Dog Attack – Claiming Compensation

Have you been bitten, attacked or knocked over by a dog and have suffered injuries from this accident, if so you have a legal and civil right to claim compensation.

Whether you’re an adult or a child who has been attacked by a dog it doesn’t matter. The dog may have been off a lead or has got free from his collar whatever the circumstances you shouldn’t be suffering in silence. There have been serious dog attacks in the news recently and there are a few where a child has died. The news coverage of these cases has caused more people to be more aware of dog attacks and some people carry walking sticks, wooden sticks and canes to protect themselves and their dog if another dog was to attack them or their dog.

The dog may pounce on you and knock you over but it also may try and bite you. Many dogs have very sharp teeth and therefore puncture wounds are very common but not only may you suffer puncture wounds but also scratches and flesh wounds. You must seek medical attention for dog attack wounds because dogs have several types of bacteria and viral infections in their mouths. If you can remember the breed of the dog that attacked you tell the medical team this helps them in giving you medical treatment.

You need to make sure you get the contact information from the owner of the dog that attacked you so you are able to pass these details onto the police and your solicitor when making your compensation claim. To make a compensation claim you will sue the person who is or has the responsibility of the dog, this person may not be the owner of the dog.

The only way you won’t make a successful compensation claim against the person responsible for the dog is when that person has done everything they can to protect others if they know there dog may be dangerous. This includes making sure the dog is secure and can’t get out alone, putting Beware of the Dog signs up as well as warning friends, family and neighbours not to approach the dog as it may attack. If the owner has took these measures and someone ignores the signs and measures then the attack may be provoked or on purpose. If the owner proves this they sometimes won’t be liable for the attack and compensation due to contributory negligence.

If you’ve suffered injuries and suffering from the dog attack you may be liable to receive compensation. This compensation will recover any medical costs and fees you’ve paid and will need to pay in the future, the suffering mentally and physically you have suffered and any loss of earning you may have incurred.

If you’re worried about costs of a compensation claim then why not think about using a No Win No Fee solicitor. This means you don’t have to pay a penny if you don’t win the case and if you do you will receive the full amount of compensation awarded. So what have you got to lose, nothing so don’t suffer in silence, claim today!



Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who specialise in No Win No Fee Dog Attack Compensation Claims.

Head/Brain Injuries – Claiming Compensation

If you or members of your family have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault and you’ve suffered brain injuries from this accident, you have a legal and civil right to claim compensation. Brain injuries are very serious whatever type, not only may it change the person’s life forever but it also affects everyone around the injured person.

In the UK over a million people attend accident and emergency every year with head injuries from a trauma to the head. Due to this, thousands of brain injury accident claims are pursed every year.

There are different types of head injuries these include:

• Closed Injury – this is when the trauma to the head is without any penetration to the brain which means the brain has had no twisting or turning on its axis. Banging of the head and skull can cause widespread or localized damage to the brain but this isn’t a closed injury.

• Open Injury – an open injury is when there is penetration to the skull by an object impacting the skull. The initial impact of the object can be severe but usually patients make a virtually full recovery.

Permanent damage from a head injury varies from person to person but it’s not just the things we hear from the news or in the papers, there’s a lot more that no-one knows about. If the following 4 points are present as a result of the accident there is likely to be permanent damage:

1. Loss of Consciousness

2. Loss of Memory for the events running up to the accident and immediately after the accident

3. Focal Neurological Deficit

4. Alteration in Mental State at the time of the accident – the patient feeling confused, dazed or disoriented

Some brain and head injuries are not obvious at the time of the accident and a while after, some injuries only show once time progresses. The following are the side effects which can arise from a head and brain injury:

• Cognitive Changes
• Lack of Insight
• Memory Problems
• Poor Concentration
• Slowed Responses
• Poor Planning and Problem-Solving
• Lack of Initiative
• Inflexibility
• Impulsivity
• Irritability
• Socially Inappropriate Behavior
• Communication
• Self-Centeredness
• Dependency
• Emotional Control
• Depression
• Loss of Taste and Smell
• Dizziness and Balance
• Epilepsy and Seizures
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Visual Problems
• Chronic Pain
• Paralysis
• Hearing Problems

Some of these problems are well-known but there’s also a lot that aren’t and there are also other problems some people have reported which are being looked into. Many people think that a brain injury will cause problems such as intellectual abilities but it’s not only that it’s movement, communicating, controlling and coordinating their thoughts and actions.

If you’ve been in an accident or have had trauma to the skull and it wasn’t your fault you have the right to claim compensation which you deserve to help make your life easier. If you’ve had to pay medical bills and medicine costs these can be noted, any loss of earnings as well as the suffering you may have gone through or are going through now and for the rest of your life. Your compensation claim will cover all these points and make sure you don’t have to pay for everything yourself; it’s not fair especially if someone did this to you. Don’t wait; make a compensation claim today by contacting a solicitor who specializes in head and brain injury cases.

Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who specialize in Head & Brain Injury Accident Claims.

Slip, Trip or Fallen Accident Compensation

Have you recently slipped, tripped or fallen over something and have hurt yourself from this. If the accident wasn’t your fault you have the legal ad civil right to claim compensation.

A slip, trip or fall accident can be very serious not only this but where you slipped, tripped or fell might also be at risk to other people. If you slipped tripped or fell in a public place, the accident should be reported immediately so someone can do something about it so no one else gets hurt.

You may have slipped on some water or another liquid on a shop floor, in a restaurant or any other public or office space. Any liquids on a floor should be cleared away immediately or a sign be put in place to let others know of the spillage. If you do slip on something or even slip on a banana skin remember to report it and contact a solicitor if necessary.

Tripping over something maybe as simple as tripping over a box which is placed where usually there’s nothing, an object may be in a doorway blocking your entrance and you don’t realise and therefore trip over it. There is also the possibility of tripping over an uneven pavement or road surface. If this does occur you will need to contact the council immediately and explain what happened and also where the accident occurred. They will proberly create a report and send you a copy. If you do have a copy let your solicitor see it when you meet them.

If you fall over something your move likely to fall over an object in your way or after tripping over something you actually fall from this accident. Falling over can be a dangerous, if your anything like me you will put your arms down to break your fall, but this isn’t a good idea as your more likely to break your arm doing this or elbow.

From any of these accidents you may have cuts, bruises but you may also have broken bones, injured back or neck, strained ligaments. Whatever the injury if the accident wasn’t your fault you have a right to claim compensation against the shop, public place, restaurant or council. If you’re thinking you can’t afford to claim, and then use a solicitor who works on a No Win No Fee basis.

A No Win No Fee solicitor will only take on cases that they think have a very good chance of winning and are accidents that took place in the last 3 years. You won’t pay any legal fees, the only cost that you may need to pay are those of getting your doctor to release any medical notes. Your solicitor will only get paid if your case is successful, they will receive their legal fees from the other party’s insurance company. If the case is unsuccessful they won’t receive a penny.

So what have you go to lose, don’t suffer in silence, any slip, trip or fall may be a winning compensation claim if you have suffered from your injuries mentally and physically but also any medical bills you’ve had to pay as well as any loss of earnings you may have endured.



Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who specialise in Slip Trip or Fall Accident Claims.

Hurt your back lifting at work – Claim Today

Are you in agony with your back, have you injured it lifting products, metal whatever at work. If so you may be entitled to claim compensation against your employer.

Back injuries in the work environment are fairly common, and back injuries can be a tricky part of the body to get better due to fractures and sprains causing permanent weakness in the persons back.

All work environments may involve some lifting and if this is true then every employee should do some manual handling training. This will involve being shown how to lift a variety of different objects from the floor, trolley and lifting from higher shelves. Any manual handling training should be recorded on your training record. If your employer doesn’t give you the training necessary for the job you’re doing and you do hurt yourself lifting an object off the ground, you may be able to claim compensation for the suffering you may have been caused, the medical costs and bills and also any loss of earnings.

Here are some tips to help you avoid back injuries whilst manual handling objects:

• Your employer should make sure you undertake manual handling training

• You should take care when you do lift something to stop yourself from hurting your back

• Before you lift any object consider
o The weight of the object
o Can you use a trolley or another item to help you without needing to manual handle the object
o Do you need help with moving the object, ask if you do
o Work as a team if you do need help, get someone to watch you lifting it also
o Do you need any protective clothing on for example, gloves which protect your hands, steel capped boots to protect your feet etc?

• When you do lift the object you should:
o Use the correct lifting technique for the size and location of the object
o Lift the object in stages, take it from the floor to your knees then lift into the carrying position
o Make sure the object is level with your waist when moving and hold it close to your body
o Don’t have the object obstructing your view so you can’t see where your going
o When you come to set the object down, lower the object to your knees and then place on the floor keeping your feet apart and your back straight

Never over reach or twist as this is a common cause of serious back injuries, if you follow the instructions above they will help you be able to manual handle objects without the need to cause yourself back injuries.

If unfortunately you’ve already injured your back at work lifting objects, a solicitor who specializes in personal injury and work accidents will be able to help you claim the compensation you deserve.

A No Win No Fee solicitor will take on the case if the accident was in the last three years and that they think you have a very good chance of claiming compensation from your employer. If you are successful in claiming compensation you will receive the full amount and your solicitor will gain their legal fees from the other party’s insurance company. If you are unfortunate not to win they won’t get paid a penny. So what you got to lose, claim Today!


Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who work on a No Win No Fee Basis and specialize in Back Injuries at Work.

Road Traffic Accidents – How should you Proceed?

If you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident in the last three years which wasn’t your fault and you’ve suffered as a result of this accident you have a legal and civil right to claim compensation.

Road traffic accidents are a daily occurrence in the UK, too many people are driving too fast and recklessly and of course some of those drink and drive too. Drink driving has been happening for years now and now restrictions are in place most people are sticking to these which is 80 milligrammes(mg) of alcohol for 100 millilitres(ml) of blood which is around 2 pints of normal strength beer (4% or below) for a man. If you do drink alcohol and intend to drive your limit is:

• 4 units for men
• 3 units for women

The main people prosecuted for drink driving are males 9 out of 10 being male and only 10% of under 21’s are prosecuted, the peak age of being convicted is aged 27. If you are involved in a road traffic accident with a drink driver remain calm and call the police if you can. The police will be able to then take breath test samples from you as well as the other driver for analysis.

There are also many other different measures which may cause a road traffic accident these include:

• Wet roads
• Snow and Ice
• Speeding
• Lack of concentration
• Faulty car

If you’ve been the injured party in a road traffic accident, the police usually are called and will need to take statements from all parties as well as any witnesses. These statements will play an important part in your compensation claim when you proceed with the claim.

From this car accident you may have received multiple injuries to the head, neck, back, legs, arms as well as internal injuries but you may have been lucky and received only a broken leg or a few cuts and bruises. If your injuries have caused you pain and suffering you may have had to see a doctor and of had to pay medical bills and treatment costs. If this is true you have the right to claim compensation from the other party to pay for these costs. As well as this the compensation may include loss of earnings. You may not have been able to go to work which means you can’t afford to pay your bills. Whatever costs and suffering you have had from the road traffic accident you can claim compensation for these.

Many road traffic accident solicitors’ now work on a No Win No Fee basis meaning that you don’t have to pay a penny in legal fees. Your solicitor will only take on the case if they believe it has a very good chance of winning; due to the fact if you don’t win they don’t get paid. The only costs you may need to pay are getting doctor reports and any other information you may need to pay for. If your case is successful you will receive the whole amount of compensation awarded to you, your solicitor will get their legal fees from the other party’s insurance.
Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who works on a No Win No Fee Basis and specialise in Road Traffic Accident Claims.

What can I make a Compensation Claim for?

If you’ve been in an accident that wasn’t your fault and the accident was in the last 3 years you have a legal and civil right to claim compensation. There are many different types of accidents that may be caused by someone else these include:

• Road Traffic Accident
• Personal Injury
• Slip, Trip or Fall
• Medical Malpractice
• Work Accidents
• Animal Attack

All of the above are types of accidents that may occur to you and if they do, and the accident wasn’t in any way your fault why not claim compensation.

A Road Traffic Accident – this may involve someone in another car hitting your car, a lorry hitting your car, a car hitting a pedestrian, a car or bus hitting a motorcycle or bike the list is endless. Whatever the vehicle etc. you were in if you’ve been injured as a result of this accident you have the right to claim compensation from the other party. You may have received whiplash, back problems, paralysis, internal injuries, head injuries etc. all these are injuries you wouldn’t have received if you weren’t involved in the accident.

Personal Injury – this covers injuries from whiplash, asbestos inhalation, dog bites, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, eye and sight injuries, head injuries, bullying as well as radiation and fume inhalation. Any of the above may cause serious injuries to yourself and others. If you have had any of these you have the right to claim compensation from the party whose fault the injury was.

Slip, Trip or Fall – this involves you either slipping over, tripping over something or falling over. This may be slipping on residue, water or any liquid on a floor, tripping over a box lying in a pathway, doorway or tripping over an uneven pavement slab or road surface. You may even fall over an uneven road surface and injury yourself or fall over from slipping over on a slippery floor. If there are no signs indicting uneven surfaces, wet floors and surfaces you have the right to claim. You may injury your back, knee, head, leg, and arm whatever it may be you wouldn’t have received these injuries if there were signs indicting this.

Medical Malpractice – if you’ve felt ill you would go to your doctor or the hospital to get yourself checked over and is treated if necessary. The problem is more and more people are being turned away without treatment and without a proper diagnosis of the problem. If you do have a medical injury and your injuries haven’t been treated correctly you may be the case of medical malpractice. If untreated some injuries and illnesses are life threatening and unfortunately you may have been the victim of death. If this is true your family can claim compensation on your behalf.

