Accidents and Injuries

How can a young footballer receive £4 million for an injury on the pitch?

15/08/2008

The case of the young Man Utd footballer Ben Collett was widely reported in the media this week. The 23-year-old was awarded £4.3 million in damages after a tackle in his first senior (reserve) match for his club prematurely ended his career.

Recent House of Lords Ruling Regarding Limitation Time Limits in Abuse Claims

14/02/2008

On 30 January 2008 the House of Lords delivered a land mark ruling on the limitation period for abuse claims

Limitation Time Limits in Abuse Claims

01/02/2008

On 30 January 2008 the House of Lords delivered a land mark ruling on the limitation period for abuse claims in 5 appeal cases (including A v. Hoare, the so called "Lotto Rapist" case). They overturned their 1993 decision in Stubbings v Webb, and have potentially opened a floodgate of claims for damages by victims of abuse outside of the usual 6 year time limit.

Motor Insurer Bureau - Claim Information Guide

19/10/2007

The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) is an independent body sponsored by the Department of Transport and financed by all Motor Insurers who are required by law to be members of the MIB. The purpose of the MIB is to compensate victims of negligent uninsured and untraced motorists. Compensation can be claimed in accordance with two separate "Agreements" between the Secretary of State for Transport and the MIB details of which are set out below.

Conditional Fee Agreements

30/06/2007

Conditional fee agreements provide a new way to pay for the services of solicitors. Under a conditional fee agreement, Ashfords will not charge you for its services if you do not win your case. This is sometimes referred to as the "no win - no fee" scheme.

Funding your injury claim: the options

30/06/2007

This leaflet is intended to outline the alternative ways of funding a personal injury claim. We will discuss these alternatives with you in more detail before agreeing to act for you.

Personal Injury Claims arising out of Food Poisoning

30/06/2007

We have all suffered the odd case of an upset stomach following a meal out and accepted it as a fact of life. What about when you suffer serious gastro-enteritis or debilitating diarrhoea which keeps you in bed for several days or even requires hospital treatment? Can you sue?

Personal Injury Claims arising out of Road Traffic Accidents

30/06/2007

A road traffic accident can be a very traumatic experience causing serious injuries, or it can be an annoying incident giving rise to small but niggling damage and losses. Either way you need to know your rights and what to do.

Tripping and Slipping Accidents

30/06/2007

This guide is intended to deal in general terms with some of the most common questions raised by people who have been involved in a slipping or tripping accident. Each claim will vary depending upon the individual facts, but the points set out below should provide an indication of those which most commonly arise.

Uninsured Loss Recovery Claims for Commercial Transport

30/06/2007

Following an accident, if your commercial vehicle is off the road you are losing money

Small Claims

01/01/2007