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Posted on: 18 Sept 2024

Simpson Millar Secures £6 million settlement for woman who sustained a brain injury after being hit by a car

Simpson Millar secured a £6 million settlement for a woman in her 60s who sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, after being hit by a speeding car in Greater Manchester. The settlement, approved in July 2024, will fund lifelong care, rehabilitation, specialist equipment, and accommodation, allowing her to return to her own home and receive essential support to improve her quality of life.

Posted on: 16 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Road Traffic Accident Claims

No matter where you are in the world, road traffic accidents are unfortunately inevitable, and they happen every single day. According to Brake, The Road Safety Charity, five people lose their life on the road in the UK, and 82 are seriously injured. If you’ve been involved in a car accident and it wasn’t your fault, you could be able to make a claim for compensation.

Posted on: 16 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Motorcycle Accident Claims

There are currently around 1.34 million motorcycles and almost 32.17 million cars that are registered in the UK Unfortunately, motorcyclists continue to be the most vulnerable road users in the whole of the United Kingdom, with motorbikes consistently being the most dangerous method on the road year-on-year.

Posted on: 16 May 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Fatal Accident Claims

Losing someone you love in a fatal accident can be catastrophic for the lives that are left behind. It can be emotionally and economically draining, especially if you were financially reliant on the deceased. It can be a complex and time-consuming process to claim for a loved one after their passing, but here at Simpson Millar, we can help you every step of the way.

Posted on: 16 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Personal Injury Accident Claims

In the UK, many people decide to claim compensation after being injured due to an accident which was someone else’s fault. In law, this is called a Personal Injury Claim. The most common of these accidents include road traffic accidents and accidents at work.

Posted on: 10 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Brain Injury Claims

The brain is an integral part of our bodies, controlling virtually everything we think, say, do, and feel. If you sustain brain damage, it can affect every part of your life. Across the world, approximately 10 million people are affected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year, making it an increasing cause of death and disability globally.

Posted on: 02 May 2024

The unreported reality: Do people know how to report an accident at work?

In the last year, 561,000 people have suffered non-fatal injuries at work with, sadly, 135 reported fatalities at work in that same year. Given that the average person will spend 90,000 hours or 3,507 days in work, we must know how and whom to report accidents. But is that always the case?

Posted on: 01 May 2024

A Solicitors Guide to Understanding Child Compensation Claims

Accidents involving children can cause plenty of stress for the child who suffers the injury, but for the parents, it can be equally as stressful. An injury has a huge impact on a child, and it can be long-lasting and create plenty of problems.

Posted on: 01 May 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Public Place Accident Claims

When someone goes about their daily life, the last thing they would think about is being involved in an accident – but sadly, accidents in public places can and do occur. Public liability is the term used to summarise the duty of care in which a company that owns a public space has towards people that use it.

Posted on: 01 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Spinal Injury Claims

When someone has sustained a spinal injury, this can be a life-altering event. Such injuries have a significant impact on the lives of the people affected. For example, they can impact someone’s ability to do daily tasks and perform well at work.

Posted on: 01 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Serious Injury Claims

A serious injury can profoundly impact your life, causing both physical and financial strain to both you and your loved ones. From life-altering medical challenges to enduring financial stress, the repercussions are significant, and can last forever. Our team of specialist Personal Injury Solicitors are here to guide you through the process of seeking compensation for your future needs, whether it be disability-related care, adaptations, equipment, or rehabilitation treatment.

Posted on: 26 Apr 2024

Simpson Millar secures £10m compensation for woman significantly injured in road crash

Simpson Millar secured over £10m for a woman in her 30s struck by a speeding minibus, resulting in severe injuries and brain damage. Despite initial disputes of liability, the court held the driver fully responsible, awarding compensation for lost earnings, ongoing care, and special needs. The firm emphasised the life-altering impact of her injuries and welcomed the court's decision, which also included a ruling for the defendant to cover legal costs and additional expenses due to delayed settlement.

Posted on: 16 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Interim Payments

When you’re claiming compensation, the process can sometimes take longer than you’d planned. Whether it’s due to things taking longer in terms of settling on an amount, or if the process is just taking a while because of these services being overwhelmed, sometimes, things don’t go according to the timelines you expected.

Posted on: 04 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Cycling Accident Claims

These days, with the current move towards getting to work and school in a more eco-friendly and healthier way, more and more people are cycling. But this also means that there has been an increase in cycling accidents due to the higher number of cyclists on the road.

Posted on: 15 May 2023

Simpson Millar Supports Action for Brain Injury Week 2024

Action for Brain Injury Week is running this year from 15th to 21st May, to encourage people to learn more about brain injuries and support people suffering with them, as well as their loved ones. We talk about the effects of brain injuries, the challenges that people with brain injuries face and the support that is available.

Posted on: 13 May 2023

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day takes place on May 13 to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and highlight the challenges people suffering with them face every day. The majority of spinal cord injuries are caused by preventable accidents and can have a catastrophic impact on the quality of life of those suffering from them.

Posted on: 28 Apr 2023

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we discuss your legal right to be healthy and safe at work, and what you can do if your employer has failed in their duty of care to you.

Posted on: 16 Feb 2023

New Electrical Safety Bill Could Mean Good News for Homebuyers

A new Electrical Safety Certificate Bill for owned properties is in progress. This would be good news for home buyers, who would get electrical safety checks at the point of sale, in the same way that renters do. We hope this will reduce the amount of electric shocks and other types of personal injuries that happen as a result of fires and faulty wirings.

Posted on: 26 Jan 2023

Case study: Garage Worker Receives £35,000 Compensation for Slipping on Ice at Work

Richard was working in a garage when he slipped on ice and fractured his hip. This has had a huge impact on his life and he’ll need lifelong treatment and support for his injuries. We helped him get £35,000 in compensation.

Posted on: 20 Dec 2022

Helping negotiate an increase of £20,000 compensation for our client following a road collision

Our client who was a HGV driver was driving on the road when he was collision from an oncoming car. The other car was trying to overtake another car. Our client sustained a number of injuries to his neck, wrist, lower back and also some psychological injuries.

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