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When Fido is in the Car Crash, Too

Dog Friendly™ Honda Element with kennel
Dog Friendly™ Honda Element with kennel (Photo credit: Honda News)

Almost every dog loves to go for a ride in the car. Some are all about pushing their snout into the wind, ears flapping, with their tongue hanging out of their heads. Others are content to leisurely lounge on the seat, simply happy to along for the ride.

Your canine companion probably will never see an accident coming. Hopefully, they are safely inside of the cab when the impact hits. If it’s a bad car crash and your dog isn’t secured in the back, they could be badly injured.

Typically, if a car crash is bad enough for the airbags to deploy and Fido isn’t secured, the dog will be thrown from the car. In many cases, the shock of the crash scares them enough to cause them to run away from the scene. This could be very dangerous if they are badly injured.

As long as someone finds the pup and they are properly tagged, it won’t be too long before the dog is in the care of a shelter or vet to be treated for their injuries. You probably don’t have insurance for your pet, although there are some policies available. However, vet bills and other costs associated with your pets injuries are subject to compensation should you choose to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Depending on the local laws, there may already be some regulations in place in regards to injuries or loss of a pet. For example, you may love your dog dearly and ask for a certain amount on top of vet bills for pain and suffering. Unfortunately, canine pain and suffering is a little harder to successfully claim in court. Other factors like training, dog supplies or if the dog was a service animal will stand up better in terms of settlement.

Ultimately, the best thing to do for your dog in the car is to make sure they are traveling safely to avoid serious injuries. Doggie seatbelts are crash tested and are fairly affordable. Certain dog beds can be secured to traditional seatbelt buckles as well.

It’s impossible to put a numeric value on your pet’s life. If the worst does happen and the dog is in the car with you when an accident occurs, then don’t leave them out when you speak with an accident attorney about your case.

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Warning: Dangerous Roads Ahead

Driving can be a liberating and exciting experience, but if you’re not careful, it can also be deadly. The fact is that road hazards, such as potholes, crumbling shoulders and uneven pavement, can all cause accidents, even for the most careful drivers.

Why Road Hazards Occur

Like anything else in life, roads are not perfect. Made mostly of sand, tar and gravel, roads are subject to intense pressure, extremes in weather and temperatures and more. Over time, unmaintained roads will always fall apart, especially in areas with heavy usage. This decomposition may occur in weak spots, or it may occur evenly across the entirety of the roadway. Additionally, markings on roads can fade and disappear entirely over time.

Road Signs

Road signs are also an important part of safe driving, but just like roads themselves, time and weather conditions can cause road signs to fade, warp and fall over. When these events occur, drivers are left in more dangerous situations, as road signs are meant to give important safety information. Road signs are also a common target of theft and vandalism, often resulting in drivers not receiving the information they need in time to prevent an accident.

Who is Responsible?

In the vast majority of cases, roads are maintained by local and state governments as well as the federal government. In some cases, however, roads are maintained by private entities, homeowner’s associations or private citizens. Depending on the location and purpose for the road, it may also be managed by a company. These entities are not only responsible for the construction of roadways, but also for the maintenance. In almost all cases, road signs are built, installed and maintained by governmental agencies, such as the Department of Transportation.

In the Event of an Accident

While accidents have many causes, accidents that occur as the result of a poorly maintained road may result in a personal injury claim. Howell & Christmas injury attorneys of South Carolina tell us that these claims will generally focus on holding responsible the government agency in charge of the road, but they may also focus on a private sector company, roadway technology developer or others. In some cases, a person who steals a road sign or defaces it to the point of being unreadable may also be sued in court for injuries sustained by a driver as the result of the theft or defacement.

If You Own or Maintain a Road

If you’re an individual who is in charge of maintaining a roadway, it’s important to remember that you are responsible for keeping it safe for all drivers. This means conducting routine inspections of your road, completing repairs in a timely fashion, displaying warnings about potential hazards and more. If you’re unsure about how to do this, you may need to partner with a civil engineer or your local Department of Transportation or Department of Public Works.

Finally, as a driver, it’s also important to pay attention at all times while behind the wheel. In many situations, you can avoid potential hazards on the roadway by practicing defensive driving. This means being aware of things like potholes, driving the speed limit and being more cautious during adverse conditions, such as rain and snow. If you have found yourself injured due to a roadway hazard, you may want to seek out the services of a personal injury lawyer.