Work Accidents – you go to work so you can pay your bills, but you don’t expect to go to work and hurt yourself. In factories and warehouses work accidents are more common, employees use faulty machinery, use machinery when they haven’t been shown how to the list is endless but this is the fault of the employer and owner of the company. It’s not only factories where accidents occur, in offices employees may hurt themselves lifting heavy files, falling over boxes left in a walkway. Whatever the type of accident you have at work you must record it in the company’s accident book and report it to your manager. They cannot sack you if you make a compensation claim against them and if you get any bulling or intimidating comments from your peers, managers tell your solicitor.

Animal Attack – this may happen when you’re walking your dog and another dog try’s to attack your dad as any dog lover would do you would try to get the other dog off your dog. This may result in being bitten and mauled by the other dog. You may be kicked by a horse in the chest, leg, head wherever a horse kicks this will be very painful and you have a right to claim from the horse’s owners. Whatever the type of animal that attacks you without provoking it first you have the right to claim against the animal’s owners from your injuries.

All these type of accidents can be claimed against, why should you have to suffer in silence and not get the help you require. You may have had to pay medical costs and prescription charges as well not being able to work which means loss of earnings.

Your compensation payout will include loss of earnings, medical costs and also money to help you pay for assistance, medical care if necessary. So why not make your claim today and make a difference!


Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who specialise in Accident Compensation Claims.

Medical Malpractice Compensation Claim

Are you suffering from an illness or medical condition that hasn’t been diagnosed and missed by your doctor’s and the hospital, have you suffered from pain and no one would take any notice, have the doctor’s missed all your symptoms and you’ve gone home feel worse for wear thinking why doesn’t no one believe me or have been into surgery and something’s gone wrong you may even have died from all of the above. If any of these sound like something that’s happened to you, you have a legal and civil right to claim compensation.

Medical negligence needs to have more nationwide and worldwide coverage on the radio and television. In America over 80,000 people die each year from a variety of medical negligence illnesses and this is only the cases the hospitals reveal so this may be a lot higher. If medical negligence was a disease everyone would be panicking and doctors, consultants and researchers would be doing all they can to stop the disease from spreading so why are they letting thousands of people die each year from silly mistakes and missed diagnoses’.

Around 35 to 40% of the 80,000 people dying each year are from missed diagnosis, this is so simple to rectify all doctors, consultants should listen to every patient whatever they may think wrong and if nothing can be found wrong more tests need to be done until a problem is found. These statistics don’t even show the illness’s and even deaths of people who are in clinics, non hospital facilities, dental practises and private doctor’s offices.

There are very little compensation claims for injured and the death of a person from medical negligence as little as only 2%. So you may be thinking why, well death is a very private and personal family thing to come to terms with, many families just want to forget and remember the good times and forget about the illness and what caused the death of their family member.

Before I wrote this article I never realised the large extent of missed and wrong medical diagnosis and how many people die each year in only one country from medical malpractice. The media doesn’t pick up on how many people die from this due to people dying on a ‘one at a time basis’. Everyone needs to know the extent of this problem its not a small problem it’s a huge problem and it’s not going to go away until everyone realises the problem and the hospitals, NHS, private doctor and dental practises and other non-hospital facilities take great care in looking after every patient that comes through their door.

If you’ve been involved in any of the above don’t sit back and think it’s your fault, if you or any member of your family have been injured from medical negligence or you’re partner, husband/wife, daughter/son, sister/brother have unfortunately died, don’t sit back and let the hospital or whoever get away with it, you can claim on behalf of your family member to get the compensation they deserve. Not only the compensation but you may even help raise awareness of medical malpractice and this can only help reduce the large amount of medical malpractice injuries and deaths.

Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who specialise in Medical Malpractice Compensation Claims.

Dogs - What To Do When They Attack

"A man's best friend" is one of the most common ways that we refer to the Carnivora mammal, the dog. Around 15,000 or even as early as 100,000 years ago, based on newly found scientific evidence like genetic fossils, dogs were domesticated from their ever so friendly cousin, the wolves; however, after thousands of years of training, the dogs we now know today are not as aggressive as their cousins and don't rely entirely upon their natural instincts, as they can live side by side with humans.

During this time, the species evolved into many different breeds like the Boxer, Cocker Spaniel, Chihuahua and Golden Shepard, etc., all of which are much loved family pets. The differences in the breeds are obvious as they range in sizes, colours, behaviours, appearances, mating habits, etc.

Dogs are, like humans, highly sociable animals and this can be seen in their playfulness, trainability, attitude and ability to fit into households and social groups comfortably. Dogs are loyal and devoted to their owners, providing them with company and also protection. The bond of human and dog always seems comfortable as we get along so well.

Families with dogs treat their pets with the utmost respect and love, just as if they were a part of their family and dogs do the same. Dogs treat their human family as members of their pack. Both sides provide comfort and reliability, helping each other through rough situations. With such a strong bond and reliance between the two, of course it's easy to say that dogs are a man's best friend.

However, what happens when a dog turns sore and their natural instinct kicks in, pushing them to the limit? What happens when the dog turns into a threat? It's hard to imagine that such a lovable creature that almost seems perfect can become a threat and attack humans; however, needless to say, it can happen.

It sure is frightening to open up the newspaper with the headline "Dog attacked human". But what happens if that was YOUR dog or if you were the victim? What can you do about it?

First of all, if you were a victim of an unprovoked attack by your neighbour's dog, but with no serious harm done (no blood or broken skin), then try to take the high road and let it go. Of course, make sure your neighbour knows about it and he'll probably be eager to set things right. You can remind them of the local leash law as well just to make sure it won't happen again.

If it was a serious injury, remember to identify the animal which bit you, or caused the injury. If the animal hasn't had their shots, or hasn't even been caught, then needless to say, you may need painful rabies vaccinations. Get the name, address and telephone number of both the owner of the animal and everyone else who witnessed this incident. Receive medical attention for your wounds and potential health issues. Remember to keep the medical bills and treatment records. Also, if possible photograph the wounds and talk everything over with your lawyer. If you're the owner of a dog, remember to get insurance and also be familiar with your state laws on pets and animals. This is to protect you from liability of if your dog attacks someone.

If you happen to be at the scene of the accident and you're the owner of the pet, remember to stay calm and accommodate the victim as much as possible and make sure he/she gets medical attention. Avoid making any statements about the situation and get the names and addresses of all the witnesses. As well, remember to find your pet's medical records along with proof of rabies shots.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs

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Dogs - What To Do When They Attack.

Claiming Compensation for Injuries Caused by Animals

Incidents involving animals are unfortunately quite common, ranging from simple dog bites, to a kick from a horse or deer running in front of a car.

Particularly here, the law recognises that the innocent should be compensated.

Whilst it might help your case to prove that the animal owner or keeper is to blame for injury, it is not necessary.

If an animal has caused an injury by just behaving normally, then usually the keeper is liable. Only if the injured person was ‘wholly’ at fault, will his claim fail.

Dog bite injuries involving children and couriers are one of the most common claims solicitors are asked to advise on. Dogs are territorial or may feel intimidated when approached. If they bite, they are probably behaving normally and their keepers liable to pay compensation.

The Animals Act 1971 recognises this and provides for compensation to be paid without any great investigation into ‘blame’. There does not need to be any council or police involvement in the case for the compensation claim to succeed. The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 can also be helpful here.

Horses can cause very significant injury. Do get advice if you have been injured by a horse.

We might ask what you know about the animal. Had behaved in the way that caused the injury previously? What is known about it’s temperament? Who was looking after it? Were there any witnesses?

Most animal owners and keepers are insured for such eventualities, whether they be householders, farmers or otherwise working the animal.

If the owner of the animal is not known or the animal is wild, there may be problems however.

If you are considering whether you can bring a claim such as dog bite compensation, we suggest you seek advise from a specialist solicitor on a true no win, no fee* basis.

Andrew Bowen is the Managing Director of CityView Media which operate a number of online businesses including National Injury Claims and Claim King Accident Compensation.

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Claiming Compensation for Injuries Caused by Animals.

York Accident Claims

York is a historical city in North Yorkshire and was founded in AD71 and became in turn the capital of a Roman province and of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jorvik. Some of York’s most popular sites include the Roman Wall, of which the top half is still medieval. The York Minster is another popular tourist site; it stands as the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe.

Another, but slightly unusual popular tourist destination is The Shambles; a medieval street with overhanging timber-built shops, now occupied by souvenir shops.

York has a lot to offer not just tourists but the people who live there. However due to its medieval features and old streets you have the possibility of facing a personal injury accident such as a slip, trip or fall.

If you are unfortunate to become a victim of a personal injury whilst in York you could be entitled to claim compensation. Here at Accident Consult our professional lawyers and advisors are highly trained and have many years of experience in no win no fee claims.

We have dealt with all sorts of personal injury claims such as road traffic accidents, trips, slips and falls as well as other accidents in public and at work.

For more information about claiming or if you are unsure whether you have a case, get in touch with Accident Consult today for your free no obligation consultation.

York Accident Claims.

Hertford No Win No Fee Accident Claims

Hertford has a relatively small population of around 24,000 and is one of the capitals premier commuter belt towns, situated in the south-east of England the town is just twelve miles from London. Hertfordshire is one of the Home Counties and has long since been synonymous with wealth. The aristocracy and nobility have owned property in the area throughout the ages a fact which has led to a healthy economy. Hertford has excellent transport links with road and rail routes between London and the North and North West and the Midlands.

Half of the county is designated as Green Belt land this makes it perfect for ramblers, horse riders and cyclists that can enjoy more than 1800 miles of public paths and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The Chiltern Hills are to the west and north-west of the county.

The county has a varied combination of sleepy country villages and historic market towns like St Albans, Hitchin and Hertford to entertain visitors from all over the world. Hertford boasts the first paper mill in Britain which was established by John Tate in 1494.

If you have ever suffered a personal injury whilst in Hertford, then you may be entitled to claim compensation as a direct result. You have a legal and civil right to claim, a fact that passes the majority by. Under a Conditional Fee Agreement individuals can pursue a claim on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis.

‘No Win No Fee’ means that you will not have to pay a penny in legal or court fees whether the case is successful or not. Why not consult with a variety of firms to gauge the legality of your case. A lawyer will not take your case on unless they think that the probability of winning the case is so great, that they can’t lose.

The reason that they take on the case is that if they are successful they claim the cost in full from the other party involved. The key advantage you have here is that you are safe in the knowledge that the lawyer that chose to handle your case wouldn’t have accepted it, unless the body of evidence was in your favour.



Any compensation payout you receive is likely to include remuneration for the initial pain and suffering caused, as well as any psychological impairment, such as fear of the road if you have been in a car accident. Also taken into account are medical costs/treatments fees, and any loss of earnings.

The lawyers at Accident Consult are experienced in many types of personal injury, from whiplash to broken limbs, you’ll find a substantial list of previous claims on the ‘accident types’ page of this website, if you have suffered an accident then get in touch with their lawyers today for a free, impartial consultation.

Hertford No Win No Fee Accident Claims.

Luton Accident Claims

The largest city in Bedfordshire and much, much more than car and hat manufacturer. Funnily enough the phrase "Mad as a Hatter" originated from Luton. The hat workers were exposed to Mercury, making them just a little bit crazy!



Probably the most famous son of the town is Sir Alec Jeffrey, born in 1950 he developed the technique now called DNA fingerprinting, other notable individuals include Paul Young who worked at the Vauxhall Factory and Charles Bronson one of the UK’s most notorious prisoners was born in Luton.


The very first Domino's Pizza in the UK opened in Luton in 1985, and talking of Take-Aways feeling famished whilst at Luton Airport actor Antonio Banderas ordered a curry from his favorite Indian restaurant in Mayfair London. The cost £700.


Luton Town football club have been resident at their present ground Kenilworth Road since 1905. The mighty “hatters” can lay claim to having had a famous fan, in one half of the comedy duo of Morecambe and Wise, namely Eric Morecambe. Manager Kevin Blackwell is building for the future and will be looking forward to playing Leeds on September 1st.


9.4 million passengers passed through Luton airport in 2006. Demand of airport services is projected to exceed the 30 million mark in 2030. Luton airports future is clearly a bright one, as it aims to satisfy the increased capacity needs of the South East.



There is lot’s to see and do in Luton and the Nightlife is excellent, it’s often the preferred location for festival and concert organisers, and is hosting Tribal Gathering in 2007


If by any unfortunate series of events you are happen to suffer a personal injury whilst in Luton then you may be entitled to claim compensation as a direct result. You have a legal and civil right to claim, a fact that passes the majority by. Under a Conditional Fee Agreement individuals can pursue a claim on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis. This means that you will not have to pay a penny in legal or court fees whether the case is successful or not.



Why not consult with some legal firms to gauge the legality of your case. A lawyer will not take your case on unless they think that the probability of winning the case is so great, that they can’t lose. The reason that they take on the case is that if they are successful they claim the cost in full from the other party involved. The key advantage you have here is that you are safe in the knowledge that the lawyer that chose to handle your case wouldn’t have accepted it, unless the body of evidence was in your favour.

Any compensation payout you receive is likely to include remuneration for the initial pain and suffering caused, as well as any psychological impairment, such as fear of the road if you have been in a car accident. Also taken into account are medical costs/treatments fees, and any loss of earnings. The lawyers at Accident Consult are experienced in many types of personal injury, from whiplash to broken limbs, you’ll find a substantial list of previous claims on the ‘accident types’ page of this website, if you have suffered an accident then get in touch with their lawyers today for a free, impartial consultation.

