7 figure settlement for a client who suffered a brain injury in a road traffic accident
Damian Horan and his personal injury team secure a 7 figure settlement for a client who suffered a brain injury…
Personal injury
What is the Victims’ Code?
The Victims’ Code is a useful document setting out what victims of crime may expect of those who work within…
Claire Sagala
About Claire
I am a Senior Associate in the firm’s serious injury team.
I help clients with a wide range…
Law student suffers traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle collision
We have recently acted for a man who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle collision.
The case…
Matteo Bottarelli guilty of attempted murder
Today, the 21st February 2024, Matteo Bottarelli, 44, was found guilty of attempted murder at Wood Green Crown Court after…
Why you should instruct a specialist in a fatal collision claim
I have been reflecting on two related cases where we were instructed in a civil insurance claim by the families…
Why reporting medical conditions to the DVLA can save lives on our roads
The DVLA require those with a driving licence to notify them of reportable medical conditions so that they can consider…
Part 36 Offer in settlement of a personal injury claim
What to do when your opponent makes a strategic early Part 36 Offer in settlement of a Personal Injury claim?…
Significant 7 figure settlement for a child brain injury
Damian Horan and his personal injury team secure a significant 7 figure settlement for a brain injury sustained by a…
Motorcyclist secures seven figure settlement and an award of provisional damages
Moore Barlow has successfully achieved a substantial seven-figure settlement and award of provisional damages for a young motorcyclist who suffered…
James Burrough
About James
I am a Senior Paralegal in our Southampton Office as part of the Serious Injury team. I have…
Rebecca Waller
About Rebecca
I am an Associate solicitor in Moore Barlow’s personal injury team. I specialise in high value, complex claims…
The fundamentals of making a personal injury claim
In any personal injury claim, investigating negligence is a crucial phase for both parties when it comes to determining fault…
What duty does a car driver owe to a pedestrian?
The law places a much heavier obligation on drivers than it does on pedestrians when using the roads. A car…
Wimbledon fatal school crash: Moore Barlow supports families in search for answers
Last night, the parents of eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad, who was tragically killed when a Land Rover crashed through a fence…
Juliette Moule
About Juliette
I am a Chartered legal executive in our Southampton office as part of the Serious injury team. I…
Carole Carr
About Carole
I am a Paralegal in Moore Barlow’s serious injury team and I assist the team to support our…
Claiming for care and assistance following an injury
When a person has been involved in an accident which has resulted in personal injury, more likely than not that…
Let’s talk about sex and the complexities that may arise following a traumatic brain injury
When an individual sustains a traumatic brain injury it can cause a range of cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioural issues.…
How do I claim against an uninsured or untraceable driver?
Where a person is involved in a road traffic accident and there is a clear offending party along with associated…
The most common consequences of sustaining a brain injury
Sustaining a brain injury or head injury as a result of an accident can have life-changing consequences. The brain is…
The complexities of dealing with a brain injury claim
Dealing with a brain injury compensation claim can be much more complex than a normal personal injury claim. Brain injuries…
How to make a personal injury claim in England and Wales
If you have been involved in an accident that has resulted in personal injury in England, you may be entitled…
How damages are calculated in personal injury claims
If you have been involved in an accident that has resulted in personal injury in England, you may be entitled…
Settlement for a cyclist injured in France
We are very pleased to have recently achieved a settlement for a cyclist injured in France. Our client was injured…
Automatism defence in RTA claims
The automatism defence has been a contested issue in personal injury claims for some time and has become a commonly…
Personal injury liability waiver
Liability waivers – Are they worth the paper they are printed on? If you have ever joined a gym, taken part…
Rebecca Seymour
About Rebecca
I qualified as a solicitor in 2019. I work in the Personal Injury department at our Guildford office.…
Moore Barlow secure judgment for catastrophically brain injured child
Damian Horan, Siobhan Thomas and Niamh Hills secure judgment for catastrophically brain injured child following a contested High Court trial…
Seven figure sum recovered for passenger in vehicle collision
We have recently recovered a seven figure sum for a young claimant who injured as a passenger in a car…
Seven figure settlement recovered for a tourist
We have recently closed a case where a high seven figure settlement for a tourist who was visiting the UK…
Fatal accident involving a bicycle
An elderly man in his 80s was in a fatal accident involving a bicycle. He suffered severe brain injury, when…
Five-figure settlement achieved for client following accident at work
Moore Barlow represented a client who had an accident at work. In this case the client fell through a roof…
Compensation for pedestrian hit by an out of control police vehicle
Moore Barlow’s serious injury team recently recovered a six figure sum for a claimant who suffered severe injuries when he…
Connor Rolfe
About Connor
I am a paralegal in the Personal Injury team in Guildford. My role consists of supporting other fee…
Benefits of rehabilitation in severe brain injury
The benefits of rehabilitation in severe brain injury were shown to help our client who secured a seven figure settlement…
Pathological fatigue brought on by traumatic brain injury
This blog is part of a brain injury series and looks at pathological fatigue brought on by traumatic brain injury.…
Post traumatic epilepsy caused by brain injury
This blog is part of a brain injury series and discusses epilepsy caused by brain injury. This is often known…
Hannah Gravenor – Grassby
About Hannah
I studied the GDL at the University of Law, Moorgate London and completed in August 2022.
