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Supermarkets are a place where we can spend a lot of our time, which is why it is crucial that they are safe places where everything reasonably possible has been done to reduce risks to our health and safety.

You may feel that bringing a claim against a supermarket is a hopeless task, as they are often enormous corporations, and you are acting as an individual. I am here to tell you that all claims are run in the same manner, whether they are against a huge business, or the small individual –that is why you have lawyers like us on your side fighting your corner. Bringing a claim does not only mean that you may be able to recoup your losses and claim for your injuries, but also that health and safety standards are tightened up so the same thing does not happen to someone else.

Supermarkets, have to keep to strict health and safety regulations – plus they must also ensure that their staff are well trained in implementing and maintaining these standards. This training could be to ensure shelves are stacked safely to avoid items falling on customers, check aisles for items left in walk ways to avoid causing a trip hazard, or to have regular checks for spillages to avoid slip hazards to customers.
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Road accidents that take place prior to 30^th April 2010 can take a considerable amount of time to run their course. These claims allow the other side 21 days to respond to a Letter of Claim, and a further 3 months to investigate it – so it can take nearly 4 months just to find out whether you have liability admitted or denied on your claim. Getting an admission of liability means that the other side admit fault for your injury, and so is a major hurdle to get over in the course of your claim.

This may mean that many of the straight forward road traffic accident claims are taking a long time to come to a conclusion; meaning claimants are left waiting for information, and claims are left sat on desks waiting to be worked on.  In recognition of this fact, the Ministry of Justice have set up a new system of dealing with road traffic accident claims after the aforementioned date.

This new system is all based around an online portal where correspondence is sent and received instantaneously. This means letters are not taking an age to arrive in the post, and gives the other side no excuses to claim they have not received something. The system is based around 3 stages.  Your claim begins with a Claim Notification Form being sent out which sets out the accident circumstances.  Upon this being sent to the other side, they have 15 business days to respond with an admission or denial of liability (this is in stark contrast to the previous system of nearly 4 months).
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Product liability is legal jargon for claiming compensation for a product that has caused you harm in some way, through no fault of your own.

Product liability claiming can be a complex matter, so it is advisable to get the advice of a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. The reasons why it can be complex are that firstly, there can be some dispute as to who is responsible for the product – either the manufacturer, or the retailer; secondly, if it is the manufacturer, they can be difficult to locate – so that issue can require some investigation. The product may also need to be tested, which may mean sending it back to the Defendant in the matter – this can be a tricky business as you want to know that you will get it back and get it back in its original state as it is a key part of your evidence.

At The Injury Lawyers, we run many product liability claims – I have listed 2 of the main types below:
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Road accidents are common – we secure compensation for countless road accident victims on a daily basis. You get the more obscure types of road claims, but there are a few common ones that we see a lot of. The thing with accidents on roundabouts is that they can include any (or more) of the common circumstances below; which can all happen any other road accident situation. On a roundabout, they can occur more frequently.

• Rear end collisions – other drivers failing to stop at the entrance of a roundabout, or failing to heed the traffic on a roundabout
• Negligent drivers pulling out on to a roundabout whilst you’re already on it
• Negligent drivers changing lanes on a roundabout when they realise they aren’t in the correct lane – something you should never attempt to do!
• Drivers failing to give way to their right, as per road regulations, and causing a crash with you
• A whole range of motorbike accidents where drivers aren’t looking hard enough for smaller road users

They’re quite common – perhaps many drivers find roundabouts, particularly multi lane ones, rather complicated to negotiate.
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After an accident, making a claim for compensation may be the last thing on your mind, as all you want to do is relax and recover. However, once that initial shock period after the accident is over, there may be a few reasons why you should consider making a personal injury claim:

Compensation

Compensation is ultimately the main reason why many people bring a claim for personal injury.  Compensation is meant to place you back in the position you would have been in financially had the accident not have happened. You have been injured through no fault of your own – so justice must be seen to be done. You may not only claim compensation for your injuries, but also for other financial losses incurred as a result of your accident. These losses can make up a large proportion of a claimant’s case; especially if they have been absent from work, unpaid, or on a reduced pay, as a result of the accident.
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Whiplash can be a very frustrating and debilitating condition.  At The Injury Lawyers, we hear from our clients on a daily basis about the devastating effect it can have on their lives, and the severe pain that it can cause. It makes it all the more frustrating for our clients that this injury has been caused due to an accident through no fault of your own; but rather down to the negligence of another person or company. I am writing this blog to inform you of the reasons why you should bring a claim for your whiplash injury.

