The recent case of a little girl who recovered compensation after being sexually assaulted by boys in her school playground has highlighted the legal duty that local authorities owe to school children in their care.
Over the years we have dealt with many clients who have been injured on a bus while they have been travelling as a passenger.
Where a bus accident occurs as a result of a mistake by the bus driver or the actions of another road user, the injured passenger may well be entitled to make a legal claim for compensation.
Our specialist dog bite team are often contacted by people asking if they can claim compensation if they were bitten by a dog while running. As this is such a common query we thought it would be helpful to prepare this legal guide.
If you have been injured as a result of a taxi accident, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. The claim can be made against the taxi driver (or the taxi operator they work for) if they are at fault.
Most motorbike accidents involve a collision with another road user. However, there are an increasing number of motorbike accidents resulting from the state of road surfaces. As well as accidents caused by potholes, this also includes incidents due to the presence of loose gravel or chippings on the road.
If you are injured in a nightclub and the accident was caused by the nightclub owner's failure to make sure the premises are safe for its customers then you may be entitled to compensation. Here's a brief guide on how to make a nightclub accident claim:
We are highly experienced in dealing with trampoline accident claims and have an excellent record of achieving results on behalf of adults and children who have been injured. In this case study we look at the case of a 5 year old girl who suffered a nasty injury at a birthday party at a trampoline park.
Given advances in technology it was only a matter of time before the science-fiction of driverless vehicles became reality. This has led to questions about what happens if you are injured by a driverless car.
The report published by Baroness Newlove raises a number of issues with the Ministry of Justice’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). However, as I lawyer specialising in securing compensation for those who have suffered abuse and/or assault, I have had these same concerns for a number of years.
Our clinical negligence team have recently won a hospital fall compensation claim on behalf of the estate of a man who died as a result of the incident. Compensation was paid for the 'pain and suffering' he endured before passing away, along with funeral and legal expenses.