Luton Accident Claims.

Sheffield No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire which is in the north of England. The name of the town gets its origins in a field on the River Sheaf which runs through the city. The city is known for its production of steel where many innovations were developed locally.

The towns population increased quite considerably during the Industrial Revolution. In the 1980’s the national coal industry collapsed which affected Sheffield’s population. Since then the city has attempted to reinvent itself as a sporting technology and the city has an enviable choice of world-class facilities. Some of these include Europe’s largest ice complex, an all season ski resort, Olympic swimming pool, golf courses, tennis and squash courts. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity of the Peak District and all it has to offer for walkers, cyclists and climbers. Watch out for Sheffield’s famous sporting events including World Snooker and British Open Show jumping.

Business is booming in Sheffield now with many different services all vying for you business. Solicitors who specialise in personal injury claims can be found within the town but you may need to go further a field to get the best Solicitor for your case.

If you are out and about in Sheffield and you are unfortunate to have an accident then Accident Consult can help. We are a national firm of no win no fee consultants who specialise in Sheffield on no win no basis. Remember if you have been involved in an accident and you suffered as a result then it is your legal and civil right to claim for compensation off the person who was responsible for your suffering.

No win no fee means just that. If you don’t win your case then you don’t pay. Most solicitors will only take on a case these know they have a good chance to win as they are basically working for nothing until the end of the case. Lots of companies are now advertising this no win no fee agreement and you should make sure there are no hidden costs. Most good companies will offer free impartial advice on whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for a personal injury claim.

Sheffield No Win No Fee Compensation Claims.

Car Accident Injuries and Establishing a Valid Claim

In the United States and particularly in Los Angeles County, California, car accidents are one of the leading causes for the high number of claims involving personal injury that are filed in courts.

As the number of cars on the road increases, and everyone is hurrying to get to their destinations, it is not surprising that many car accidents happen, daily.

According to the data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motor vehicle accident occurs almost every ten seconds on the highways of the U.S. Almost millions of people are injured as a result of these accidents. Their injuries range from superficial and mild up to critical.

Meanwhile, many of these auto accidents result to death in 13-minute intervals.

If you have been a victim of an accident and acquired injuries because of it, or you have lost a loved one due to the same reason, then you are entitled to file either a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim. It would depend on the particular damages you and your family have sustained as a result of the accident.

Car Accidents Injuries and Fatalities

Car accident victims usually suffer death and mild to severe injuries like:

• traumatic brain injury or TBI
• head injury
• spinal cord injury or quadriplegia/paraplegia
• neck injuries
• broken bones
• fractures

These injuries leave the car accident victims in a state of relentless pain and acute discomfort. The victims may also sustain hearing and eyesight impairments.

Furthermore, these injuries, even if treated correctly, may still cause the victim to acquire permanent or temporary disability and disfigurement.

Personal Injury Car Accident Claims

The federal and state laws entitle the car accident victims the right to recover damages and avail of fair compensation for the injuries they have sustained.

Here are the following conditions you need to fulfill as a car accident victim so that your personal injury claim is considered valid.

• The car accident was the direct cause of your injuries
• The negligence or wrongful action of another person was the main cause of the accident. The victim has no participation in the cause of the accident.

The first step in establishing the validity of a personal injury claim is by proving the negligence of another party. If it has been proven that you also have a participation or fault in the accident, the law's standards will not give you any compensation.

If you are a victim of a car accident in LA County, the best step to do after or even during your recuperation is to find expert lawyers specializing in car accident cases and hire one whom you can depend on and trust.

For car or automobile accident cases in LA County, our firm's Car Accident Lawyers LA County have long standing experience and competency that you can rely on.

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Car Accident Injuries and Establishing a Valid Claim.

The Cost Of Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

You can, no doubt, negotiate your claim with an insurance company yourself in order to avoid the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer. But, the insurance companies and their lawyer are very well aware of the fact that you do not know the legal statements about your legal rights and remedies. They, therefore, try to do everything they can to take advantage of you and to effect the lowest possible settlement.

In case you decide to sue, they might even attempt to elicit statements from you that will damage your position.

On the other hand, a personal injury lawyer can help you obtain a favorable settlement. The amount that you will get as compensation for the damage done will certainly exceed the attorney fee.

Personal injury lawyers, generally, accept personal injury cases on the basis of what is known as the "contingency fee". Contingent fee implies that if they win your case, a percentage of the award received should be given to them as their fee. On the other hand, if they lose, no attorney fee is given to them.

Most civil litigation settles short of trial. Therefore, you can get the issue of cost clarified by your lawyer. But, do bear in mind that the attorney fee is different from costs associated with your case. That is, filing fee for your lawsuit is not deducted from the attorney fee. Generally, the attorney contingent fee varies from state to state. However, in most of the states, the contingency fee is between one third and 40% of the compensation received as a personal injury award.

Besides, in case of workers' compensation, attorney fee is tightly regulated and is lower than what is charged for regular personal injury matters.

You can always try to negotiate a reduction of the attorney's contingent fee.

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When an Automobile Crash Becomes Fatal

The National Highway Safety Traffic reported 6.3 million traffic accidents last year. In all these cases, 41,000 individuals were killed and about 3.2 million people were injured.

The common causes of these road accidents include:
• Driving under the influence
• Driver fatigue
• Faulty traffic lights
• Truck overturns
• Pedestrian
• Vehicle collision
• Bad weather
• Tire problems

In most cases, injured victims of vehicle accidents are taken to hospitals for treatment, file claim for damages, and had the chance to pursue their claims.

But what happens when a victim dies in an automobile crash?

If you lost someone - a parent, a spouse or a child - due to a car accident, you can file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. Under the law, relatives of fatal automobile crash are entitled to receive damages for the following reasons:

• Mental pain and anguish
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of sexual relationships
• Financial losses, if the fatality was the provider of the household or you are a dependent of the victim

When you file a wrongful death claim, it must have two important features:

• You must be able to establish that the accident was caused by the other party's negligent actions
• There must be adequate insurance or assets available for your claim.

Laws regarding fatal automobile crash accidents differ with every state. However, most wrongful death claim have many things in common:

• Police documents must be secured right away
• The cause of the accident will be determined once the guilty party is found
• Insurers are likely to react aggressively depending on the severity of loss
• In cases with a claim of over one million dollars, an independent expert in accident reconstruction is needed to determine the cause of death.

In most fatal car accidents, families of victims are often reluctant to file claims. The trauma and suffering caused by the loss of a loved one made it difficult for the survivors to pursue their claim. In some cases, some relatives show interest with their claim after some time only to find out that evidence is lost, the insurance adjuster would not recall old claims, and the legal deadline had elapsed. Hence, it is advisable to get the services of an accident lawyer as soon as possible after a fatal accident.

An experienced automobile crash lawyer will help you get the compensation you deserve which will cover the cost you incurred from the accident, including hospitalization and medical expenses. In cases when an accidents result to death, the automobile crash lawyers can help relatives of victims file a wrongful death claim and be given their rightful compensation for the loss.

Our LA County Automobile Crash Lawyer is proficient in handling personal injury claims and lawsuits resulting from automobile accidents.

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Accident At Work: Key Steps To Claiming Compensation

How to claim compensation for personal injury following an accident at work

A guide to making a compensation claim for personal injury following an accident at work -- using the law in England and Wales as an example you will discover everything you need to know to make a claim including: what types of compensation you can claim, how to show your employer is responsible for your claim and how to get your questions answered by an expert online.

What is a claim for compensation following an accident at work?

If you suffer personal injury as a result of an accident at work -- you may find that you are entitled to claim compensation from your employer.

The compensation you can claim is made up of four key elements:

1. Pain and suffering

The physical or psychological injuries you suffer cause pain and suffering -- for which you are entitled to compensation.

2. Financial loss

As a result of your injury you are likely to have an actual monetary loss and expenses -- such as lost income, medical expenses, travel expenses to the hospital or your GP, etc. You are entitled to claim compensation for these losses.

3. Interest

You are entitled to claim interest on the above two types of loss. The interest rate varies on the type of loss you have suffered.

4. Legal expenses

Your legal expenses are not really classed as compensation, but in many countries you can also claim your legal costs in claiming compensation. In England and Wales, for example, you can claim your legal costs so long as your personal injury is worth over £1000.

How do you know if your employer is responsible for your accident at work claim?

You should leave proving responsibility for your accident at work claim to a specialist solicitor.

You might be surprised to learn that your solicitor can access records your employer must keep by law concerning your accident including:

1. Accident book entries

Describing not only your accident, but other similar accidents at work to other employees.

2. Reports

Investigations made by your employer and meetings concerning how your accident happened.

3. Health and Safety Executive reports

If you are absent from work for over three days as a result of an accident at work or have a serious injury - your employer must report your accident circumstances to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE will often investigate your accident circumstances and documents will be produced as to their findings.

There are many more documents your lawyer has the right to see and these can all be used to show your employer was responsible for accident.

Will your employer be insured for your accident at work?

"Yes" -- your employer is required by law to have in place suitable employee insurance which will pay your compensation in the event of an accident.

How long do you have to make a compensation claim for your accident at work?

You have three years from the date of your accident to make a claim for compensation.

There are some exceptions to this rule. If it is more than three years from your accident it might not be too late to make a claim - but you must act quickly and seek expert legal advice.

Who should you contact if you are considering making a claim?

You should contact a specialist personal injury lawyer if you think you might have a claim for compensation.

I can help you in your search for a specialist and answer any legal questions you may have online.

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What Exactly Does A Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do?

He helps navigate the murky waters that can trap an unknowing victim into muck and mire.

When a person slips and falls, causing injury, your lawyer needs to find out why you slipped.

Was there a defect on the property that should have been corrected? Was it simply that you didn't see where you were walking? Was the staircase not up to code so as to make it dangerous? These are the questions your lawyer will need to examine.

Products causing injury

This is known as product liability. Let's say you opened a bottle of soda and the cap exploded off the bottle and into your eye causing permanent damage. Is the bottling company to blame? Possibly. How about a miter saw that is supposed to have a guard to protect your fingers as you slide the wood into the cutting blade? What about a car that permits you to move the gear into reverse without first putting your foot on the brake? (This is called a gear interlock to prevent kids from playing with the gear lever. It's happened where they slip the gears into reverse and the car starts to move causing injury).

Evaluation of a product that is commonly used or bought can be very technical. Many times we need to hire engineers to evaluate a product to see whether it was designed properly and was properly placed into the marketplace.

Medical Malpractice

Malpractice is a departure from good and accepted medical care causing injury. As with anyone, doctors are held accountable for their actions, as we all are. In order to confirm evidence of wrongdoing we need to have medical experts review your records before being able to start a lawsuit for your injuries. Most cases that I see in my office do not meet the strict criteria for being able to start a case. Of those we accept, some will go to trial and others will be settled before trial.

Malpractice cases are one of the most hotly contested areas of law today. The defense attorneys we often encounter are extremely well educated and trained at defending these lawsuits.

Car accidents

We all know what terrible reputations lawyers get from all those tacky advertisements showing damaged cars and clients in wheelchairs holding up poster-sized checks with lots of zeros after some number.

But the fact is that there are accidents and very serious injuries that result from these horrible events. Lives are shattered from a moment of carelessness. Just look around at how many people still talk on their cell phone while driving even though it's against the law!

Most people aren't interested in these informative newsletters because luckily, a tragedy hasn't befallen them. That's ok. We hope that it never does. The purpose of this newsletter is to give my readers an understanding of what we as lawyers do, and how we can help if the need ever arises. You'll find that I like to inform my readers about their options before they ever need a lawyer, and before they ever step foot into a lawyer's office. How many other lawyers do you know who do that?

In an accident case, I look to see how the accident happened. Where were you driving? What were the road conditions? Was your car in good mechanical condition? Was someone speeding? Did someone turn where they shouldn't have been turning? Was horseplay involved? (Think back to when a turkey was thrown from a moving car causing terrible damage to the woman driving behind them).

While going about our daily lives we shouldn't have to worry ourselves about getting injured. Common sense should dictate what good conduct is and what is not. Unfortunately, there are many people out there who are simply careless about how they do their daily activities. Haven't we all seen people reading the newspaper while stuck in traffic- and they're driving! How about applying makeup on the way to work, and driving at the same time?

Imagine this scenario…

A woman is late for work.

She's in her car and traffic is crawling. She's putting on lipstick and looking in the rearview mirror to see if it's on correctly. At the same time her cell phone rings, and while answering it, she decides to light her cigarette. Unfortunately for her, the car lighter drops to her feet and now she's got her lipstick in one hand, the cell phone in the other, a cigarette dangling in her lips, and she's supposed to be paying attention to the road.

Can't you just hear the accident in your head, and visualize the crushing of metal, as her eyes are on the floor looking for the lighter? Believe me, there are plenty of cases like this one that have caused other people injury.

Imagine if people were never careless! There would be no accidents, no need for insurance, and there'd be no personal injury lawsuits. Unfortunately, we are not perfect and accidents do happen.

But how then do you determine whether the accident was something that couldn't be avoided or was the result of lack of attention? We must conduct a thorough and detailed investigation.

Remember, when an injured victim comes to us, they're telling us what happened to them from their point of view. We have to investigate and make sure that all other points of view (witnesses) can confirm what we've been told. When we do that, we build your case and can then support the facts that led to your injury.

