There are numerous UK consumers who are struggling to find compensation for wrong selling of payment protection insurance. Those who have made unnecessary payments for PPI want their money back. After receiving thousands of complains related to Mis sold PPI and negative financial consequences of it, the matter reached to the court and finally court has given its decision in favor of consumers. All high street banks and lending agencies have...more
No matter how hard you try to avoid them, accidents and mishaps do happen. You can take all precautions while working at your office or while driving on road. However, many times due to someone elses negligence and carelessness, these calamities do happen and leave you suffering for no mistake of yours. However, if you or someone you know has been a victim of any such illicit and reckless behaviour, then its time that you take a legal step and...more
If you are found to be the innocent victim in a road traffic accident during which you suffered whiplash, you will be awarded compensation for your injury. In this article we explore exactly what you will receive compensation for, explaining what we mean by general damages and special damages, and suggesting how much you could stand to win.What is whiplash compensation for? Compensation settlements can be divided into two categories: general damages and special damages. These can be explained in greater detail, as follows:-1. General damagesGeneral damages are awarded as recompense for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have experienced as a direct result of your whiplash injury. The sum will therefore be determined by the extent of your injuries; the greater your pain and suffering, the greater your general damages will be. Your solicitor will ask an independent medical expert to examine you in person and prepare a written report on your condition. This will assess the severity of your whiplash, how it has impacted your life, and how it is likely to affect your life in the future. With this report in mind, your solicitor will decide upon a figure that appropriately...more
Financial emergencies can arrive in life of anybody. In general situations, people move to banks or lending agencies to arrange cash in time of need. Loans are available with some interest rate and certain terms that people agree on it. Now the point is repayments. Banks generally ask about repayments options that are available from your side in...more
This week we had two heartbreaking appointments with two injured workers who were devastated when we told them that their claims were closed. Both of them were completely surprised, and each worker could could not have been more different.Raul* has four years of schooling in Mexico. He does not speak, read or write English beyond a basic level that...more
Title 46 of the United States Code affirms any seaman who shall suffer personal injury while on duty may file a lawsuit and claim for reparation. If that occurs, the mariner can file a lawsuit against any of them for carelessness as identified by Title 46 of the United States Code or the Jones Marine Act. Significant sections of this provision are distinctive to U.S. seafaring laws.Jones Marine Act or Jones Act is a federal law that deals with cabotage occurring in U.S. seas and between U.S. ports. It enables cabotage workers, particularly sailors, to get reparation in case of personal injury while working. Often mistaken or interchanged with workers compensation, Jones Act settlements constitute a distinct set of payment often accomplished rather than (not additionally with) workers compensation. Generally, getting workers compensation and other advantages takes away a mariners privilege to Jones Act benefits.Workers compensation applies to all or any kinds of workers, like those in seafaring commerce. It offsets a beneficiarys monetary activities while recuperating from injury and persists until the beneficiary can resume work. While workers compensation is sometimes of total...more
Every life deserves equal attention be it rich or poor. It is a provision that is like a sapling which grows into a tree to provide food and shelter to others. We are here on earth with a mission that should be fulfilled for a successful attainment...more
In order to find a workers compensation law firm, start with a search based on location. Find a lawyer who is conveniently located to your place of work or your home. A general online search can help you start a list of potential lawyers in your...more
After you've fallen or gotten injured at your job, an experienced attorney will tell you it's important to make sure your employer knows within at least the first three months of the incident. If you wait any longer, you may lose your chance at...more
Everyone seems to think that filing a workers compensation claim is very easy and straightforward. It can be, for the most part. With the all of the anti-fraud measures that are in place, however, sometimes those who have a legitimate claim often end...more
If you have recently been injured at work, now is the time to hire a workers compensation law firm to represent you in court. Often, injuries occur in the workplace. In this case, workers are left unable to work, and consequently unable to pay their...more
Despite its rise in popularity through the States, it seems that the concepts of suing and compensation are ones that the British are less susceptible to, this might well be because of cultural values. Whatever the reason theres no doubt that is some...more