If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s now much easier to claim compensation to recompense you for your suffering, time taken off work and even specialist medical treatment such as physiotherapy. But if your accident is a little more serious than just a case of whiplash caused by a low-speed collision, the […]

A rear-end collision, a touch of whiplash, maybe a couple of bruises – it’s relatively easy to put in a compensation claim with your solicitor if you have been involved in a minor accident. But if your accident is more serious, perhaps with life-changing consequences, how do you make an accident claim for compensation and […]

Making an accident claim for a serious injury can be a traumatic situation for any family member. You may be acting on behalf of a seriously injured loved one and while the obvious primary concern is the welfare of the injured person, financial considerations have to be taken into account, especially if the injured person […]

Groundbreaking new technology, originally developed by the US military to help wounded soldiers who have lost limbs regain movement in prosthetic limbs, could have the capability to help spinal injury victims as well. The research, funded by the US Department of Defense and developed by the Neurophotonics Research Center, will develop a two-way fibre optic […]

For all accident victims, the swift settlement of any compensation claim is important. However, for those who have suffered a more serious injury, coping with the financial fallout of a major, life-changing accident is all the more urgent, particularly if the victim is the major wage earner in a home. For some victims, the compensation […]

The motorcycle driving test is one of the most difficult driving tests to take. Intensive training and an exhaustive test of the rider’s ability to control a motorcycle all go towards making British motorcyclists some of the most highly trained riders in Europe. But with increasing numbers of two wheeled motorists on our roads and […]

It is a sad fact of life, but many of the most rapid advancements in medical treatments come from the battlefield. Military research has always had a financial advantage over civilian research, but thankfully, the military doesn’t keep all the good stuff for themselves. Now, new research into serious head injuries caused by IED (Improvised […]

A serious injury is an extremely serious business. The effects are likely to be long term, life changing and often extremely expensive. Expert medical care doesn’t come cheap and beyond that there are the numerous costs involved throughout the recuperation process. Home modifications, live-in carers, transport, specialist equipment and ongoing medical treatment in their own […]

There are a whole host of circumstances and situations in which people might suffer a broken neck or back that will cause a serious spinal injury. From sports injuries to car and motorbike crashes, slips, trips and assaults, accidents at work, medical negligence, even infections of the spinal nerve cells, cysts and tumours that press […]

Due diligence is a commonly used expression these days. People refer to it in reference to business deals and agreements, health and safety matters or public services. In fact anything that involves an element of risk could and should be mitigated by taking steps to head off potential trouble. We all know that accidents happen. […]