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5 reasons why it is important to instruct a solicitor or have legal representation for a personal injury claim

Katie Ashman
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If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. We understand that the thought of dealing with an accident claim may seem very daunting, especially whilst you are recuperating...

What is the Official Injury Claims Service?

Samantha Day
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The Official Injury Claims Service (OIC) was introduced by the government as part of a package of whiplash reforms which apply to small claims. The schemes aim is to compensate victims with claims for injury and loss arising as a result of road traffic...

Injury Awareness Week 2025

Nikki Taylor
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No-one expects to be injured but if you are, it can impact your whole life. Injuries can cause pain and suffering, as can the treatment that may be required for those, such as steroid injections or surgery. They can result in time off work causing financial...

Action for Brain Injury Week: 19-25 May 2025

Nikki Taylor
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The 19 th May 2025 is the start of “Action for Brain Injury” week, an annual event which aims to raise awareness of brain injury and its impact upon not only the individual but their families too. The week encourages discussion, and advocates...

Injury From A Private Cosmetic Treatment

Nikki Taylor
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With reality television often promoting “perfect” bodies, and the increased use of social media platforms, more people in the UK are using products and procedures to improve their appearance. The UK Government estimated the health and beauty...

Accidents at work

Amber Vincent
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Have you had an accident at work? Statistics from the Health & Safety Executive tell us there were over 600,000 accidents at work in Great Britain in 2023/24. An employer has a duty to take reasonable care of its employees. An employer must provide: A...

Slips and Trips Inside a Supermarket

Nikki Taylor
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If you do not order your food shop online, you most likely visit a supermarket to purchase your groceries. Supermarkets can be hazardous places to visit due to the following: Rainwater accumulating on the floor in and around the entrance / exit of the...

It may not be too late

Naomi Drew
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IT MAY NOT BE TOO LATE TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR YOUR ACCIDENT Have you or a family member had an accident, or been injured, and not had time to start a claim? Sometimes when just trying to recover from an accident or an injury, and  dealing with the...

E-Scooters

Amber Vincent
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E-SCOOTERS – CONVENIENT BUT INCREASING RISK OF INJURY TO RIDERS AND OTHERS? Backed by the government, on-road e-scooter trials are currently taking place in the UK. Only e-scooters being used as part of the trial are legally allowed on the road and...