Driving can be extremely hazardous at times, but we would hope for the most part that it is not. In order to avoid being involved in road traffic accidents we not only have to drive well and with the due care and attention ourselves, but we also have to put our trust in other road users around us and that they are doing the same.

On the most part this trust is well founded and we remain safe whilst using the roads; however, there are occasions when other road users put our safety in jeopardy. At The Injury Lawyers we see this time and again – with clients approaching us after being involved in what could have been a serious road traffic accident situation. Also, just listening to items on the radio such as traffic news updates recalling numerous accidents that have taken place on the road that day, also serves to make us aware of the dangers of the road.

Road traffic accidents most commonly happen at the meeting places of traffic.  Like I mentioned before – radio stations often report hold ups at motorway junctions or cross-roads due to accidents having taken place at these locations.
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There is a lot of information around at the moment regarding no win no fee agreements. This information is passed to us through television and radio advertisements. So you may think that you know what it means, but I can hazard a guess that if you read on you may find out some interesting points you did not know or even think to ask.

One of the questions many clients ask us is – ‘how do you get paid?’ Well if you win your case then our costs get paid by the other side and you get 100% of your compensation; and when I say all, I mean all. Compensation is meant to put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident never have happened – so if a solicitor took some of that, the whole argument for compensation would be nothing but a farce.

On the other hand, if you lost your claim (which we hope would not be the case as most firms only take a case on if we thought it had good prospects to succeed) we are able to claim back our losses from an insurance policy.
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There is much awareness around the safety of motorbike users on the road. I myself can think of many advertisements on television regarding motorbike safety as well as signs by the side of the road stating – ‘Think Bike!‘. This all serves to remind us of the vulnerability motorbikes have on the roads and to always leave them space and properly check the way is clear before proceeding.

Bikes are more difficult to notice than cars due to their size and speed; which increases their risk of being involved in a road traffic accident.

When an accident occurs, it may mean for the biker that their motorbike is damaged and unusable, and if they’re badly injured they’ll be unable to ride any bike for a long time. Ultimately, for the injured rider, it’s not only losing a way of getting about, but also a much loved pursuit.
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When clients first approach The Injury Lawyers regarding their claims, they are aware that they may be entitled to compensation for their injuries, but are very often unaware of the extent of financial losses which may be claimed back separately to their injury compensation.

Upon taking on a new claim the advisors here at The Injury Lawyers would advise on all aspects of losses information. This serves to make the client aware that they must keep a log of any losses they have incurred / are incurring, and to keep any receipts or invoices for these in a safe place.

Once your losses information is collated by your solicitor, a document known as a Schedule of Loss can be drafted. This sets out all your items of financial loss. This Schedule should then be sent to you to be agreed. Many clients upon receipt of this Schedule question why there injury compensation is not listed as an item. Our answer to them is that injury compensation is claimed for separately to your losses and so does not form part of your Schedule of Loss. This being said however, your injury compensation and your losses may be paid in a settlement all in one global amount.
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Tripping can be a cause of much hilarity for some. Tripping has provided much comedic material for many professional stand-up comedians, especially those of years gone by. Tripping, however, is no laughing matter; at The Injury Lawyers, we treat it with the seriousness it deserves. We know that tripping up is no laughing matter as we have had many clients here at The Injury Lawyers suffer serious injury due to such accidents. These serious injuries may not only affect their health, but affect their whole way of life.

If you have suffered an injury due to tripping up on something and it was not your fault, you may have a claim for compensation. Tripping up can happen anywhere, such as at the supermarket where an item is left on the floor of an aisle and not tidied away, or at work, for example in a warehouse, where there was no area to place materials out of the path of workers – thus causing a trip hazard. One of the main types of trip injury we get here at The Injury Lawyers are those on public highways. At The Injury Lawyers we have many clients who have tripped over defective pavements or kerbing – this maybe where there is paving slab missing or jutting out causing a trip hazard.

