We have come to associate the term ‘personal injury’ for accidents that happen when someone else is responsible, and is a potential situation which could lead to the injured party making a claim for compensation. In this article we take a look at some of the most common personal injury types and how they can … Read more
With winter on its way, now could be the perfect time to take out home insurance cover with a company like HomeServe. It will help protect your premises in an emergency, but what should you look out for and what do you need to know about the different policies available? The difference between home and … Read more
Medical negligence used to be something that people shied away from, unsure of how to carry out an investigation into pain and injuries suffered as a result of said negligence. However, with the rise of ‘no win no fee’ solicitors, medical compensation claims are increasing in number each year. If you play your case right, you … Read more
Despite the decrease of serious traffic accidents in the UK, there is always a chance you may be involved in an accident. Whether the damage to you and your vehicle is minor or serious, you are always able to seek compensation for an accident that wasn’t your fault. Here are some key considerations for those … Read more
Analysts have claimed that there has been an upsurge in the amount of successful medical claims being made against health services for malpractice and negligence. Indeed, now that solicitors are well versed in how to deal with such cases, more and more patients are stepping up to receive compensation for the damages caused to them. … Read more
With the recent data revealing the steady increase in whiplash claims despite the drop in road accident injuries, many consumers may be rejoicing. A report released by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries shows that the increase of claims has cost the insurance industry nearly £400m. However, companies have yet to mitigate the blow by … Read more
Sometimes it is possible to hear some quite extraordinary views about the nature of insurance protection and lifestyle. Occasionally these are close to being potentially dangerous myths and here are a few of the more typical ones together with a rational comment. The government will help pay your mortgage if you can’t Although not totally … Read more
Perhaps you’ve just started a new business that requires a van, or you’re moving house and need to hire a van for the day to move your belongings. Whatever the reason, it’s a legal requirement that you take out van insurance to ensure that, should anything go wrong or you are unfortunately involved in an … Read more
Owners of both car and motorcycles often find it difficult to insure their vehicles under one plan, citing that it’s generally more expensive than insuring them separately as well as it putting their no claims bonus at risk should they have an accident on one or the other. This, however, is not always the case, … Read more
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) published their telematics car insurance industry research last week. The report highlights the growth of the sector over the past year, and predicts that the ban on gender rating will amplify the growth in the take-up of black box car insurance policies. This new kind of car insurance is … Read more
Accidents at work are extremely common, with roughly 118,000 injury claims made per year in the UK. These cases can range from repetitive strain injury to serious work related accidents. If you feel that you have been injured at work through no fault of your own, you should seek legal representation to help get financial … Read more
With millions of visitors descending upon London this year for the Olympics, there are a number of hazards and dangers that visitors should be aware of to ensure that they have a safe and enjoyable trip. Here are our top things to watch out for when visiting London. Pickpockets London is one of the worst … Read more
According to a number of insurers, London is by far the worst place for motorcycle theft in the UK. A comprehensive report into motorbike theft showed that motorcycle owners in parts of London are 30 times more likely to be a victim than in other parts country. The top 10 locations in the UK are … Read more
In the construction trade dealing with cash flow to keep suppliers and clients happy is critical and seeing insurance payments go out every month can be very frustrating. There might be some policies that you can afford to do without but, self-employed or not, public liability insurance is absolutely not one of them. Here’s why. … Read more
There aren’t many of us who enjoy contemplating our demise, but what’s that saying about death and taxes? As unpleasant as some people might find it, it pays to plan for the future and make sure our loved ones aren’t left in the financial lurch when we die. So when is the right time to … Read more
