The Claimant was injured in a road traffic accident which occurred on 20th June 2008.
The Claimant suffered injuries to her neck, lower back, shoulder and hip together with psychological problems. A report from the General Practitioner anticipated a complete and early recovery. The insurers offered £3,500.00 and £4,250.00 on the basis of this information. Continue reading
Every thirty seconds someone, somewhere in the world is killed in a car crash. Road safety charity, Brake has tirelessly campaigned and worked extremely hard to win the backing and support of the Government to move more swiftly towards creating a zero tolerance towards drink and drug driving in the UK.
As a personal injury firm dealing with hundreds of road traffic accidents every year, the team at PHC Law applaud Brake and admire their continuous efforts, hard work and dedication towards ensuring that Britain’s roads are safer. Continue reading
Mr. Wilkinson was a production worker working at a dairy.
He was working doing his own job when a pressure tank failed and caused the lid on the tank to be released without pressure.
A plastic screw with a metal insert was thrown out which struck him on the side of the head. He was not knocked out by the blow but it did make him feel sick and he subsequently vomited. He was taken to hospital but released after being kept under observation. He was away from work for 7-weeks. Continue reading
In severe weather conditions, accidents on the road can easily multiply.
With more weather warnings being issued for many parts of the UK this week, here is a brief guide to help you maintain your own health and safety whilst on the roads:
Check your vehicle is in good condition and always carry and emergency kit Continue reading
Mr Price was injured in an accident at work. He had to fill a truck with diesel using a high pressure hose. The indicator level on the truck tank was faulty and the pistol on the hose did not cut out when the truck became full. There was a splash back of diesel into Mr. Price’s eye. Continue reading
The Claimant, who was 38 years old at the time, when she was injured in a road traffic accident which occurred on 26th August 2006. She was a seat belted passenger in vehicle driven by her husband, the Defendant, which was involved in a horrific head on crash.
Liability was not admitted by the Defendant’s insurers who raised indemnity problems in their correspondence. The insurers, however, agreed to deal with the Claimant’s claim on a without prejudice basis. Continue reading
Mr Franklin was injured in an accident at work. He was working in the warehouse when his foot was run over by a forklift truck being driven by a colleague.
The insurers admitted liability but said that Mr Franklin was partly to blame and should have been more alert, looking out for the forklift truck. Continue reading
In a recent high-profile row over rising insurance premiums, the Law Society has said the insurance industry must shoulder some of the blame and take responsibility for increasing motor premiums.
Last week, The Commons Transport Select Committee said the rising number of personal injury claims was the ‘main reason’ why motor premiums have become so high. Continue reading
Young drivers in particular are being urged to take a zero tolerance approach to drink-driving this Christmas following a recent survey that revealed surprising statistics about young motorist’s attitudes towards drinking and driving. Continue reading
Personal injury compensation is available to people who have suffered an injury through no fault of their own.
If you have suffered a personal injury that has been caused through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to compensation.
Contact a personal injury solicitor to receive professional legal advice and guidance. One of the main benefits of instructing a personal injury solicitor to deal with your work claim is that there is no risk involved. Continue reading