personal injury
The following publications/articles are available:
PERSONAL INJURY LAW - ACCIDENTS AFFECTING CYCLIST’S
In 2011 we continue to be encouraged to exercise, and with the ever-increasing costs of fuel, parking and public transportation cycling remains an ever popular means of travel. But the Highway Code identifies cyclists as being amongst the most vulnerable of road users and motorists are encouraged to be aware of cyclists when driving. Yet accidents still happen. So how can cyclists ensure they are properly compensated if they are knocked off their bicycle by a motorist?
STRESSED OUT BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT?
The trauma of an accident can affect not only those directly involved in the accident but also members of the injured person’s family. What might initially appear to be an insignificant foot injury or a minor whiplash injury can also have more far reaching consequences. Taking the children to school, walking the dog, fetching the groceries – these are all are activities which we generally take for granted until such time as we are physically incapable of doing them. In the more extreme situations, the problems caused by an accident can have considerably greater impact, bot
How is PTSD relevant to Personal Injury
Faking it - Personal Injury Claims
You will have read about claimants faking injuries and even faking accidents. Our experience is that this is very rare but there have been some interesting cases recently on the issue of ‘exaggerated claims’. In the case of Widlake –v- BAA Ltd [2009] the Claimant suffered a back injury at work but deliberately covered-up the fact that she had a history of back trouble before her accident. She claimed well over £100,000 in damages but ended-up with just £5000.
What position the courts and insurance companies adopt in such circumstances.