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A lot has changed in the last few years. The way in which personal injury compensation claims are handled is very different, and they way in which legal fees can be recovered has been totally changed.

Because of the April 2013 reforms, solicitors are now taking percentage deductions for many cases – so HOW and WHY are we doing this?

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As well as being able to claim compensation for the pain, suffering, and inconvenience caused, you can claim for losses and expenses too. They are often referred to as Special Damages, and they can include things like lost earnings, treatment costs, care costs, travel expenses, and all sorts.

Being able to recover these losses is all down to evidence though – so how does it affect you if you are self employed?

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Many people injured in an accident through no fault of their own wonder whether it is worth their time and effort in making a claim for personal injury compensation. Some will seek compensation from the opponent directly to avoid what they perceive as the ‘hassle’ of going through the proper process.

So let me try and answer this important question for you by looking at some of the pertinent issues to address when considering whether it is worth starting a case.

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The way in which we value a claim for compensation is by getting a medical report from a suitably qualified medical expert and then using our wealth of experience as personal injury experts, and official guidelines at our disposal, to value the case.

Without this medical evidence, it’s difficult to properly value a claim. So read on for why it’s so important and how we go about getting it.
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To be honest, I cannot speak for all law firms out there; I can only tell you about the way that we operate. But in principle, if you have instructed a lawyer to represent you on a no win, no fee basis, the idea is that you shouldn’t be charged if you lose your compensation claim.

So read on for how we can offer it, how it works, and whether there may be any catches at all.

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A broken nose is a very easy injury to sustain. Any fall to the ground can lead to one, as can road accidents where the force is significant enough to cause a facial impact injury; common on buses where seatbelts are not usually supplied.

Whilst they are not the most serious of injuries to suffer with, they are generally annoying and they do cause a noticeable degree of pain and suffering in general. Some of the more serious cases may lead to permanent disfigurement or problems too.

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An uncovered drain gully or drain hole is an obvious hazard. Whether it’s out and about on the street or in a car park, or other privately owned premises, you may have a claim for personal injury compensation if you end up falling in one, either fully or partially, or if you fall in general as a result of the missing cover.

So who do you sue and how does a claim work in these kinds of scenarios? Read on for more advice…

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For many, an injury to the index finger is worse than injuries to other fingers. It can be the primary finger to use, so an injury to something as small as an index finger can still have such significant consequences.

So what are we looking at for payouts for index finger compensation claims, and what can you include in a case?

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OK, so you could call me bias as this is coming from an actual law firm – so read on to let me explain to you exactly how we can get you more money.

We do get a lot of enquiries from people who are either considering dealing directly with an insurer or Defendant, or who actually are dealing with them, and those who have under settled with them and it’s too late for us to save them.

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There are some people, much like myself, who are at low risk of being injured in the workplace. Working in an office means I’m rarely exposed to any dangers. There are those occupations where the workplace can be a far more dangerous place, and working as a mechanic is definitely one that can fall within this category.

So let’s look at some rules and regulations and where you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation as an injured mechanic.

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