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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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A broken arm is always a real inconvenience. Aside from the pain and loss of amenity from the lack of being able to use an important limb, a broken arm will commonly affect your work and domestic lives a lot. This can lead to time off work and a lot of relying on the help of others around you.

So what can you claim for and what sort of payouts are expected for a broken arm injury compensation claim?

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Whilst it is an unusual scenario, we have run claims with these exact circumstances. Shelving, when poorly maintained or badly constructed staff, can be a real hazard if it were to collapse whilst you’re nearby. Not only are you likely to be hit by the shelf, but any stock on there could land on you as well and cause some nasty injuries.

So if this has happened to you, read on for information about whether you can claim and what you need to do.

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The reforms from 2013 have resulted in law firms being unable to recover all of our fees from the opponent. In addition, the government slashed the amount of fees we can recover to a fraction of what they used to be.

It’s all out of our hands – this is down to the government caving to pressure from the vastly wealthy and influential insurance industry. Most lawyers now take 25% from your compensation: but does this mean everyone has to?
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Supermarket compensation claims are very common. With so many people using them on a daily basis, accidents are bound to happen. Whether it’s a slip, trip, or a fall, we’re taking on supermarket compensation claims on a continual basis.

But in an age where marketing is everywhere, we do take on and win claims for people who have been injured by signs. So what are your rights?

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We are a specialist firm of personal injury lawyers, and we’re here to help you with any advice you need about making a new claim for compensation. If you’re curious to know whether you might have a claim at all and need some legal advice then you can chat to us for free using our online live chat facility.

You should have already noticed the little pop up box in the bottom right corner of your screen… If you click on it you can engage with us instantly for some free legal advice. But in case you’re a little shy about starting a chat with us and you want to know more about us and what we do then please read on…
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