Public Liability is something that is relevant in a lot of claims, but not many people are aware of what it is, and what it can mean. In this blog we hope to give you an understanding of what exactly public liability is, and whether it is something that involves your particular claim, or whether you could make a public liability claim.
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Loss of a Finger compensation claim advice
For most people it’s fair to say that the loss of a finger can have a substantial impact on their life. That being said, the amounts you can be awarded for a finger loss injury claim can be perceived as very low when it comes to the injury payout alone.
It is important to understand the differences between the injury payout and a claim for losses and expenses though – so read on for a better understanding in how this works.
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Mr C awarded £8147.98 for unsafe work system claim
Mr C approached The Injury Lawyers for help when he suffered from a fractured index finger and soft tissue damage to his middle finger in a work accident that was entirely preventable. Mr C had to have several weeks off work and was restricted in his everyday activities as a result of his debilitating injuries.
With help from our expert team, he was awarded a fantastic payout of £8,147.98 for his injuries and losses in less than nine months of starting the case.
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Scaffolding Accident Compensation Claims Advice
It’s no surprise that there can be high numbers of accidents in places like building sites. With so many inherent dangers, there is always a real risk that an employee working on a building site will end up injured in the line of duty.
So what happens if you are working on scaffolding and you fall through a section of it? Whether a panel has broken, become loose, or was missing, you may have the right to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
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Work Equipment Claims: A Quick Guide
Have you ever had an accident at work that you think could have been avoided if you had been given the right equipment? If you think it’s not you at fault then why should you pay the price? A lot of people have these feelings but are unclear on whether they qualify for a claim. In this guide we will hopefully be able to give you the insight you need to know whether you have a claim or not.
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Can I claim if I have a pre-existing problem?
I’ve heard that humans are not designed to be sat at desks all day, yet that’s what most of us do! Many people also don’t exercise enough when we hit the world of full time work as well. The result is poor posture and a body that ages faster than it should. I should know – I’ve got back and knee problems from two previous accidents and I feel like an OAP at times; but I’m not even thirty yet!
So a lot of people have pre-existing problems and worry about making a claim when this is a factor. So if this is you, read on for some helpful advice!
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Is it wrong to make a claim for personal injury compensation?
There is a negative stigma associated with making a claim for personal injury compensation. Lawyers are branded greedy ‘ambulance chasers‘ and the media constantly talk of a ‘compensation culture‘ and Briton’s having ‘the weakest necks in Europe‘ when it comes to whiplash claims.
We hear stories of lawyers raking in £100,000 in fees and victims receiving just a thousand pounds in a case against the NHS, or the million pound pothole claims.
So the purpose of this article is to address these ongoing issues.
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Whiplash is a term that you hear commonly thrown around when someone has a car accident, be it small or large. It is often misunderstood as to what whiplash actually is and how it can affect an injured person. So in this blog we hope to give you a bit of an understanding about whiplash and exactly what it entails.
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Whatever Happened To 100% Compensation?
A lot of people who make claims nowadays are wondering why they are finding it so difficult to get 100% compensation when it used to be so easy in the past. In this blog we hope to outline the main changes in the law and what has happened that has unfortunately caused 100% compensation to be mostly a thing of the past.
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A question that a lot of people ask is what exactly does No Win No Fee mean? Well, No Win No Fee is supposed to be a guarantee that if you are unsuccessful in your claim you will not be charged a penny by your law firm. A No Win No Fee guarantee is given if the law firm dealing with your case believe it’s a case they can win. At The Injury Lawyers we ONLY take on cases we think we can win so we can normally offer a No Win No Fee Guarantee. Basically, a No Win No Fee guarantee is supposed to mean that when a law firm that accepts your case and you are charged upfront costs and will write off their fees if the claim doesn’t win.
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