How long should a personal injury claim take? It depends! Firstly, you may have a “nailed on case” but do the other side admit that? If not, your case will drag on until they change their mind or a Judge tells them they are to blame. If a court hearing is required you will have …
The fixed tariff means that claimants receive a set amount of money for their injuries, depending upon the duration of their symptoms. The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 sets the tariffs as follows: Duration of injury Standard Whiplash Whiplash + minor Psychological injury Not more than 3 months £240 £260 More than 3 months, but not …
If you have been injured in an accident, you may be considering using a personal injury solicitor to help you get the compensation you deserve. The amount of compensation that you receive, the time it takes and your overall customer experience will depend upon which solicitor you choose. As a local firm of solicitors we …
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If you have been injured in an accident, you may be wondering if you need to hire a lawyer to make a personal injury claim. The answer is not always straightforward. There are a number of factors to consider, including the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical treatment, and the likelihood of …
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The government has introduced a new whiplash reform programme that makes it harder to claim compensation for whiplash injuries. The public are largely unaware of the changes which make it much harder to pursue a claim for whiplash and drastically reduces the amount of compensation. Here is a brief summary of what you need to …
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If you have been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, the process of making an injury claim can be long and complex. There are a number of things you can do to speed up the process and get the compensation you deserve. 1. Get medical attention immediately The first step …
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident as a pedestrian, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps you need to take to make a successful claim. What is a Road Traffic Accident? A road traffic accident is any incident that …
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How will Coronavirus affect my injury claim? The legal system is one area of society that has continued throughout the lockdown. Not all Court buildings are open but the courts are contuing to process and hear cases mainly via the telephone. As such, the short answer is “Yes, you can still claim”. However, read on …
What to do when your injury claim is slow? When you consider claiming compensation for injury suffered in an accident you probably wonder how long the whole process will take. Perhaps you have already begun the process of claiming compensation and it is taking longer than you thought or you are trying manage your future …
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Our expert cycling solicitor, Tom Howarth and Strava wins cycling claim. We recently won a cyclist client’s claim at trial by using the client’s Strava data as evidence. Many cyclists like to use Strava or a similar service to record their rides. However our cycling solicitor discovered an unintended benefit to recording rides. Read about …
