Claims - Personal Injury...
Below are our articles on the subject of Claims - Personal Injury. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Fault in Personal Injury Claims
In personal injury claims there are two elements to the requirement of ‘proof.’ The first is the burden of proof, which defines who is required to prove the case....
First Steps to Making a Claim
Making a compensation claim for a personal injury can seem like a daunting prospect. In the first instance, most people never find themselves in a situation in which...
Health and Safety Claims Through Industrial Tribunals
As a result of the powers created by the Health and Safety and Work Act 1974 (HSWA, the provisions of which are covered in more detail in an...
How Product Liability Claims Work
When a manufacturer releases a product to market they have a duty to ensure that the product is safe for use by consumers. If a product is unsafe, whether by virtue...
Injured? What to Do First
It is vital in the immediate aftermath of an accident that you think before you act. The moments straight after the accident can be critical in terms of the success...
Problems with Personal Injury Claims
The process of making a compensation claim for a personal injury has been designed to be as simple as possible, but it can still appear difficult to the layman. This...
Should I use a 'Claims Management' Firm?
Since the legalisation of 'no win no fee' arrangements (more accurately known as Conditional Fee Agreements, and covered in more detail in an...
The Compensation Claims Process Explained
It is perfectly understandable that many people feel confused by the process of making a compensation claim for a personal injury. The majority of...
The Pre-Action Protocol
Before a claim is lodged in the county court for a personal injury claim it is necessary to follow the pre-action protocol as provided in the Civil Procedure Rules...
What Can I Do if I Need Non-Financial Help?
Every citizen has a right to claim compensation for an injury or loss that they have sustained as a result of another party’s negligence. Through a...
What is a Claims Assessor?
The UK's apparent 'compensation culture' is a significant national concern. On one hand there is a deeply held sense that an abundance of compensation claims is making...
What is Clinical Negligence and How Can You Claim?
Although we don’t like to think of health care professionals making mistakes it is a fact of life that they do and that people are injured as a...
What Personal Injuries Can You Claim For?
To find out whether you have an injury for which you may be able to make a claim for compensation, ask yourself the following questions:...
What to Do After a Car Accident
If you are involved in an accident, it’s really important to ensure that you stay calm as panic tends to be contagious. Firstly, check to see whether you or anyone...
When can I Claim?
Personal injuries still account for the majority of all compensation claims in the UK. Considerable amounts of money are dedicated by claims management companies to...