I did…
Is there a link between traumatic brain injury and dementia
This blog is part of a brain injury series and focusses on the question of whether there might be a…
Cognitive effects after a brain injury
This article and podcast looks at the cognitive effects after a brain injury and is part of a brain injury series.…
£20 million compensation secured for brain injured passenger in a road traffic collision
The Moore Barlow serious personal injury team recently settled a severe brain injury case, arising out of a road traffic…
Seatbelt law and the consequence of not wearing one
It is well established that where seatbelts are fitted in a car they should be worn so it is a…
Headway – The Brain Injury Association
The Moore Barlow Serious Injury team are delighted to be included once again in the legal directory of Headway, the…
The rules for private e-scooters
The rules for private e-scooters have not changed. It is against the law to use a privately owned e-scooter on…
Brain injury claims – everything you need to know
At Moore Barlow, our specialist team of personal injury lawyers fully understand the impact that a brain injury can have…
Seven-figure settlement for traumatic brain injury and a life-threatening carotid dissection
Daryl Robinson, a Senior Associate in the Major Trauma Team has obtained a seven-figure award for a client who was…
Traumatic brain injury settlement for tourist
Moore Barlow secures a six-figure settlement as a result of a traumatic brain injury suffered by a Romanian national, who…
Benefit of representation at an inquest
The Coronial process is an important one to those families bereaved following an unexpected death such as arising from a…
Successful appeal award for an innocent victim of an unprovoked attack
Daryl Robinson, a Senior Associate in the Major Trauma Team has obtained a six figure award following a Criminal Injuries…
Olivia Smith
About Olivia
As a Trainee Solicitor in Moore Barlow’s personal injury team, I assist clients who have suffered the most…
Understanding Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 and Occupier Liability Act: A comprehensive review of key cases
In this article, I will be discussing what are, in my opinion, some of the most useful and interesting occupiers…
The rules on defendant admissions
The is article first appeared in PI Focus Magazine – May 2021
The issue of ‘admissions’ has given rise to…
Useful tips on witness statements
The is article first appeared in PI Focus Magazine – November 2020
Matthew Tuff offers some tips on witness statements.
In any personal injury claim,…
Compensation obtained for widower after wife’s tragic death in road crash
Matthew Claxson, a partner in the Moore Barlow serious injury team has obtained settlement for our client following a fatal…
Seven figure settlement achieved for 2 catastrophically brain damaged sisters involved in the same road traffic collision
The Serious Injury Team at Moore Barlow recently acted on behalf of two siblings who sustained serious injuries whilst crossing…
Accident with uninsured driver
My name is Matt Tuff. I am a Senior Associate in the Major Trauma Service at Moore Barlow and I am…
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…
Liability Agreement approved by the High Court for a Claimant with a catastrophic brain injury
On the day of his accident, our client, JF, had been for a long bike ride around Surrey. He was a…
Proposed law changes for e-scooters
E-scooters have become increasingly popular as a method of transport in the UK, and with the cost of fuel prices…
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…
Seven-figure settlement following serious injury to leg with risk of amputation
The Serious Injury team at Moore Barlow has obtained a seven-figure settlement for a client in his 50’s who sustained a serious…
The benefits of yoga for brain injury survivors
Rehabilitation following a brain injury is crucial. Yoga can be used as an integral part of this rehabilitation and the benefits…
Witnessing a traumatic event – When can a personal injury claim be made?
