Personal injury
What to do after a faulty product injury?
When a product – whether new or old – causes you a personal injury, you might understandably be confused about how it was allowed to happen. The UK was recently made aware of just how dangerous faulty products can be. When the new year began, Whirlpool began a nationwide recall of washing machines that had […]
How dangerous can an office accident really be?
When you think of an accident at work, you’re likely thinking of an environment such as a construction site or warehouse. And you’d be right to. These workplaces typically see a lot more accidents and injuries than the quiet and – often – dull office. But it can’t be denied – offices see accidents too. […]
How are the rules different when an accident happens abroad?
When you have an accident in the UK, you are typically entitled to justice – depending, of course, on the specific circumstances of the incident. For example, if it occurred in the last three years and it was caused by someone else’s negligence, you could make a personal injury claim. But how do the rules […]
Your rights as a passenger in an accident
When you’re a passenger involved in a car accident, you might not be aware of the rules around claiming compensation. It may not be as clear as the process would be for a driver. But the law is clear: if you’ve been hurt as a passenger in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you can […]
How dangerous is a fall from height?
Workplaces can be dangerous. When it comes to accidents at work, there is an almost endless number of ways you can get injured. But there’s one type of accident in particular that can cause major injuries, from life-changing to fatalities. A fall from height is the biggest killer in the workplace. In 2018/19, the Health […]
Personal injury: how do I know I have a claim?
Personal injury claims cover a wide range of incidents, so how do you know whether you can make a claim for the injury you’ve suffered? There are so many ways you could get injured – from falling down your stairs at home to being scalded by boiling water in a café. Knowing whether you can […]
Why no win no fee?
In the majority of legal cases, clients will have to pay for their solicitor’s services upfront. However, with a no win no fee agreement, this isn’t the case. With a conditional fee agreement – the formal arrangement between you and your lawyer – you will proceed on the basis that you won’t have to pay […]
Knowing whether you have a claim
Making a claim is not as complicated as you may think. If you’re not sure whether you may have a personal injury or medical negligence claim, you may feel overwhelmed about potentially going forward with one. This guide is intended to help you work out if you would be able to make a claim after […]
Can a workplace accident cause PTSD?
Having an accident at work can have lasting effects on a person. And not just physically. When you suffer an injury in an accident at work, you may end up suffering the emotional and psychological consequences. You might think a condition like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects only those in particularly high-stress roles, like the […]
The effect of serious personal injuries
Suffering a serious injury in an accident is one of the most upsetting experiences a person can go through. A serious injury can leave you scared and highly anxious about your future, particularly if you can no longer work or you’ve had to take a significant period of time off. It is for this reason […]
