When is a rear end collision not your fault? Rear end collisions are a form of road traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the back of another. In most cases, they occur in areas where vehicles come to a complete stop and drivers are required to judge when best to move off such as roundabouts and traffic lights, with the collision occurring when one of the drivers misjudges the timing of the other driver. If you are looking to make a compensation claim against another driver following a rear end collision, you will need to prove that they were the one at fault. With this in mind, you may be interested to discover what the criteria is for being at fault for rear end collisions. In this blog, we look at this type of road traffic accident, how the person at fault is determined and other questions such as how long a settlement could take and how much money you could claim as the victim of a rear end collision. Are you always at fault in a rear end collision? The person at … [Read more...]

What to do after a bike accident Incidents involving bikes are among the most common types of road traffic accidents, with the severity of these incidents ranging from minor cuts and scratches to serious injuries to the head, spine and other sensitive areas of the body. As bikes don’t provide much protection for cyclists, the impact from a collision can cause severe damage to them. In some cases, victims make compensation claims to reflect their pain and suffering and help them to recuperate financial losses caused by the incident. In this blog, we look in detail at bike accidents and explain how to report them and make a compensation claim, whether you should get medical attention if you’re involved in one, what you’re able to claim for and how much money you could be entitled to. How to report a bike accident If the incident caused major injuries or left significant damage in the road, you should report the bike accident to the police. You can do this by phone, in person or … [Read more...]

What are the types of collision? During a compensation claim for a road traffic accident, many factors are considered to determine whether the claim is valid. An important part of this is based on how the collision happened, as the different types of collision may be used to identify the person at fault for the incident. In this informative blog, we look at what qualifies as a collision, the different types of collisions that can happen, how they’re recognised for making a compensation claim and explain the most common types. What is a traffic collision? A traffic collision is when a mechanically-propelled vehicle makes contact with something else in a public place. When this happens, everyone involved in the incident is required by law to follow a number of steps and report the incident to the police where necessary. If a property or vehicle was left with damage as a result of the incident, the owner should be able to claim on their insurance. As a final step, anybody injured … [Read more...]

What is an RTA?   You may have heard of the term RTA in relation to making personal injury claims. RTA stands for road traffic accident. Both versions of this term are used by compensation claim solicitors, but what exactly is a road traffic accident? In this blog, we explain what an RTA is, what to do if you’re involved in one and how you can claim compensation.   What is a road traffic accident? A road traffic accident is a type of incident involving a motor vehicle where a person, animal, vehicle or section of property is left damaged as a result. It was formally outlined in the Road Traffic Act 1988 as an accident on any road or public place in England and Wales, with different rules set out for other parts of the UK such as Scotland and Northern Ireland. Although the Road Traffic Act 1988 defines an RTA as being an incident involving the use of a motor vehicle, they can also involve a bicycle, pedestrian or a public transport vehicle. According to road … [Read more...]

How to claim compensation after a road accident   If you suffered an injury as a result of a road traffic accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, when an incident on the road occurs, there are things you need to do before you can consider making a claim. In this guide, we explain what you need to do in a road accident, what’s expected of you in the eyes of the law and how you can start your compensation claim.   What to do in a road traffic accident A road traffic accident can be distressing, traumatising and leave you feeling shaken and not in the right mindset to make the best decisions. It’s understandable to feel disoriented after a car accident, but if you don’t report an accident you were involved in to the police, you may be breaking the law. However, this only applies if you haven’t supplied your name to anyone involved in the incident or if the incident was serious, resulted in major injuries or if debris was left in the road. As for minor … [Read more...]

While no job is completely risk free, there are some roles that are a lot more hazardous than others. Still, when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, we’ve come a long way over the years. In this infographic, we take a look back at some of the most dangerous jobs in history and explore the risks involved with each. From the chariot racers of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, to the body collectors during the Bubonic plague in the 1300s, to the matchgirls of the 1800s and 1900s, we consider what kind of compensation payouts these workers would be entitled to if they suffered some of the most common work-related accidents and injuries of their day in 2020. Highest compensation payouts Violent death So, who on our list would be entitled to the biggest payout? That award goes to the medieval monarchs of Europe, who were 700 times more likely to be violently killed than the average citizen. If these monarchs were to suffer the same fate today, their next of kin would be … [Read more...]

What does public liability insurance cover? All businesses require sufficient cover to suit their structure, assets and how the company functions. Among these forms of insurance cover are professional indemnity insurance, employers’ liability insurance, product liability insurance and home business insurance. One of the most popular types is public liability insurance, but what exactly is it and what does it cover? What is public liability insurance for? Public liability insurance is designed to protect business owners from the cost of legal claims made against their business if a client or member of the public becomes injured or their property becomes damaged in the course of their business activities. It also benefits a business by reflecting a certain standard to organisations and trading authorities that may only work with companies that possess this type of cover. Unlike employers’ liability insurance, it doesn’t cover claims made by employees or temporary members of staff … [Read more...]

How to claim for an accident at work Accidents in the workplace are far more common than you might believe. In fact, according to  figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 581,000 non-fatal injuries occurred in the UK alone over the 2018/19 period. However, a RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) survey of the same period found that employers had reported only 12 per cent of this figure (69,208). This leads us to the first important part of claiming for an accident at work – that the accident and any injury sustained must be recorded in your employer’s accident book (with more serious incidents, there is a legal obligation for the employer to report the injury to the HSE). In addition to this, there are another couple of things you can do to help you out as you look to claim for a workplace injury: obtain the name and contact details of any witnesses to the accident take photographs and video of both your injuries and the … [Read more...]