A shocking report shows that NHS staff are claiming almost £20 million every year for minor injuries including blisters and bruises. This astonishing report alleges that the amount of claims has risen by almost a third in just five years suggesting that Britain's 'no win, no fee claims culture' is encouraging under-paid staff to claim large sums for petty injuries. Just last year a worker was awarded £6,500 ...

Personal Injury describes the legal jargon which refers to harm done to the body or mind caused by another negligent party. It is commonly linked with a kind of lawsuit asserting blame on a another person, company or organisation. The most common personal injury claims are; Road traffic accidents. Trips and falls. Accidents at work. Product liability accidents. Assault claims. Accidents in the home. Acciden ...

The existence of Personal Injury Claims is to allow innocent victims of accidents the chance to apply for compensation to cover the costs of damage done and any medical expenses. Personal injury claims can be made by anyone who has suffered an injury that could have been prevented and this can be applied to both the work place and public areas. Typical claims include slips and falls due to an unmarked wet f ...

Whether you've been in a car accident that wasn't your fault or slipped on a wet surface at the supermarket, been mis-sold PPI or been wrongfully dismissed at work, you may be entitled to a hefty sum of compensation. You can't escape the current claims culture hype in Britain, especially with the current bad press surrounding fraudulent scams. However, despite the Government crackdown on payouts, if you hav ...

Whiplash injury is commonly a consequence of a car collision and affects the muscles and ligaments in the neck and shoulders. It can take anywhere from a few days, to weeks, months and even years to heal. Proving whiplash injury on the other hand is difficult because patients do not show any physical signs so it is hard to diagnose. But the long term damage of severe whiplash can be life altering for some p ...

Britain has recently been said to be taken over by the current claims culture, but how much do we really know about claims? There is a massive stigma attached to claiming due to the recent revelations of fraudulent scams and negative press, but let's look at the top ten mistakes people believe about claiming. All personal injury solicitors are money grabbing sneaks. It is true that the legal industry is oft ...

If you’ve suffered a personal injury, use your legal right to select the solicitor you want, not the one your insurer or broker tell you to use. You may not be aware, but when you notify your insurance company or your insurance broker that you have had an accident, they will pass your details to solicitors in turn for a payment (a referral fee) if you have been injured. The problem here, is that you may be ...

If you are injured in an accident, whether that is a road accident, work accident or any other and are off work due to the accident you will need to prove loss of income over that period of time. When you are proving loss of income you need to prove your past and future loss income. Proving Past Lost Income You need to have the following proof: Medical proof that the injury stopped you working Financial pro ...

Personal injury claims should be handled by an expert solicitor to ensure you get the best possible outcome depending on your situation. They will ensure the whole process runs as smoothly as possible and look after all the paperwork for you. However, there are still things that you should and should not do to help things move along. Some of these are to do with the injury itself and require action at, or s ...

Legal aid has been a massive help to millions of people who cannot afford to seek the justice they deserve, but with the annual cost running to billions of pounds the government is making changes to the system in a bid to save the country money.Justice secretary Kenneth Clarke wants to reduce the £2 billion cost of legal aid, introduced to England and Wales in 1949, and cut overall costs. However, he is fac ...