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There is a duty of care for salons and providers of beauty and cosmetic treatments to ensure that clients are not injured or suffer adversely as a result of procedures and work carried out. In the vast majority of cases where products are used, a patch test can be performed to identify any potential adverse reactions or allergies that may occur.

But sources from the BBC have recently confirmed that the number of salons who are not providing patch tests is huge, and victims are coming forward.

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Achilles tendon injuries can cause real and long term problems in even the most straightforward of cases. Common in slips and trips were the tendon may be stretched beyond its normal range of movement, or subject to an impact injury, we’re more than used to fighting for clients suffering with such injuries.

From lost earnings to private rehabilitation there can be a lot that we need to take in to account – so have a read on for some useful advice.
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Personally I avoid walking over manholes – not out of suspicion but out of concern given the large amount of claims we take on that involve manhole covers breaking, moving / flipping, or being missing in general. As you can imagine, the sorts of injuries one can sustain from such an accident can be nasty.

So if you are the victim of being injured due to an old manhole cover, can you make a claim for personal injury compensation?
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Ever since the government changed the law in April 2013 there has been a great deal of confusion over why innocent accident victims are losing some of their payout. The gist of things is that the government have stopped you from recovering all of your legal fees from the opponent.

So why is it that in even the most straightforward of claims you may still face a deduction?
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A lot of our clients claim with us because of how upfront and honest we are when it comes to claiming. Unlike many companies out there on the internet, we are an ACTUAL law firm and not just a referral agency. We actually run your claim – we don’t palm you off on to someone else.

When it comes to getting a lawyer through one of the thousands of middlemen out there, it’s hard to understand what the costs for claiming are. Even going to a law firm directly can leave you confused about what you may need to pay and when.

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Most lawyers are now taking at least 25% from your claim – in fact, some are taking figures of 40% and even wanting upfront fees for administration charges, insurance, arrangement fees, and all sorts!

So if you have just received some paperwork from a lawyer, or perhaps you have just spoken to a law firm about starting a case, can you change firms if the charges are too high? When is it too late to get out of your dealing with a solicitor and come to us for a better deal?

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Elbow injuries can of course be very debilitating. With little use of an arm when an elbow is either incapacitated or is in continual pain, it can lead to a lot of time off work and a lot of pain and aggravation.

So let’s look at what you can claim for when it comes to compensation for an elbow injury as well some rough payout guidelines too.

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Chest injury claims are known to be a difficult ones to value as the majority are industrial diseases. Here I will be looking at more physical chest injuries, which are often minor – but when they’re serious, they often have a significant impact on the victim’s life.

I’ll split this article in to two parts – first for the general minor injuries and the second for the significant internal injuries.

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Foot injuries can be terribly debilitating. When our ability to walk and move about is affected, the consequences this can have on our work, social, and domestic lives can be significant. There is often a lot of associated losses and expenses for these sorts of claims, which we know as Special Damages.

So what can you claim for and what sort of payouts can be expected?

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A fractured knee can be a very painful and debilitating injury to suffer from. Having suffered from a multi-ligament rupture to the knee myself, which can cause similar problems, I know all too well how problematic and life-altering these sorts of injuries can be.

So what can you claim for, what sort of payouts can be expected, and how do we maximise your settlement and get you the best a lawyer can? Read on for advice.

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