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With the festive season approaching more and more of us will be looking to celebrate, which in most cases means a few nights out in our local city centre. Everyone enjoys a good night out, it allows us to let our hair down and just focus on having a good time.

For those of us who are usually more reserved, a few glasses of wine allow us to let our hair down like every body else. We become more daring and chatty, wanting to talk to any body who will listen. There’s something about Christmas that makes everyone that little bit more friendly.

When we are on a night out there is always going to be the possibility that we become involved in an accident that wasn’t our fault. When this happens some of us choose not to make an injury compensation claim because we think that we won’t be able to, due to the circumstances. Pubs and clubs have the same safety regulations to follow like any other facility.
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When we are out on the roads, we need to constantly be on the lookout for what actions other road users are going to make next. If the driver in front of us puts their indicator on, we need to be prepared to stop or slow down for when they turn off. If there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road, we need to be prepared to stop in case they run out in front of us.

As a driver, we have a duty of care to other road users – not only do we need to be aware of what their next move is going to be, but we need to make them aware of what we intend to do next. A lot of us assume that if we stop suddenly, it is the driver behind us who will be at fault if they crash into the back of us. In most cases, this is generally true.

However, if someone is driving in front of you and they suddenly stop without warning, causing you to crash into the back of them, there is still a responsibility for the lead driver to explain why they stopped so suddenly. The reason for them stopping needs to be an adequate reason for doing so. For example, if a child ran out in front of their vehicle, this would be seen as a valid reason for stopping.
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Sight is one of the most precious gifts we have as humans… It allows us to take in the beautiful scenery of the world we live in, and is how we see and interact with those around us. If we were to lose our sight through an accident, it would be a life changing injury.

The loss of sight we could suffer may either be permanent or temporary. For those who suffer a permanent loss of sight, whether partial, or total loss of sight, it is a devastating injury for the victim and their loved ones.
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A lot of us often become confused when it comes to making a successful injury compensation claim. There are a lot of different injury law firms out there, so knowing which one to choose to handle your claim can be confusing. Some of us are also unsure how and when it is the best time to make a claim.

Here at the Injury Lawyers, we don’t think anyone should suffer from any kind of injury in an accident that wasn’t their fault and not be compensated. That is why we will do everything in our power to get you the compensation you deserve. We don’t look at injury compensation as just a sum of money; we see it as an investment for your future. It is there to help you recover from your injuries by compensating you financially, and covering any losses you may have suffered, and getting you medical treatment.

Unfortunately, lots of people are injured in all kinds of accidents every day. These may be accidents at home, in the work place, road traffic accidents, medical negligence related incidents, or accidents suffered when people are going about their everyday business. Whatever accident caused you to suffer your injuries, if it wasn’t your fault, you should be compensated for it.
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Thankfully, Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is very rare; however, in cases when it does happen, it should be treated as an emergency. CES has a number of “red flag” symptoms that medics should look out for; if these symptoms go unnoticed the syndrome can lead to paralysis of the lower body. In the worst cases it can significantly impair or even cause the loss of all sensation of the bowel and bladder.

The cauda equina is the nerve bundles that are formed beneath the structure of the nerve roots at the end of the spine. When this collection of nerves becomes compressed, which can happen for a number of reasons, it can have serious interferences with nerve impulses and transmissions.

The cauda equine may become compressed due to a traumatic event that has lead to a fracture or dislocation of the spinal column. It may be caused by a herniated disc which can cause pressure to the nerves, decreasing sensation, and causing inflammation. One of the rarest causes is a spinal tumour; these may develop in the small space around the location of the cauda equina.
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When we go to work, our employer has a duty to ensure that the conditions we are working in abide with safety regulations, and that all possibilities of staff becoming involved in an accident are kept to a minimum. They do this by carrying out a number of safety checks, and by sticking to health and safety regulations.

If an employer fails to abide by the health and safety regulations that are outlined and revised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), then they could be found negligent if an employee becomes involved in an accident whilst at work.

