Have you had an accident?

If you have decided to pursue a claim against the party responsible for your injury it’s worth checking that the claims company has personal injury lawyers who work under professional codes of conduct. They would also be in possession of valid insurance for the work they are doing and also be able to advise you of the possibility of the success for the claim. You also need to ask the lawyers questions on cost, what happens if they lose in court? Who will be liable to pay the fess? In these circumstances the no win no fee approach is more appealing.

Tags: Personal Injury Claims by Dave
No Comments »

Back in 1995 the no win no fee compensation claims were first introduced in the UK. These replaced the legal aid system which had been provided by the government via a fund which allowed people get a fair hearing in court and provide justice for the victims. Now with the No Win No fee arrangement the rule is that if you do not win the claim then you do not have to pay for the legal costs. This makes insurance a must for the solicitor to cover the cost from the other side should they loose. Some companies take a percentage of the compensation whilst others give the client the full amount and recover there costs separately from the opposite party.

Tags: Personal Injury Claims by Dave
No Comments »

Rebecca Gransby, a teenager from Nottingham, has filed a personal injury compensation claim against the doctors who misdiagnosed her when she was a toddler.

Rebecca was just two years old when she developed chickenpox and her mother took her to see a local doctor. After the doctor sent her home, she had a convulsive fit, leaving her brain damaged. She was rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, where yet again her condition was improperly diagnosed. She developed septicaemia, causing permanent spinal damage.

Rebecca has now been awarded compensation for her injuries, as the doctors involved have admitted partial liability and negligence. The exact figure she has received has not been disclosed.

Tags: Latest News, Personal Injury Claims by Dave
No Comments »

Slip, trip and fall compensation claims are becoming increasingly common these days, with many people receiving cash payouts after sustaining an injury through no fault of their own.

However, one street in Liverpool has seen more than its fair share of trips and falls. Seven personal injury claims in recent months have been lodged against the council over West Derby Road, with victims receiving a range of cash amounts from £2,000 to 14,225.

The Mail Onlien recently covered this story, and their reporter alleges that the street appears normal and that the ‘victims’ are fraudsters trying to make quick cash from the council.

The good news is that, whether the Liverpool claims were sincere or not, the coalition government is starting to take new measures to clamp down on Britain’s ‘compensation culture’ so that those who truly deserve it will be financially supported, rather than the fraudsters.

Tags: Personal Injury Claims by Dave
No Comments »

According to online newspaper This Is Lancashire, Bolton Council was forced to pay out nearly £600,000 in compensation in 2009 after numerous people tripped and fell on uneven pavements.
These incidents led to drawn-out personal injury claim cases, where the claimants were awarded compensation according to the severity of their injuries or emotional suffering.

Despite this huge figure, Bolton Council says it actually managed to reduce the amount paid out in compensation compared to 2008, when they coughed up around £800,000. What’s more, Bolton is lower on the list for personal injury payouts than many other local authorities in Manchester.

Just a thought: would it not be cheaper to just fix the pavements to stop innocent pedestrians getting injured? The potholes on Manchester roads could do with some work too!

Tags: Injury Stats, Personal Injury Claims by Dave
No Comments »