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An Unsuccessful Claim for Personal Injury: A Case Study
Not all claims for personal injury have merit. It is possible to put yourself at such a risk that you must take full responsibility for the consequences. This true case study is a good example of this...
Asbestos Claims
This article looks at the specific concerns regarding compensation claims for mesothelioma, a disease caused by exposure to asbestos....
Breach and Causation
This article looks at the concepts of 'breach of duty' and 'causation', and their importance in cases of occupational injury....
Choosing a Good Personal Injury Lawyer
Are you ready to choose a personal injury lawyer? If so, make sure you get it right first time. Here are some top tips on ensuring your claim is handled properly, efficiently and without hiccup....
Claiming Against a Bank or Building Society
This article looks at the process of claiming compensation against an insolvent bank or building society through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme....
Claiming Against a Mortgage Broker
This article looks at the ways in which compensation can be claimed for poor advice given from mortgage advisers, particularly through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme....
Claiming Against an Investment Adviser
This article looks at the instances in which compensation claims can be made against investment advisors, and the ways in which this can be done through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme....
Claiming Against Insurers
This article looks at the process of making a compensation claim against an insolvent insurer through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme....
Claims for Discrimination
Discrimination against a person on the grounds of race, gender, religion, disability and sexuality is unlawful. Not all discriminatory selection processes apply to this rule. Read more here....
Claims for Unfair Dismissal
If you've been dismissed by your employer, you may be wondering whether you have a claim for unfair dismissal. Find out what this actually means and whether you might have a claim for damages here....
Claims for Wrongful Dismissal
Do you have a claim for unfair dismissal? Find out whether you're eligible, and whether your employer has broken the terms of your employment contract here....
Cleaning and Hygiene
This article looks at details of employers' duties with regard to cleaning, hygiene and general sanitation in the workplace....
Clinical Negligence: A Case Study
An example of a clinical negligence claim against a hospital, which proceeds to trial....
Code of Practice for Victims of Crime
This article looks at the new statutory responsibilities assumed by ‘service providers’ under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime....
Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime
This article looks at the ways in which victims of violent crime can claim compensation, with particular reference to the Compensation Injuries Compensation Authority....
Compensation for Wrongful Detention: A Case Study
There are different ways to bring claims for wrongful detention and false imprisonment. This case study is an example of a miscarriage of justice. Find out more about this type of compensation here....
Compensation from the Perpetrator
This article looks at the ways in which victims of crime can receive compensation from offenders....
Compensation Payouts Held in Trust
We investigate how the monies of a compensation claim are awarded and paid out and also look at who has control over such money if the recipient is below the age of 18...
Consumer Credit Act Claims
Recent OFT guidance concerning the Consumer Credit Act has led to a surge in claims companies that boast that they are able to clear credit card and other unsecured debt. Find out what the law is and ...
Criminal and Civil Liability
This article looks at the distinction between criminal and civil liability, and the circumstances in which these might apply....
Criminal Injuries Claim: A Case Study
An example of a case in which a man is able to claim compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority after he is attacked....
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
This article looks at the basic characteristics and aims of the UK’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme....
Damages Under the Human Rights Act
If your human rights have been breached, you may be entitled to make a claim for damages. Find out all about how claims work and the legal procedure here....
Disproving Breach of Duty
This article looks at the most frequently successful defence against occupational health and safety compensation claims....
Duty of Care
This article looks at the case of Graham Calvert, a compulsive gambler who sued William Hill, and its implications for the concept of duty of care generally....
Economic Costs of the 'Compensation Culture'
This article looks at the potential economic costs of the ‘compensation culture’, incurred both to corporations and the consumer...
Employers' Common Law Responsibilities
This article looks briefly at the definition of common law, and then at some of the responsibilities that common law confers on employers....
Employers' Duties Under the Health and Safety Act
This article outlines the responsibilities conferred on employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA)....
Fault in Personal Injury Claims
In order to be successful in a personal injury claim you need to prove that someone has been at fault. Find out more here....
Firms in Default
This article looks at the principle of defaulting, with regard to claims made through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme....
First Steps to Making a Claim
This article points out some of the necessary first steps that must be taken when making a compensation claim....