Shelby Warden is a legal researcher who contributes articles for the Howell & Christmas injury attorneys, located in South Carolina.  If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a defective condition on a road or highway, the attorneys at Howell and Christmas, LLC can help. Their highway defect attorneys can help you pursue your case against those businesses and entities that are likely responsible for injuries and other damages.

What Exactly Is Personal Injury?

Any suffering, resulting from an injury, whether it be physical or psychological, generally resulting from an accident defines personal injury law.

Typically, personal injury law can also be referred to as a tort which primarily pertains to civil wrongs, known as the violation of one’s rights. Often a tort is not perpetrated by an act which could harm one’s mind and body which could emotionally distress a person as opposed to an illegal act being done. Negligence is often the root cause of the injury.

Tort law differs from criminal law in which one’s actions cause harm to society in a general sense. Tortious injury is remedied by compensating for “damage” and usually the compensation is monetary. Those who perpetrate tortious injury are known as tortfeasors.

There are different types of personal injury, though the most common are automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, accidents at work, claims of assault and product liability.

An injured party is likely to be entitled to compensation from a party who was negligent, which can be complex to prove in court. Often attorneys represent clients based on a “contingency basis,” which means a percentage of the compensation received will go the attorney at the completion of the case if won.

Having an attorney to represent a client in this type of law is quintessential because matters tend to be very complex, especially one without an knowledge of the laws surrounding personal injury which can be considered a controversial branch of law.

A conditional fee agreement, or no win no fee, is often used where if the trail does not win, the firm does not charge the client for their services.

In the United States there is a time limitation, or statutes of limitations, which determines the amount of time in which a claim must be filed. Each state has their own statutes of limitations which can also vary depending on the actual type of personal injury.

Compensation varies depending on the severity of the injury. Tangible injuries, such as brain damage or broken bones, will usually receive higher compensation. Besides compensating for the injury, often time is taken into consideration for the client’s rectification.

If an injury leaves a plaintiff unable to do their line of work any longer this is called loss of amenity. Often the reward is much larger and the loss of amenity is part of the claim for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

Resulting from the injury, if a plaintiff is unable to do something they greatly had enjoyed then it is called a loss of congenial employment.

It is important to contact an attorney who specializes in personal injury law if you have been personally injured. The complexities of this type of law generally require the aid of someone who has vast experience to ensure the client receives the full compensation they are entitled to.

General Public Has Right to View Previously Sealed Documents in Defective Gun Case

A federal district court recently ruled that the general public has the right to access sealed court documents in a products liability suit implicating one of the biggest rifle manufacturers on the planet.

 The case, Aleksich v. Remington, involves an incident where a teenager from Butte, Montana was wounded by the discharge of a Model 700 rifle.

 The law firm representing the family of a 9-year-old child who was killed by the discharge during a misfire after a family hunting trip eventually succeeded in obtaining access to the documents.

 After years of painstaking research, experts determined that a design defect likely caused the rifle to fire without anyone pulling the trigger.

 Ultimately, Judge Richard Cebull held that there was no compelling reason to keep the case sealed.

 The family believes that these documents will enable the public to learn the full story concerning the Model 700 and, hopefully, avoid falling prey to its defects.

The family’s attorney noted, “When the largest rifle manufacturer in the U.S. is trying to hide something from the public, it’s usually something the public needs to know.”

 Remember, if you suffered an injury as a result of purchasing a faulty product, you likely have legal recourse and should consult an experienced personal injury attorney.

 A personal injury attorney will be able to help you assess the merits of your case and determine whether you have a valid cause of action that could lead to monetary compensation.

 It is crucial to understand that most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. In other words, if you do not see a dime, neither will the attorney.

 If you were harmed due to the defective nature of a product, you should not sit idly by and think you really were the one at fault.

Likewise, your physical health and ability to work are not things to take lightly. Depending on the severity of your injury, you could face astronomical medical costs that you should not be forced into paying.

What You Should Know About Aviation Accidents

(U.S. Law and generally) Aviation is one of the most amazing of all modern technological achievements, and each day, people travel by airplane, helicopter and more, all in a safe and professional manner. Unfortunately, as safe as today’s aviation vessels and equipment can be, accidents do still happen. To make matters worse, aviation accidents, regardless of size, often result in serious injuries.

