Consequence of not wearing a seatbelt
In cases involving road traffic collisions, an opposing insurance company will always consider whether those bringing the claim against them…
Will new sentencing powers reduce road crashes?
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 have introduced a number of changes to road traffic laws that take…
A Fatal Accident Act claim: How can a solicitor help
In cases of road death the victim is not only the person who has died but also those that they…
Interim payments and Rehabilitation
Interim payments and rehabilitation, in personal injury claims, are of great assistance to those who have either suffered serious injury…
Hazard on the highway – road surface is not in great shape!
I put pen to paper after having weaved around a number of potholes and noted that they are increasing in…
Benefits of rehabilitation
The purpose of a civil law claim for personal injury compensation is, as far as possible, to put the injured…
Involved in a road crash where driver at fault is uninsured – what can you do?
If you are involved in a non fault road traffic collision where you have sustained serious injury then you are…
Involved in a “Hit and Run” Road Crash- what can you do?
If you are involved in a non fault road traffic collision where you have sustained serious injury then you are…
What may help you prove fault after a road traffic collision
There is no automatic right to compensation following a road traffic collision. It has to first be established that the…
Is there a time limit for bringing a personal injury claim?
There will almost always be a time limit for you to have either settled a claim for personal injury compensation…
Cycle safety
As a keen cyclist I am delighted to have the better summer weather arrive to enjoy my chosen routes, and…
New Speeding Fines introduced from 24th April 2017
Increased speeding fines are effective from Monday, 24th April 2017. The key difference is the introduction of a three band…
How to fund a claim for personal injury compensation
In a claim for personal injury compensation it is important your solicitor puts into place the best method of funding…
The defendant admits fault but then alleges you are also at fault: what does that mean?
Contributory negligence…
How can a Personal Accident Policy help you after a road traffic collision?
A Personal Accident Policy (“PAP”) is often included as part of a policy of motor insurance, or purchased separately at…
