If a floor is being mopped, those employees mopping the floor have a duty to warn people that the floor is wet and poses a potential slipping hazard. Traditionally this is done by erecting Wet Floor signs. So what happens when a floor is being mopped and no warning sign is visible and someone slips and injures themself on the wet floor?

As a member of the public visiting a place like a supermarket or a bar, the Occupiers Liability Act puts a duty on the owners to take all reasonable steps to look out for your health and safety. Erecting a sign can be seen as a reasonable step; but failure to do so can be seen as a breach of the Occupiers Liability Act and that means they are liable to compensate you for a claim!
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We have blogged a few times in the past, and very recently, about why you should instruct a firm like us to represent you for your claim. You may think you’re being smart and savvy by dealing direct, and getting a quick settlement. You may be able to barter with the insurers and they may even tell you they’ll give you a little extra for keeping the lawyers away from the case.

Think again!

We did a recent study that I blogged about and we showed that on average we get an increase of around 53% for our clients on their offers. And other research has shown lawyers can get up to four times as much just because we are involved.
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As weird as this sounds, you may be entitled to claim and its highly likely you’ve been injured!

If you live in the country, seeing wild animals on the road is probably a common occurrence. Cows can weigh as much as 1000kg so hitting one is very likely to damage your car and cause you an injury! As such, here is some advice about your rights if you were to hit a cow on the road.

Common Injuries

Injuries sustained are likely to include whiplash and soft tissue damage to the neck, back, shoulders, and chest areas. That said, each case could be more complex and could include a number of different injuries as in any road traffic accident.
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If you have been injured by a missing manhole cover then it is likely that we could make a claim under the Highways Act 1980.

Who is liable for these types of claims?

It is quite straight-forward when making a claim that you should find out who is responsible for the manhole cover. If you have been injured on a public highway then it is could be that a local authority could be liable for your injury.
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Have you instructed a firm to represent you who are taking a percentage from your claim only to find out that we can give you a 100% agreement? If so, then read on…

Unfortunately, the recent law changes that have come in to force from April 2013 have resulted in other solicitors taking up to 25% from their client’s payout and asking for payment of insurance. Even worse is that most solicitors are potentially miss-advising people in our opinion by telling people things like “no one offers 100% compensation anymore” or that “everyone is taking 25%” and people are trusting in their advice. Many of our clients who shopped around before finding our 100% offer were told things like the above, which is pretty scary stuff!
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Forklift trucks are common in many work places but, as with most machinery, they are dangerous when used incorrectly. In many areas where forklifts are used employees are also present, and this increases the risk of danger not only by collisions with the forklift, but also with what the forklift is lifting.

Outlined below will be what your employers are liable for if you have been hit by a falling load from a forklift.
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I don’t think there are many people out there who enjoy going to hospital (if there are any at all!) – but from time to time we all need to have things done to keep us fit and healthy or help us get back to normal if something awful happens.

But what if something happens that we didn’t expect to happen? What if you went to hospital for some straightforward treatment and ended up with some form of serious injury or adverse problem? Can you make a claim for hospital medical negligence for what has happened?
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A slipped disc can be a very painful injury to sustain. It can lead to a lot of time off work, and a lot of pain and inconvenience as well as potentially future and long term complications. For those of you reading this who have sustained this kind of injury, I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir.

So if you slip a disc in the line of duty at work, can you make a claim for work injury compensation from your employer?
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Theme parks have been a popular destination for thrill seekers for many years but as rollercoasters get longer, faster and taller, the dangers also start to grow. On some of the rides there are signs informing of the dangers and suggest that some people, for example pregnant woman, do not participate. On other rides, there are hidden dangers. The theme park has a duty towards those participating in the rides to make sure that they are as safe as possible.
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Unfortunately in law there is rarely a yes or no answer to this kind of question, as there are always factors to consider. If you slip in a supermarket then you may well have a genuine claim for compensation. To have a claim we would consider the following:

First, have you suffered injury? After all this would be compensation for personal injury. To point out the obvious, if you slipped but did not sustain any injury then we would not be unable to assist you.

For us to help, you must have been injured in the accident to claim. The injury does not have to be a serious injury; a strain or other general soft tissue injury can be enough to bring a claim. To assess any potential injury, first go and see your own doctor.
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