Bad conditions no defence, in some compensation cases
The thaw may have started here on Merseyside, but much of the rest of the country is still struggling with the worst winter conditions for over 30 years.  With any cold spell, snow and ice can lead an increase in road traffic accidents and falling accidents.  In these exceptional conditions, how far does the duty of care extend for local councils and… read more

Berkshire town tops list of accident hot spots
It might be most famous as the setting for TV’s “The Office”, but now the town of Slough in Berkshire, often regarded as one of the most average places in Britain, has topped a survey. 

Unfortunately the survey in question was looking into road accident rates across Britain, and Slough was revealed to have an accident rate 41.3% higher than the… read more

Compensation myth dispelled
So you’ve been involved in a car accident, and to make matters worse, you were a passenger in the car that caused the accident.  You been injured, but surely you can’t claim against the driver of the vehicle you were in, can you?

You might be relieved to hear that you can.  In fact one of the most common misconceptions that people have about car accident… read more

Guideline amounts for face injury compensation claims
Facial injuries can be the most traumatic type of injury to have to come to terms with after an accident which was not your fault.  Even a minor facial injury might leave you with some level of scarring and in the case of a serious injury your appearance might be permanently altered, either by the injury, or by any subsequent reconstructive surgery you… read more

Latest statistics reveal number of deaths and serious injuries increased
The increase in the number of cyclists taking to the road has also lead to a rise in the number of deaths and serious injuries amongst cyclists, according to new government figures.  There was a rise of 19% in the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured in the second quarter of the year.  Between March and June this year… read more

Hearing loss compensation figures
Industrial Deafness compensation claims are one of the most common categories of workplace accident claim.  Being exposed to high noise levels from any source whilst you are at work can have a severe and lasting effect on your hearing.  All too often injuries like this can be prevented by employers by following basic health and safety regulations.  These can be simple things such as issuing all… read more

Arm injury compensation claims advice from Camps Solicitors
As the week draws to a close, so to do this week’s series of blogs on some common injuries that our clients have suffered and the likely levels of compensation these injuries would get if their claims are successful.  Today arm injuries go under the microscope, with the help of the Judicial Studies Board figures, to give you a rough idea of… read more