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The big question!

If only things were far more simple like they used to be when we were able to offer no win, no fee agreements and practically all of our clients would receive 100% of their compensation claim. But thanks to some insane law changes back in April 2013 things are way more complicated now.

The charges can be vastly different from law firm to law firm, so how do we answer your question about what percentage do personal injury lawyers take?

I’ll explain how things work which may help you to understand how things work now.
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Being hit by any falling object can be bad enough – being hit by falling plaster from a roof or a wall could cause some serious injuries, including head or brain injuries.

So what happens if you are hit by falling plaster from a roof or a wall? Are you entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation? If so, who do you pursue?
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You can say that, technically speaking, it would be very rare indeed for a lawyer not to charge you for a claim. When you make a claim for personal injury compensation on a no win, no fee agreement, it is usually the case that the legal fees incurred by your lawyer are your fees. They have to be your fees so we can recover them from the other side.

But since the government changes from April 2013 it is highly likely that you will incur a charge that you will need to pay for yourself. So how does it work and are there lawyers who don’t charge you for claims at all?
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Leg injuries are the most common form of injury when you are involved in a manhole accident. We take on and win a lot of claims for personal injury compensation that have been caused by defective, loose, or missing manhole covers, so we can give you some advice about how much you may be able to expect to receive.

One very important thing to note though is this – the true value of the claim is based on medical evidence and the quality of your lawyer. Read on for more advice.
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Slipping claims in general can be quite hard to win. This is normally because a slipping hazard can appear at any time and the law says that those responsible should take all reasonable steps to prevent such hazards occurring.

But there are of course exceptions – and a leaking roof is certainly one of those exceptions that can strengthen the prospects of succeeding with your claim.
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Anyone who works with high powered equipment or high temperature equipment can be exposed to electrical burns – the risk could be severe, and the consequences can be life threatening. We are fortunate to have a lot of rules and regulations here in the UK that impose strict duties on employers to take necessary action to protect employees from being injured in the workplace.
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Pressure ulcers, which are commonly referred to as bedsores or pressure sores, can be a common but severely painful condition were skin is worn away when it is placed under pressure.

In minor cases the skin can be discoloured and painful but in severe cases the skin can be worn down to the point where the underlying muscle tissue or bone is exposed.

If you have sustained bedsores whilst under the care of the NHS or other healthcare workers and professionals, you could be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
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Uneven walkways can be very dangerous indeed. Trust us as a firm of injury lawyers when we tell you that we have taken on and settled countless claims involving dangerous and uneven walkways and traffic routes resulting in trips and falls.

So if you are the victim of an uneven walkway, can you make a claim for personal injury compensation?

Read on for some more advice.
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There can be many different things that can change the length of a claim for personal injury compensation. Each case is different and there are lots of things that can happen that could either shorten or lengthen the lifespan of the case.

Lawyers prolonging cases for money is generally a myth, and I will touch on that later – but here is some advice about what can lead to a longer claim, what you can do about it, and a quick note on whether it could actually be your solicitor who isn’t progressing the claim quick enough.
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There are loads of law firms out there and loads of claims management services who will refer you to solicitors – and all of these firms want your business when you are the victim and have a valid claim for personal injury compensation. It’s a known fact that the choice you make when it comes to your lawyer can directly affect the outcome of your case in terms of success, costs, and payout.

So for serious accident claims this is even more important to understand because it could mean the difference between winning or losing tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of pounds in compensation.

This is a ‘must read‘ guide.
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