Whiplash is caused by immediate impact to the soft tissue surrounding the neck and spine. These soft tissues can be torn, ripped, or stretched in opposing directions suddenly. This is similar to the action of a whip, consequently giving the term whiplash. Whiplash injuries can be sustained from sports, such as boxing, football, martial arts, [...]
Defendants allege no injury caused if accident at low speed Road traffic – Low Velocity Collision (LVC) What is a LVC? When one vehicle (the bullet vehicle) collides with another vehicle (target vehicle) at the moment of impact the sudden increase in the targets vehicle’s velocity causes the occupants of that vehicle to move thereby [...]
If you can answer “yes” to these three questions you may be able to claim compensation: Did the accident occur in the last three years? Were the injuries you received serious enough for you to have required medical attention, either in hospital or with your GP? Do you think someone else might be to blame [...]
If you decide to make a personal injury claim in the UK and Wales (Scottish law has varied slightly in recent times), it should always involve no fees to the person who has received the accident injury as all costs are covered by the third party, should the personal injury claim be successful. If your [...]
The period of time during which a party may bring a civil action for damages for personal injury in England and Wales is limited by statute known as the Limitation Act 1980. The basic rule is that proceedings must be issued at court within 3 yearsof the Claimants injury or date of knowledge. There are however [...]
This is a question frequently asked particularly in difficult financial times. Simply put it is illegal to sack an employee just because they made a claim for compensation. All employers are legally required to have indemnity insurance. A claim for compensation will not financially effect the business as it is the employers liability insurers who [...]
ID: The first documents the solicitor will need is proof of your identity in order to comply with the anti money laundering regulations. This will include such items as your passport or photographic driving licence and a utility bill. Insurance Documents: If you intend to pursue a claim where there is a risk you may [...]
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