It is quite common for the third-party to raise the Defence of contributory negligence against a Client where they have failed to wear a seatbelt and/or get into vehicles where the driver is under the influence. If successfully raised, the Client will face a deduction to the amount of settlement they receive. It is importantContinue reading “What is Contributory Negligence in Road Traffic Accidents?”
Monthly Archives: November 2022
Personal Injury Claims for Cyclists
The number of cyclists in the UK has climbed dramatically in the last year, which has resulted in an increase in the number of road traffic accidents. Cycling on busy highways and roads in the UK can frequently result in risky scenarios involving other road users, which can result in serious injury. These injuries canContinue reading “Personal Injury Claims for Cyclists”
Animals Causing Injuries
In the United Kingdom, the number of people being attacked by animals has increased over the years. In our experience we have noted that individuals are of the belief that you can only claim for dog bites, but this is a misconception, as you can claim for compensation due to being attacked by dogs, cattle,Continue reading “Animals Causing Injuries”
Claiming Compensation For Your Injured Child
As we well know, it is always important to keep an eye on your child as they are at risk of injuring themselves. Sometimes our child can be involved in an unfortunate accident, which is no fault of their own. Under these circumstances, claims involving children can be very distressing, not only for the child,Continue reading “Claiming Compensation For Your Injured Child”
Perspective-Setting for Small Boat Crossings
Media and politics pay a lot of attention to small boat crossings. Clearly, some people are offended by the images we see of refugees coming to our borders. In a series of tweets, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal, for instance, claims that border crossings are “no refugee crisis… but simply illegalContinue reading “Perspective-Setting for Small Boat Crossings”
No Unlawful Decision Regarding an Asylum Seekers Dependant’s Right to Employment
In OH v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] UKAITUR JR2021LON001003, the issue of an asylum seekers dependent’s entitlement to employment in the UK is raised. When his request to work was denied while he was a dependent on his wife’s asylum claim, OH appealed the decision. Both OH and his wife workedContinue reading “No Unlawful Decision Regarding an Asylum Seekers Dependant’s Right to Employment”
The Manston Incident Is an Embarrassment That Was Easily Preventable
Instead of thinking of ways to assist individuals arriving from Calais, ministers decided to label them “illegal immigrants.” Being made to dwell in cramped quarters where infectious diseases are rampant. Sleeping with just one blanket on an empty floor. Having no hot water for ten days, not being able to take a shower, and alwaysContinue reading “The Manston Incident Is an Embarrassment That Was Easily Preventable”