Many people are not aware that if they have an accident that is partly due to their own carelessness that they might still be able to claim compensation for the damages. This is called contributory negligence. Under English Law, if the injured person of the accident is proven to be partly to blame then the blame will be split between the defendant and the claimant, and consequently the compensation paid to the claimant will be reduced by the percentage they’re deemed responsible.
Don’t Be A Victim Of Third Party Capture!
Third party capture is a term often used in the legal industry, particularly within personal injury departments, to describe the method used by the defendant’s insurers who try and settle any personal injury claim directly with the injured party. It has been proven time and time again that settling a claim this way can lead to the injured party losing out!
Personal injuries are not always physical injuries more and more people are seeking to claim compensation for a physiological injury, such as, stress related injuries induced by a person’s working environment.
Your Child Is Injured Whilst Trespassing, Can You Claim?
We all know how curious children can be, and at such a young age they often don’t realise the risk of their own actions when exploring and looking for fun, and this can easily have serious consequences possibly leading to a personal injury claim. Even if land is private, the occupier (this is the owner or person in control of the land) still has the responsibility to ensure the land is either safe should a child trespass or ensure that the security around the lands makes it impossible for a child to enter.
Ho, Ho…Oh, Dear…Christmas Time At Home
Christmas time at home, it’s a time of festive joy and, groans, the annual visit from the distant family, but with so much Christmas joy under one roof there is bound to be an increased risk of hazards in the home. Christmas shopping, the kids, the money, the husband….They all contribute to you becoming stressed and tired. Alcohol is another big contributor, as well as excitement, decorations, mixing young and old, having a large number of people in the house at one time and even Christmas dinner! Here is just a few reminders on how to keep you, and your family, safe this Christmas.
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The Unexpected Damage Scarring Can Have, Both Physical And Emotional.
Scarring can be more traumatic than what most of us expect, and can often be the result of a personal injury. Scars vary greatly and can lead to unexpected consequences on people’s lives. For example, if a model was to sustain a scar this could easily destroy their career and could have a damaging physiological effect on them, it is also possible that scarring could leave anyone with a disadvantage for current and future employment.
Litigation Friends, Why and Who?
Litigation friends are there to represent and instruct the direction of a personal injury case of some one else as they are unable to do so. This is commonly a minor; a person under the age of 18, although anyone who is unable of running their own claim will need a litigation friend. Such as, the elderly, mentally ill or somebody who is too distressed or who feels they can’t cope, often because of the accident itself.
Drink Driving The Consequences
As the government launches its second drinking drive campaign of the year we thought it worthwhile to also reiterating the danger, consequences and the grave reality of drink driving. The legal drink drive limit is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, this equates to 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath and 107mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine. Alcohol affects everyone differently and other factors also need to be considered when adhering to the legal alcohol limits outline above such as; your height, weight, age, gender etc.
Ice-Skating, Festive Fun Or An Injury Waiting To Happen?
Ice-Skating is a traditional winter sport which is fun for all the family, but it doesn’t come without its accidents, which I’m sure you know; there’s always the amusement of watching Dad act like ‘a pro’, until he actually reaches the ice, that is. Mix slippery ice and novice skaters and it’s inevitable that trips, bumps and tumbles are going to happen. Unfortunately, sometimes more severe injuries can be sustained, such as broken limbs, dislocated shoulders and neck and back injuries.
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