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Posted on: 13 Aug 2021

Adapting Motorcycles for Disabled Riders following a Serious Injury

Being left with a disability after a motorcycle accident can be devastating, particularly if you feel you may never be able to ride again. But we want to help you to rebuild your life, and that means helping you get back on the road.

Posted on: 06 Aug 2021

More Speeding Drivers Causes Serious Injury Risk

More than half of drivers and motorcyclists broke the speed limit during 2020, so could riskier roads be a lasting legacy of lockdown? According to government data, 56% of cars broke the speed limit on 30mph roads last year, along with 58% of vans and 67% of motorcycles.

Posted on: 27 Jul 2021

Government Under Pressure to Tackle E-Scooter Risk

Recent weeks have seen more reports of deaths and serious injuries linked to e-scooters, and more pressure on ministers to take action. Reports of serious accidents involving e-scooters are becoming, sadly, all too common.

Posted on: 07 Jun 2021

New Safety Risk as London Launches Rental E-scooter Trial

As of today, many Londoners can legally rent electric e-scooters as part of a trial hire scheme. Rental e-scooters were legalised for use on roads in England and Wales last August, and have become common sights in many major cities, including Liverpool, Bristol and Birmingham.

Posted on: 01 Jun 2021

Members of Parliament State That Families Should Get Legal Aid at Inquests Which Involve the State

A lack of access to Legal Aid is the “single greatest obstacle” to families getting justice through the inquest system, the Justice Committee says.

Posted on: 17 May 2021

The Hidden Consequences of Brain Injury

A brain injury can impact on every aspect of a person’s life, preventing you from returning to work and leave you needing specialist treatment, therapy and rehabilitation. But some consequences can be so subtle that they’re very hard for many people to spot.

Posted on: 07 May 2021

Claiming for Partial Amputation of a Finger after an Accident

If you’ve suffered the partial loss of a finger because another person or party was negligent, you can claim compensation for your injury and how it’s affected your life.

Posted on: 29 Apr 2021

How to Claim Compensation for a Fracture Injury

If the party responsible for the accident admits their fault early on, their insurance company will often fund rehabilitation to aid your recovery. It benefits all parties for the injury to heal as soon as possible and for the injured person to be well enough to get back to work.

Posted on: 16 Apr 2021

Simpson Millar Successfully Appeals Benefit Refusals for Disabled Clients

People with disabilities are eligible for a state benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP). As a trainee solicitor working within the serious injury department, most of my clients meet the criteria for PIP, yet many have been found ineligible.

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

Top 5 Most Common Motorcycle Accidents

To many, the motorcycle represents freedom; a mode of transport, a hobby and a way to meet others. Add to that the feeling of the power of the engine under you, the responsiveness of the controls, and the sheer sensation of speed, riding can be exhilarating in a way unlike any other form of travel.

Posted on: 30 Mar 2021

What Rehabilitation Can I Get after a Brain Injury Accident?

As a Serious Injury Solicitor who specialises in Brain Injury Claims, it’s my job is to make sure that whoever is responsible for the accident that caused a brain injury, or their insurance company, pays compensation, so the injured person can be helped back into the position they were in before the accident happened; as much as possible.

Posted on: 02 Mar 2021

I Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt - Can I Still Claim Compensation?

One of the difficulties in claiming compensation for car accident is that you may be partly responsible for what’s happened and the outcome. For example, you may not have been wearing a seatbelt when you were injured in a car crash that wasn’t your fault.

Posted on: 26 Feb 2021

Preventing Forklift Truck Accidents at Work

Many employees are under increasing pressure to work quickly as employers push to meet customer demand and deadlines. This can lead to workers becoming exhausted and safety standards being compromised.

Posted on: 28 Jan 2021

Claiming Compensation for Slipping on the Ice

If you slip on icy or snowy pavements, floors, steps or other surfaces, our Serious Injury Solicitors can let you know if you have a good chance of claiming compensation for your injuries.

Posted on: 11 Dec 2020

How Medical Assessments Help a Road Traffic Accident Claim

An independent medical assessment helps us see how seriously you’ve been injured and what care and rehabilitation you may need. If we have accurate, detailed information about your injuries, we can value your road traffic accident claim correctly and push for the right amount of compensation.

Posted on: 25 Nov 2020

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Caused by an Injury

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can develop after you suffer an injury in an accident. Common triggers can include: A musculo-skeletal injury such as a crush injury or injury to the nerve; Surgery, often procedures to repair fractures or damaged nerves after injuries to hands; Being immobilised in a cast or splint; Minor injuries such as a cut to the finger.

Posted on: 19 Aug 2020

Injury Prevention Week: Preventing Injury at Work

Although the UK is one of the safest places in the world to work, more must be done to prevent avoidable workplace injuries.

Posted on: 18 Aug 2020

Rehabilitation Vital for Brain Injury Survivors

Providing for the mental health needs of brain injury victims is a big part of our work as Serious Injury Solicitors. A brain injury can have a huge emotional impact on a person, causing issues such as: Personality changes; Mood swings; Anxiety; Depression; Fatigue; Difficulty concentrating; Memory; A sense of loss.

Posted on: 17 Aug 2020

Rental E-scooters - A New Accident Risk on British Roads

Since last month, it’s been legal to ride rental e-scooters on roads in England and Wales, as the Government wants to encourage different ways of travelling during the Coronavirus pandemic. But the change has led to many safety concerns, as e-scooters can cause serious and life-changing injuries if they’re ridden dangerously.