At The Injury Lawyers we also have many claims whereby clients have fallen down uncovered manholes, or the manhole has not been well maintained, and thus poses a trip hazard. There is a duty to ensure the public highway remains free of such hazards, whether it be owned by an electricity/water company, or the local council. There should be inspection policies in place to ensure highways are maintained and kept free of hazard as far as is reasonably possible.
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Road traffic accidents have become an increasingly common type of personal injury claim that we see here at The Injury Lawyers. This increase has not only been seen by us, but globally throughout the legal world. This is one of the reasons why a new system has been put in place for accidents which have taken place after 30^th April 2010 and are worth more than £1000 but less than £10,000. This serves to make the process much faster, simpler, and more stream-lined.

The process is a 3 stage system where all information is exchanged electronically by each side of the claim; thus making everything instantaneous. Within Stage 1 of the system the claimant is asked to fill in a Claim Notification Form – this sets out the details of the claim and is the first document the other side will receive.

Once this is received by the other side they have 15 business days within which to make a decision regarding liability (fault) – under the old system the other side had nearly 4 months within which they had to respond. This means that you, the claimant, get those answers much quicker – one of the most difficult parts of claiming can be that wait for answers in order to get your claim concluded.
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What to know the secret to a successful claim for personal injury compensation? Well, read on for the three step guide to claiming the right way and maximising the potential of your compensation case:

Go Direct to an Injury Lawyer – Avoid Claims Companies, Insurers, and Middlemen

To get the advice and representation you need, go directly to a proper personal injury lawyer. Claims management companies, insurers, brokers, or any other middlemen are not lawyers. Sure, they can probably give you some advice; but they’re not qualified to run a personal injury claim from start to finish – so what do they really know?
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Many of us, using that old phrase –  ‘live for the weekend’. This meaning we look forward to the end of the working week when we can relax, have a lie in and go out socialising with our friends or loved ones. Nights out at these times can range from going dancing in a night club, going for a drink in the local pub, or going to a trendy wine/cocktail bar. Whatever your idea of a good night out, I can hazard a guess that you would not anticipate having an accident in an evening out venue that was not your fault.

Many potential clients that approach The Injury Lawyers with these types of claims are concerned that their consumption of alcohol may have an effect on their claim. This may have an effect, but it does not necessarily mean you cannot claim. At The injury Lawyers we give free claim assessments so whether we take the claim or not – you do not have to pay a thing for our legal advice. If we are unable to take on the claim we can usually suggest other avenues which you could explore.

Venues such as clubs, pubs and bars have a duty to protect their customers like anywhere else. They must abide by strict health and safety regulations and make sure their staff are trained to uphold the safety of the premises. These measures may include completing regular checks of the floors to ensure they are free of spillages which may cause a slip hazard, or ensure the floors are free of articles such as broken glass which may cause lacerations to your feet. Venues normally have a maximum capacity of people it may safely hold, so if an accident has been caused which was due to a venue being over capacity, this may be a potential claim.
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Car accident claims – the most common form of personal injury claims there is. There’s one heck of a competitive industry for car accident claims, and there are right ways, and very wrong ways, to go about making a claim after a road accident.

So – please take this advice seriously

If you have a car accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s more than likely you have a successful claim for compensation. It’s quite easy to establish who is at fault after a road accident – so in many straight forward instances, you have a claim.
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I think now that we coming into Spring it is a good time to assess what damage a harsh winter has had on our highways. I know when I drive I like to at least attempt to avoid driving over potholes and thus elongate the life of my tires as much as possible. However there is not just the issue of what damage a poorly maintained road can do to your car; there is the issue of public safety.

Many clients come to us after having had an accident on the road that is due to a pothole. The most vulnerable road users are those who ride bicycles or drive motorbikes or mopeds. These types of vehicles can more easily be knocked off course causing it to collide with another vehicle or simply knocking it off course and causing it to crash off of the road. This being said, there are also many claims we have here at The Injury Lawyers where potholes have caused cars to crash.

If you have been in a road traffic accident that was caused by any type of fault with the highway, pothole or otherwise, then you may have a claim for compensation. If you do have a road traffic accident it may be important to report it to the Police. Police reports can be used as evidence in any later personal injury claim you may have. You should seek medical attention for your injuries – this not only allows your injuries to be assisted with, but also allows the medical professional to make a record in your medical notes.
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