Why Do Aviation Accidents Occur?

Aviation accidents can occur for a number of reasons, but most often, they are the result of faulty equipment and manufacturing. In addition, human error is a major cause of aviation accidents. In some cases, an aviation accident may happen because gauges were not functioning properly or because gears and rotor equipment had not been maintained. In other cases, aviation accidents may be the result of pilot fatigue or inefficient training or inspections.

What Happens After an Aviation Accident?

In most cases, individuals who survive an aviation accident will need to seek medical attention for any injuries that were sustained. After care has been received, these individuals or the loved ones of individuals who perished in an aviation accident may then choose to seek compensation. This process often begins by contacting a personal injury lawyer who will then file a lawsuit on behalf of the victims. After the suit has been filed, the aviation attorney will offer representation for injured individuals or groups of individuals in court.

Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

There are a variety of benefits of hiring a personal injury lawyer when seeking compensation for injuries sustained in an aviation accident, but one of the most important is experience. Personal injury lawyers will have an understanding of the sometimes confusing legal process. According to an aviation accident expert at our personal injury lawyer Charlotte, North Carolina firm, individuals who try to seek compensation on their own often discover that doing so is difficult, and this then leads to injured people giving up on their quests or accepting lesser amounts of compensation than what’s deserved.

Handling Insurance Companies and Other Entities

Another benefit of hiring a personal injury lawyer in an aviation accident case is that he or she will handle all interactions with insurance companies, airlines and other entities involved in your case. It’s unfortunate, but the fact is that many insurance companies will try to trick injured individuals into signing waivers and other documents that ultimately result in less compensation being received. Additionally, airlines or aviation companies will more than likely have their own attorneys who may try to intimidate injured people into giving up their rights. By partnering with a personal injury attorney, you won’t have to deal with these issues as your attorney will handle everything for you.

If you’ve been injured in an aviation accident and are approached by an airline, aviation company or legal representatives for these entities, it’s important to remember that you should not sign any waivers or documents until you have hired a lawyer. Even if these entities try to use intimidating language or other tactics, you should remain resolute and seek out a personal injury lawyer at once. You can find a variety of personal injury attorneys by searching online, and you can also look in your local phone-book to find personal injury attorneys who specialize in aviation accidents.

Shelby Warden is a legal researcher and author for the Law Firm of Powers McCartan and their personal injury lawyer Charlotte, North Carolina team. If you have been seriously injured in an aviation accident, you need legal advice from a team that understands how airplanes are operated. The attorneys at Powers McCartan are experts in the laws and regulations that govern the aviation industry and will help you with your aviation accident claim.

The Do’s and Don’ts Of Personal Injury

When someone is injured, the law normally prefers that the person at fault for that injury bear the financial losses associated with that injury. Injured individuals may consider suing a negligent party in certain circumstances.

Personal injury cases are serious matters involving insurance companies, investigators, and complicated damage calculations that can run into the millions of dollars. A car accident lawyer in Charleston advises that in order to avoid compromising a case and reducing one’s chances of recovering money, prospective plaintiffs should take certain actions prior to filing suit.

    • DO seek medical attention if injured. Latent injuries are always possible. Concluding that apparently minor injuries are minor can lead to untreated issues that prove to be serious over time, such as back problems and nerve damage. Getting the opinion of a competent medical professional can help one begin a treatment regimen suitable for his or her needs and determine the exact level of damage that the injured party has suffered.
    • DO keep records. Medical bills, physician statements, and mental health bills can be useful later.
    • DO seek counsel. Many attorneys will offer potential clients a free consultation. Attorneys can then assess the individual client’s situation and determine whether pursuing a lawsuit against a defendant will be profitable.
    • DO listen to the attorney. Clients will often pay attorneys good money for good advice and ignore it. This can be as innocent as answering a few questions from an insurance company’s investigator to as malicious as assaulting the other party. Such actions can have severe consequences for the client.

Ideally, one would avoid being injured in the first place. Since that isn’t possible, there are also some things to avoid after an injury has occurred.

