Accidents at work are, thankfully, on the decline, as employers and employees alike are more aware of hazards and their avoidance. Similarly, car accidents are less likely to be fatal due to the improvements in car safety and the legal requirement to wear a seatbelt. Nevertheless, accidents do happen. People do fail to take adequate care at work, or do let their attention wander, albeit briefly, whilst driving. As a result, injuries can be inflicted on innocent parties. We owe a duty of care to those around us in more circumstances than we may realise.
Employers need to ensure that their workforce are protected from hazards, Drivers need to be aware of other road users and councils have a duty to maintain the roads and pavements within their jurisdiction. Of course, there are many other examples of where this duty of care exists. Other circumstances where a claim for compensation arise can include complex medical issues, wherein the care received by a patient has fallen below the standard that could reasonably be expected. Such issues can be difficult for those without medical knowledge to comprehend, but we have access to solicitors who specialise in medical negligence cases and will be able to advise you on your rights. Where someone has been injured in an accident that was not their fault, they are entitled to make a no win no fee injury claim. A fall resulting from an uneven pathway, a whiplash injury from a rear shunt car accident or a medical negligence claim after an operation has gone wrong may all give rise to a claim. If you are unsure whether or not the circumstances of your injury would allow you to make a no win no fee injury claim, then speak to one of our trained, experienced claims handlers to find out your rights.