Dog Bites

Did you know that certain types of dogs are more prone to bite someone than others? Let's look at the pit bull for example. Just because a pit bull bites someone, as opposed to a tiny Chihuahua, does that mean the owner of the dog will be held responsible? The answer depends on many factors.

If the dog has never had any prior vicious tendencies and has never bitten anyone before, how then can his owner be responsible for this biting episode? One could argue that all pit bulls in general, are inherently violent. Not a bad argument to make, but not a totally accurate one either. What if you learned that before biting, the dog was tormented and teased repeatedly by a guest? Would that change things? Sure it would.

Injustice, humiliation and psychological injuries

We can all tell when an injustice happens-

Someone is pulled over because the color of his skin is different from those living in the neighborhood.

Someone is denied entry to a club because their religious beliefs are different than those who run the club.

Someone is denied service at a restaurant because of the way they dress or the accent of their voice. How about a woman who was denied a partnership because she was pregnant? What about the indignity of a high school football player who was sexually abused while away at football training camp with his high school team?

Despite all of our advances today, there is still bigotry, prejudice and hatred in this country. If you're a victim of injustice or humiliation what can you do about it? There are certain types of lawsuits that allow victims of injustice to seek justice. They're sometimes called discrimination lawsuits, or violation of civil rights lawsuits. The pain inflicted by injustice can be devastating and have long-term social and psychological effects.

Your lawyer will ask about your history, both medical and psychological. You will probably be asked to have specific psychological testing and counseling to confirm and identify some of the problems you are currently experiencing.

I know that some people believe that if an injury can't be seen that means it's less meaningful than a horrible disfiguring injury. That's not always true.

I'll bet there's something in everyone's childhood where they can remember a parent or an older child saying something bad about you. Looking back all those years, you still vividly remember the hurt you experienced that day. That's injustice. There's no 'physical' injury, but the emotional scar is ever-present.

So, "What does a lawyer do?"

A lawyer is someone to guide you; to help you through your trouble; to explain the law to you and how the law applies to your facts. A lawyer should be advising you of your legal options and what you can do to correct the injustices that have happened to you. That's what a good lawyer does.

Gerry Oginski is an experienced New York medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorney and practices exclusively in the State of New York. He has tirelessly represented injured victims in all types of medical malpractice and injury cases in the last 19 years. As a solo practitioner he is able to devote 100% of his time to each individual client. A client is never a file number in his office.

Take a look at Gerry's website http://www.oginski-law.com and read his free special reports on malpractice and accident law. Read actual testimony of real doctors in medical malpractice cases. Learn answers to your legal questions. We have over 200 FAQs to the most interesting legal questions. Read about his success stories. Read the latest injury and malpractice news. I guarantee there's something for you. http://www.oginski-law.com 516-487-8207

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Psychiatric Malpractice

Psychiatric malpractice lawsuits are complicated and difficult to prove. If you feel that you or someone you love has been the victim of psychiatric malpractice you will need the help of an experience psychiatric malpractice attorney to help you determine if the wrongdoing which you have suffered meets the legal criteria for malpractice.

Mental health care providers have a duty to treat their patients with dignity, provide adequate care, and prevent harm. However, even if these duties have not been met, there are four elements which must exist in order for you to have a case:

· A provider-patient relationship must have been established in order to establish that the provider had a duty of reasonable care.

· The mental health care provider must have breached this duty of care.

· Harm must have occurred. This can mean physical or emotional harm including but not limited to physical injuries, suicide, emotional suffering, or worsening of psychological condition.

· The mental health care provider’s breach of duty must have caused the harm.

Mental health care that is unsuccessful does not constitute malpractice in and of itself. Psychiatric malpractice can take many forms including:

· Failure to diagnose

· Failure to recognize worsening of condition

· Failure to treat

· Negligent or harmful use of medications

· Failure to monitor medications

· Lack of informed consent for medications, therapeutic technique, or procedure

· False imprisonment (including inappropriate restraint)

· Fraud

· Emotional manipulation

· Physical abuse

· Negligent psychotherapy

· Sexual Misconduct

· Abandonment

· Failure to prevent harm to self or others

· Inadequate supervision

· Breach of confidentiality

· Defamation

· Wrongful death

Mental health patients are vulnerable to negligence and wrongdoing for many reasons. The very condition for which they sought treatment can put them at risk due to emotional instability, incoherence, or impaired judgment. They may not be taken seriously, or may feel that they will not be taken seriously, when making a complaint, due to the stigma of mental illness.

The Right to Informed Consent

Contrary to what many people assume, mental health patients have a right to informed consent regarding treatment. They have patients have the right to make an informed decision as to whether or not to undergo any type of treatment including taking medications. This means a right to know the benefits and risks of undergoing or choosing not to undergo a treatment, and most importantly, the right to refuse.

Medication Errors

In addition to obtaining informed consent, mental health care providers have a duty to prescribe appropriate medications, in appropriate doses. This raises another issue. In some cases where mental health care patients are harmed by medications the responsible party is the drug manufacturer rather than the mental health care provider.

Victims of psychiatric malpractice and their loved ones may recover compensation for their losses including:

· Past and future medical expenses

· Past and future loss of income

· Physical and emotional pain and suffering

· Loss of enjoyment of life

· Long-term care

· Loss of companionship

· Burial expenses

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Psychiatric Malpractice.

Medical Malpractice Law: An Overview

Medical malpractice law is a branch of personal injury law that deals with pain and suffering coming as a result of gross mistakes, negligence or bad judgment on the part of a doctor, hospital or other care provider.

There are a number of issues the courts will address before deciding whether medical malpractice has occurred. For example, they must determine whether the care provider was actually responsible for providing treatment, whether he or she failed to provide this treatment, whether someone was hurt or injured, and whether this injury came as a result of the person’s failure to provide treatment. If these criteria are met, there may be sufficient grounds for a finding of medical malpractice.

Of course there are many other medical malpractice laws and situations to consider before a ruling can be made. Case procedures, rulings and statutes of limitations vary from state to state, but in general, there are a few types of cases that occur most frequently in medical malpractice law. Among them are failure to follow procedures, failure to diagnose cancer, wrongful death, improper diagnosis and wrongful birth (birth defects).

In each of these incidences, the client is seeking financial reward for the perceived loss or damage caused by the malpractice. This reward can take the form of either compensatory damages or punitive damages, and the client is eligible to receive one or both of these, should the court rule in favor of medical malpractice.

Compensatory damages refer to monies awarded to compensate the victim for his or her financial, physical or emotional loss resulting from the malpractice. Punitive damages refer to monies awarded to make an example of and punish the offending doctor, and discourage future misconduct.

All of the above factors must be considered, including the appropriate form of punishment, before a ruling can be made in a court of law concerning medical malpractice.



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Medical Malpractice Law: An Overview.

Personal Injury Cases: Frequently Asked Questions Part #1

In my practice I frequently get the same basic questions from potential new clients.

Question: Do I have a case?

Answer: This is a difficult question to answer without knowing all of the facts and circumstances involved. The success of a case will depend on the specific facts involved and the laws of the jurisdiction or region where the incident occurred. Generally, if you can show that the party responsible for your injuries violated some duty of care (e.g., causing a collision or making a dangerous product), then you probably have a claim against that party for the amount of damages you have sustained. If you think you have a claim in the state of Washington and want some feedback, you can send me an email directly by filling in the Case Feedback form. Due to the large volume of messages, it may take a few days to respond.

Question: How much is my case worth?

Answer: There is no magic formula or process by which an attorney can predict with certainty the amount of money a person is entitled to receive, especially where damages are awarded for subjective elements called 'pain and suffering' and 'loss of enjoyment of life.' However, our office will usually have a pretty good idea of a reasonable settlement range after your medical condition has stabilized. We rely on such factors as the extent and permanency of your injuries, the effect your injuries have had on your life, the amount and duration of your medical treatment, prior jury verdicts and/or arbitration awards received for similar injuries and my experience. Ultimately, the value of any given case is determined by the jury's verdict after a trial on the merits.

Question: How much do you charge?

Answer: Our fee is contingent on the outcome of your case. That is, if a recovery is obtained for you, our fee is a percentage (usually one-third) of the amount collected. No attorney fees will be paid if there is no recovery. However, the law requires that a client is ultimately responsible for the costs incurred. In most cases, our office will advance all costs necessary to pursue your claim so you will not have to pay any money up front. Costs are then paid out of the recovery at the conclusion of your case.

Question: What if I wasn't injured but I sustained damage to my car or other personal property?

Answer: As a personal injury law office, we only accept cases where the individual has sustained injury. This is because our fee is a percentage of the recovery obtained on behalf of the injured claimant. Most property damage claims cannot be pursued economically by an attorney where he or she is forced to charge you an hourly rate, which is often at least $150 per hour. Most insurance companies are reasonable when it comes to settling property damage claims which means you probably can settle your claim by yourself.

Question: I'm confused about the different types of coverage listed on my automobile insurance policy -- what exactly is BI, UM and PIP coverage?

Answer: BI stands for 'bodily injury .' This type of coverage will pay claims for injury you negligently cause to another as a result of the use of your vehicle. Washington state law requires that every driver carry insurance for bodily injury with policy limits of at least $25,000. UM stands for 'uninsured motorist' or 'underinsured motorist .' If you are injured by a negligent driver who does not have liability insurance (or inadequate liability insurance), you may make a claim with your own insurance carrier if you have UM coverage. When you make a UM claim, your insurance carrier "stands in the shoes" of the negligent driver and is permitted to assert all defenses that this driver may have had against you (e.g., comparative fault, excessive medical treatment, etc.).

PIP stands for 'personal injury protection .' PIP pays for your reasonable and necessary medical expenses, regardless of who is at fault for the collision. Although the law does not require that you carry UM and PIP coverage, insurance companies must offer these types of coverages to you. If you choose to reject UM and PIP coverage, your insurance company must record your rejection in writing. An insurance company's failure to obtain your written rejection of UM or PIP coverage prevents the carrier from denying the claim, even if you didn't specifically pay for this type of coverage.

Question: What happens if I was injured in a collision caused by an uninsured driver?

Answer: You may have a claim for UM benefits under your own policy. If you make a UM claim, your own carrier has the right to use all defenses that the other driver may have had against you. A UM claim essentially creates an adversarial relationship between you and your own insurance carrier. Thus, it may be wise to retain experienced counsel when asserting a UM claim. As can be expected, your own carrier will NOT be looking out for your interests (even though you are its own insured!). Instead, your carrier will be looking for ways to pay out as little money as possible. In the event you do not have UM coverage, you may have no other practical means of obtaining compensation for your injuries. This is why you should always carry UM coverage, preferably with limits of at least $100,000.


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Christopher M. Davis is the managing partner of Davis Law Group. He brings over 15 years of practical yet innovative experience to personal injury cases. He practices law in Seattle, WA. You can learn more about Mr. Davis at http://www.InjuryTrialLawyer.com or http://www.seattleaccidentnews.com.

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The Process of Settling a Personal Injury Claim

If you have been injured, you might be entitled to financial compensation. You should receive monetary compensation for all of the expenses you occur because of your injury as well as any losses you have that are related to the injury. Some of the things you can be compensated for are your medical bills, lost wages, disfigurement, pain & suffering, mental anguish, permanent scars and emotional trauma.

Settling a personal injury claim can sometimes be difficult, especially when you have medical issues and personal stress to deal with. You do not need to consult with a lawyer, but it is almost always advisable. You are going to be dealing with insurance companies who have lawyers and who are experienced in personal injury law cases. Having your own lawyer can help to ensure that you get what you are entitled to. There are many lawyers who deal only with personal injury claims. It is usually best to find a local lawyer. If you live in Boston, it is easier to go with a Boston personal injury lawyer rather than having to deal with one who is out of the area. It does not matter whether you consult with Boston personal injury attorneys or someone from another city, the important thing is that you talk to a lawyer about your claim. Lawyers can let you know the statue of limitations on your case and let you know whether you should take a particular settlement offer.

Most of the time personal injury claims never make it to court. Generally a settlement will be made between the insurance company and the injured parties. If an agreement can not be met, the case will move to court and you will need to testify.

Cases that are not complex can usually be settled rather quickly. If a case has a lot of extenuating circumstances, it might take up to a year and a half in order to reach a settlement.

If you’ve been injured, your first step should be to contact a lawyer and find out what you are entitled to. Your lawyer will then file a complaint against the defendant. The defendant will receive a summons which lets them know that they are being sued and tells them when they need to respond by. After both parties are aware of the case, fact finding will begin. This is when both sides will attempt to determine what happened during the incident. Depositions will be taken and documents that are relevant to the case will be gathered. At this point, the case might be thrown out by the court or the defendant might move to settle the case. If neither of these happen, the case will go to court. After a decision is reached in the case, there can sometimes be an appeal process. Most cases will end in a settlement though and if you have a good lawyer on your side, you should be able to get what you are entitled to without any problems.

Natalie Aranda writes about laws. If you live in Boston, it is easier to go with a Boston personal injury lawyer rather than having to deal with one who is out of the area. It does not matter whether you consult with Boston personal injury attorneys or someone from another city, the important thing is that you talk to a lawyer about your claim. Lawyers can let you know the statue of limitations on your case and let you know whether you should take a particular settlement offer.

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The Process of Settling a Personal Injury Claim.

Injury Claim - Undiscovered Tactics

I don't know about you, but me I'm getting sick of receiving so many calls from telesales people asking me if I have per chance an injury claim. Then I see them on the streets, two or three of them walking about in "stalking mode", well dressed and with tons of gel in their hair and holding "professional suitcases". These guys freak me out!