    • DON’T create circumstances in which you can get injured. Brake-checking that tailgater may feel good emotionally, but getting rammed into the hedges will be physically unpleasant. Personal injury lawsuits are aimed at making an individual whole and putting an individual back in the spot in which he or she was prior to the accident. By acting responsibly, one minimizes their potential for injury, reduces their injuries when an incident occurs, and looks better to the jury. Irresponsible plaintiffs are unsympathetic.
    • DON’T immediately offer to accept an insurance company’s settlement. It takes little time to accept a free consultation from an attorney and discuss the situation and settlement with him or her. If the insurance company is lowballing the injured party, the attorney can inform the client about his or her options.
    • DON’T misrepresent your condition. Plaintiffs must not malinger or misrepresent the scope of their injuries. Such actions can lead to indictments for insurance fraud and perjury. It also makes it more difficult for genuinely injured people to seek relief.
    • DON’T engage in visually strenuous activities outdoors if the pain temporarily subsides. Insurance companies investigate claims of physical injury, and if an investigator is able to photograph the client with a physical injury doing things that appear to be inconsistent with that injury, the insurer may be able to get the case dismissed.

The preceding article is not legal advice. Injured individuals who are not at fault should consult attorneys in their areas. A licensed attorney can advise clients about their options and their rights.

Katie Hewatt is a legal researcher and contributing author for the Howell & Christmas group, a car accident lawyer in Charleston, who consists of Attorneys Gary Christmas, Ladson Howell, and Reese Stidham, IV. The Howell & Christmas Law Firm specialize in personal injury, worker’s compensation, criminal law, and real estate law. Whether you are injured in a car accident or a premises accident, they can handle all aspects of personal injury and are only a phone call away.

Strava Website Sued for Negligence Which Contributed to Cyclist’s Death

William “Kim” Flint, an avid cyclist, was killed while trying to break a speed record that was posted on a cycling website.
Flint Intended to Defend His Record

Flint, 40, was an active user of Strava, an interactive network for cyclists. Users can post routes on the website and attempt to top other users’ speeds on certain courses. For some routes, the cyclist with the fastest time is dubbed “King of Mountain.”

On June 19, 2010, Flint was killed when he attempted to break the speed record posted on Strava while cycling down South Park Drive in Berkeley. He had previously held the record for speed on that stretch of road. When he was alerted that another user had earned “King of Mountain” status for that ride, Flint became determined to reclaim his title.

The speed limit on South Park Drive is 30 mph. Flint was clocked at 40 mph before he braked suddenly to avoid a car. He was fatally injured when his bike flipped over.

According to his family, Flint used his Twitter account to post links to his Strava profile and highlight the routes on which he had earned “King of Mountain” status.

His family filed a lawsuit against Strava. Their lawsuit claims that the company was negligent for not warning users about dangerous courses, including the South Park Drive course. After Flint’s death, the course was marked as a hazardous route.

Susan Kang, the attorney representing Flint’s family, claims that cyclists must break the law to attain “King of Mountain” status. She argued that the company is promoting a culture that encourages breaking the law without emphasizing the risks. She maintains that the company should have done more to stop similar incidents from happening in the future.

Mark Riedy, a spokesman for Strava, says the company will fight the lawsuit. Although the company has offered condolences to Flint’s family, he insists that the lawsuit is without merit. Before gaining access to the site’s features, users must agree to the site’s Terms of Use. The Terms of Use release Strava from liability for any injuries or death suffered by the site’s users.

Bay Area Sees Rise in Pedestrian Fatalities Caused by Cyclists

In another incident in San Francisco, a cyclist sped downhill and ran a red light, striking and killing a 71-year-old man who was crossing the street. Chris Bucchere, 36, was charged with vehicular manslaughter. Bucchere had been attempting to set a speed record for the route through that neighborhood and had an electronic monitoring device attached to his bike. Local surveillance cameras helped experts estimate his speed at 35 mph.

Bucchere was also a user of the Strava website.

Stephanie Ong Stillman, a spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office, has said that prosecutors must show that Bucchere acted with gross negligence in order to convict him for felony vehicular manslaughter. If he is convicted, he may serve up to six years in prison. Bucchere has pleaded not guilty to the charges. This is the third incident in the Bay Area involving a bicyclist fatally injuring a pedestrian in the past year.

