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No success for insurer who tried to claim back compensation

. Motorcycle riders can be thought of as some of the most vulnerable users of Britain’s road. However using a motorcycle is becoming an increasingly... read more
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£40,000 compensation for autistic chef

. After suffering an injury which was not their fault, people in the UK have the option of contacting one of the variety of no win... read more
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Government begins consultation over whiplash claims

. Whiplash, usually caused by the sudden movement of the head or neck, is a common injury after a car or motorcycle accident. The injury can... read more
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£10 million medical negligence compensation for brain damaged man

. While mistakes can happen in every area of life, medical mistakes can occasionally lead to serious and long lasting harm. Organisations such as PALS, the... read more
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£2.43 million whiplash pay out

. While whiplash is often a minor road traffic accident injury, with symptoms disappearing within a few weeks, it can prove to be much more severe.... read more
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Crash map shows where most accidents happen in the UK

. Last year, the BBC published a ‘crash map’ on their website, showing the location of all road accident deaths in the UK between 1999 and... read more
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New personal injury court for Scotland

. A new court is to be set up in Edinburgh dealing solely with personal injury claims, the Scotsman has reported. It is to be the... read more
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Disappointment at lorry driver’s sentence

. The Evening Standard have reported that the father of Mary Bowers, a cyclist injured by a lorry thirteen months ago, has been left disappointed by... read more
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What you can do to prove that your motorbike accident was not your fault

. When an accident has happened and as an outcome you have suffered from personal injuries and you are not to be blamed for the accident... read more
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How much compensation could you receive for a whiplash claim?

. Not so long ago, the NHS published a report revealing that just fewer than 80 per cent of personal injury claims are linked to... read more
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A women receives £30,000 in compensation after having a accident at work

. A woman from Sheffield has been awarded £30, 000 in compensation after being injured at work. The claimant, slipped on a pallet while working for... read more
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First steps in seeking a personal injury claim

. Accidents can occur in many areas of our daily lives, from accidents at work to travelling on the roads or even in your own home.... read more
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The process of making a personal injury claim

. A road traffic accident claims solicitor is the first port of call for many that have been injured in an accident that was not their... read more
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Lifetime compensation for girl paralysed by teenage driver

. The family of a girl who was involved in a road traffic collision finally received pay out earlier this year for their RTA compensation claim... read more
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Over 1million uninsured drivers in the UK

. Many people consult a traffic accident lawyer following a road accident that was not their fault, but an ever increasing number of claims relate to... read more
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Association of British Insurers calls for radical changes

. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched a campaign specifically to improve safety in young drivers, to help improve overall road safety. They state... read more
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A gang member sues police after having a motorcycle accident while trying to escape

. Scotland yard police are being sued by a member of a smash-and–grab gang who stole more than £1 million worth of goods in London’s west... read more
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A landlady seeks almost £1 million in compensation after an accident at work

. A pub landlady wants to be awarded almost £1 million in compensation after an accident at work that caused her multiple injuries. The claimant, 57,... read more
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Don’t let bad press about whiplash claims put you off making a claim

. In the recent months we have witnessed a lot of backlash for the amount of fraudulent whiplash claims made in the UK. There are certain... read more
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Businessman receives £2m in whiplash compensation

. A businessman has been awarded over £2m in compensation after suffering a stroke. The man who is a businessman from Hertfordshire, suffered from whiplash symptoms... read more
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What information you need from the other driver to make a whiplash accident claim

. While you are driving the unexpected can happen, a driver can pull out of a slip road and hit your car. In some cases you... read more
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Teenage girl receives highest personal injury compensation in history

. A teenage girl has been awarded a record compensation payout of £23 million after being paralysed in a car crash with her mother. the... read more
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Ladbrokes fight case against cashier after being award £9,000 in compensation

. A cashier for Ladbrokes will be fighting a decision to be awarded £9,000 in compensation from her employer after an armed raid in Coventry. While... read more
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Support for ‘No Win No Fee’ cases

. On an arrangement of no win no fee, London has a huge range of solicitors willing to take on personal injury cases. Following an announcement... read more
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Unusual Motorcycle Accident Claims

. While a motorcycle accident claim is often taken against the driver that caused the injury, other circumstances can lead to a personal injury claim being... read more
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London Fire Brigade attending less road crashes

. The BBC have recently reported that the number of rescues by the London Fire Brigade required for road crashes is at the lowest it has... read more
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A starting point for personal injury claims

. One way to get an initial indication of what a claim might be worth is to use an online personal injury claims calculator. Frequently, these... read more
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Whiplash compensation – how much?

