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An under-settled personal injury claim happens when a claimant accepts a offer of compensation that is less than would normally be awarded.
The pre-action protocol is a prescribed set of standards that all parties in a personal injury claim must follow before the claim can go
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A Claimant can make and pursue a claim on their own behalf or they can instruct a solicitor. So which option gives the Claimant the best outcome?
A Claimant can make and pursue a claim on their own behalf or they can instruct a solicitor. So which option gives the Claimant the best outcome?
A litigation friend is a person who is appointed to make decisions on behalf of an injured claimant during a personal injury claim.
If you feel that your claim is dragging or need to see a faster result, is there anything a claimant can do
A defendant in an injury compensation claim is the party that the injured claimant holds responsible for their injuries.
A claimant in a personal injury claim is an injured person who is making a claim for compensation.
An interim payment is a payment made to you before your compensation claim is settled.
By law, an employer is responsible for compensating an injured worker if they were injured while doing their job.
How long do you have to make a compensation claim? Is there a time limit? Find out your exact injury claim limitation date with our online calculator.
A group claim is one that is brought by a group of people who have sustained the same or similar injuries due to the negligence of the same Defendant.
A group claim is one that is brought by a group of people who have sustained the same or similar injuries due to the negligence of the same Defendant.
The Food Hygiene Regulations (2006) place an obligation on all food businesses to make sure that their activities are carried out in a hygienic way
Many claimants are shocked to learn that their benefits may be affected if they receive compensation for their injury. The solution may be to set up a PI trust.
Many claimants are shocked to learn that their benefits may be affected if they receive compensation for their injury. The solution may be to set up a PI trust.
There is no need or advantage in using a local solicitor. Claimants should prioritise finding a good solicitors that offers low success fees.
If a person has been injured, an activity tracker can contain valuable evidence of a person's fitness levels and activity before the accident.
If a person has been injured, an activity tracker can contain valuable evidence of a person's fitness levels and activity before the accident.
Accepting a 'without prejudice' offer is often a straightforward way to conclude a personal injury claim - but what are the
Accepting a 'without prejudice' offer is often a straightforward way to conclude a personal injury claim - but what are the
Taking time off work is often considered evidence of an injury. Lost wages are factored into compensation. But what if you didn't take any time off?
Taking time off work is often considered evidence of an injury. Lost wages are factored into compensation. But what if you didn't take any time off?
The central source of data relating to health care, the Centre plays a fundamental role in ensuring that information flows across the healthcare system.
If you receive state benefits, the receipt of compensation may affect your future benefits - depending on how much compensation you receive.
If you receive state benefits, the receipt of compensation may affect your future benefits - depending on how much compensation you receive.
A doctor's failure to take a full history of medication can amount to clinical negligence. There are two critical reasons why a history must be taken.
How does the Consumer Act 1987 ensure that injured consumers are able to claim compensation?
What are the risks in accepting a pre-medical offer from an insurer? Is it ever worth it and should you hold out for more?
What are the risks in accepting a pre-medical offer from an insurer? Is it ever worth it and should you hold out for more?
How does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 operate, and how does it relate to personal injury claims?
How does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 operate, and how does it relate to personal injury claims?
Does the Highways Act 1980 protect road users and pedestrians? And how does it help those injured in road accidents claim compensation?
Contributory negligence is the failure of an injured person making a claim, the Claimant, to take appropriate actions to reduce their risk of injury.
Contributory negligence is the failure of an injured person making a claim, the Claimant, to take appropriate actions to reduce their risk of injury.
A Claimant can bring a non-legally qualified adviser to Court to represent them. These advisers and representatives are known as litigation friends.
A Claimant can bring a non-legally qualified adviser to Court to represent them. These advisers and representatives are known as litigation friends.
Reaching a settlement avoids the need to go to Court. Some people, however, settle for much less than their claim is worth. How can you avoid that fate?
Reaching a settlement avoids the need to go to Court. Some people, however, settle for much less than their claim is worth. How can you avoid that fate?
The 2007 Code is intended to ensure all parties involved in a claim prioritise rehabilitation over other concerns. What impact could this have on Claimants?
The 2007 Code is intended to ensure all parties involved in a claim prioritise rehabilitation over other concerns. What impact could this have on Claimants?
Although solicitor cannot control the efficiency of the Defendant's insurance company - insurers must adhere to a strict claims protocol
Although solicitor cannot control the efficiency of the Defendant's insurance company - insurers must adhere to a strict claims protocol
There have been cases where pedestrians are injured in accidents as a result of drinking too much alcohol. Can they still claim if they were drunk?
There have been cases where pedestrians are injured in accidents as a result of drinking too much alcohol. Can they still claim if they were drunk?
Can English solicitors take a Scottish medical negligence case
The law is not the same in all parts of the UK. If your medical negligence injury occurs in Scotland, can you instruct a solicitor based in England?Can English solicitors take a Scottish medical negligence case
The law is not the same in all parts of the UK. If your medical negligence injury occurs in Scotland, can you instruct a solicitor based in England?
For people who have sustained an injury due to circumstances beyond their control, compensation is often a necessary part of the recovery process.
For people who have sustained an injury due to circumstances beyond their control, compensation is often a necessary part of the recovery process.
Legal aid is no longer available in the area of personal injury law, but No Win, No Fee agreements can reduce the financial risks of making a claim.
Legal aid is no longer available in the area of personal injury law, but No Win, No Fee agreements can reduce the financial risks of making a claim.
Private treatment can be costly, but may be necessary to prevent injuries worsening. Is it possible to get interim payments for private treatment?
Private treatment can be costly, but may be necessary to prevent injuries worsening. Is it possible to get interim payments for private treatment?
