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Head injuries can cause a range of symptoms, from mild pain, bruising, cuts and grazing to much more serious, long-lasting issues. Concussion , although common, is a form of mild traumatic brain injury. Symptoms will often settle within weeks or months,...
Farms can be dangerous places to work due the very nature of the activities undertaken, from driving heavy duty machinery, to dealing with livestock, to simply traversing rough terrain. Over the last five years, agriculture workers have been 21 times...
If you are pursuing a personal injury claim , it is necessary for your personal Injury solicitor to obtain a full set of your medical records. Obtaining medical records is an essential part of pursuing a personal injury claim as it allows your solicitor...
Before we know it, the school holidays will be upon us. Did you know that over 52% of the population go abroad throughout the year? With this percentage rising, accidents abroad are also becoming more common. Unfortunately, slip and trip accidents do...
When a child is injured, parents or guardians have the right and responsibility to seek justice and compensation for the child’s loss and suffering. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions to help guide you through the legal process. ...
It is possible to pursue a personal injury claim on behalf of someone who has passed away. Usually, you would need a grant of probate (or letters of administration) in order to do so, although it is sometimes possible to bring a claim on behalf of...
As a new business advisor, I speak to clients daily and one of the questions I hear often is “do we have to do ‘no win no fee’?” There seems to be a perception that there is a compensation culture perpetuated by no win no fee...
On 15th May, South West Water issued a notice advising residents to boil their water before use after the Cryptosporidium parasite was found in the water supply for the Brixham area. This notice affected over 40,000 people. The notice has since been...
Who is classed as a protected party? A protected party is someone who lacks capacity to conduct legal proceedings The Mental Capacity Act 2005 states “a person is unable to make a decision for himself if s/he is unable: a) to understand the...
The introduction of specific legislation to cover death or serious injury by dangerous cycling will be welcomed by many, including those who have campaigned for many years to update UK law. Whilst these serious incidents remain at a relatively low level,...
