Treacherous conditions across the UK in the wake of this week’s cold snap have led to a significant rise in the number of accidents reported.  The icy weather, which has seen temperatures drop as low as -11°C in some parts of the country, has caused thousands of accidents both on and off the roads.  Some hospitals have reported emergency admissions 50% above the level expected at this time of year. … read more

After a Freedom of Information Act request submitted to the Welsh Assembly revealed the figures for compensation paid out to pupils injured whilst at school, there have been several alarmist headlines about the rise of the “compensation culture” within UK schools.  Whilst attention grabbing statistics such as the £200 compensation paid out to girl at a Welsh school who slipped on a carrot may make the headlines, the figures reveal… read more

As a firm of solicitors specialising in slipping and tripping accident claims, we get enquiries from a lot of people who are unsure whether or not they have the grounds to make a claim for compensation. One of the key terms when talking about tripping and slipping claims, and accidents in general is “reasonable”, i.e. could reasonable steps have been taken to avoid the accident that caused your injuries… read more

Another example of how some local authorities can get their priorities wrong when it comes to dealing with accident prevention was revealed by Help the Aged in their Falling Short survey recently. Apparently 65 local councils were asked how much money they put away to cover the cost of any claims against them, and how much they spent on repairs to pavements and walkways. The survey revealed that some councils… read more