Trips, Slips and Falls
- Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that Councils across the east of England have paid out £6 million over the last six years in compensation for pavement trips and slips. This figure excludes legal fees. ...
- It is common knowledge that taking action in the courts against an opponent who disputes your claim can be stressful and expensive. Recently, alternatives to bringing court action, such as alternative dispute resolution and mediation, have become more...
- The majority of personal injury victims feel more confident with legal representation than they do if relying solely on insurers, according to Law Society research. Three quarters of personal injury victims do not feel confident about bringing a claim on...
- Laws regulating unscrupulous claims companies and aiming to reduce the fear of litigation for those engaged in what are deemed to be 'desirable activities' are dealt with under the Compensation Act 2006, which regulaties so called 'claims...