And what is their purpose anyway? Do they want to sell insurance, energy, firewood or what? Or are they just representing another obscure company and they scour the area to "give some tips" on how should they claim injury for an accident that wasn't their fault?

Personal injury claims in the past

Ten years ago there was no such thing you know…If you were unfortunate enough to have an accident the only compensation which you received was a moral one, and it only came from your family and friends. "Listen to what the doctor said" or "Don't worry, you'll get better soon". And if you had to stay in the hospital you heard "Take two of these and I'll see you in the morning." You didn't get much, really.

Nowadays

Now we are bombarded with so many companies that deal with this kind of thing that we don't know where to choose from. Everybody knows a "good firm". And since advertisements are everywhere, it's hard not to know about such companies. The competition is tough, but many promise a lot and then don't deliver. So you see, the difference between now and then is colossal, some years ago nobody was interested if you had an injury, but now they are all your best pals.

If you choose a random firm and make your plea, it's possible you will later find yourself surrounded by countless problems, like: "Sorry but we don't seem to have the essential files we asked for. Did you really send them to us?", "Who did you speak with again? I don't know if he still works with us", "Your medical report hasn't arrived yet" or many other things that can be used as an excuse.

Complications after complications...

What about the classic 'no win no fee'? That slogan was very common in the beginning. "If you don't win then you don't owe us one dime?" Just sign those documents and your personal injury claim is all set, don't worry about it. Wonderful!

Now after months have gone by, you hear nothing. 3 months later, you call to hear what status your claim has reached. 'Your file's up and running and you should be attending a medical specialist soon.'

6 months go by finally your medical arrives. 4 months later you receive a cheque of £400 and eyes the size of golf balls?! What the hell is going on???

Frustrated with the settlement cheque, you ring the company for questioning. They pull out your file and take you through the charges and how they reached a final settlement. 'But, you... 'Yes, it's all in black and white and you signed it!' But guess what, you're too late, and now you'll learn from that mistake...

Now For The New Trick…

100% Compensation! Yes, you get all of your compensation. Amazing, finally a dream come true...

What does it mean?

Once your claim is settled, you will receive the 'full' compensation money, without deductions. Now this is the clever bit... the specialist will payout 100% Compensation, but that does not mean the claim management company will not!

At the end of the claim, the management company (owned by your mates friend) will charge you a kick back after you have received your 100% Compensation. Effectively, you receive 100% Compensation, but once you received it, the claim management company will now take out their fees. Smart eh???

You still, by law, got 100% Compensation from the specialist. Which is what they claimed, however, the deductions kick in afterwards.

You've taken enough beating as it is. It's time to be smart! Beware of the 100% Compensation slogans flying around. How do you avoid them?

Ask!

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Tips to Hire a Good Personal Injury Attorney

Wondering what to do when you have been in an accident, a slip and fall, or a workplace injury? If you have already spoken with in insurance provider for your insurer, it may be time to consider a personal injury attorney.


The danger in running right out and hiring a personal injury attorney immediately after injury is that you will have to pay for their services out of whatever payout you ultimately get. So, it is typically wise to first speak with the relevant insurance provider and only then turn to legal alternatives. While speaking to the insurance company will in many situations resolve the issue completely, there may be some situations in which the insurance company either denies your claim entirely or decides to compensate you in a matter that is from your perspective insufficient. In such situations, the premium that you pay out to a personal injury attorney will come back to you in settlement damages many times over.


Now, once you are convinced that you need a personal injury attorney, you have to put forth the effort of first finding the right person for your case. Here are a few tips on selecting the right attorney for you:

There are a number of online databases of local and regional personal injury attorneys. While most of these are pay per listing or free submission, some actually do provide reviewing services. Even here, however, be wary of putting too much stock in a website's recommendation as this information can be easily manipulated.

Using this online database and your local yellow pages as a sort of general list, it then becomes imperative to narrow this list by looking at the credentials of a particular attorney. Probably the best way to do this is to call your local legal aid clinic, which is free. While these individuals are not in the business of providing recommendations, the bar in a particular city for personal injury usually consists of about fifty to one hundred attorneys, so amongst attorneys word gets around pretty quickly as to who is good and who is not.

Another good resource is your city bar association. Your city bar will keep more general information about who has not been sanctioned by courts for malpractice and typically keeps a short list of recommended attorneys. But again, take this list with a grain of salt as there are manipulations going on behind the scenes here as well. Often a better tack is just to have a list of three or four attorneys you are considering and then call the bar association to hear their thoughts on each one.

Referrals can be good if you know someone in the legal community. But if not, the best you will get out of a referral is a sort of 'he/she isn't incompetent.' Because let's face it, most clients have no idea whether the settlement they received was in actuality the best they could have.

The final test should always be to meet with the attorney. In such a meeting you can discuss the payment method (contingency or flat-fee), but more importantly you want to try to assess if this individual seems competent. Note things like, what law school he/she attended? Did they pass the bar on their first try? How long have they been practicing personal injury in your state? Will they let you speak with some of their most recent clients? All of these factors taken together should give you a general impression of whether your personal injury attorney is competent, if not good.



Jason Hanson recommends you contact the Law Firm of Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook, and Brickman if you need a personal injury attorney.

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Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Offices

Los Angeles personal injury law offices provide legal assistance and advice to parties who have suffered personal injuries due to accidents caused by the negligence or fault of another party or parties. The practice areas in law which Los Angeles personal injury law offices concern and preoccupy themselves with include, but not limited to, the following practice areas: Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Train Accidents, Aviation Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bus Accidents, Boat Accidents, Slip and Fall Injuries, Medical Malpractice Claims, Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injury Claims, Back and Neck Injury Claims, Premise Liability Claims, Product Liability Claims, General Negligence, Worker's Compensation Claims, Construction Liability, Dog Bites, Wrongful Death Claims, and Animal Attacks.

Tortuous acts and omissions are the main focus of Los Angeles personal injury law offices. A tort is defined as “a legal term that means civil wrong, as opposed to a criminal wrong. Unlike obligations created through a contract, the duties imposed under tort law are mandatory for all citizens in that jurisdiction. Somebody behaves 'tortiously' when they harm other peoples' bodies, property or legal rights or breach a duty owed under statutory law.”

For more information on how Los Angeles personal injury law offices can help you, you may visit Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Offices

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Personal Injury Claims - the facts

If you are unlucky enough to suffer a personal injury in an accident it is unlikely that your first thoughts will turn to compensation. Naturally, you will want to obtain the necessary treatment to ease your suffering. However if your personal injury has been caused by another’s negligence than it is possible in most cases to obtain some financial remuneration as recompense for the injuries you have suffered. If the person who suffers the personal injury is a child then the child’s parents or guardian can institute proceedings also the relative of a person who has been killed in an accident or permanently mentally impaired can bring a claim. Any sums expended on any items or services connected with the accident may also be recovered as part of the claim so it is important to keep any receipts.

Personal injury can happen in many ways, some of the commonest are sustained in road traffic accidents and can range from broken bones to the extremely common whiplash type of personal injury. Accidents in the work place are responsible for many personal injury claims, very often the employer is found to be liable as it is the employer’s duty to ensure that all employees have a safe and healthy working environment. Safety shoes, non-slip surfaces must be provided in order to prevent any employees suffering a personal injury.

If you are unlucky enough to suffer a personal injury and wish to claim compensation for the personal injury then first of all it must be established that someone is at fault. For instance, a lift that does not stop correctly and leaves a gap to trip over, in this case the person responsible for the maintenance of the lift with be responsible. This is usually the owner of the building but may be the tenant depending on the terms of the lease. Once it has been established that someone is at fault for the personal injury then it is wise to consult a specialist firm of advisers such as Accident Claims Limited who will advise you as to your rights and conduct initial investigations into your personal injury claim. They will appoint specialist solicitors to take on your case and all of this will be done under a no win no fee personal injury agreement. You will pay nothing and any monies that are awarded for the personal injury will be paid to you in full without any deductions at all.

Tony Shelton is a barrister in the UK and a Personal Injury Specialist.


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The Simple Process Of Making An Accident Claim For Compensation

Making an accident claim for compensation is a very simple process. Many people do not realise how simple it really is. There are just 3 basic steps:

• The first one is you find a suitable lawyer who is willing to take on your accident claim on a no win no fee basis
• Filling out the form which describes your accident and the names and addressed of any possible witnesses
• Then sit and wait for your compensation award.

That may sound too simple but it really is. The lawyer does everything for you and once the ball is rolling you may get contacted by you layer asking you for further information but this can be dealt with over the phone quickly and easily. The lawyer might need doctor’s notes but the lawyer will be the one to sort this out. You just need to tell your Lawyer all of the facts and he will do it all for you. If doctor’s notes are required you may have to find the money to pay for these. The costs for these are normally around £100 which can be found from insurances if you have trouble finding this money. Either way the money gets reimbursed once the accident claim is complete.

Many people think it’s wrong to claim compensation for accidents and believe it is only adding to the compensation culture that is so talked about. But what needs to be realised is that if people don’t do anything about accidents the same accidents can happen time and time again cause more and more people grief. But if for instance you trip over some uneven pavement and then report it to the local council and put a claim in for compensation the local council HAS to sit up and listen. You can be sure that they will sort the uneven pavement out so another accident doesn’t happen.

You will need to make sure you get a good solicitor to take on your case. It is wise to find a solicitor that has years of experience in dealing with accident claims. With the internet you can now find hundreds of websites that offer ‘no win no fee’ agreements for accident claims. The tough part is sifting through them to find a good legitimate one that will put your best interests at heart and not look at your accident claims as just another claim for them to make hundreds of pounds from. If you can find a company that are regulated by the Ministry of Justice and is authorised to undertake regulated claims management activities under the provisions of the Compensation Act 2006, then you know they are a legitimate company. Also if the lawyers are willing to show their faces on their website then this proves they have nothing to hide. Not many claims companies are willing to do this.

Accident Consult is regulated by the Ministry of Justice and are authorised to undertake regulated claims management activities under the provisions of the Compensation Act 2006. They are specialists in dealing with accident claims.

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Tips On How To Choose The Best Workers Compensation Lawyer

The workers compensation lawyer that you finally choose to have representing you in your claim should be one who is a specialist in this area. The law in these kinds of cases is tricky and you need to have a lawyer who knows the ins and outs of this kind of thing. How terrible would it be to have a workers compensation lawyer that was new to the field and who had never worked on a case like yours before? It would be horrific. That is why you need to talk to all potential workers compensation lawyers and ask them how much experience they have with cases just like yours.

Only choose the workers compensation lawyer that has been working with these kinds of cases for several years, at least ten, preferably more. Steer clear of new workers compensation lawyers, they are not what you want to deal with. Be absolutely sure that the workers compensation lawyer that you hire is a real honest to goodness specialist.

Find out how they have been rated by other workers compensation lawyers, their peers. This is a crucial step in the process of choosing the right workers compensation lawyer. This will give you a clear and accurate picture of each and every workers compensation lawyer candidate. Those reviewing them, the other lawyers know what to look for and they know what is missing. You would not be able to pick out these sorts of things because you know nothing about the law. Take their word for it, they are the experts.

More and more workers compensation lawyers are going online these days. It would not hurt for you to check out the site of the workers compensation lawyer that you are considering hiring. What does it look like? Is it professional? You can tell a lot about a person and their standards by their websites. If it is a terrible site filled with spelling errors and sloppy work then you may want to go elsewhere when looking to hire a workers compensation lawyer. You do not want to choose a workers compensation lawyer that does not pay good attention to detail. That could lose you your case. And the workers compensation lawyer that you choose should be willing to part with some good facts and tips for free. You should be able to find some helpful info on the website, if you don’t then this workers compensation lawyer may not really care about other people. You want your workers compensation lawyer to care about you and the outcome of your problems.

Does your workers compensation lawyer belong to any special groups for workers compensation lawyers? Hopefully so, this shows some dedication on the part of your lawyer. Dedication and attention to detail is what will win the day. So look for them in each workers compensation lawyer that you interview for the job and only choose the workers compensation lawyer that has them both.

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Whiplash Compensation Claims

Most whiplash injuries occur when you are in your car and another car smacks into the backend of your car. The impact of the collision pushes your car forward and your whole body is thrown forward and then backwards. People who experience whiplash may develop one or more of the following symptoms, usually within the first two days after the accident, neck pain and stiffness, headaches, pain in the shoulder or between the shoulder blades, low back pain, pain or numbness in the arm and/or hand dizziness ringing in the ears or blurred vision, difficulty concentrating or remembering, irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue.

The extent and type of injuries varies from person to person. Most injuries are to soft tissues such as the disks, muscles and ligaments, and cannot be seen on standard X-rays. Your doctor may need to request specialized tests. Most people recover quickly although a small number develop chronic conditions that result in severe pain and sometimes disability.

To treat whiplash the best way is to encourage movement from early on, rather than immobilization. You can have a soft collar that can be used in the short term. It is recommended to add ice in the first 24 hours, followed by gentle active movement. Your doctor may provide you with a series of exercises that you can do at home. An early return to work is encouraged, even if your doctor must prescribe some temporary modifications in your work situation.

For pain relief you can get medication from your doctor, but exercises, physical therapy, traction, massage, heat, ice, injections and ultrasound are all proven to be beneficial. Most symptoms should resolve themselves within several months for most people who have whiplash but chronic conditions should be investigated further and might require surgery.