Many people have been unfortunate enough to witness a disturbing and traumatic event, like a road traffic accident. However, the…
The law on fatal accident claims
The is article first appeared in PI Focus Magazine – July 2020
Following the Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum)…
Multi million pound settlement for traumatic brain injury
On the date of the collision, our client was crossing a road at a Zebra crossing when she was hit…
Settlement obtained for pillion passenger on an uninsured motorcycle
Daryl Robinson, a Senior Associate in the Major Trauma Team has obtained a six-figure settlement for a client following a…
Dependency settlement for fatal road collision
Matthew Claxson, a Partner, in the Serious Injury and Fatal Incident team secured a six figure settlement for the family…
Emma Dryden
About Emma
I am an experienced solicitor with a demonstrated history of dealing with catastrophic and serious injury cases with…
Settlement obtained for cyclist following collision with motorbike
Matthew Claxson, a partner, with the assistance of associate Niamh Hills, in the Serious Injury Team have obtained settlement for…
Construction site accident with a six figure settlement
The Serious Injury Team at Moore Barlow recently acted on behalf of a client who sustained a serious injury whilst…
Settlement for push-scooter rider following road traffic collision
Our serious injury team at Moore Barlow have secured a settlement for our client who was subject to serious injuries…
Wife of crash victim calls for speed awareness following sentence hearing
Lawyer representing victims’ family highlights that changes to the Highway Code reinforces the importance that motorist must remain extra vigilant…
Shiwani Kashiara
About Shiwani
I am a solicitor in our Guildford office, part of the personal injuries team, with extensive experience in…
Changes to the highway code and the possible consequences to personal injury claims
Is the Highway Code law?
The Highway Code was first published in 1931 and has been updated regularly to reflect…
Substantial settlement for a client struck by electric golf buggy
We recently acted on behalf of a client who sustained significant injuries after being unexpectedly struck from behind by a…
Nurse hit by van driver says road traffic collision laws ‘need a rethink’
Victoria Seager, a nurse from Hampshire who suffered brain damage after a white transit van drove into her stationary vehicle,…
Claim for compensation following inadequate medical treatment
We acted for a young man in his claim for compensation after he received inadequate medical treatment following an accident…
Six-figure personal injury settlement after lorry collides with tractor
The Serious Injury Team at Moore Barlow has recently obtained a six-figure sum in settlement for our client following a…
Settlement obtained for pensioner after suffering a traumatic brain injury
The Serious Injury team at Moore Barlow has obtained settlement for a client in her 70s who sustained a traumatic…
Niamh Glackin-Brown
About Niamh
I am a paralegal in our Southampton office as a part of the Serious Injury team. In my…
Seven-figure settlement achieved for amputee injured at work
Moore Barlow represented a client who was hit by a heavy loader whilst at work. We worked to ensure our…
Settlement obtained for client after fatal road traffic collision
Matthew Claxson and Georgie Beckers from our serious injury team have successfully obtained a settlement for a client following the…
Six-figure settlement obtained for client after sustaining serious orthopaedic injuries in Germany
The Serious Injury Team at Moore Barlow have recently obtained a six-figure sum in settlement for a client who sustained…
A guide to an Inquest
This guide is prepared to assist the lay person to navigate the complexities of an inquest but it is not…
Seven figure settlement for motorcyclist following a road traffic collision
On the day of his accident, our client was making his way to work on his motorbike along the A320…
Hahna Hussain
About Hahna
I am a paralegal in our Woking office’s personal injury team. I have previous experience working with complex…
Seven figure settlement for cyclist following a road traffic collision
Our serious injury solicitors took over conduct of a case that was previously being dealt with by another law firm,…
Scaffolder receives six figure settlement following accident at work
Our client was employed as a scaffolder working with a team. As the team was erecting the scaffolding our client…
New proposed road safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists
The Covid-19 pandemic saw a rise in the population choosing to walk and cycle. With restrictions in place during the…
Moore Barlow has been named as one of the top 200 law firms in the UK in The Times Best Law Firms 2021 list
Commended this year for its work in Family and Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence*, Moore Barlow’s merger in May was applauded as…
Catastrophic injury: the pathway to achieving great rehabilitation outcomes
When a person suffers a serious personal injury, it is an incredibly challenging time for both the injured person and…
Moore Barlow and RoadPeace join forces to provide support for crash victims impacted by COVID-19
National law firm Moore Barlow has joined a regional legal panel launched by charity RoadPeace in the wake of Covid-19,…
Drug driving: Passenger receives significant settlement following serious collision
Our client had been out drinking and socialising with her friends when she was offered a lift home by the…
Significant Facial Injuries as a result of a road traffic collision
Our client sustained serious facial injuries from approximately 60 fragments of glass in a serious road traffic collision.
