Accidents
The circumstances of each accident vary greatly. However we have set out below the most common types of accident that can result in brain or spinal cord injury.
Our legal knowledge coupled with our expertise in neurolaw, will ensure that you receive all the practical and professional support you need when making your claim. This in turn will ensure that you achieve the best outcome in terms of compensation awarded and quality of life.
Road Accidents
The vast majority of accidents in the
- Drivers
- Passengers
- Motorcyclists
- Cyclists
- Pedestrians
To succeed the person making the claim (the Claimant) will have to show that the accident was the fault of someone else (the Defendant).
In some cases the Defendant will be uninsured or will be untraced. You may then be eligible to receive compensation from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) who will act as the insurer.
Our team has a vast experience of dealing with motor accident cases and has a speciality in dealing with cases involving the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
Accidents in Public Places
Every year large numbers of adults and children are injured in public places. These types of accidents can occur in various ways such as:
- Tripping over broken paving
- Slips in shops
- Falls in playgrounds
- Injuries on building sites and dilapidated premises
- Injuries at work/factories
A large proportion of those injured in public places are children. Playtime adventures can lead them into dangerous situations where injuries occur.
A claim can be successful even if the child was trespassing. The law in this area can be very complicated and it is important that you seek expert advice about your case at the earliest opportunity.
Accidents At Work
According to Government statistics between 2001 and 2002 there were 251 fatal accidents and 28,940 major accidents in the workplace in the
A claim for compensation for injuries suffered at work may be successful if it was, for example, caused by:
- Their employer
- A fellow employee
- Someone else working on the same premises but employed by another company
The decision as to whether it is possible to bring a claim will, to a large extent, depend on European Regulations put in place to protect your health and safety at work. It is essential that your legal adviser has extensive knowledge of these Regulations in order to properly pursue your case.
Accidents On
All too often a dream holiday abroad can be soured by an accident causing injuries to you or a member of your family.
Hugh James has a longstanding history of acting for clients in accidents abroad including air crashes, car accidents, swimming pool accidents, accidents on cruises, and on organised excursions and accidents in hotels. We have pursued cases involving accidents in countries as varied as
In addition we have acted as agents for lawyers in other countries pursuing damages claims for clients in this country.
Even if you are injured abroad you may be able to pursue a claim in this country. You should obtain expert legal advice as soon as you return home as countries have varying time limits for claiming compensation and missing this deadline could prevent you from bringing your claim at all.
What do I do next?
For further information or to arrange an initial free interview to discuss your case please contact us by one of the following means:
Telephone – 0845 071 1045
E-mail – neurolaw@hughjames.com
Address - Hugh James Solicitors, Hodge House, 114 - 116 St Marys Street, Cardiff CF10 1DY
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