Claiming compensation for whiplash is your civil right. If someone collides with your car and you suffer whiplash as a result then you are entitled to receive compensation. Most personal injury solicitor will have dealt with a whiplash claim so would be able to advice you. You may have taken some time off work or in severe cases have to deal with an immobilising disability. And if the accident was not your fault then you would be daft not to take legal action. There are now “no win no fee” agreements where solicitors take on a case for nothing and only get paid at the end if the case is successful. You need to find a good solicitor that explains everything clearly. Some companies have hidden costs that you need to be aware off. Finding a company that offers straightforward advice for no charge is the best place to start.

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Injury Compensation Claims

Accidents do happen, but if you feel you had a slip trip or fall that was due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to claim compensation. Personal injuries because of slipping, tripping and falling are a fact of life, but sometimes they are the result of carelessness on the part of individuals or municipal councils who are liable to pay compensation for it.

Though most public areas in the U.K. conform to the highest safety standards, occasionally a poorly maintained road, pavement, car park or shopping area can become the cause for personal injury. One could trip on a warped or pitted road, pavement, walkway or car park. One could also slip on dangerously polished floors, fall down poorly constructed or maintained stairs or trip over worn floor coverings or obstructions.

In the case of slips and trips in public areas like roads, walkways and pavements, the local authorities responsible for their upkeep can be held liable if negligence is established. The authorities are expected to carry out frequent inspection and maintenance, especially in areas of high foot traffic. Shops and occupiers of other similar public places are duty-bound to keep the premises safe for their customers. They are required to have staff locating and removing items customers might have spilled or dropped on the floor in order to prevent injury to other visitors.

If you should sustain injuries after taking a fall or slipping in another person’s home, you are entitled to compensation if it was the result of the occupier or proprietor’s negligence. It is the occupier’s responsibility to keep the house safe by picking dropped objects like toys off the floor and wiping off spilt liquids so that no one is hurt. Slips, trips and falls are also common in the workplace and liability in such cases rests with the employer.

When a slip trip fall claim is filed, the law takes into consideration whether the owner/caretaker of the premises where the accident occurred takes “reasonable” care of the property. Reasonableness here relates to a regular inspection and maintenance regime. The claimant will also be questioned about whether he/she was distracted at the time of the accident or was careless in any way that might have led to the slip, trip or fall. One is expected to watch where he/she is going. If there were warnings of hazards that went unheeded or if the claimant was careless, the claim will fail.

Legal Claim UK is a network of no win no fee accident compensation claims lawyers operating across the United Kingdom. When our personal injury specialists handle your claim, you get the damages in full if you win. At no point of the process are you required to pay. The legal fee is taken care of as part of the settlement/verdict in case of a win and you get the entire sum awarded as compensation. Our network includes experts on slip trip and fall claims. For more information on our services, visit www.legal-claim.co.uk. If you have been injured in an accident in the last three years that wasn’t your fault, you should contact Legal Claim UK.

Injury Compensation Claims.

What to Do if Involved in an Automobile Crash

Being in an automobile accident is an incident that is quite common among people of America. It is also a common scene in the roads and highways of this country where almost the entire population are accessible to ownership and use of an automobile.

In a country like the U.S. where the roads are busy and teeming with vehicles, the statistic of a vehicle-related accident happening in every few seconds is not a surprising fact.

However, if an auto accident happens to you, particularly, it is quite understandable to be in shock and disbelieve that such misfortune ever happened to you. Being involved in an accident is annoying and disruptive. Often, how catastrophic and serious such incidents may depend upon the type of impact and damages it has wrought.

Collisions involving side impact crashes are one of the most common types of automobile crash accidents. Automobile crashes like this occur when an oncoming vehicle's front strikes or slams into the side of another vehicle.

This type of vehicle accident is responsible for over 9,000 deaths, annually. Aside from side impact crashes, another fatal and very terrible kind of collisions is the head on crashes.

Every year, many non-fatal automobile crashes result to injured, disabled, impaired and disfigured victims. These are due to the impact and head on collisions on such busy roads. Whole families' life and lifestyles become changed completely because of these after effects. Conversely, many of these incidents attributed to side impact crashes can actually be avoidable and preventable.

If you find yourself involved in such automobile crash accidents, though, here are several of the things you can do and keep in mind:

• You have the right to file charges against the ones liable and at fault for your accident.

• Side impact automobile collisions often result to serious injuries. Even minor ones could cause terrible injuries. Consult with an experienced and professional automobile crash lawyer and file a lawsuit as soon as possible.

Your medical records, which indicate debilitating and chronic injuries that had been taken down by the authorities is already a strong evidence for your case.

• Do not wait for the statute of limitations to expire or for your wounds and injuries to heal before filing a lawsuit.

• If you have become terribly disabled or disfigured and cannot as yet move about enough to find the right and the best automobile crash lawyer to handle your case, have a trusted friend, loved one or family member do the search and the other process necessary.

You need to act as quickly as possible in order for your case not to be buried in the continuously amassing accident cases piling up your most-trusted lawyer.

Furthermore, you and your attorney must never waste the time in investigating on various aspects of your case and the liabilities and other complications that will tend to arise. Your lawyer must analyze every angle of your case and use every advantageous facet that turns up during the litigation process. This way, you will be assured of having just settlement or recoveries for damages, pain and suffering you have undergone.

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Road Accident Compensation Claims

The majority of us travel in motor vehicles several times a day. The likelihood of being involved in a road traffic accident is therefore unfortunately high.

The repercussions of a road traffic accident can be minimal, but they can also be far-reaching. For example, a simple road traffic accident can result in just damage to your vehicle. A moderate road traffic accident can result in damage to the parties’ vehicles and some minor bodily injuries. A serious road traffic accident can result in severe bodily injuries and possibly even a fatality.

If you are injured in a road traffic accident, then you may be entitled to compensation.

The compensation you will receive will of course depend on the severity of your injuries. A whiplash type injury with a few weeks of symptoms can be worth between £750.00 and £2,550.00.

You may also be entitled to be compensated in respect of out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of the road traffic accident. This could include, for example, compensation in respect of lost earnings, travel expenses, payments for painkillers / medical treatment, damaged clothing and/or personal property, etc.

Claims need to be commenced within certain time periods, running from the date of the accident.

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident and have suffered losses and/or a bodily injury, you may be able to submit a claim for recovery of your losses / compensation for your road accident injuries.

It may be prudent to contact a specialist solicitor who can advise on the merits of your particular claim on a true no win, no fee* basis.

Andrew Bowen is the Managing Director of CityView Media which operate a number of online businesses including National Injury Claims and Claim King Accident Compensation.

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Can we be accused of embracing a compensation culture?

Last year Tony Blair made a speech saying that we as a nation have become obsessed with making the most of situations where we might be able to make a compensation claim. He told an eager listening audience that we simply "cannot eliminate risks" and that sometimes "we have to accept that no-one is to blame."

But when an accident isn't your fault and your case has been taken through the courts with a successful outcome, can we really say that us Brits have taken on the American savvy compensation culture or are we claiming for injuries and damages caused by accidents that should have been prevented?

Although some people claim we have begun watching more and more adverts on television with sympathetic solicitors asking us if we have been injured in a road accident recently, in reality people have been suffering from no-fault accidents for years.

The difference is that people in the new median are exposed to all kinds of offers of help to make a compensation claim. Before the so-called compensation culture arose in Britain, people used to be more tight-lipped and acceptable to accidents instead of pointing the finger at somebody who may have been to blame.

A classic example of such stereotypical British behaviour is featured in the 1985 box office hit, National Lampoons European Vacation. In the film, Clark, played by actor Chubby Chase, is driving his family through the various beautiful cities in Europe when he accidentally hits a cyclist, played by Eric Idle, with his estate car.

The cyclist has clearly suffered serious personal injuries in the bicycle accident but reassures Clark and his family that "It's just a flesh wound" and makes polite conversation while just about managing to stand in the street with blood dripping from his cuts and grazes.

Obviously it seems absurd that this would happen in reality. If you are involved in a road accident that wasn't your fault, you are rightfully able to make a car accident injury claim against the person who would have caused your personal injuries.

In a positive sense, we as a culture have become more willing in standing for our rights as individuals, who, as an employee injured in an accident at work or pedestrian knocked down by a speeding car, are more likely to make a claim for personal injury compensation.

Tony Blair spoke about how we should replace "the compensation culture with a common sense culture", but for people making a claim, whether it be for a taxi accident or for whiplash injury compensation, how can it be argued that somebody use their common sense to avoid such an accident we risk facing every day of our lives?

This argument was proved recently when a woman from Milton Keynes tripped and fell on broken paving in the city centre.

Anne Mullane, 48, made an accident claim after seriously injuring herself outside Abbey House on Grafton Gate East in March 2003 and won a four-figure sum in personal injury compensation.

It was discovered that Milton Keynes council had carried out an inspection on the paving slab just weeks before the accident and recorded it as having a ‘minor defect', yet did nothing to remedy the problem.

Miss Mullane told reporters, "My life has changed quite a bit, I used to walk quite a lot which I can't do now, and gardening is something which I absolutely love but I cant do that either.

"I think the pavements in Milton Keynes are an absolute disgrace."

The fact the Miss Mullane won her case in court, reinforces the issue that she couldn't have avoided the accident. At Milton Keynes County Court, Judge Tetlow, said the council was ‘closing its eyes' to the dangers of the paving slab and that it was their negligence that resulted in Miss Mullane's fall.

Obviously, not all cases are as straight forward as this. Critics who oppose the notion of claiming compensation fear that we are becoming fixated on trying to make money from, as Mr Balir puts it "everyday accidents".

Although British people have been accused of taking on the American compensation culture, it's difficult to imagine anyone going as far as suing a coffee shop after spilling a hot drink down themselves, or causing such fear to a businesses that they put a sign in their shop window reading, 'Caution - there is a glass pane in this door'.

Accidents do happen, some are trivial and some more serious. But if your have been effected by any type of accident that wasn't your fault, you have every right to make a compensation claim for the unfortunate effect it has had on you life.

If people say that we are becoming a greedy culture, maybe, just maybe they might take a different view if they themselves suffer a serious personal injury in an accident.

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Car Accident Compensation in the UK

HOW TO PURSUE CAR ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN THE UK

It is thought that there are around 2 million in road accidents in the UK every year. Fortunately most accidents are relatively minor and do not involve bodily injury. Irrespective of whether there is a personal injury or not it is fair to say that accidents of this nature are extremely inconvenient and can very often cause considerable expense to those involved.

There are certain legal requirements that must be met by any individuals involved in a road accident. The law demands that you should always stop at the scene and exchange personal details and insurance information with the other party. The police very often will not attend minor road accidents where there has been no bodily injury and where the flow of traffic has not been obstructed. However you may wish to contact the police in any event to at least give them an opportunity to visit the scene should they deem it necessary.

If your vehicle has been damaged in a car accident, then provided you have comprehensive insurance cover, the very first thing you should do is contact your insurance company. They will immediately arrange for the vehicle to be taken to one of their approved repairers where the damage will be assessed. If the damage can be repaired, rectification work usually starts within a week or so. But if the vehicle is considered to be a write-off, the insurance company will need to conduct a more thorough inspection of the vehicle and will then seek to make an offer of settlement to you that reflects the market value of the vehicle. They may deduct an excess if your policy is subject to such a charge.

If your vehicle is not covered comprehensively, then you will have no choice but to claim from the other party, assuming of course that you were not responsible for the accident. Most insurers now take a proactive stance when dealing with "third-party" claims and there is every chance that in straightforward cases, your claim will be handled almost as quickly as it would be with your own comprehensive insurer.

Notwithstanding this, there are many problems that can intervene to disrupt this process. Not least arguments on liability where another party is disputing how the accident occurred. There are of course many situations where liability ought to be shared, but even in a case where negligence is assessed at 50/50, you can and should pursue a claim for 50% of your losses.

When making a claim against another party's insurers, you may be entitled to recover the following items:

� Repair costs
� write-off / replacement vehicle value
� car hire costs
� loss of use
� eat convenience
� loss of earnings
� travel expenses
� additional petrol expenses
� personal injury

They may of course be other items, but the above list probably accounts for the majority of claims in this sector.

If you have been injured in a Road accident, you may be entitled to claim for pain and suffering compensation. It is always advisable in these situations to instruct a personal injury solicitor to help you with such a claim. In England and Wales most solicitors will pursue claims for injury on a "no win-no fee" basis which ensures that win or lose, an injured party will not be responsible for any legal costs. You may even have the benefit of legal expense insurance which allows you to pursue a claim without the burden of incurring any legal fees.

Perhaps the most common injury suffered in road accidents is that of whiplash. The average whiplash compensation payment is in the region of 2000. You may also be entitled to treatment or physiotherapy costs which can of course be of enormous benefit in assisting your recovery from an injury.

If you want to know more about No win No fee car accidents claims please visit the claims connection website.

Martin Nolan is a legal marketer for the UK a personal injury sector. For more information please visit please visit Car Accident claims advice website.



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Industrial injury

An industrial injury is any disease or bodily damage resulting from working.

The most usual organs involved are the spine, hands, the head, lungs, eyes, skeleton, and skin.

Common causes of industrial injury are poor ergonomics, manual handling of heavy loads, misuse or failure of vehicles, machinery or tools, exposure to general hazards, inadequate safety training and clothing, jewellery or long hair that becomes tangled in machinery.

General hazards in a work environment include electricity, explosive materials, fire, flammable gases, heat, height, high pressure gases and liquids, hot gases and liquids, powerful or sharp moving machinery, oxygen-free gases or spaces, poisonous gases, radiation, toxic materials, work on, near or under water, work on, near or under weak or heavy structures.