Forcing Disclosure of Information
This article looks at the importance of documentary evidence for occupational health and safety claims, and ways in which disclosure of relevant documents can be ensured....
Government Responses to the Compensation Culture
This article investigates the government’s proposed responses to the growing phenomenon of the ‘compensation culture’....
Health and Safety Claims Through Industrial Tribunals
This article looks at the process by which health and safety claims can be brought via an industrial tribunal....
Health and Safety Qualifications
This article looks at some of the range of qualifications available for those who require good knowledge of health and safety for their job, or who are interested in a career as a health and safety pr...
Health and Safety Technology
This article looks at some of the most common examples of health and safety technology, and their practical applications in the workplace....
House Defects: Can You Claim Compensation?
If you have hired the services of a builder to complete building works and you have come across defects, you may be able to claim damages....
How Personal Injury Settlements Are Calculated
How will your personal injury claim be calculated and what is taken into consideration when determining the fair and reasonable amount of damages? Find out here....
How Product Liability Claims Work
If you're injured because of a product you have used, you may be able to make a claim for compensation from the manufacturer. Find out more about this area of the law here....
I Won My Libel Case: A Case Study
An example defamation case in which a newspaper prints a libellous article about a high profile person, who then sues for damages....
In What Circumstances Can I Claim?
This a article looks at the different circumstances in which victims of crime can claim compensation....
Injured? What to Do First
Have you been injured in an accident? Find out how to preserve your position in law here....
Is Claiming Compensation Morally Sound?
This article looks at the moral questions surrounding compensation claims in the UK....
Is Compensation a New Phenomenon?
This article looks at the legal history of compensation, and considers whether or not claims that compensation is a new phenomenon are accurate....
Is the 'Compensation Culture' a Fabrication?
This article looks at the arguments of those who suggest that the ‘compensation culture’ I no more than a myth, and some of the counter-arguments....
Is There a Time Limit to Revist a Settled Claim?
Revisiting a compensation claim after payment is generally impossible, unless the compensator has overpaid or failed to meet their obligations....
Key Health and Safety Legislation
This article looks at some of the most important pieces of UK health and safety legislation, both primary and secondary....
Last Resort - Employers' Liability
This article looks at the principle of Employers' Liability Insurance, and at who is and is not required to purchase it....
Legalisation of 'No-Win, No-Fee'
This article explains the basic premise of no-win, no-fee arrangements, and the effect that their legalisation has had on the compensation process....
Limits of the FSCS
This article looks at the limits of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, including the maximum amount of compensation that can be paid....
Loan Arrangements for Compensation Claims
This article looks at the potential expense of insuring yourself against legal costs, and the perils of taking out a loan to cover that expense....
Making a Personal Injury Claim
This article offers some advice for individuals who are considering making a compensation claim regarding a personal injury....
Making a Work Injury Claim
This article offers advice to those who are considering making a compensation claim against their employer regarding an occupational injury....
Medical Bills in an Insurance Claim
If you are the victim of another party's negligence, they or their insurance company will be expected to foot the bill. However, if you are making a claim to your own private insurer, you should make ...
Mitigation of Liability Through 'Contributory Negligence'
This article looks at the way in which liability for an accident may be mitigated through contributory negligence, and damages thus reduced....
'No-Win, No-Fee' - Too Good to be True?
This article looks at the basic characteristics of 'no-win, nofee' arrangements, and investigates their significant drawbacks and dangers....
Occupational Health
This article looks at some of the fundamental elements of good occupational health practice....
Permit to Work
This article looks at the permit to work system, and the ways in which these must be used to mitigate risks in particularly hazardous workplaces....
Personal Injury Claim: A Case Study
A sample personal injury case that demonstrates how claims can be settled without the need for a trial....
Problems with Personal Injury Claims
This article looks at some of the most common problems associated with personal injury claims, and some ways in which they can be prevented or solved....
Reclaiming Bank Charges
This article looks at the first steps that can be taken by those who wish to reclaim their bank charges, given that the process has been suspended during the course of a related test case....
Rented Apartment to Friends: Can They Claim for Accident?
Can you be liable for an accident that happened on your property, even if it wasn't your fault?...