The emergency…
Amputee secures six figure settlement at JSM
Our client during the course of his work suffered a partial amputation to two of his fingers. His employer’s Insurer…
Travelling by e-scooter: what are the rules?
In an attempt to help mitigate the reduced public transport capacity due to the Covid-19 social distancing rules, it became…
Bereaved family of motorcyclist secure settlement of claim
Matthew Claxson, a Partner in the specialist Serious Injury Team at Moore Barlow LLP, was instructed in an insurance claim…
Successful settlement for partial foot amputee
Matthew Claxson, Partner and Niamh Hills, Solicitor, Serious Injury team at Moore Barlow LLP were instructed on behalf of a…
A guide to orthopaedic injuries
A serious injury can have a life changing and devastating impact on your life.
Claims for serious injuries should only…
Brain injury guide
Traumatic brain injuries can have a catastrophic and life changing effect for those people who have been involved in accidents…
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…
Anna Silcox
About Anna
I joined Moore Barlow in 2008 after completion of my law degree at the University of Surrey. I…
Hannah Nelmes
About Hannah
I act for clients who have sustained injuries as a result of an accident and I help them…
Emma Potter
About Emma
I have many years of experience representing adults and children, who have had accidents, no matter how they…
Tim Kirfield
About Tim
I represent clients who have suffered life-changing injuries through all different types of accident including road traffic collisions,…
Helen Goatley
About Helen
As Chair at Moore Barlow, I split my time between helping to formulate the strategy and direction of…
Naked Prosthetics help amputee to regain independence
Matthew Claxson, a Partner in the serious injury team at Moore Blatch LLP was instructed on behalf of his client…
Interim payments and Rehabilitation
Interim payments and rehabilitation, in personal injury claims, are of great assistance to those who have either suffered serious injury…
Niamh Hills
About Niamh
I qualified as a Solicitor in September 2015 and I have since specialised in pursuing personal injury litigation…
Matthew Claxson
About Matthew
I am an experienced serious injury solicitor who specialises in accessing rehabilitation for people who have suffered major…
Sophie Winstanley
About Sophie
I joined Moore Blatch’s personal injury team in 2012 (Moore Barlow following merger in May 2020), I qualified…
Carol Thomas
About Carol
I provide legal support to individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries.
My clients are often private individuals seeking…
Fadwa Errhioui
About Fadwa
I am a Partner in the firm’s serious injury team and I specialise in high value, complex claims…
Michelle Halsall
About Michelle
I am a Trainee Legal Executive in the firm’s personal injury team, helping clients who have been in…
Michael Hayward
About Michael
I am a senior solicitor with the firm’s personal injury team. I help clients who have suffered injury…
Damian Horan
About Damian
I’m a vastly experienced neuro trauma solicitor who has successfully concluded some of the most complex and high…
Moore Blatch calls for drivers to ‘Think Bike’
Matthew Claxson, Partner at Moore Blatch, has called for drivers to ‘Think Bike’ and be alert to vulnerable road users,…
Food injury claims – a duty of care to avoid personal injury
The scope of personal injury claims is ever increasing in relation to potential claims involving food and environmental changes. Our…
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…
Multiple personal injury claim after serious collision in Guildford
A mother and daughter were shopping in Guildford Town Centre on 23 October 2015. As they were walking towards the…
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…
How can mindfulness be part of Road Safety?
Mindfulness is a concept that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Whether it is to assist with…
Distractions whilst driving
Distractions whilst driving is the most common cause of road traffic accidents in the UK.
Some of the most common…
Don’t drink and drive!
