The duty of an employer to protect people affected by its actions extends to protecting others from the actions of its employees. If an employee of a company causes somebody an injury in the course of their job, there is a case for the company to be liable. This means that compensation can be recovered… Read more
Unknown driver claim settles
If you’re involved in an accident where you cannot obtain the details of the other driver, do not panic! We deal with many accidents on the road where the insurance details or registration number of the defendant are not available. Sadly, not all people involved in accidents stay around to exchange these vital details. We… Read more
Client gets 11x more after legal advice
Insurance companies have all sorts of tactics to delay or knock down the value of a claim. From demands for completely irrelevant information to totally unreasonable offers, their list of tricks is extensive. As specialist personal injury solicitors, we’ve seen it all when it comes to these strategies. This is why we’d advise anybody injured… Read more
Cyclist claims back value of bicycle
The small size of a bicycle compared to the average car can make it difficult for drivers to spot cyclists before it is too late. This means that a cyclist has to take many precautions to ensure that they are likely to be seen: fluorescent clothing, lights and reflective strips. Sadly this is not always… Read more
Successful bicycle accident claims
Despite the precautions taken by cyclists commuting each and every day, there are still drivers who fail to see them. This is often down to not keeping a look out for cyclists. They can sometimes feel as though they are invisible to drivers, especially when it comes to turning at junctions. We represented a cyclist… Read more
Careless drivers cause danger on roads
One of the chief causes of road traffic accidents is careless drivers. Whilst something done ‘carelessly’ is usually thought of as being relatively harmless, this changes when the careless act is committed by someone in control of a ton of metal. The overwhelming majority of incidents on the road are not done purposely but as… Read more
Former minister demands sensors for HGVs
Lord Attlee has demanded that heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) be fitted with mandatory sensors in order to protect cyclists. Attlee is a former government transport minister who has experience driving HGVs. The Conservative peer has urged the government to carry out research into the life-saving devices and set minimum standards for their inclusion on appropriate… Read more
Cycling accidents in London – 2 every hour
Research completed by insurance company Aviva shows that a shocking number of cycling accidents occur on the streets of London. In data provided by the Department for Transport hat covered between 2009 – 2013, it was found that there had been 22,988 accidents involving cyclists. This means that on average there were over 12 accidents per day… Read more
Helmet saves life of injured cyclist
A cyclist seriously injured in a collision with a van says that his helmet saved his life. Mr Stead, 36, was involved in the crash near his home in Scampton. Despite suffering from a fractured spine, serious ligament damage to his leg and breaks to his shoulder, left hand, thumb and finger, Mr Stead believes… Read more
London cyclist recovers lost earnings
London cyclists have been in the news often lately, with news reports showing that injuries and fatalities have been rife. It is clear that safety in the capital is a big issue for cyclists. We are delighted to announce that one of our London cyclist clients has been successfully compensated for an injury he suffered… Read more