. According to insurance figures reported by the NHS, whiplash accounts for 76% of personal injury claims in the UK, and it is one of the... read more
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Work accident compensations cost Leeds City Council over £1m

. Figures obtained by Yorkshire Evening Post (YEP) show that Leads City Council has been forced to pay out more than £1.2m to staff who have... read more
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Number of car crashes drop but car accident claims rise

. A report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries reveals that the frequency of third party injury (TPI) claims has increased by 40 percent while... read more
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Whiplash claims rise despite fall in car accidents

. Whiplash claims or third party injury claims are on the increase, according to latest report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA). The... read more
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Why you should make a whiplash claim

. It was not that long ago that the Association of British Insurers (ABI) released a report revealing that there are more whiplash claims being made... read more
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Health firm urges companies to focus on back and neck pain

. More than seven million working days were lost across the UK due to work related back and neck pain according to NHS figures. Fitnut,... read more
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How employees should handle accidents at work

. It is estimated that 603,000 workers have had an accident at work and 200,000 of these injuries led to over three days' absence from work... read more
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Insurers insist young drivers should be learners for at least 12 months

. Young drivers should spend at least one year learning how to drive before they are allowed to take their test according to the Association of... read more
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Woman Falls Down Open Manhole

. Mrs Perkins called Accidents Direct after she had fallen down an open manhole and sustained horrific injuries to her leg, resulting in four operations.... read more
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Accidents Direct Welcomes New Staff Member

. Accidents Direct has recently welcomed its newest member of staff. Jemini Kukadia joined the company on 25th May 2012 as a claims executive and will... read more
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Girl Aged Five Suffers Shattered Elbow

. Mrs Ryan contacted Accident Direct after finding out that her daughter had been injured due to lack of supervision during school. Mrs Ryan was picking... read more
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Punter Has Foot Severed By Barman

. Everyone loves to unwind at the local after a long week at work, but for Barry Dangeur of Carmarthenshire, his Friday evening ended in the... read more
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Man Hit By Car

. Daniel went out for a drink with some friends after work in Ilford. He was crossing the road near his house when suddenly he was... read more
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Worker Has Fingers Severed

. Chantelle called Accidents Direct when negotiations with her employer had failed and she had sadly been involuntarily retired. She was no longer able to fulfil... read more
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Couples Dream Cruise Ruined

. Mr and Mrs Jones took to the sea on a Caribbean Cruise of a life time when they were struck down with food poisoning ruining... read more
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Builder Falls From Scaffolding At Work

. A local builder was going about his every day work on a sunny morning when he sustained his injury. A roofer by trade, he is... read more
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Gym Supervisor In Chemical Explosion At Work

. Here at Accidents Direct we work in partnership with some of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the UK and have... read more
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The Facts Behind Injury Claims

. The trends surrounding personal injury claims tend to run hand in hand with the steady rise in work-based accidents and health and safety negligence in... read more
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Placing A Successful Claim

. In todays tough economic climate, living with the after effects of a personal injury through an accidental slip or fall at your place of employment... read more
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Car Accident Claims

. Car accident claims in the UK involve very simple legal procedures most of the time and solicitors can very quickly recover the compensation. However... read more
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How to Approach your No Win No Fee Solicitor

. Perhaps youve been affected by the negligence of medical personnel, or maybe youre suffering substantial injuries after an accident in your workplace whatever your... read more
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Contributing to Health and Safety

. Have your say on health and safety An excellent initiative by the Government is calling for the people of Scotland to give their thoughts on... read more
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Extensive Training initiative launched to tackle 4000 asbestos death toll

. Asbestos related diseases have been at an all time rise since the last few years in UK. The government has made an initiative to combat... read more
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