In 2017, there was a total of 8,600 casualties caused by a person drink-driving in the UK. 1,640 of those…
Bonfire Night – Accidents and Claims
Celebrating Bonfire Night with fireworks and a blazing bonfire is one of the great fixtures of the British calendar and…
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…
Spinal injury claim results in seven figure settlement
The 33 year old young man sustained damage to his spinal cord when he fell from a height of approximately…
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…
Accidents on Holiday
The weather in the UK has not been fantastic recently and as a result, thousands of people will be counting…
26 miles to raise Smiles4Wessex
20 members of the personal injury and private client teams at local law firm Moore Blatch recently took part in…
One year on since a fatal house fire, the government recall 500,000+ Hotpoint Tumble Dryers
Emma Potter, Partner in the Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team at Moore Barlow, acted for the family of Mrs…
The devastating effects of catastrophic lower limb injuries
Catastrophic injuries to the lower limbs can take many forms from complex compound tibia and fibula fractures to multi-ligamentous injuries…
How to bring a personal injury claim for a child – The role of a Litigation Friend
Having an injured child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Navigating through the medical terminology and understanding the consequences and ongoing…
Moore Barlow approach to brain injury
Our first port of call is to fully understand the mechanics of the injury, and to use our experience of…
Brain Injury Rehabilitation – are you getting the right support?
Brain injuries sadly affect more lives in the UK than one may think. According to Headway, one of the UK’s…
The Hidden Dangers in #Hinchhauls
With the rise in the popularity of using a variety of the latest cleaning products advocated by popular Instagram accounts…
Integrating back into work after an Acquired Brain Injury
Following knowledge of an acquired brain injury, there are a lot of factors for the injured person to consider and…
Woman who suffered a major trauma with brain injury after being hit by a car
J was crossing a busy high street with her boyfriend when she was hit by a vehicle. She suffered multi…
Living with someone who has a brain injury
To receive a knock on the door from a policeman is one of life’s most terrifying events and unfortunately, on…
10 firm-wide promotions at Moore Blatch
With the firm’s continued growth and success, Moore Blatch, a top 100 law firm focused on supporting people, families and…
Man suffers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) following motorcycle accident
At Moore Barlow, we currently act for a man in his early 20s who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury…
Motorcyclist sustained serious multiple injuries and brain injury
On 2 April 2017 Mr S was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a car and sustained serious…
What are the common causes of Brain Injury?
Brain injury can be a frightening term. Often the subject of hospital television dramas it can seem an abstract concept…
Man involved in car accident has sustained complex muscular skeletal injuries
R suffered multiple complex muscular skeletal injuries and a brain injury as a result of a car accident.
R was…
A guide to orthopaedic negligence claims
What is the definition of an orthopaedic injury?
Put simply, an orthopaedic injury is any deformity/disorder/disease of the skeleton (bones)…
Settlement for victim of Croydon tram crash
We have acted for several victims of the Croydon tram accident in November 2016. The tram was carrying 69 passengers…
One size doesn’t necessarily fit all – protecting yourself from a Head Injury whilst using your Motorbike
Motorcyclists make up 21% of road fatalities despite only being 1% of road users. This clearly shows just how vulnerable…
Pedestrian versus Bicycle – Where do I stand?
You may have seen the recent reports on the criminal trial which saw Mr Charlie Alliston charged with the Victorian…
Moore Barlow in product liability inquest: HM Coroner finds Hotpoint dishwasher is cause of fatal fire
Moore Barlow were instructed by the family of the deceased, E, at an inquest before HM Senior Coroner for Inner…
Reporting medical conditions to the DVLA
Research by insurers has revealed that many people think that reporting medical conditions to the DVLA is not necessary because…
Moore Blatch teams up with national road collision charity
National law firm Moore Blatch has today announced a new partnership with RoadPeace, the UK’s leading charity for victims of…
National law firm Moore Blatch raises over £2,500 for Child Brain Injury Trust
Innovative national law firm Moore Blatch has raised over ¬£2,500 for the Child Brain Injury Trust after hosting a charity…
Can the NHS recover its costs from an insurance company after a personal injury claim?