Whatever career you have, whether you work as a receptionist, a fitness instructor, or as a contractor on a building site, you are still at risk of becoming involved in an accident if your employer fails to carry out the necessary safety checks.
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When we order a taxi as a means of transport we expect that the service we receive from them will be to our satisfaction and that it will get us from A to B safely. In some cases it is understandable that road traffic accidents can’t always be prevented, especially if the person responsible for the accident makes it inevitable for the other party to avoid it.

If we become involved in a road traffic accident when travelling in a taxi, some of us may choose not to make an injury compensation claim, because we are unaware that we are able to so. As a passenger in the vehicle, any damage to us is covered under the driver or taxi companies insurance.

In the instance that we do become involved in a taxi accident, and suffer injury as a result, we may be able to make an injury compensation claim. As a passenger in the taxi, your chances of a successful claim are extremely high. After all, what could you have done to contribute or prevent the accident as a passenger?

Regardless of who is at fault, we are able to make a claim against the driver that caused the accident.

If we do become involved in a taxi accident there are a number of procedures we should follow:

• We should take the name, address, and contact number of the other party involved in the accident, along with their insurance details and the make, model, and registration of their vehicle.
• We should also take the identification number of the taxi driver (this should be visible in their vehicle) along with the registration of their vehicle.
• If we have suffered any injuries we should seek medical attention. The medical staff will then be able to record these injuries in our medical records, and state how we suffered them.
• If possible, take any photos of the accident scene or of any visible injuries sustained in the accident.
• Keep a written account of the accident. What happened? Where did the accident happen? What time?

 
For more information on making a taxi accident claim contact the Injury Lawyers for free and friendly advice about claiming..

If you ask anybody about the best invention ever to be created, there is a good chance that a lot of people will reply with a motor vehicle as their answer. Motor vehicles give us a sense of freedom that we would have never had before. They allow us to go where we want and whenever we want to. If we wanted, we could be at the other end of the country in hours.

They allow us to visit family and friends on a regular basis, and keep us out of the cold in the winter. A lot of people say the type of motor vehicle you have is a show of your personality. In some cases, motor vehicles give a sense of social status – some vehicles are aimed at female drivers, others at male drivers.

With the latest rise in fuel, running our vehicles is becoming more and more expensive – however, we still find a way to pay for them each month, because we all know that life would be so much harder without them. As much as we love driving our vehicle, we all know that every time we do, there is a chance that we could become involved in a road traffic accident.
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To a lot of us out there, a dog is a man’s best friend – they wait anxiously for us coming home from work, and seem rather excited to see us when we do. We walk them, talk to them, and feed them. If a stranger knocks at the front door our dog will bark to warn us that they do not recognise that person.

In the UK, a dog is one of the most popular animals kept as a pet, along with cats, rabbits, and hamsters. We have dogs as pets for a number of reasons – some of us have them as family pets, others have them to protect them if need be. Whatever the reason we have them, they say a dog is a companion for life.

There has been an increase in the number of dog attack stories in the news recently, which makes parents fear for their children’s safety. Most of the news stories have reported dog attacks on toddlers and young children. Some of the attacks on the children were by a family pet, and now animal groups such as the RSPCA are urging parents not to leave their child unsupervised with a dog.
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The most common cause of a whiplash injury is a car accident; however there are lots of other ways they can be caused. A one on one collision in sporting accidents can cause them, trips and fall accidents, they can even be caused whilst riding on a rollercoaster at a theme park. Any thing that causes the neck to jolt backwards, forwards or sideways can cause such an injury.

There are two types of whiplash injury. There is acute whiplash; this is when there is a sudden jolt to the neck that causes a person pain or other symptoms. This type of whiplash lasts no longer than six months. There is also chronic whiplash, this is where the symptoms of whiplash last longer than six months, and can have a long term effect on the patient.

Some people pass whiplash injuries off and don’t think to seek medical attention because they assume it’ll just get better on its own, or the symptoms will just disappear. However with some cases of whiplash it is essential that you seek medical attention, especially if the symptoms are persistent.
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