Compensation

Claiming compensation can bring back the feeling that justice is being done. Compensation is meant to put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not have happened. This is why it is crucial that the law firm you choose does not make any deductions from your compensation; allowing you to receive 100% of it all.
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When clients first approach us at The Injury Lawyers, we tend to get asked questions like – ‘well , what do you think my claim is worth?’.  This can be difficult to answer, as to value a claim we would require a medical report, and further detail of how the accident and subsequent injuries have affected their life. The potential claimant may also not have recovered fully from their injuries, and so the full length of suffering is not known. We may, however, be able to give a ball park figure in the event the case is successful.

When a client asks these questions, we would also enquire about their financial losses which were accrued as a result of the accident. This is a subject clients tend to be unaware of, and so it can require much explanation. This is why I am writing this blog today – in order to aid understanding and awareness of these losses.

Financial losses can come in many shapes and forms; I have listed three of the most common types below:
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Motorcycles are one of the most vulnerable vehicles on the road. One of the main reasons for this is that they can be very difficult to see. There are many great campaigns such as Think Bike!  aimed at reducing the number of road accidents involving motorcycles. Although these campaigns can be very effective, there are still many accidents involving motorcycles, and this is what I will addressing in the following blog.

At The Injury Lawyers, we are aware that for many motorcycle users it is not only a way of getting around, but it is a much loved hobby. That’s we why we offer services such as arranging vehicle repairs and hire replacements at the earliest opportunity for our clients.  We are also able to arrange private treatment for our clients at the early stages of their claim. This treatment can include physiotherapy, osteopathic treatment, or the assistance of a chiropractor – and it’s all at no cost to you. So – you can skip the, what can be, lengthy NHS waiting lists, and be seen somewhere convenient for you. This may enable you to recover faster and be back to getting on with normal life at a much quicker pace.

Statistically, motorcycle users are between the ages of 30-39. This is a group of people that are most likely to be heading towards the peak of their career, and may have young families to support. This makes it all the more important to begin your claim for personal injury as soon as possible. This means that liability can be admitted sooner, and interim payments can be applied for at an earlier stage. Interim payments are payments which can be made to a claimant before the conclusion of their claim. It is a sad fact that motorcycle accidents can mean the victim is left with serious injuries – this can mean that a claim for personal injury can take that little bit longer to conclude. If you are absent from work as a result of your accident, and being unpaid, or receiving reduced pay, interim payments can be vital to you financially.
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You may think that you know all that there is to know about no win, no fee already. However, I do urge you to read on as I have included answers to many frequently asked questions we get here at The Injury Lawyers, and I also offer some words of caution before agreeing to instruct a solicitor on a no win, no fee basis.

What happens if you lose your claim?

Well, yes, no win no fee should do what it says on the tin: i.e. you lose your claim; you do not have to pay any costs to your solicitor for the running of your claim whatsoever. To this I can hear you saying – ‘well, how do you get paid?’ If you lose your claim, a law firm should have an insurance policy in place to cover their outgoing costs. It should be of note however, that this policy may not cover the cost of the time your solicitor has spent on your case, and therefore running a claim does come at some risk to the law firm as we will not charge you for this time spent.
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It’s a common fact that the victims of motorcycle accidents are often left with severe injuries that can be potentially life threatening, or even, tragically, fatal. An obvious point – a motorcycle doesn’t offer the protection of welded metal and multiple crumple zones and other defensive features a car normally has. This factor, coupled with the fact that motorcyclists can be difficult to spot, and people just don’t think about the possibility of a motorcyclists presence on the road, is a recipe for disaster.

If you’re an injured motorcycle accident victim, and you’re reading this blog, please do read on. There is some important information I need to get across to you as part of your decision process for selecting your injury lawyer to start your claim. If the accident wasn’t your fault, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Firstly, I hope you’re not too seriously injured, and I hope you are on your way to recovery. Secondly, take care when choosing your lawyer.
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