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The personal injury claims team at Stephensons regularly write about related legal topics and breaking news, we welcome your comments on our posts. If you would like more information on our services, please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01616 966 229.

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Funding options available for personal injury claims

Shahina Sakeria
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If you have had an accident and you want to make a personal injury claim, understandably you will want to know how to go about making a claim and whether it will cost you anything.  When you contact our specialist injury team, we will be able to...

Beauty treatments - do's & don'ts

Pauline Smith
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Year upon year, the beauty industry is expanding and developing. A beauty treatment from yesteryear might have consisted of a pedicure or a luxury facial. However, with the introduction of new treatments and technologies and every town in the UK...

Personal injury claims - what happens when I attend a medical appointment?

Pauline Smith
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You’ve brought a personal injury claim , and if your opponent has accepted responsibility for your accident or has a weak defence, then your legal representative is likely to make arrangements for you to be examined by a medical expert. Fault...

Can I make a claim if I am injured skiing or snowboarding?

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The ski season is coming to an end in Europe and many people will have enjoyed holidays to ski resorts to take part in snow-based activities over the past few months. As with all sports, these come with a risk of injury. In all personal injury...

Can I claim for loss of earnings if I've been injured in an accident?

Katie Plappert
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When considering bringing a claim for personal injuries, one of the most pressing reasons is often to recover lost wages due to sick leave. Needing time off work to recover from an injury, or an operation, can be one of the most stressful aspects, as bills...

Accidents at work - understanding liability for injuries suffered in the workplace

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Whilst all measures should be taken to ensure safety in the workplace, unfortunately accidents at work do happen. Regardless of the profession, or the accident circumstances, injuries suffered at work can cause lifelong physical and emotional trauma....

Farm partnership fined £80,000 after fatal tractor tyre explosion

Millie Wilde
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A Lancashire farm partnership has been fined £80,000 following the tragic death of a 23-year-old. The man suffered fatal head injuries when a tractor tyre exploded whilst he was assisting with its inflation. The incident occurred in May 2021 at a...

What is my personal injury claim worth?

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Are you hesitant to make a personal injury claim because you have no idea what it could be worth? There is often a sense of mystery surrounding how much compensation you may get for your injuries. In this article, I will break down the process of how...

Are prisoners and prison officers at high risk of asbestos related conditions?

Danielle Callaway
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Many UK prisons may be housing dangerous asbestos within them, which could result in prison employees/officers and prisoners being exposed to asbestos as and when the substance is disturbed. A survey in 2003 found asbestos present in all UK prisons...

Will I have to go to court when making a personal injury claim?

Millie Wilde
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When pursuing a personal injury claim, one of the most common concerns that people have is whether they will need to go to court. For many, court can be quite a daunting idea. The thought of having to stand before a judge and be cross-examined by a...

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