100 percent compensation means exactly what it says. When your accident compensation claim is successful, you’ll receive 100 per cent of your compensation. That means every penny of it. This is money to compensate you for your pain and suffering. You might also receive injury compensation for loss of earnings or treatment costs.

During the winter months the snow can cause serious disruption and injury to many individuals.  While it is difficult to fully anticipate the snow, many members of society are injured due to others’ unawareness of the potential hazards of snow.

Your employer has certain obligations to inform and protect you in the workplace. However, accidents do happen and for a variety of reasons. If you have been involved in an accident at work, whether it was as a result of employer negligence or human error, read on to find out what you should do next.

Asbestos has many harmful effects which include mesothelioma, pleural plaques, pleural thickening, asbestosis and lung cancer. If you are suffering from any of these asbestos diseases and are likely to have been exposed to asbestos fibres at some point then you may be able to claim for compensation.

Every year over a hundred cyclists are killed and over 2,000 riders suffer serious injury of which a large percentage sustain a head injury with almost 20,000 less serious injuries which results in thousands of personal accident claim cases throughout the UK.

For many people, pregnancy and giving birth is one of the happiest times of their lives and it's estimated that there are 700,000 successful births in the UK every year.

There are over 2.2 million people working in the UK construction industry and it is one of the most dangerous industries to be in with Construction accidents only too prevalent each day.  According to the Health and Safety Commission (HSE) over 2800 people have died as a result of a construction site accident and many more are injured in construction site accidents each year.

With cosmetic surgery becoming so popular, the procedure is much safer than it used to be. However, because the surgery is complicated, there are still risks involved which may result in bad side effects such as infections, nerve damage or unpleasant scarring. If you’ve had cosmetic surgery which has had an upsetting outcome, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) was established in 1964 to manage the criminal injuries compensation scheme in Britain. They are responsible for the administering of criminal injury compensation to those who have been injured as a result of crime in England. Since its introduction it has provided some tangible acknowledgement of society's sympathy for innocent victims of violent crime.

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury whilst overseas, you many be able to pursue a civil claim for compensation.

An industrial injury or industrial disease covers a broad range of problems from falls and driving accidents at work to vibration white finger, RSI and asbestos-related industrial diseases like Pleural Plaques. Faulty machinery or inadequate training or supervision can also result in accidents and injuries. High levels of noise over a prolonged period of time can cause damage to hearing.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for implementing and carrying out safety regulations in the commercial catering industry.  These regulations cover a multitude of different types of premises and businesses where food is prepared and sold like pubs, hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, bistros and contract caterers. The kitchen is a dangerous place to work and many accidents occur every day.  It is the responsibility of the HSE to ensure that employers complete the appropriate risk assessment and adhere to stringent rules governing safety in the kitchen.  As with other industries it is the responsibility of the employer to assess risk, to provide training and the appropriate equipment.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is responsible for the safety of its employees in the same way as any other employer would be.  But by the nature of the work they do military personnel are at more risk from injury and fatal incidents than other workers.  The MOD cannot be sued for injuries sustained during military conflict but they are responsible for ensuring that employees receive sufficient training, supervision, appropriate safety equipment and are supervised by sufficiently  qualified colleagues.  It is the MODs duty to limit the likelihood of a military accident.

Many thousands of people are drawn to the experience of riding a motorbike. Unfortunately, riding on two wheels can be dangerous and motorbike accident figures are alarming. A total of 33,000 motorbike riders are injured on our roads each year. If you’ve had a motorbike accident, you may have a claim for motorbike accident compensation.

No win no fee is a phrase you see a great deal in relation to personal injury compensation claims. What does it mean? No win no fee refers to a ‘conditional fee agreement’. This is an agreement that means your solicitor will only be paid if your claim is successful.  If you win your no win no fee injury claim, the losing party will have to pay your solicitor’s fees and all the costs involved in your case. You won’t pay a penny. No win no fee legal help is your right.

Most injury types that result in a permanent injury or a requirement of prolonged rehabilitation often have a support group or organisation associated with providing people with the support and care they need. Over the coming weeks we will highlight a particular group that provides support after injury.

Road traffic accident? These come in all shapes and sizes. Were you the driver in your road traffic accident? Have you been injured in a car crash? Were you a passenger, a pedestrian or a cyclist caught in a traffic accident? Are your road traffic injuries minor or life-changing? Whatever your situation, if you've been involved in a road traffic accident that was caused by another vehicle in the last three years^*, you could be entitled to road traffic accident compensation. Remember, it's your right to make a road traffic accident claim.

Public Events – Slips, Trips & Falls

Trips, slips and falls are common in supermarkets with workers and customers equally vulnerable. Studies show that the majority of supermarket injuries occur in the entrances and the first few aisles. Accidents commonly occur due to slippery and wet flooring, food spillages and loose products on the floor. If you’ve sustained any injuries as a result of a slip or fall in a supermarket, you may be able to rightfully claim compensation.

Vibration White Finger (VWF) is a disease affecting people who are exposed to high levels of vibration, regularly and frequently, usually by hand-held vibratory tools or equipment like road drills and chainsaws. A person with vibration white finger will find that their fingers will often turn white and go numb.

Vibration white finger can lead to reduced dexterity of the fingers and hand and can change the way you work or function preventing you from undertaking your normal tasks. You may find yourself in financial trouble as a result of vibration white finger and suddenly the future can look uncertain.

Recently released figures show that there has been a considerable increase in weather related accident claims over the past winter period.

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries resulting from road traffic accidents. Whiplash is caused by the sudden impact of a road accident when the head is thrown back very quickly and violently. The after effects of whiplash can be distressing. Car crash victims often suffer whiplash injuries which can include varying degrees of neck pain, stiffness, headaches and shoulder and back pain.

Slips, trips and falls are common accidents in the workplace. These accidents can occur for a variety of reasons such as objects in the way, spillages or poor building maintenance. Injuries are also varied but often include fractures and breaks to arms, legs, wrists and fingers. If you’ve received injuries as a result of a trip or fall at work, you may be able to claim compensation.

Work related accidents are all too frequent. Workplaces can be the scene of many work related accidents including construction site accidents, machinery accidents, serious falls and transport accidents. If you’ve had a work related accident, we can help.