List of well known industrial injuries:

Air embolism caused by working with compressed air close to cuts in the skin. Asbestosis caused by working near asbestos. Decompression sickness caused by working underwater in a high ambient pressure environment Hand-arm vibration syndrome/HAVS/white finger caused by long-term use of vibrating tools Phossy jaw caused by chronic exposure to white phosphorus Silicosis caused by working in a confined, dusty environment There are many methods on preventing or reducing industrial injures, including: anticipation of problems by risk assessment, safety training, safety clothing, breathing equipment, safety guards, mechanisms on machinery, and safety barriers. In addition, past problems can be analyzed to find their root causes by using a technique called root cause analysis.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Industrial Injury.

Industrial injury.

Workers Compensation Claims - A Part of Doing Business

Common principles do exist when it comes to all forms of insurance. In fact, when people think of insurance, they tend to think of the same things regardless of what kind of insurance you're talking about. Harm might occur to you, your property, or your loved ones, and having an insurance policy in place to protect you from such unfortunate incidents is not only a good idea, it can literally save you financially.

Most people understand this basic idea behind insurance and even accept it as part of modern life. What they sometimes don't understand is the extent to which not only just about everything can be insured, but certain things have to be insured when it comes to running your business.

We've all heard of examples where, say, a Hollywood celebrity had their legs insured, or even a super-model had their body and face insured. As easy as it might be to laugh of such notions, these people are in fact engaging in good business practice. They have assets that are vital to their flow of income. If anything unfortunate may happen to such assets that would jeopardize that flow of income in any way, they could literally face financial ruin. Protecting the loss of those assets, even if we're talking about legs or faces, is just smart. It's why these people get insurance.

There is absolutely no reason why this principle shouldn't be applied to things like small business insurance, for example. In fact, when focusing on small businesses, the need for insurance is probably that much more vital. A Hollywood star will probably still have financial means at their disposal even if they didn't have insurance in the event of a disaster. Most small businesses simply don't have that luxury. If something happens, and you don't have small business insurance to cover yourself, don't count on Hollywood or anyone else to bail you out. You'll be on your own.

Now, there are various things that a business owner needs to be aware of when tying to get properly insured. There are the basics — things like coverage of your property and assets such as office equipment and even accounts receivable. There are things that are not so basic, such as liability arising for causing injury or harm to someone who will end up suing you for all their trouble. There are even things that get more complex such as errors and omissions insurance and professional liability, where just the perception of a wrong done can cost you in dollars and reputation.

It's not just about the wisdom of getting insurance. It's often about legally being required to getting insurance. This is where something like workers compensations kicks in. Yes, that's right — workers compensation. It might be comforting to think that it's something the big companies have to give out to their employees. It also might be comforting to simply not know about it, even if it is the particular law in your jurisdiction. Yet, the risk of not addressing this aspect of insurance can not only put a huge dent in your bank account, it can even potentially put you in prison. It's why workers compensation insurance is something every small business owner has to look into before they start hiring people. The consequences of not doing so are significant.

Indeed, workers compensation forms a critical part of the history of insurance. Long before the host of Entertainment Tonight made news for insuring her legs, governments in the industrialized world were putting into law requirements that employers insure their workers in cases where they're responsible for injuries or harm done on the job or premises. It has been a significant step in the history of insurance, one which has had a great impact today for those seeking small business insurance, too.

It's why it's so important for managers and business owners to be aware of the issues involved when someone makes a claim. Generally speaking, there exist a whole range of things for which the employer is responsible under workers compensation guidelines. Even if you had absolutely nothing to do with a person getting sick, you're still responsible for compensating that person for time lost as a result of that illness. It's why a good small business insurance package needs to take these things into consideration in order to be considered the right policy for you.

There is a whole range of other things for which you could be responsible for as well — under the law. As with so many claims regarding insurance, you may not even have ever dreamed of the possibility or have foreseen certain things coming. But that's why a proper insurance package that includes workers compensation is necessary. These kinds of packages would cover injury, illness, mishaps, accidents — even off premises but done in conducting work for your business. Getting yourself fully insured in this regard is absolutely vital.

Another reason it's vital is, as already alluded to, you might not even see some of these claims coming. You can prepare for the worst when it comes to how you conduct your business. But you simply cannot account for all the things that can happen to people related to what you do. Somebody might even show up one day with a cast on their foot and say it happened while they were at work. They didn't report it at the time, you didn't think it could happen, but they've got a doctor's report that says the opposite, and you could be stuck with the bill. Without small business insurance that includes workers compensation, it's a scenario you won't be prepared for, and could cost you dearly.

James Cochran is the founder of Business Insurance Now, a web-based workers’ compenstation insurance agent. Business Insurance Now and Techinsurance have grown to become America's leading online provider of commercial insurance and workers comp insurance for a wide range of small businesses, currently serving more than 12,000 business clients throughout the US.

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Workers Compensation Claims - A Part of Doing Business.

Slip & Fall On Snow Or Ice - Can You Get Money For Your Injuries?

SNOW & ICE INJURIES

Winter time inevitably causes people to slip on snow and ice. They don’t wear the right shoes or boots, the driveway wasn’t plowed and the street wasn’t sanded. If you fall and injure yourself while slipping on snow or ice, can you be compensated (get money) for your injuries?

The short answer is maybe. In any snow and ice case we look to see what the condition was like at the time you fell. If it was the middle of a blizzard and nobody had time to clear the parking lot in the middle of the night, it’s not looking good to be able to prove that the owner of the property should have taken steps to clear the lot of snow and ice. The key to proving liability in a snow and ice case is whether the owner of the property knew of a dangerous condition and failed to timely act to correct it. This is called ‘notice’. If the owner didn’t know about a dangerous condition, how can he be held responsible for your injuries? He won’t be. But, what if the icy condition existed for a few days or weeks? Everybody who lived nearby always saw the ice and nobody ever salted or sanded the ice. In that situation we would argue that the owner of the property knew, or should have known, that there was a dangerous and icy condition on his property.

What if someone actually tells the owner of the property about an icy area of his lot and he doesn’t do anything to fix the problem? Well, as long as nobody gets hurt, he’s avoided a lawsuit. However, if someone does get injured at that location, after someone has specifically notified him of a dangerous condition, and he fails to correct the danger, then in all probability he will be held responsible for failing to prevent injuries at that location.

Sometimes, the owner hires a snow removal company (a snow plow) to plow the driveway, street, sidewalk or parking lot. In some cases, these snow plow companies don’t do a good job and leave piles of snow in areas where they will melt, re-freeze, and then create sheets of ice throughout the property. If the snow plow or property owner knew that putting all that snow at the top of the hill wasn’t a good location, there are some cases where the owner or snow plow operator will be held responsible for your injuries.

If you fall and are injured during the winter months it is very important that you do three things:

(1) Look around to see what you slipped on. Take a mental note about the conditions where you fell and the surrounding conditions.

(2) When possible, get photographs of the condition as soon as possible after you fell. This will preserve evidence of what the area looked like when you fell. Make sure you take at least an entire roll of film, from all different angles. Don’t just take a picture of the ice. Look for a street sign, a building, and an address that can also get in the picture. This way you can positively identify the location where you fell, at a later date. If you use a digital camera do not ever make any changes or alterations to your photos when you provide them to your attorney.

(3) If you don’t go to the hospital or a doctor immediately, you should report your accident to the owner of the property to put them on notice of your accident.

Injuries from slipping on ice or snow can be very serious and can include broken bones and the need for surgery. Take time to think whether this could have been prevented. Or was your fall simple carelessness that could have been prevented if you were paying attention to where you were walking? The answer is sometimes difficult to answer. That’s why an experienced injury attorney can help guide you and advise you about your legal rights. The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the greater chance you have of forgetting important information that could help you in a potential case.

The best advice is to be careful while outside and to make sure you’re wearing the right winter gear. But even that doesn’t always prevent an injury.

Ice skating injuries - They happen. It’s a fact. Even to experienced skaters. You will always see big signs posted at every entrance to every skating rink in New York that ice skating is a dangerous sport. The warning will say that you “Skate at your own risk.” That is the same as saying buyer beware!

We know that many sports are inherently dangerous, yet millions of people aren’t going to stop participating in dangerous sports just because of the obvious dangers. Just the other day, Newsday reported on a tragedy involving a 15 year old girl who died while snowtubing at Killington Ski Resort in Vermont. Importantly, this girl and her teenage friends were on a skiing slope that had already closed for the day. The incident happened at 7:00 p.m., and the key fact here is that the slopes closed at 4:00 p.m. There were signs posted all across the ski resort that slopes were off limits after 4:00 p.m. because of snowmaking and snow grooming activities. Also, there was no snowtubing allowed on any ski slope.

What happened? The girl could not control the snowtube and went off the trail, tragically causing her death. Is the resort responsible for her untimely death? In all likelihood the answer is no. She engaged in a dangerous activity, in a prohibited and restricted area. The snowtube is uncontrollable- which is what makes it so much fun. However, snowtubes are typically used in special areas or chutes designed to keep the tubes in a runway style area, so that there is no way to run off a trail.

Many people have tried to sue skating rinks and ski resorts for injuries they suffered while engaging in these fun filled but dangerous activities. Most have failed. On occasion there have been successes, but those are the exceptions. Where you actively choose to engage in a dangerous activity and disregard the hazards and dangers associated with that activity (rock climbing, water skiing, sky diving), you run the risk of injury and the chance that you will not be able to bring a successful lawsuit for your injuries. But remember, every case is different. Let an experienced injury attorney evaluate your own case.

Be careful out there this winter, and have fun while you can.

Gerry Oginski is an experienced medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorney and practices exclusively in the State of New York. He has tirelessly represented injured victims in all types of medical malpractice and injury cases in the last 19 years. As a solo practitioner he is able to devote 100% of his time to each individual client. A client is never a file number in his office.

Take a look at Gerry's website http://www.oginski-law.com and read his free special reports on malpractice and accident law. Read actual testimony of real doctors in medical malpractice cases. Learn answers to your legal questions. We have over 200 FAQs to the most interesting legal questions. Read about his success stories. Read the latest injury and malpractice news. I guarantee there's something for you. http://www.oginski-law.com 516-487-8207

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Slip & Fall On Snow Or Ice - Can You Get Money For Your Injuries?.

What is NO WIN NO FEE?

Prior to legislation implemented in 2000 anyone who wished to pursue a personal injury action would be able to apply for Legal Aid (now know as Public Funding). This would be subject to means testing but would enable the less well off to have access to the legal system and to pursue a claim that would otherwise never get off the ground. This was an extremely expensive way of funding such actions and the Government withdrew Legal Aid for accident related injury claims in 2000.





They replaced this with the ‘no win no fee’ agreements which in the UK is operated by the implementation of a “Conditional Fee Agreement” or CFA. The CFA document sets out the terms upon which a personal injury lawyer / solicitor will agree to deal with the claim on behalf of the claimant or injured party. It also sets out the obligations of both parties which for the claimant generally include the necessity to provide clear instructions and to cooperate fully during the life of the claim. If you wish make a claim for injury damages in the UK you must sign one of these agreements before your lawyer will legally be able to deal on a ‘no win no fee’ basis.







The Law Society of England & Wales devised a standard CFA document that the vast majority of solicitors now use. The CFA will confirm that the acting solicitor will not charge the claimant (injured party) any costs if the case is lost. However there may be other bills that might have to be paid such as doctor’s fees medical notes or other charges.






There is also the prospect of a bad day in court where a claimant could lose at trial and be forced to pay the costs of the defense. You must insure yourself against this risk and your acting solicitor needs to explain the need for insurance before you start the claim. (The insurance is known as “after the event” cover)



If all of this sounds daunting, don’t be too disheartened. It really is quite straight forward.






Summary





IF YOU WIN YOUR CLAIM





Your legal fees will be paid by the losing party’s insurer






Any expenses that you had to make like medical records fees etc will also are reimbursed.






You will receive your 100% of the compensation including any out of pocket expenses and where appropriate future losses.






IF YOU LOSE





You will not have to pay your solicitor for any legal costs.



You may have to pay for disbursements but these should have been covered by am insurance policy.






If the case has been litigated you may have to pay your opponents costs but these again should be covered by the insurance policy.

What is NO WIN NO FEE? .

No Win, No Fee Accident Claims UK

No win no fee or “Conditional fee agreements” were first introduced in 1995 when Legal aid was still available for personal injury claims. It was introduced to give people with incomes above legal aid eligibility limits the chance to fund personal injury litigation. People whose income was just about the limit were still finding it difficult to pay for a solicitor so a lot of people didn’t bother. This “no win no fee” agreement eventually became available to fund most civil cases and the consequence of this was that legal aid was abolished 2000. The number of claims has dropped since this time contrary to popular belief.

The term “No win no fee” can be misleading. It makes it sound as though there will be no costs if the case is lost which is not necessarily true. The looser pays the winners cost as well as any damages. But there is still a risk of having to pay the other sides cost if the case is lost which might include medical reports which are not normally covered by no win no fee agreements. This needs to be addressed further and made clear to people before they start proceedings.

Too many companies are putting a lot of emphasis on getting cases and selling their legal and insurance products. Conditional fee agreements are creating incentives for the legal profession for financial gain. Using the popular “no win no fee” to entice people is misleading and wrong. Many companies are only too each and too quick to let their clients sign the “Conditional fee agreements” without the clients truly understanding all the risks and liabilities they may be exposing themselves too.

