Frequently Asked Questions

While you’re at work, your employer has a legal duty of care to try to protect your well-being. This duty is established by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. If they don’t follow the regulations and you’re injured in the workplace as a result, you could seek compensation from them. Determining how much…

Bullying in the workplace should not be tolerated. Employers have a duty of care to try to prevent it from happening and should have an anti-bullying policy in place to try and stop it. In this guide to claiming compensation for bullying at work, we’ll explain what forms of harassment or bullying can occur in…

When a cyclist is hit by a car, there is very little protection to stop them from being injured. That makes cyclists one of the most vulnerable types of road users. Even minor collisions can result in cuts, bruises, and broken bones. In more serious cycling accidents, injuries can be life-changing or even fatal. If…

Having a fall can cause many problems ranging from minor cuts and bruises to life-changing back, neck or head injuries. If you’ve been hurt by a fall that resulted because somebody else was negligent, you may eligible to claim compensation for your suffering. In this guide to claiming compensation for a fall, we’ll look at…

If you break your wrist, you’ll probably suffer a lot of pain until the fracture is treated. Even in straightforward cases, a broken wrist can take around 6 to 8 weeks to heal. In more serious cases, you could end up suffering for a lot longer. That’s especially true if the broken bone doesn’t heal…

As well as a lot of pain and suffering, falling down a drain can be a traumatic experience. While you might recover from any physical injuries over time, any psychological harm could take longer to recover from. Where your accident was caused because of a damaged or missing drain cover (or any other type of…

Most medical treatments are carried out safely and professionally. However, mistakes can happen. Importantly, if a healthcare professional provides substandard care and you suffer avoidable harm as a result, you may be eligible to make a medical negligence claim for compensation. We can help with medical negligence claims. Our specialist advisors can review your case…

While a sprained ankle might not sound like a serious injury, it can cause a lot of pain and suffering over a prolonged period. In some cases, sprained ankles can cause chronic pain and increase the risk of arthritis in the ankle in later life. If you’ve sprained your ankle in an accident at work,…

If you visit the dentist, you’ll always be hoping for a clean bill of health. Whether you attend for a dental checkup, hygiene work, cosmetic treatments, or dental surgery, you’d obviously hope that everything goes to plan. While that’s true in many situations, mistakes during dental treatment can and do happen. If you suffer as…

As with any other type of business, supermarkets have a duty of care to keep customers and staff as safe as possible. While it’s impossible to prevent every single accident, they must take steps to try and prevent as many as possible. That means that if you fall in a supermarket, and the accident was…