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Cycling accidents in the UK

According to the latest figures from RoSPA, around 3000 cyclists are killed or seriously injured every year in the UK, and there are approximately 16000 cyclists who suffer minor injuries. And these are just the reported cases. Many cycling accidents are not reported to the police. These figures are based on cycling accidents which happen...Read More

The Living Wage Debate

Despite Aldi’s recent announcement that they intend to pay 9,000 staff the full living wage, the overall feeling across UK employers is one of fear and reluctance to implement it. When George Osborne announced that the minimum national living wage was to rise to £7.20 for over 25s from April 2016 onwards, the general reaction...Read More

What compensation can you claim in clinical negligence cases?

 When it comes to making a claim in a clinical negligence case it is necessary to establish that the medical professional in question was negligent in their actions and that this negligence caused your injury. The courts have to decide that the actions of the medical professional were not simply a mistake but a case...Read More

Cycling Accident Claims: What you need to know

Statistics have shown that every 30 seconds someone in the world is killed in a road accident. Over the years this figure has drastically risen through the greater use and accessibility of vehicles and the increased number of people now cycling. The severity of the injuries vary but they still occur on a daily basis...Read More

Clinical Negligence in the News

The NHS has announced major incidents within a number of their hospitals across the UK. These major incidents, caused by mounting pressures on NHS staff, lead to an increase in clinical negligence, as understaffed departments struggle to cope with increasing patient demands. What Is a Major Incident? Hospitals declare a major incident when they are...Read More

Accidents at Work: How Compensation Can Help

Every year thousands of workers are injured in accidents at work. In 2013 in the UK alone, 78,000 workers experienced a workplace injury and over one million workers suffered from a work-related illness. If you’ve had an accident at work or suffered from a work-related illness, find out how compensation could help you. Why You...Read More

What is a last minute settlement?

In an employment tribunal situation, it is not uncommon for a last-minute settlement to be made. On the one hand, this can be a good thing, especially if you can come to a mutual agreement with your employer and it saves you both the hassle of going through the hearing. On the other hand, it can...Read More