Tom Howarth, Author at HW Solicitors

Injured at Work in Huddersfield? Local Solicitors Secure £100k for Injured Worker.

A local Huddersfield worker from Aspley injured at work recently received £100,000 in compensation, with legal help from HW Solicitors Our Client was employed by a company based at Olympic Park in Bradford when the incident occurred. While carrying out his usual duties, his arm became trapped in industrial machinery, causing a significant injury. Initially, …

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Top 10 Cycling accident tips

Top 10 Essential Tips for Winning Personal Injury Claims After a Cycling Accident Discover the top 10 expert tips to help you win personal injury claims after a cycling accident. Understand your rights, maximise your compensation, and avoid common pitfalls. Understanding Personal Injury Claims What Qualifies as a Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury claim …

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Why Is My Personal Injury Claim Taking So Long?

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 …

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How Much Should I Get For Whiplash?

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 …

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Why Choose a Local Personal Injury Solicitor Over a National Firm?

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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Do I Need a Lawyer to Make a Personal Injury Claim?

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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New Whiplash Reform Programme Makes It Harder to Claim Compensation

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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How to speed up your injury claim

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 …

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Road Traffic Accident involving a Pedestrian: How to Claim Compensation

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?

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 …

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