Post highlighting some of the downsides or risks involved in representing yourself, particularly in personal injury actions. Contrary to the image portrayed in some parts of the media, launching a claim for compensation following a personal injury is not course of action which the vast majority of people embark upon casually or with a great […]
Category: Accident Claims
U. S. Spring Break Hit & Runs – What You Need To Know
(U. S. Personal Injury Law and generally) Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been home to Spring Break for as long as anyone can remember. This beautiful south Florida coastal town is famous for its long stretch of beautiful beach, awesome night spots, and incredible weather. Every year, tens of thousands of people flock to this area […]
5 Accidents To Watch Out For In The Construction Field
Over 25 percent of all job related fatalities occur within the context of a construction environment, according to National Institute for Occupational Safety statistics. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has also recognized that 90 percent of construction injuries and fatalities fall under several categories. 1. Falls. Approximately 33 percent of all major work […]
5 Most Common Causes of Injury at Work
Workplace injuries are very common and disruptive to the lives of employees and businesses. Certain types of injuries as a result of negligence are more common than others and should be addressed by employers to avoid unnecessary liabilities. Listed below are the five most common types of injuries in the workplace, according to insurance companies. […]
Could We See an End to Bogus Whiplash Claims?
The Ministry of Justice have started a consultation on reforms with the aim to reduce the epidemic of claims we are witnessing here in Britain. According to statistics there are now 2.7 claims for whiplash for every accident that involves someone in the vehicle being injured. The Numbers: If a change comes out of this […]
Preventing Fatalities in Public Transportation
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 120,000 accidental deaths occur every year. The majority of these incidents occur in public places like parks, schools, transits, and businesses. Transits are a major concern because of the likelihood of fatalities or serious injuries in accidents on buses, trams, and trains. By practicing basic […]
What Do You Do After A Hairdressing Injury?
Has a recent trip to the hairdressers left you with hair damaged beyond repair? Are you still suffering from the awful consequences of a hairdressers’ negligence? Miss A suffered bad burns to her scalp following hair straightening chemical treatment which left her with severe burns, and she suffered so much pain that she received £4,000 compensation. […]
Accidents in Shops and Supermarkets: The Complete Claims Guide
We’re used to seeing accidents happen in the work place or on the road. Traffic build-up and a police road clearing process is hardly a rare sight on the streets and motorways of Britain, and as such many of us are used to or at least familiar with the process involved in making a claim, […]
Choosing PI lawyers
Personal injury attorneys are the most favorable types of lawyers if you have experienced an injury caused by an accident or misfortune. It is crucial that you speak to a lawyer soon after you have suffered from such a catastrophe. The longer you leave it, the less time they will have to file your case […]
Greater Efforts Are Being Implemented to Improve Safety in Bus and Coach Transportation
The rise in the number of incidents involving bus and coach road accidents in the past few years all over the United States has prompted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to take some serious measures. The FMCSA has prepared a three-year action plan that will address this grave issue through stricter regulations that […]