In recent years figures have indicated that the number of accidents in care homes, particularly to the elderly, is on the rise. This could be a symptom of the current economic climate, but that doesn’t mean that injured victims and their families have no right to justice.

It is also feared that many incidents still go unreported and unheard of.

Here is a guide on what you need to know for anyone injured in a care home accident, and an insight in to the rights for the victim.
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It’s usual nowadays for a deduction to take place but you shouldn’t accept an agreement where a huge amount is being taken. Law firms are working in very different ways when compared to one another so it’s important to know what you can be charged and what you should be charged in light of recent legal fee reforms.

This blog aims to guide you so you know how much is too much!
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This isn’t the first time there have been safety warnings surrounding the correct use of safety belts and posture belts for supportive seating, wheelchairs, hoists, and other assistive care equipment. Once again the MHRA has issued warnings to ensure that these belts are being correctly used because they pose a serious risk of injury and death when used incorrectly.

This new announcement posted yesterday warns again of the risk when the belts are not fitted or adjusted properly, and it’s important for victims to know their rights
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Have you suffered an electric shock in a rented property? You may be entitled to thousands of pounds in personal injury compensation.

Landlords have a duty to make sure that the property you are letting from them is safe and this includes ensuring that the property does not pose a risk of you suffering an electric shock. This covers appliances that are provided as well as wiring and sockets, so it’s important to know your rights.
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Burn injuries can be horrendous and many victims are unsure about what can you claim for when it comes to a personal injury compensation case. Generally speaking it comes down to the severity and extent of the suffering caused as well as being able to claim for losses and expenses on top of that.

As a burn injury victim where the pain may severe but short term with the lasting consequences that are often lifelong, how do we value your burn injury claim, and what can you claim for?
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You’d think that you have a practically guaranteed claim when someone hits the back of your car whilst it’s stationary, right? In most scenarios you do – but occasionally the other driver may try and dispute the claim by suggesting that the version of events wasn’t as you claimed.

This shows the importance of having not just any old lawyer fighting your claim but having an expert law firm with the funds to keep fighting your corner all on a no win, no fee basis.
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As a firm of specialist medical negligence lawyers we take on high volumes of medical negligence claims with many involving the Welsh NHS. Now don’t get me wrong with the introduction of this blog – we are in no way attacking the hard working individuals of our countries NHS system who, for the most part, do a wonderful job.

But it’s important to know that you have the right to make a claim for personal injury compensation against NHS Wales as much as you do in the rest of the UK. Our jurisdiction is with England and Wales so we are able to pursue your case for you.
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Did you know that you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation as a UK citizen injured abroad in Europe without the need to use a foreign lawyer?

There are many ways in which we can argue that the applicable jurisdiction to make a claim lies here in the UK if you are a UK citizen injured in Europe – particularly in an EU country where a lot of EU laws can apply.
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Whilst we know that the NHS system throughout the entirety of the UK is currently fighting one heck of a battle amid growing austerity cuts and understaffing, NHS Wales has been a focal point in recent news following a series of situations they have been facing.

News from the BBC confirms that NHS Wales missed its accident and emergency waiting time target by a considerable margin amid separate recent claims that they are at “crisis point.”
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Since the April 2013 rule changes there has been a significant amount of confusion as to where people stand, how much they need to pay, and what law firms can and cannot charge people. The reality of the situation is that many different law firms are charging many different things, so what is the average percentage or average charge of a law firm under the new system here in the UK?

There is a lot to look at – so read on for information about the changes and how they affect you and what you can expect to be charged.
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