In order to file a successful personal injury claim, you must be able to prove two things: The accident was caused because of somebody else’s fault Your injuries were caused because of that particular accident If you can prove both of the above statements you have a good chance of winning your claim and being [...]
Medical professionals owe their patients a duty of care to provide treatment that meets the accepted medical standard of care. Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional is in breach of this legal duty of care by providing care that fails to meet accepted standards. This is also known as clinical negligence. Medical negligence can [...]
Will my pre-existing condition affect my personal injury compensation? This is a question many people ask themselves after a personal injury. UK law states that any person injured in an accident that was caused due to somebody else’s fault may be legally entitled to claim compensation for injuries sustained in that accident. While this law [...]
A personal injury claim can help you get the compensation you deserve if you were injured in an accident that was caused due to someone else’s mistake or negligence. In principle, pursuing such a claim should be fairly straightforward. The law is clear that if you can provide evidence that somebody else’s negligence caused your [...]
Industrial hearing loss is a type of workplace-related injury that unfortunately does not receive the attention it should. The impact of hearing loss on quality of life is often overlooked. The reason for this unfortunately is because it is an invisible injury. The fact is any type of hearing disability can be extremely distressing and [...]
Watching an organised fireworks display on Bonfire Night or lighting your own fireworks can be exhilarating for children and adults alike. The interplay of light, colours, and sounds make for a magical experience. However, this is one of those times when you cannot afford to drop your guard and soak up the magic of the [...]
All employers have a duty of care to keep their workers safe from harm. Most employers comply with this legal requirement and put safety measures in place to mitigate potential risks. However, not all employers take health and safety seriously enough. They keep operations running nonstop with little or no safety measures in place. This [...]
An accident can leave you with injuries that range from minor cuts and bruises to severe fractures, burns, and broken bones. A serious accident may result in life-changing injuries. The majority of accident victims who suffer from such injuries never fully recover. Their life after the accident is usually marked by some type of permanent [...]
Construction sites are rife with all types of hazards, and because of the nature of the work and the heavy machinery used, severe injuries are still fairly common in the construction industry. Construction workers are at risk of suffering broken bones, fractures, and head and back injuries. Some accidents result in fatalities. It isn’t unusual [...]
When we hear about an animal attack, the first thing that typically comes to mind is being attacked by a dog that has freed itself from its lead or managed to get out of its owner’s property. However, there are several other types of animal attacks, many of which occur quite commonly in residential neighbourhoods, [...]