San Francisco has experienced a 71 percent increase in bike traffic since 2007. Other cities throughout the United States have seen a dramatic increase in bicycle commuting as well. As the bike movement grows, however, many officials are concerned about the impact on public safety. Although most bicyclists respect traffic rules, others create a dangerous situation when they run stop signs and traffic lights. Cases such as Flint’s and Bucchere’s highlight the dangerous situation posed by cyclists who disregard traffic laws.

This article was written by Karl Stockton for the team at Kanetix. They can assist businesses with their information on CGL (or commercial general liability) coverage comparison.

No Win No Fee Solicitors Explained

Anybody that’s been unlucky enough to suffer a serious injury knows that coping with its consequences can be very difficult. For many people who suffer an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, making a personal injury claim is the only way they can afford to cover the costs brought about because of the accident. However, if the accident was not your fault and you decide you do want to pursue a personal injury claim you have the added hassle of finding a personal injury solicitor. And with so many about of them about how can you make sure you pick the best one?

The first thing people look for is experience. Experience is especially important if your claim is a complex or unusual one. Websites may advertise the fact that their team of solicitors has dealt with plenty of cases like yours, but you’ll want to make sure that whoever is personally dealing with your injury claim has benefited from that experience.

Another thing you’ll need from your personal injury solicitor is complete trust. A number of stories in the press of a few rogue solicitors that look out for their own interests before the interests of their clients shouldn’t make you paranoid, but you should be aware that unfortunately they do exist. Solicitors that promise compensation that sounds too good to be true may be trying to pull the wool over your eyes. On the other hand, solicitors that seem engaged and appear like they genuinely want to help will put your mind at ease.

While in some cases you might not ever even have to meet your personal injury solicitor, at some point during your claim it might be helpful if you are able to have a face-to-face discussion. In these circumstances having a solicitor that is local is obviously beneficial. Depending on your case, there might be other benefits to having a solicitor with local knowledge. Nevertheless, in some circumstances the location of your solicitor will be of no consequence.

The benefits of picking the right personal injury solicitor are numerous. Most importantly you’ll be able to rest assured knowing that your solicitor is working as hard as he or she can to get you as much compensation as you’re entitled to as quickly as possible. Instead of worrying about your case you can focus on getting better. The best no win no fee solicitors will also be able to get you the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to as quickly as possible. That’s why it’s absolutely vital that if you’ve suffered a personal injury you find the best legal help you can.

However, many people can’t afford the legal fees that solicitors charge. This is why no win no fee claims have become so popular – they allow everybody access to justice, not just those that can afford it. In practically every situation, no win no fee solicitors are the best option for people looking to make a personal injury claim as it puts them in no financial risk, again allowing them to focus on recovery rather than worrying about their case.

Workplace Personal Injury Compensation Claims

The following article was by My Compensation’s Jim Loxley. My Compensation is a trusted personal injury claims firm based in London.
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If you sustained a personal injury in the workplace, it’s very common for a personal injury compensation case to be considered. My Compensation takes these types of calls daily. This course of action raises a few questions, and so we have written this article in order to try and help answer some of the more common ones, and explain why a personal injury compensation claim should, in fact, always be considered in the workplace. First, let’s take a look at what responsibilities your employer has.

What is my employer liable responsible for?

Your employer must take a note of and keep records of any personal injuries which are sustained during the course of work. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Death which happened in the workplace
  • Any serious personal injury sustained
  • Any diagnosed cases of industrial disease of any kind
  • Any dangerous occurrences such as near-misses which involve heavy equipment, explosions or biological agents

The different types of injuries which must be noted include

  • Broken or fractured bones
  • Amputations
  • Any instances of unconsciousness
  • Instances of resuscitation
  • Hospital admittance
  • Any injury which would stop a claimant from doing work for seven days or more
  • Any serious sprain or cut to the skin

Furthermore, employers must comply with the rules and regulations which are set out by the Health and Safety executive. Should anything terrible happen in the place of work, it’s a member of the Health and Safety executive department who will head an investigation to see that regulations were being met.

Could My Workplace Personal Injury Have Been Avoided?

