Personal injury Claimants are entitled to compensation to cover the cost of their future care needs. Predicting the cost of an individual’s future care can be a challenge, but getting it right is crucial to ensure the funds don’t run out before they fully recover or during their lifetime. The ...
You’re entitled to compensation if an accident for which you weren’t to blame worsened a pre-existing medical condition. It doesn’t matter that the other party couldn’t be expected to know about your condition; if their negligence worsened it, they must compensate you accordingly. Claims involving pre-existing medical conditions can be ...
If the other party denies liability, you’ll need to prove they were to blame for your accident. To do so, we’ll rely on evidence that we and you gather, such as photographs of the scene and your injuries, medical reports, and lay witness accounts. In particularly complex cases, we might ...
Personal injury claims sometimes take a while to resolve. In recognition of this, and to cater for the Claimant’s financial needs pending resolution of their case, the law allows Claimants to apply for an interim payment to assist them financially. You can apply for an interim payment to cover losses ...
Nobody should be out of pocket due to an accident that wasn’t their fault. Personal injury compensation is intended to put you back in the position you would have been in had your accident not occurred. If your injury renders you unable to work and contribute towards your pension, you’re ...
Medico-legal experts are medical professionals who help with personal injury claims by giving an expert opinion on your injuries. They’re often Consultant Surgeons, GPs, or specialists, such as neurologists, psychologists, or orthopaedic experts. We’ll choose the right expert based on the type of injury you’ve suffered. They’ll medically examine you ...
There are defences to Occupiers Liability Claims, and these are: Volenti non fit injuria – loosely translated from Latin- means the person making a claim consented to the risk of injury suffered. This may cover a case where a lawful visitor to the occupier's premises decides to undertake an activity ...
A trespasser is someone who: Has no legal right to be on the premises Has not been invited to the premises Has no implied permission to be on the premises – such as the person who stays behind after a shopping centre closes. In the example provided, the person strayed ...
Slip and fall accidents occur when a lawful visitor to the occupiers premises slips and falls due to a slippery floor, uneven flooring, loose mats or rugs, dusty surfaces, or icy floors. Accidents of this type can happen indoors or outdoors. Liability will attach to the occupier if they are ...
To be a 'lawful visitor' to the premises, you must be able to show that you have: Actual permission – i.e. you were specifically invited to be on the premises. An example would be if you had a pre-arranged business appointment at the premises. Implied permission – this definition can ...