The great thing about no win no fee agreements is that solicitors will not take on a case unless they are sure they will win it, other wise they will be working for nothing and most solicitors are not stupid, they will not work for nothing. It is quite easy for an experienced solicitor to analysis the outcome of a case before even taking the case on which is why they can offer the “no win no fee” agreement.

More than 2.5 million people in the UK have accidents each year, and very few claim compensation for their injuries. People who have an accident don’t realise how simple it is to make a claim for compensation or simply cannot be bothered. What a waste. If the accident was not your fault then it is your legal and civil right to claim. Many people don’t understand the meaning of “no win no fee”, and are put off by solicitors because of the fees they charge. And people who have little experience with the legal system are less likely to put in for compensation after an accident. People need to be educated and realise that it really is a simple process, without huge forms to fill out and is really risk free. It only takes a simple phone call to get the advice and assurance needed when thinking about applying for compensation.

So if you have been injured in an accident and you want to be compensated for your pain and suffering and for the money you may have lost through lack of earnings then you should find a solicitor that works on a “no-win no-fee” basis. It is nothing to be worried about, the solicitors will explain how simple and easy it is to make a claim and also how this is a risk free option. There are many “No win no fee” websites around with lots of information regarding the way they operate and also the likely financial outcome of different types of accidents.

So it really is worth putting a claim in for compensation if you have been injured. If the accident was not your fault then you are entitled to being compensated and you should apply.

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No Win, No Fee Accident Claims UK.

Mobile phone ban cuts car accident claim rates

At the end of last month we saw the Government's latest effort to reduce the amount of road accidents and resulting car accident claims made for personal injury in the UK. A new law, with an increased penalty for using hand-held mobile phones while driving, was introduced on 27th February 2007.

The need for a law to prohibit the use of mobile phones behind the wheel is highlighted by the fact that motorists are four times more likely to be involved in a road accident if driving whilst using a mobile phone. Scientists have proven that a mobile using driver's reaction time is reduced by a staggering 50% compared to that of a normal driver's. According to the Direct Line Mobile Phone Report 2002, using a mobile involves a number of distractions including visual, auditory, mental and physical. Would you tie your shoe lace while driving? Would you read a book while driving? Would you apply your make up while driving? Ok some people would and some people have been caught in the act but it is extremely dangerous.

It is enormously difficult to do more than one thing at once, especially while carrying out a task like driving, which takes tremendous concentration. Even the most cautious and adept of drivers are at risk of causing a road accident which could result in serious personal injury and end up needing to make a car accident claim. It takes less than one second for a car accident to occur and a few moments fiddling with your mobile, whether you are writing a text message, pressing the receive button or adjusting the volume, is all that's required.

It is also important that anyone who is considering making a call to someone who they know is driving thinks twice before hitting the little green button. If you really have to communicate something that can't wait, think about catching them before they set out on their journey or simply send them a text that that they can pick up when they pull over. Drivers should safe-guard themselves by switching their phone to voicemail, message service or call-diversion before getting behind the wheel and remember that if their phone does ring they should let it ring until they are able to answer it safely and legally.

Remember that you could be just as easily penalised for using your mobile phone while in a traffic jam or waiting for traffic lights to change as you would while bombing down a motorway. In fact, when at a standstill there is probably more chance of you being caught out and it isn't worth the risk of gaining a penalty or causing a car accident. If a police officer suspects that you have been using a mobile phone while behind the wheel, as a result of your poor driving, he or she is entitled to pull you over. Assuming the case goes to court, your mobile phone records for the time the incident occurred can be checked and if it turns out you were either making or receiving a call you will face the consequences.

Superintendent Paul Morison from the Sussex Police Road Policing Department has commented, "This is not another bash at the motoring public, it's about helping to prevent people getting injured on our roads.”The severity of the penalty reflects the dangers posed through mobile phone use and not maintaining proper control of your car. "We will stringently enforce this law from the 27th February and believe it will lead to safer roads and safer communities."

However, similarly to when the new child seat legislation was updated back in September 2006, there is a lot of confusion as to what the new mobile phone law pertains to. This is precisely why the personal injury compensation claim experts here at Car Accident Advice Line have decided to simplify what's what if caught using a hand-held mobile phone while using a motor vehicle (including a motorcycle) while on public roads.

The old mobile phone law (prior to 27th February 2007) * On the spot fine of 30 * No points on your licence The new mobile phone law (27th February 2007 onwards) * On the spot fines of 60 * Three penalty points on your licence * If the case goes to court: * Maximum fine of 1,000 for car drivers * Maximum fine of 2,500 for bus, coach and heavy goods vehicle drivers Also: A driver can be prosecuted for using a hands-free device if they are considered not to be in proper control of their vehicle when using the device, and the same penalties apply.

Employers are at risk of being prosecuted. If an employee is required to make or receive mobile phone calls while driving then their employer could face a fine. Exceptions to the rule While it is the government's intention that the new regulations should be abided by all drivers, at all times there are some minor exceptions to the law: A driver is permitted to call 999 or 112 (in countries where 112 is not the emergency number callers are likely to have their calls redirected to the local emergency number) in response to a genuine emergency. Two-way radios are excluded from this regulation. However, other devices for sending and receiving data such as PDAs and similar devices are included.

What this means As well as running the risk of causing a fatality or serious personal injury in a car accident, those that talk and drive face an expensive outcome. The impact of having three points added to your licence could be bigger for some than others. Penalty points can add pounds to your car insurance premium and young drivers could also face having their licence revoked. If you are caught using your hand-held mobile phone points just twice and gain six penalty points within two years of passing your test you will lose your licence and have to re-sit your test. How will drivers be made aware?

From 22nd January 2007 a campaign has been running on television, radio and online as well as throughout the national press in order to increase awareness about, and show support for, the change in legislation. Road Safety Officers will also be promoting the campaign in their local area, hoping to decrease the risk of car accident injury claims in their area. One ad has been televised showing a man chatting to his wife on his mobile while driving home. He is involved in a road accident while his wife is listening at the other end of the line and the ad shows the devastating effect chatting on your mobile while driving can have. Think! www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/index.htm has also produced promotional material heading the tagline 'Dying to take a call?', also taking a hard-hitting approach to road safety awareness.

If you have been involved in a non-fault collision caused by someone using a mobile phone you may be well within your rights to make a car accident claim for damages. You could employ the help of a no win, no fee personal injury solicitor to represent your case and make a claim for the compensation that you deserve.

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Mobile phone ban cuts car accident claim rates.

Accident Claim Compensation

There are a number of factors affecting the likelihood of the accident claims’ success.

* Timescale. It is unlikely that a solicitor will be willing to deal with the case if the incident occurred more than three years ago. The limitation period for most personal injury claims is three years and if the case is not settled or proceedings have not been issued in a court of law prior to that time then the matter becomes statute barred. There are exceptions to this rule. The most important one being that time does not begin to run until a person reaches the age of 18 years. There are other exceptions and accident claim advice should always be sought in regards to matters relating to limitation.

* Injuries. The doctor who originally treated the injury will hold medical details, which are of paramount importance when making a claim. The solicitor will use this record as evidence of the type and cause of the injury and if necessary will obtain another specialist's medical opinion as the case proceeds. It is therefore extremely important that medical advice is obtained as soon as possible after any accident either from a General Practitioner or from the local hospital Accident and Emergency department.

* The Police. A specialist accident claims advice solicitor will liaise with any police officers who witnessed the accident or the occurrences shortly after the accident and will usually obtain a copy of the police accident report which will be made available as soon as any relevant criminal prosecutions are completed. A policeman may be called to give evidence in any civil court case for damages if necessary.

* Witnesses: Sometimes there are witnesses and it helps if their statements are collected immediately. Witness statements greatly support the claimant’s case. However, these statements should never be obtained personally by the injured person. A solicitor or a private inquiry agent employed on the client's behalf will usually obtain signed statements which will verify the client's version of events.

* Evidence. The more evidence and information gathered, the greater the success rate. Clients are recommended to take detailed photographs of the location and any injuries. A daily diary charting the recovery from injury is also useful in assessing any compensation payable for pain and suffering. This should include any entries on what kind of activities you can no longer enjoy, or how the pain intrudes on your ability to enjoy a ‘quality” life. All receipts for expenses incurred should be carefully kept and filed (be sure to make photocopies).

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Accident Claim Compensation.

No Win No Fee - Accident Claims

Have you recently or the last 3 years been in an accident that wasn’t your fault and you have suffered as part of this accident. If so you have a legal and civil right to claim compensation for your suffering from the other party.

Not only will you claim compensation for your pain and suffering in that area but any medical costs you may have experienced as well as loss of earnings if you’ve been unable to work for a period of time.

When choosing a solicitor a good idea is to use a No Win No Fee solicitor which means you don’t have to pay them a penny in costs from your own pocket. The only costs you may need to pay are letters from your doctor certifying your injuries. If your case is successful and you win compensation you will receive the full compensation and your solicitor will claim their legal costs from the other party’s insurance. If your case is unsuccessful your solicitor will simply not get paid, that’s why they usually only take on cases they think have a very good chance of winning and therefore earnings themselves money.

An accident claim is a wide word, as there are so many different types of accidents people have, some are listed below:

• Personal Injury Claim – you may have been exposed to fumes or asbestos or have received whiplash from a road traffic accident.

• Road Traffic Accident Claim – you may have been hit by a car whilst on a motorbike or a pedestrian being hit by a bus.

• Work Accident Claim – you may have used faulty equipment and have therefore hurt yourself.

• Slip Trip or Fall Claim – you may have slipped, tripped or fallen on an uneven pavement or slipped on a wet floor.

• Medical Negligence Claim – you may have been told your fine when you have a serious illness or have been given some medication your allergic too when they knew you were.

• Animal Attack Claim – you may have been attacked by a dog or kicked by a horse.

Once you’ve chosen your solicitor to represent you and your accident claim you will need to explain clearly and in detail the events which took place before during and after your accident. If you have any witnesses, medical reports from the hospital or your doctor and also any photographs you or others may have took at the scene these should be given to your solicitor who can contact the relevant witnesses if necessary as well as taking into account exactly what happened. The more your solicitor knows the better they can represent you. Don’t think oh that little bit isn’t necessary tell them everything, they can then decide if it’s important or not.

Whatever type of accident you’ve been involved in you have the right to claim compensation so why are you waiting contact an experienced and reputable accident claim solicitor today. If you think you can’t afford it make sure you choose a No Win No Fee solicitor who will be able to help you right away!


Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who specialise in all types of Accident Claims.

10 Tips on Winning a Work Accident Case

Accidents in the workplace can happen very often if health and safety measures aren’t in place. Health and safety regulations are a legal requirement by any employer and whatever the circumstances should be in place. If an accident does happen the employee should report it to their employer and write it in the accident book immediately. If the accident has caused the employee to pay medical costs, not attend work or suffering of any sort they may have a compensation claim against the company. My top 10 tips to help you make a compensation claim are: -

1. In any work environment all employees should know the health and safety standards in place at their workplace. These should be told by a member of management or a trainer so employees can try and avoid accidents in the workplace.

2. Most people believe your very unlikely to have an accident whilst in an office working you think most work type accidents happen in factories, but accidents in offices does happen. If you have an accident in an office it’s the same as having one in a factory speak up and tell someone.

3. The more evidence you have the stronger your case will be, so if you do fall, slip, trip over something document it with location and time and take photographs if possible, also if there are any witnesses keep a note of who they are. If there are events leading up to the accident document all of this as well as anything you remember during and after the accident.

4. Get yourself an experienced solicitor who has evidence that they have been involved in a work accident compensation claim before with good results. A lot of solicitors’ now offer a No Win No Fee service, this means you don’t have to pay them a penny until the case is won and then they recover their costs from the other party and if you don’t win your case you still won’t need to pay them a penny.

5. Gather as much evidence as you can from your accident. The more evidence you have the more likely you are to win your compensation claim. Your employer will be held responsible for the accident if the case is proved and you will receive the compensation you deserve from your suffering.

6. Any accident within your work environment should be recorded in the accident book that is a legal requirement by all employers. Once you’ve had your accident enquire in the accident book what other accidents have happened and if any of them got any compensation as well as how the employee was treated. All this information will then help you and your solicitor in knowing how to deal with your case.

7. Whatever your accident at work was don’t ignore it, any accident however big or small shouldn’t have happened in the first place. You need to speak up don’t suffer in silence, if the accident wasn’t your fault you are entitled to claim compensation for your suffering, any medical costs and any loss of earnings whilst you’ve been off work from the accident.

8. All employees should know exactly where the accident book is kept, then if an accident does occur, the injured party or a friend or manager can write all the details of the accident in the accident book. In larger companies there might not be an accident book but a system in which forms can be printed out and all the details recorded on the sheet then the details are inputted into a computer system. Then the worker who was injured can claim their entitled compensation by using their copy of the accident form.

9. If you’ve had an accident at work and your going to claim compensation from your employer you may receive threats from the employer or your supervisors. Don’t listen to them or give into them, there trying to scare you into stopping claiming compensation. Remember its your legal and civil right to claim compensation so ignore them and they might be scaring you as they know they are liable for your accident and will have to pay you compensation for your accident. If your scared by the threats tell your solicitor and they may contact the police and offer you protection.

10. Always ask your solicitor all the questions you have, if you think the accident was your fault, ask a solicitor for advice you may only be thinking it’s your fault because you’re scared of claiming against your employer.


Whatever your accident, however it happened you have a legal and civil right to claim compensation if the accident at work wasn’t your fault.


Jene Pedder is the Webmaster of Accident Consult who specialise in claiming compensation for a Work Accident.