It has been widely reported that under new sentencing guidelines issued to judges and magistrates, more owners of dangerous dogs will be imprisoned and possibly face longer sentences. Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, there are no guidelines for those who...
An interesting verdict has been given by the Court of Appeal in the case of Delaney v Pickett and another [2011] EWCA Civ 1532. In this case, the claimant suffered brain damage as well as other severe injuries as a result of a road traffic accident on 25...
Whiplash is often referred to as a cervical sprain as nowadays the term is used to describe any indirect injury to the cervical spine other than a fracture. Whiplash is caused by the differential velocity in head movement on the upper torso. It...
If you have been physically or mentally injured as a result of a crime, you may be eligible for an award under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) deals with the claims made under the scheme. ...
One tends to think that asbestos related disease is a problem confined to workers in an industrial environment. However, earlier this year asbestos contamination of schools was termed a ‘national scandal’ after a report entitled Asbestos...
It has been reported that according to official figures the number of cyclists injured on Leicester's roads has hit a 10 year high. Leicester City Council has said that 170 accidents were reported in the 12 months prior to April, which is a 20% increase...
The number of people suffering and in the worst cases dying for reasons which are preventable whilst they are residing in a care home or are an in-patient in hospital is startling. One major source of suffering, possibly even a cause of death, is bed...
On 28 March 2012, the Supreme Court finally handed down Judgment in the Employers’ Liability “Trigger Litigation”. By a majority, the Supreme Court decided that Employers’ liability policies respond on the inhalation of the asbestos...
You may have read my previous blog entitled ‘Mesothelioma deaths on the increase’ . This blog was written following the release of new figures from the Health and Safety Executive which showed an increase in those suffering with...
If you have suffered a brain or head injury in an accident that was not your fault then you may be entitled to compensation. A Brain and Head Injury Compensation claim raises special issues which require a solicitor with experience to advise and represent...
At Nelsons we are experienced in acting on behalf of minors and protected parties in their claims for Personal Injury. From the outset of any claims we explain to our clients and/or their representatives what the claims process will entail and what to...
If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured or untraced driver, then you may be concerned that you are not able to claim for any Personal Injury that you have suffered as a result. At Nelsons we are pleased to inform many of our clients that...
You can claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (“CICA”) if you have been physically or mentally injured as a result of a crime. The CICA is a government fund that decides whether a particular criminal injury qualifies...
Whiplash has been a hot topic in the news recently. However, anyone reading these reports may have been put off from claiming for their whiplash injury. Whiplash claims are now being linked to a rise in the cost of insurance premiums and a...
Campaigns such as ‘Think Bike!’ highlight the fact that motorcyclists are one of our more vulnerable road users. This is reflected in statistics which show that although motorcycles make up only approximately 1% of the traffic on the UK...
There are two types of compensation for which you can claim. The first is termed ‘general damages’ and this covers compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity. This means for your injuries and any other effects the injuries have had...
What is Personal Protective Equipment? Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is equipment which can be used or worn to protect you from risks to your health and safety. PPE can range from respirators, to safety boots to anti-vibration...
Our work places contain many different types of hazards, and of course it depends on the type of job we have as to which hazards we are exposed. In any working environment, employers owe a duty of care to their employees to protect them as far as is...
If you have been injured as a result of a defective product in the last three years, then you may have a strong claim for personal injury. If you have been injured as a result of a defective product, you may be able to bring your claim as a Product...
The Health and Safety Executive has recently published figures showing a rise in asbestos-related deaths in Great Britain. The HSE states that this increase reflects the legacy of past exposure to asbestos when the material was widely used in the insulation...
It has been recently well documented in the news about the state of our highways. The AA have spoken out stating that Britain has a ‘pothole plague’ and this is even before winter has properly set in. It therefore seems a good time to write...
A report published by the Department for Transport on reported road casualties in Great Britain for 2010 shows a significant reduction in fatalities on the road, particularly of children. From a total of 208,648 reported road casualties in 2010, which is 6%...
It used to be the case that making a claim for a relatively minor road accident was unnecessarily long and drawn out, but now there is a relatively new and faster system which applies to claims for road traffic accidents that took place after 30th April...
We often get asked about whether it is possible to bring a claim for compensation following an accident in a supermarket. It may be possible and would be brought as an Occupier’s Liability claim. There are two Occupier’s Liability Acts; the...
It has been well documented in the media about the ban on ‘referral fees’. Referral fees broadly mean a fee which is paid by a law firm to run a claim. This payment can be made to claims management companies who act as middlemen on...
I was shocked to see reports on BBC News Derby that the busy Normanton Road was the scene of one in ten serious car accidents in the Derby area. It was revealed by the city council that 10% of car accidents in the last three years where someone was...
The local press reported recently that a woman in her 60s was attacked by a Japanese Akita in Oxton Woods near Calverton, and suffered severe and potentially permanent injuries as a result of the attack. Unfortunately, such reports are becoming...
Pleural plaques is an asbestosis related condition, and are a marking on the lining of the lungs, after exposure to asbestos. The marks do not cause any harm to the lungs and is often asymptomatic. Pleural plaques is benign but a sufferer may later develop...
As we have suffered the awful weather conditions over the past week and a half, we have heard stories of the weather and icy conditions taking their toll with many people suffering injuries as a result of slipping over in the icy conditions. ...
At Nelsons, we help many people every year to recover compensation as a result of injuries they have suffered due to someone else’s fault, whether this is a road traffic accident or a complex medical negligence claim. For example I have been...
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