Disclosure is the process by which the parties in a personal injury claim are able to find out about each other's documents prior to any trial.
Disclosure is the process by which the parties in a personal injury claim are able to find out about each other's documents prior to any trial.
The Sale and Supply of Goods and Services Act can support a personal injury claim where substandard products or services cause physical injury
Defendants can't ignore an injury compensation claim - options are available if a Defendant or solicitor moves slowly or fails to respond to a claim.
The Sale and Supply of Goods and Services Act can support a personal injury claim where substandard products or services cause physical injury
Defendants can't ignore an injury compensation claim - options are available if a Defendant or solicitor moves slowly or fails to respond to a claim.
Anyone who claims compensation after an accident has a legal a duty to mitigate, or keep their losses to a reasonable minimum. What does this mean?
Anyone who claims compensation after an accident has a legal a duty to mitigate, or keep their losses to a reasonable minimum. What does this mean?
Vicarious liability is when someone is responsible for the actions or omissions of another person. How does an injury lawyer approach this?
Most accident claims are fault based where it must be proved that the Defendant's negligence was the cause of the Claimant's injury.
Vicarious liability is when someone is responsible for the actions or omissions of another person. How does an injury lawyer approach this?
Most accident claims are fault based where it must be proved that the Defendant's negligence was the cause of the Claimant's injury.
There have been reports in the press that claimants must pay tax on
If an accident leaves you unable to work, it can be possible to recover loss of earnings - but you will need to provide evidence to support the claim.
If an accident leaves you unable to work, it can be possible to recover loss of earnings - but you will need to provide evidence to support the claim.
When assigning a financial value to the pain and suffering an injury has caused, lawyers refer to guidelines laid down by the Judicial College.
When assigning a financial value to the pain and suffering an injury has caused, lawyers refer to guidelines laid down by the Judicial College.
Personal injury practitioners meeting the highest standards of expertise may apply for the Law Society's Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme.
Personal injury practitioners meeting the highest standards of expertise may apply for the Law Society's Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme.
Doctors have a legal duty to keep patients safe from harm. The Bolam test can be used to establish whether if has been a breach of their duty of care.
If you suffer financial hardship as a result of your personal injury, an interim payment might be paid in advance before the claim is concluded.
Third party capture involves the other side's insurance company taking over your claim. Read more about the risks and benefits of this approach.
Third party capture involves the other side's insurance company taking over your claim. Read more about the risks and benefits of this approach.
When an injured person successfully claims compensation, the State will seek to recover related benefits paid to the Claimant from that compensation.
When an injured person successfully claims compensation, the State will seek to recover related benefits paid to the Claimant from that compensation.
Loss of amenity is the non-financial impact an injury has on your work, family and social life. It is a factor in calculating injury compensation.
Loss of amenity is the non-financial impact an injury has on your work, family and social life. It is a factor in calculating injury compensation.
In order to reduce the costs involved in personal injury claims, the Claims Portal was set up to manage claims efficiently and quickly.
In order to reduce the costs involved in personal injury claims, the Claims Portal was set up to manage claims efficiently and quickly.
Military personnel injured at work have the same rights as civilians and can pursue a claim against the MoD via the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
How to claim compensation through the Package Holiday Regulations
If you suffer an illness or accident on a package holiday you booked and paid for, you could get compensation under the Package Travel Regulations.
Do you have a fatal accident claim? Find out how much no win no fee injury compensation you can get with our claim calculator.
Sporting events and exercise classes may require you to sign a disclaimer. If an accident occurs can you still make a personal injury claim?
Sporting events and exercise classes may require you to sign a disclaimer. If an accident occurs can you still make a personal injury claim?
No win No Fee agreements are the norm for funding personal injury claims - but are they all the same or is it worth shopping around for the best deal?
Most personal injury cases need medical evidence to support a case in Court, requiring claimants to undergo an examination by a medical professional.
Successful claims include Special damages awards ? covering out of pocket expenses, medical expenses and any loss of earnings.
As a consumer, you have every right to expect that the goods you buy are safe to use. So what happens if they cause you injury or harm?
'Damages' is a legal term that refers to the compensation awarded to an injured party. What is the difference between 'general' and 'special' damages?
Under European legislation you are free to choose your own personal injury solicitor, even if your insurance company tries to persuade you otherwise.
Under European legislation you are free to choose your own personal injury solicitor, even if your insurance company tries to persuade you otherwise.
If you were involved in a vehicle collision you may find yourself being sued for injuries caused by the accident. What should you do next?
In cases where a Claimant does not know who caused their injuries, it is still often possible to make a claim.
An accident is not always one person's fault. When multiple parties cause damage or personal injury, you can literally apportion or ?split? the blame.
An accident is not always one person's fault. When multiple parties cause damage or personal injury, you can literally apportion or ?split? the blame.
The Courts recognise that serious injuries can restrict a Claimant's ability to work. This article explains how lost earnings can be claimed.
If you think that you were partly to blame for an accident then you can still claim compensation. We discuss the best way to go about it.
Many people start an injury claim with no idea of how likely they are to win - we explain how claimants can assess the chances of getting compensation.
Injuries to the brain and spine can be life-threatening and life-altering events, leading to long-term health consequences and financial insecurity.
In the event of a fatal accident from third party negligence it will fall on the estate to take legal action. What can an Estate claim for?
In the event of a fatal accident from third party negligence it will fall on the estate to take legal action. What can an Estate claim for?
Changes to the law aim to deter dishonest claimants by giving Courts new powers to strike out claims.
Rules that exposed protected parties and children to undue risk have been overturned in a landmark decision.
A medical exam is necessary in a personal injury claim to verify the extent of injuries and consider the long-term effect they may have on your life.
Does the 'Compensation Culture' really exist? Two Government reports consider the reality.
