Admittedly we have all had those moments where we think it’s clear to pull out of a side road and then had the shock of a vehicle coming past, leaving us glad that we didn’t decide to just press your foot down! Unfortunately, however, some people do end up pulling out and this can obviously lead to quite a nasty collision.

The Highway Code isn’t “law” but guidelines to govern how people should be driving on the road and as everyone has to take a theory test before being given a full driving license, everybody should know it. Under the Highway Code there is a section dedicated to junctions and this is what I shall focus on in this blog.
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Whiplash has been in the news a lot recently with many tabloids and media organisations making unfounded comments about the effect that this injury has on people. Unfortunately, it is this type of advertisement that can make people very wary and uncomfortable when thinking of claiming for whiplash, but this should not be the case- whiplash can be incredibly debilitating and can affect people severely; especially if they are already suffering from a pre-existing condition.

Of course any settlement that you will receive following a claim for whiplash will come down to your medical evidence and your personal circumstances as everyone will be affected differently. For example; someone who is employed in a position that involves heavy labour may not be able to return to work as quickly as someone who has an office job- meaning that they will suffer greater financial loss because of the injury and therefore will wish to claim further special damages for loss of earnings. No solicitor should be able to confirm to you at the beginning of a case what you definitely will get, and although we get many people asking we will always advise the same; settlements are different in every single case (sometimes even if it is just by 1p) and therefore it will come down to YOUR medical evidence and YOUR circumstances.
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Settle quickly, out of sight, out of mind, pre-medical offers; these are the types of phrases that insurers think of straight away when they hear of a personal injury claim from a claimant who does not have legal representation. Now we would not wish to seem like we are just bad mouthing insurers because of competition reasons as this simply is not the case! We just know from our extensive experience in the area of personal injury claiming that they do unfortunately try and take advantage of claimants who do not understand the proper legal system that is in place.

Unfortunately, insurers also tend to bad mouth us to people with phrases such as “high legal fees” “long court action” and “unnecessary middlemen” – trust us this is not the case.

And the term “middlemen” for lawyers is a joke!
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Trapping a part of your body in a door is a lot more painful than you would think; sometimes it can even lead to amputations. Unfortunately, it seems that many children tend to suffer from these types of accidents whilst at school and as the doors in schools tend to be fire doors they are incredibly heavy and can cause a serious injury.

The first thing to point out, with these types of claims, is that they’re not easy to win unfortunately. It is only in specific circumstances where we may be able to assist clients in these type of claims on a No Win No Fee basis. When making a claim for personal injury there has to be certain prerequisites these are:
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Medical negligence claims can be some of the most distressing and upsetting personal injury claims that we deal with here at The Injury Lawyers as sometimes we cannot comprehend the sheer negligence carried out by those that we trust – medical practitioners. Medical negligence claims can also be some of the most difficult claims that we deal with when it comes to winning them, with many continuing for several years as evidence and statements are obtained. However, as we have extensive knowledge in this area of law, we ensure that you claim is dealt with as proficiently and as quickly as possible.

If you have been looking on our website you may be aware of the changes that were brought in, the law changed on 1^st April of this year and now because of these changes most solicitors are now seeking to deduct up to 25% from your compensation. However, we still ensure that you receive 100% of your compensation with no deductions, no upfront charges or hidden administration fees.
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Working at height can be dangerous so you it is important to know about your rights and responsibilities.

What do Employers need to do?

It is up to employers to ensure that work at height is properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out safely. This means that the planning, organisation and supervision also needs to be carried out by competent people.

How employers should avoid risks
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The Highways Act 1980 brought in measures to ensure that the highways in the United Kingdom are suitable for use.

What if they are not suitable for use?

In some instances highways are not always fit for use and they can cause accidents. Trips and falls are common and can cause serious injuries to those whom have fallen. Common problems with the highways include potholes, uneven surfaces, uncovered drains or defective curbs.

If this has happened to you, you may be able to claim compensation.
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Accidents in supermarkets happen more often than you think. With accidents happening on a regular basis, with wet floors and spillages being the biggest cause of accidents, we take on a lot of these types of cases. You may be eligible to claim for compensation if you have an accident that wasn’t your fault whilst out shopping.

Supermarket accidents are commonly caused by:

• Spillages
• Falling shelves or products
• Tripping hazards in aisles

Supermarkets owe a duty of care to their customers under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. This duty of care is to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to make sure that the supermarket is safe for customers to visit. Compensation will be available if it can be seen that your injury is attributable to the supermarkets negligence and / or lack of care.
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If you have been passenger in a road traffic accident and have been injured by negligent driving, you may be able to claim for compensation. You can claim compensation from the driver of the car you were a passenger in, or from the driver of the other car, depending on who was responsible for the accident.

Passengers are normally seen to be an innocent party to the accident, and therefore it is very unlikely that passengers are seen as contributing to the cause of the accident. As such, innocent passengers normally have a very strong claim for compensation.
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If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, you can claim compensation. If you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of your accident, you can still claim for compensation, but your compensation might be reduced to reflect you not wearing a seatbelt, which is breaking the law.

You cannot be held responsible for the accident, but it can be seen that you contributed to the extent of your injury, as your injury may have been less severe if you wore a seatbelt.  This is called contributory negligence and you can be seen to be partially responsible for your injury.

There will be no contributory negligence if by not wearing a seat belt, there was no further impact on the injuries you sustained.
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