Information on Clinical Negligence Claims
It is not surprising bearing in mind the financial problems of the NHS, that the number of medical negligence claims that I have dealt with are on the rise. In the last few years, I have dealt with a...
View ArticleChanges To Whiplash Claims
There have been a number of recent changes to the law governing whiplash claims. The background to this is the Government’s concern that there has been widespread fraud by Claimants making claims for...
View ArticleEmployers Liability Claims Update
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 became law in October 2014 and has since changed the face of employer’s liability claims. Prior to this act, employers had a duty under Common Law, as well...
View ArticleClamping Down On Compensation Culture
The Government, has always expressed its determination to clamp down on the so called “compensation culture.” The latest attempt to do so is The Criminal and Justice Court Act 2015, which has recently...
View ArticleMinistry Of Justice Proposed Closure Of Courts and Tribunals
In yet another blow to Civil Justice, the Ministry of Justice has recently proposed the closure of 91 Courts and Tribunals across England and Wales. This includes 19 County Courts. The Governmental...
View ArticleFatal Accidents and Inquests
It is often a worrying and stressful time if you are left dealing with the death of a loved one. Often in cases where the death is accidental or unexplained there will be an Inquest. This will most...
View ArticlePersonal Injury Law Update – August 2016
There is now a very worrying trend on the part of the Government in relation to regulating personal injury cases. In the last couple of years, the Government has banned referral fees, introduced fixed...
View ArticleSlipping on a Wet Floor Claim
Almost all slips occur when floors are wet or dirty. Floors contaminated with water, oil, food debris and dust can potentially be hazardous. If the floor has a smooth surface such as standard vinyl,...
View ArticleSpinal Injury Compensation Claims
Spinal injuries vary from common ‘whiplash’ to life-changing such as damage to spinal cord and nerves. The most common causes of spinal injury are: Medical malpractice Motor vehicle accidents Workplace...
View ArticlePersonal Injury Law Update – May 2017
The Prison and Courts Bill This Bill has been scrapped as a direct result of the Election being announced and Parliament being dissolved. Claimant representatives will be happy about this, as the Bill...
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