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For most people it’s fair to say that the loss of a finger can have a substantial impact on their life. That being said, the amounts you can be awarded for a finger loss injury claim can be perceived as very low when it comes to the injury payout alone.

It is important to understand the differences between the injury payout and a claim for losses and expenses though – so read on for a better understanding in how this works.
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There is a negative stigma associated with making a claim for personal injury compensation. Lawyers are branded greedy ‘ambulance chasers‘ and the media constantly talk of a ‘compensation culture‘ and Briton’s having ‘the weakest necks in Europe‘ when it comes to whiplash claims.

We hear stories of lawyers raking in £100,000 in fees and victims receiving just a thousand pounds in a case against the NHS, or the million pound pothole claims.

So the purpose of this article is to address these ongoing issues.
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A lot of people who make claims nowadays are wondering why they are finding it so difficult to get 100% compensation when it used to be so easy in the past. In this blog we hope to outline the main changes in the law and what has happened that has unfortunately caused 100% compensation to be mostly a thing of the past.
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At some point you may have an accident and you will be approached by someone from the side at fault who will want to settle your claim for personal injury compensation directly with them.

They’ll say thingls like “you can cut out the middleman lawyer” and save time by settling directly really fast. They’ll sometimes also tell you that they’ll give you a little extra for not using a law firm.

But the truth is this – you are statistically, logically, and probably going to under settle your claim, potentially by thousands of pounds, by settling directly.

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PTSD can affect a victim in so many different ways. It’s a condition that is often misunderstood by many people without exposure to either having it themselves or knowing someone who is, or has, suffered with PTSD.

You can claim for ‘psychological’ injuries and PTSD is a diagnosable injury that can be claimed for in a personal injury compensation case. So read on for more advice.

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Mesothelioma is an awful condition. Mesothelioma, a form of cancer, develops in the cells in the protective lining around the organs, and the most common site of the disease is in the lungs.

Many Mesothelioma sufferers have developed the deadly condition through exposure to asbestos which was widely used in our country, and many people who worked with asbestos may have been exposed to it.

It has been said that asbestos kills more people than road traffic accidents – so it’s important to know your rights.
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With so many law firms and claims companies out there to choose from, how do you know who is the best injury lawyer to represent you for your claim?

Here is a quick guide as to what we think you should look out for when selecting a law firm to fight for your claim for personal injury compensation. Naturally we’ve based it on the way we work which we believe is the best way!

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The new rules that have shaken the personal injury claiming world to its core has left a trail of confused accident victims in its wake. For a long time we have been used to the idea of 100% compensation for most types of claims, thanks to the access to justice principle which recognises that the innocent victim shouldn’t have to lose out when making a claim.

But we all know the Tories love a good bout of cuts and love to reshuffle the law – the changes from April 2013 have gone way too far and many people simply don’t know where they stand anymore.

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Heel injuries, whilst largely uncommon, can be very serious where fractures are sustained. Serious heel injuries can leave an injured accident victim needing surgery, a significant recovery and physiotherapy period, and permanent and / or long term problems.

There is a lot to consider when it comes to serious heel injury claims – so read on for more advice about what we look at for valuing a case like this.

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Had an accident that wasn’t your fault? Need an accident lawyer to represent you for a claim for personal injury compensation?

Read on for some important and VITAL advice about what you need to know when you’re in need of an accident lawyer to help you with a case. Different law firms work in different ways so it’s important to understand the ins and outs of charges, procedures, and ways of working.

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