One of the first questions that need answering before starting your compensation claim is: was the personal injury avoidable? Avoidability can be a tricky subject so let’s look at a recent personal injury compensation claim. One day, an employee was walking along an office floor and there was a carpet tile upturned at the corner. The employee tripped on it and broke their arm. Someone might argue that the person should have been looking where they were going and so the accident was avoidable. However, this is not the case in the eyes of the law. The employer has a duty to ensure that the environment in which their employees work is safe and so, in this instance, the fault would lie with the employer for not ensuring the walking surfaces were safe and the personal injury compensation claim was won.
an image showing a place of work where personal injuries are often compensated for

Psychological Ramifications of Workplaces Injuries

The issue of psychological damages is another one which often comes up. The workplace should be seen as somewhere safe, without any psychological trauma attached to it. If you suffered a personal injury in the workplace, especially if it was a traumatising one involving heavy machinery for example, then it will likely be hard for you to feel comfortable there after the personal injury compensation claim. It’s important also to take into consideration the fact that this would have an effect on your long-term career. This discomfort could seriously inhibit progress within the hierarchy structure of your workplace. Such negative associations with personal injury would ultimately affect your salary potential. Psychological trauma is also taken into consideration when making your personal injury compensation claim.

Co-Worker Considerations

Another reason why it can be important to initiate the personal injury compensation claim against your workplace is that it will force the employer to rethink their safety procedures, making a safer environment for everyone that works there. This is especially important for you if you do, in fact, wish to maintain your position at the company. If we lived in a perfect world then employers would always go out of their way to ensure the safest possible conditions. As this is sadly not the case, a personal injury compensation claim against the employer would force them to reconsider their policy and act diligently.

Other Sources
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/HealthAndSafetyAtWork/DG_10026579

The basics of the law relating to defamation

With the Leveson Inquiry having concluded its public hearings (and Lord Leveson to file his final report and recommendations in November) the subject of defamation has been an extremely topical one this year. Libel actions against newspapers (such as Steve Coogan’s, for example) can be extremely high-profile and have gained much publicity in the wake of the Inquiry. This post will take a look at the law relating to defamation in the UK, examining in particular:

  1. What types of defamation are there?
  2. What must a Claimant show in order to prove defamation?
  3. Are there any defences available to a claim for defamation

What types of defamation are there?

There are two “sub-types of defamation:

  1. Slander
  2. Libel

Slander

Slander is an inpermanent form of libel. It normally occurs when a defamatory statement is made verbally instead of recorded in some form. In order to succeed in a claim of slander the Claimant normally needs to prove that some harm has been done by the defamatory statement (for example, a slanderous verbal employment reference has prevented you from getting a job). In practice slander is quite difficult to prove as there is by definition no recording of the defamatory statement.

Libel

Libel is the permanent publication of a defamatory statement. It occurs when a defamatory statement is recorded in some form – for example in writing, on film or in a broadcast of some sort. In order to succeed in a claim for libel the Claimant doesn’t necessarily have to prove that they have been harmed in some way – they just need to show that the publication was defamatory and referred to them.

What must a Claimant show in order to prove defamation?

A Claimant must show the following in order to succeed in a claim for defamation:

  1. Defamation – that a defamatory statement has been made
  2. Referral – that this defamatory statement refers to the Claimant
  3. Publication – that this defamatory statement has been published

Defamation

In order for a statement to be defamatory it must lower the Claimant in the eyes of right-thinking people. This is an objective test and is essentially “would the statement lower the Claimant in the eyes of the reasonable person?”.

Referral

The statement must also refer to the Claimant. It must therefore identify the Claimant in some form – an obvious example would be the inclusion of the Claimant’s name in a newspaper article. However, a statement can refer to a person even if the Defendant didn’t intend for that statement to refer in fact to the Claimant. If, for example, a fictitious character bears a strong (and defamatory) resemblance to the Claimant then it may be deemed to be referring to the Claimant, even if this is unintentional.

Publication

In order for a statement to have been published it must have been communicated to at least one other person than the Claimant themselves.

Are there any defences available to a claim for defamation?

The following are potential defences to a claim for defamation:

  1. Consent – That the Claimant consented to the publication of the statement
  2. Truth – that the statement referring to the Claimant is true
  3. Fair comment – that the statement is in the public interest and objectively fair
  4. Privilege – either absolute or qualified privilege

Redmans Solicitors are lawyers in Richmond. They are defamation solicitors but are also London employment lawyers