Safe Person Strategies
This article looks at the basic characteristics of a ‘safe person strategy’, and the ways in which these should be used to ensure occupational safety....
Safe Place Strategies
This article defines a ‘safe place strategy’, its function and its practical application....
Should I use a 'Claims Management' Firm?
This article looks at the services performed by claims management companies, and investigates whether or not it is wise to use them when making a compensation claim....
Statute and Common Law
This article looks at the basic definitions of common (or ‘case’) and statute law, as well as precedent, and the way in which they interact to form the basis of the British legal system....
The Compensation Act 2006
This article looks at the provisions of the Compensation Act 2006, and the effect that this legislation has had on the public's interaction with the claims management industry....
The Compensation Claims Process Explained
This article looks at the process of claiming compensation for a personal injury, and examines the possible outcomes....
The Costs of Claiming
This article looks at the potential costs associated with both successful and unsuccessful compensation claims....
The Effect of Making a False Claim
The legal system is designed to help those who wish to bring valid cases to court. However, the repercussions for those pursuing false claims are significant and damaging....
The Financial Ombudsman Scheme
This article looks at the Financial Ombudsman Scheme, and their uses in settling disputes between consumers and financial service providers....
The Financial Services and Markets Act (2000)
This article looks at the content of the Financial Services and Markets Act, including the establishment of the Financial Services Authority and the role that this organisation plays....
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme
This article looks at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, and the ways in which it can help consumers and small businesses who have lost money as a result of financial service providers becomi...
The Importance of Risk Assessment in the Workplace
This article looks at the principle of risk assessment, and examines the HSE’s recommended method for carrying one out....
The Pre-Action Protocol
If you have been hurt in an accident that you were not to blame for, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation if someone else was at fault. There is a procedure for making claims for perso...
The Pros and Cons of ADR
This article briefly summarises the characteristics of Alternative Dispute Resolution, and looks at the associated advantages and disadvantages....
The Tax Payer and Compensation Culture
Looking at the cost of the 'compensation culture', and investigates whether or not the taxpayer is footing the bill for claims....
The Victim Contact Scheme
This article looks at the ways in which the Victim Contact Scheme can help victims of violent crime or sexual offences after the sentencing of the offender....
Time Limits for Claims
This article looks at the time periods in which compensation claims must be brought, including the major exceptions....
Vicarious Liability
This article looks at the principle of vicarious liability, and the ways in which this might apply to employers fighting compensation claims....
'Volenti non fit Injuria' - A Key Defence
This article looks at the defence of ‘volenti non fit injuria’, by which it can be claimed that a complainant had voluntarily agreed to take on the risks involved in their job....
What Can I Do if I Need Non-Financial Help?
This article looks at the options available to those who have suffered serious personal injuries and require non-financial assistance as a result....
What Can You Claim For?
An overview of the most common types of cases in which people claim compensation for negligence, breach of contract and other losses....
What is a Claims Assessor?
This article looks at the role of claims assessors within the compensation process, and investigates their potential advantages and drawbacks....
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
This article looks at the process of Alternative Dispute Resolution, whereby civil disputes can be resolved without the need for court action....
What is Clinical Negligence and How Can You Claim?
When a health care professional causes injury through negligence, you may be able to make a claim for clinical negligence. Find out more about this specialist area of personal injury law here....
What is Compensation and When Can I Claim?
This article looks at the basic characteristics of compensation, including what it is and when it is possible to make a claim....
What Personal Injuries Can You Claim For?
If you've suffered an injury that was someone else's fault, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Take our questionnaire to find out whether you might have a claim....
What to Do After a Car Accident
If you're ever involved in a car accident, you may be in shock immediately afterwards. Read our tips on what to do straight afterwards to give yourself the best chance of being able to claim compensat...
What You Need to know to Win a Claim
This article looks at some of the most important pieces of information and evidence that should be gathered in order to maximise the chances of a successful compensation claim....
When and How to Report a Crime
This article looks at the ways in which individuals can report a crime, and the impact that this may have on any potential compensation claim for the victim....
When can I Claim?
This article looks at the circumstances in which compensation claims can be made for personal injuries, and the time limits within which these claims must be made....