The consequences of being bitten by a dog can be horrific. Even beyond the trauma and difficulties caused by injury, it is the kind of attack – most commonly occurring when the victim is cycling or walking, which can have lasting psychological effects.
Dogs can be unpredictable and can be extremely violent. Because of this, dog [...] Continue Reading
It’s a sad fact that after someone has been involved in an accident, they often fail to realise they are a candidate for compensation. Even those who think they might be entitled to damages often lack the knowledge of how to do so and who to ask for personal injury advice.
It’s true that the law [...] Continue Reading
Compensation for car accident injuries can be claimed if the accident was caused due to dangerous and slippery roads or by another motor vehicle or by people walking on the road, unmindful of traffic rules. If the accident was partly the claimant’s fault and the other half of the blame lies with the other party [...] Continue Reading
Some insurers may be quick to contact claimants directly to make an early offer to settle a personal injury claim. This is a procedure known as ‘third party capture’ – a procedure National Accident Helpline is not alone in advising claimants to avoid.
A key tenet to any smoothly functioning legal system is the principle of [...] Continue Reading
While the emergence in Britain of a so-called ‘compensation culture’ is routinely decried in the media, the facts do not always appear to fit the description. In fact, the number of people making accident claims, according to a 2004 report by the Citizens Advice Bureau, has fallen since the removal of legal aid and introduction [...] Continue Reading
Back injuries can happen in a number of different ways. They are one of the most common reasons for absence from work. Two examples of accidents causing back injuries are car accidents, and trips or falls.
But very frequently people suffer back injury as a result of trying to lift weights which are too heavy for [...] Continue Reading
If you are a member of the NHS pension scheme, you will soon be asked to make a very important decision.
That is, should you remain in the current version of the scheme (applies if you were a member pre-April 2008) or should you transfer to the new version (post-April 2008).
To help, the NHS have produced [...] Continue Reading
The consequences of being bitten by a dog can be horrific. Even beyond the trauma and difficulties caused by injury, it is the kind of attack – most commonly occurring when the victim is cycling or walking, which can have lasting psychological effects.
Dogs can be unpredictable and can be extremely violent. Because of this, dog [...] Continue Reading
It is obviously important that anyone who has been the victim of an accident takes the time they need to fully recover. However, new research suggests that accident victims are returning to work before they are fully recovered because they are scared taking time off could plunge them into debt.
Rather than concentrating on [...] Continue Reading
As one of life’s essential financial products for consumers, insurance – whether it’s home insurance, travel insurance or life insurance – can be overwhelming. After all, in today’s diverse financial market there is a vast variety of insurance products for consumers to choose from. However, before you make your choice, it’s vital to be aware [...] Continue Reading