Compensation Payments:…
Severe brain injury sustained by 7 year old child following road traffic accident
Our client was involved in a road traffic accident when he was seven years of age. He was ejected from…
Substantial brain injury compensation obtained for client involved in a serious road traffic accident
Moore Blatch won a substantial sum for their client after a serious road traffic accident left him with a severe…
Moore Blatch celebrates record year in Legal 500 rankings
Moore Blatch, a top 100 law firm with offices in Southampton, Lymington, Richmond and the City of London, has been…
Lump sum and periodical payment order for lady with severe brain injury
Moore Blatch acted for a lady via her Receiver in connection with a claim arising from a very significant head…
Loss of eye following accident at work
Our client sustained a significant injury to his eye as a result of an accident at work. As our client…
Fatal accident with dependency claims
Moore Blatch were instructed in connection with a fatal accident case. Our client’s wife was tragically killed in a road…
The importance of a good quality witness statement in serious injury cases
In any claim for personal injury, a witness statement forms a vital part of the case. A good quality witness…
Never discount the power of the insurance lobby
The Ogden or ‘discount rate’ is applied to personal injury settlements when deciding the appropriate amount of money to award…
Moore Blatch’s cycle challenge raises over £3,000 for brain injury charity
Over 35 riders from national law firm Moore Blatch braved the rain on Sunday 3rd September to take part in…
£275,000 for client with a foot injury
A client who sustained a serious foot injury when the tricycle that he was on was hit by another car…
Moore Blatch nominated for three Law Society Excellence awards
In a year that saw a record number of entries, law firm Moore Blatch has been nominated for three awards…
Moore Blatch Injury Lawyer Shortlisted for Solicitor of the Year Award
One of national law firm Moore Blatch’s most widely-commended injury lawyers has been shortlisted for the Law Society’s ‘Solicitor of…
Millions obtained for client following a severe brain injury caused by uninsured driver
Moore Blatch Solicitors helped a 19 year old girl in a road traffic accident claim who was a passenger in…
Six figure sum for worker crushed by truck
Moore Blatch Solicitors helped a man from Romford to claim a six figure sum in work accident compensation after his…
Moore Blatch supports families affected by childhood brain injury
Moore Blatch, is pleased to announce their partnership with The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) as they extend their vital…
Client wins a substantial sum after road traffic accident left him unable to work
Moore Blatch helped a gas and plumbing engineer to achieve substantial compensation after he sustained a significant head injury, when…
Client attacked in pub wins £500,000 brain injury compensation, the maximum award under the CICA scheme
Moore Blatch helped a man to claim brain injury compensation after he was punched in the head at a local…
Cycle safety
As a keen cyclist I am delighted to have the better summer weather arrive to enjoy my chosen routes, and…
Compensating victims of terror
As the country picks itself up from the third appalling terrorist attack in three months many questions are being asked.…
Damages for a ruined army career
We have recently completed a case for a client who suffered a whiplash injury and aggravated depression as a result…
Damages for negligent beauty treatment
We have recently settled a claim on behalf of a client who sustained injury and loss arising from negligent treatment…
Substantial damages for significant brain injury following road traffic accident
Our client sustained a very significant brain injury in a road traffic accident. Our client was walking along the road…
Millions in compensation obtained for client involved in serious motorcycle accident
At the time of the accident our client worked as an optometrist and had a wife and three young children.…
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…
Personal Injury Trust
If you are awarded compensation after suffering a personal injury, and you are also receiving means-tested benefits, it may surprise…
Personal injury claim following attack by Somali pirates with international element
Moore Blatch helped a man achieve a significant award following an attack by Somali pirates.…
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…
What is ‘Gratuitous Care’?
Imagine what would happen if somebody in your close family were to be seriously injured in an accident. They would…
Psychiatric Injury – time for reform?
27 years after Hillsborough, the jury who heard two years of evidence at the highly publicised inquests into the deaths…
Compensation for the loss of a loved one – how are damages quantified?
When an individual successfully brings a personal injury or clinical negligence claim, they will typically be awarded a lump sum…
Chronic Pain and Insomnia: A Catch-22?
There are many types of chronic pain and not all of them are understood. Chronic pain can arise from illness…
What to do after an accident on the slopes
January and February are the most common months for skiing holidays, when people of all skiing and snowboarding capabilities set…
Do you suffer from chronic pain?
Individuals with spinal cord injuries often experience excruciating and unrelenting chronic pain. The pain often has a significant impact upon…
Five key stages of a claim
When you have suffered a serious injury that wasn’t your fault your world can be turned upside down. You may…
Fracture of Wrist Leading to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
In the summer of 2007, our client was in the garden of her privately rented property, when a paving slab…
