rights: 8 Facts About Injury Cases and Your Rights
New contribution about your rights with accident claims cases from an injury lawyer in the US. If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should stand up for yourself and take the offending party to court. After all, you deserve a compensation not only for your injuries, but for your pain and […]
Knowing Your Rights: 5 Facts You May Not Know About Car Accident Cases and Compensation Rights
Contribution regarding car accident compensation from a personal injury lawyer in the US. Human error causes over 90 percent of the car crashes in West Virginia. Typically, these crashes are not “accidents.” Rather, they involve negligence, which is a lack of ordinary care. If that is the case, substantial compensation may be available with the […]
European Commission Proposes Legal Action to Reduce Road Traffic Accident Fatalities
A key priority of the European Commission’s recently announced Third Mobility Package is to bring about a significant reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured through road traffic accidents across Europe. In support of this aim, the Package includes a proposal that within three years all new vehicles brought to the market […]
Personal Injury Legal Update in E&W – Civil Liability Bill Continues its Progress Through Parliament
The Government looks set to forge ahead with its controversial Civil Liability Bill, with the legislation recently having its second reading in the House of Lords. The Committee stage, which is the first real chance to amend the Bill, is scheduled to begin on 10th May. Purpose of the Bill The Bill, which will apply […]
What is the time limit for bringing a personal injury claim in England?
If you have suffered an accident or injury and another party was at fault, you are entitled to make a personal injury claim. However, it is important to note that the law imposes strict time limits on bringing a personal injury claim, whether you’re bringing a general accident claim or a more specific type of […]