Skowron -v- Rollers Roller Disco Ltd, 8 June 2017, Truro County Court, unreported The issue at hand in this hearing was the level of fixed costs awarded to the Claimant following an Order of the Court, without a hearing, for Pre-Action Disclosure. The case was heard...
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
No win, no fee does not mean free
The large majority of personal injury claims are funded by a conditional fee agreement, commonly called a “no win, no fee” arrangement. It is important to be aware that this does not mean your case will be “free” should your claim be unsuccessful. This article looks...
No pain, no gain – compensation claims for dangerous sports injuries
The highly competitive, physically demanding, adrenalin fuelled world of sport attracts large numbers of willing participants putting their minds, bodies and spirits on the line for the enjoyment of the game. Participation in any sport, at any level carries with it a...
Keep calm & helmet on Cycle helmets, accidents and compensation claims
At present, there is no English law compelling cyclists of any age to wear a helmet when cycling, even though the Highway Code suggests that cyclists should wear a helmet that “conforms to current regulations, is the correct size and securely fastened.” “Use your head...
Is your workplace a safe place?
If you have been injured as a result of an accident in the workplace which was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation for personal injury. This article looks at the latest figures (relating to the year 2015-2016) published by the Health and Safety...
Is agriculture the UK’s deadliest profession?
According to data compiled by the Office for National Statistics, looking at workplace mortality in the years 2010-2016, agriculture is the UK’s deadliest industry. Reportedly more dangerous than fire fighting and the construction, building and haulage industries,...
Falls from height on a construction site
If you have suffered an injury after a fall from height accident at work which was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation. A fall from height remains the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury suffered as...
Compensation claims for falling objects in the workplace
If you have suffered an injury from a falling or moving object at work after an accident which was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation. After a recent case saw high street retailer Wilko fined £2.2 million following a “horrific workplace...
A guide to court proceedings for personal injury claims
The vast majority of personal injury claims settle without the necessity of going to court. Even if court proceedings are issued, settlement negotiations will continue and agreements are usually reached before the parties walk through the courtroom door. There are...
Part 36 Settlements and Personal Injury Cases
Many who instruct a personal injury solicitor to make a claim for compensation following a personal injury, believe that their case will automatically end up in court. However, this is not the case. In fact, very few people who begin litigation ever see the inside of...