In many accidents, another person or entity may be responsible for causing injury to the victim, who has the right to claim compensation. Every year, numerous people suffer injuries in accidents due to the negligence of others, whether at home, on the road, at work, or in public spaces. Most individuals pursue personal injury claims […]
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Personal Injury Claims in UK
Calculating damages in personal injury claims
Personal Injury claim lawyers sometimes have a bad name. They are viewed as blood-sucking ambulance, chasers, living off the misery of others. This view is compounded by the seemingly exorbitant amounts awarded by the courts in personal injury cases. Every time we see someone awarded £20,000 for a back injury or £5,000 for a whiplash […]
Accidents and Uninsured Drivers in the UK
Drivers in the UK are required, by law, to be covered by Car Insurance, yet it is believed that up to 6% of all drivers, actually on the roads in the UK, don’t have insurance. First off this is pretty ridiculous, and it’s surprising how these individuals feel like they can get away with it. […]
Don’t let the bed bugs bite in your hotel, or you might get sued
Two women filed a lawsuit on Monday against Marriott International Inc. and a Lisle Marriott Conference Center, claiming that they suffered numerous bed bug bites during a stay at the hotel in August, 2011. Reported in the Chicago Tribune, the claim is being made by Pamela April of Phoenix, Ariz., and Char’o Safford of Chicago […]
Hearing Loss in the workplace
There are many illnesses and injuries that occur in the workplace but most have a very evident effect. Industrial Deafness can be caused over long periods of time with the damage and symptoms not being obvious. As hearing loss occurs naturally with age, most people just put it down to this. The deafness that occurs […]
Personal Injury Claims Tips
Top Tips When Making Personal Injury Claims With more accidents on the road, work related accidents and slips, trips and falls being reported than ever before, the Accident Advice Helpline has revealed the 6 top tips to help victims successfully make Personal Injury Claims. 1. Write everything down For victims of accidents, it is important to keep […]
Will the Legionnaires’ outbreak in Edinburgh lead to a surge in claims?
A deadly disease has been spreading across the Scottish capital over the past month leading to serious questions regarding the city’s water management and safety to the general public as health officials state the outbreak has reached its peak. The outbreak of Legionnaires’ across Edinburgh has already taken the lives of two men, both from […]
The Rehabilitation Code- Key facts
This post was written by John T. Hughes for Making A Personal Injury Claim.co.uk. John has written extensively on topics relating to personal injury and the process of making a claim. Sustaining a personal injury can have far-reaching effects on your life, there’s no doubt about it. Whatever type of injury you have suffered it’s […]
Choosing a personal injury solicitor
If you have been injured through no fault of your own at the hands of a medical professional, an accident in the workplace et-cetera, then you must seek compensation, especially if the injury is lasting. Making a claim for compensation however is a lengthy and complicated process and seeking the help of a legal professional […]
Youngster Secures £2.5m Car Accident Compensation Claim
Below is a guest personal injury law blog post on a recent £2.5 car accident compensation claim. A youngster has won his car accident compensation claim for a car accident which happened back in 1988. Sam Boreham and his twin brother were riding as passengers from their house in Middlesex to watch Manchester United play […]