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Serco Ltd. fined over teenage death

23 | 10 | 15

Serco limited has this week been fined £200,000 over the death of a 19 year old who drowned after sustaining serious head injuries while working as a deckhand.

Injury Claims


Playground Injury Claims: who is at fault?

17 | 08 | 15

When parents leave their children in the care of teachers, playground staff and the school management team, they do so with the assumption that their child is in a safe environment and will not come to any form of harm.

Serious Injury, Injury Claims


It’s a happy ending

22 | 07 | 15

Injury Claims


Pre-action protocol for personal injury claims revised

08 | 06 | 15

The pre-action protocol for personal injury claims has been revised by the government. The new version became effective on 6th April and outlines new requirements that road traffic accident victims and their lawyers must meet.

Injury Claims


What to do if you are injured on holiday

13 | 06 | 14

With the World Cup underway this week, images of Rio’s iconic Copacabana Beach and majestic Sugarloaf Mountain have left many fans longing for a holiday in the sun.

Serious Injury, Injury Claims


62% think personal injury compensation is deserved

29 | 05 | 14

A new study suggests 62% of the UK population feels that victims of non-fault personal injuries deserve to receive compensation, according to research commissioned by a leading claims management company.

Injury Claims


APIL targets compensation culture “myth”

25 | 04 | 14

This time last year, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling made headlines as he pledged to “tackle the growth of compensation culture” in the UK. Now, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has hit back with a report proving that no such culture exists.

Injury Claims


Apollo Theatre insurers braced for personal injury claims

17 | 01 | 14

Personal injury claims related to last month’s ceiling collapse at London’s Apollo Theatre could top £1 million, experts say.

Injury Claims


How will new legislation affect your personal injury claim?

30 | 04 | 13

Recent government changes to legislation around personal injury have permanently altered the way personal injury claims are brought, managed and compensated.

Injury Claims


Why you should act quickly before April’s compensation changes

12 | 03 | 13

From April 1st, the way in which compensation is awarded to personal injury victims is set to change dramatically. It is vital that you see a solicitor about your claim without delay, as once you miss this deadline you are likely to receive far less compensation than you would under the current system.

Injury Claims