In yesterday’s entry I mentioned some of typical amounts paid out to people who have suffered brain damage injuries in accidents where they were not to blame.  You might be thinking a maximum figure of £250,000 is very low for such catastrophic injuries, and would certainly not be enough to pay for specialist care for more than a couple of years.  If you were thinking that, then you would be… read more

If a relative has suffered a catastrophic brain injury, it can be difficult for you to come to terms with what may be a life long injury.  Brain damage can affect the injured person’s personality and they may be left with any number of physical disabilities or psychological problems.  In today’s blog entry I am going to look at some of the brain injuries that may occur in… read more

So the worst has happened – you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident, you’ve been injured, and your car has been severely damaged.  Whilst your injuries will hopefully heal, the damage to your car means you could be faced with the prospect of being without transport for several days or even weeks until you sort out repairs or you buy a new vehicle.  In situations like this, the accident… read more

The court of appeal has clarified the issue of occupiers’ liability in a case involving a 10-year old who was injured when a goalpost collapsed on him as he was playing football at a caravan park.  Whilst the claim for damages had initially been dismissed by a judge, the court of appeal took a different view, finding that the accident could have been prevented had a daily inspection routine been… read more

If you are one of the growing numbers of people in the UK living in rented accommodation, then you might not be aware of the liabilities your landlord has when it comes to preventable injuries around the home.  Unlike privately owned accommodation, tenants have extra protection in law as their landlords are required to maintain the property in accordance with the tenancy contract.When making a claim for an accident that… read more

A pensioner who tripped on a metal stump in a supermarket car park in the Manchester area has been awarded a substantial five figure settlement after the supermarket admitted breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act.  This case highlights the serious implications that can arise where poor construction and maintenance of a business premises can cause a member of the public to injure themselves.The accident in question involved a… read more

There are always two sides to every issue, as we were reminded when a member of the public contacted the Camps office in relation to our 2nd March blog entry about accidents caused by animals straying onto public roads.  In that piece we concentrated on the issue from a motorists point of view, but as it was pointed out to us, other users of the road are also at risk… read more