Recent reports conducted by The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have revealed that the UK is classed as the "whiplash capital of Europe" with an average of 4 out of 5 of all personal injury claims being for people who are attempting to claim whiplash injuries following a road traffic accident. Presently, it has been estimated that the total expense of whiplash claims amount to 2 billion each year. Despite constant reassurances that Insurers...more
It has been calculated that back injuries and back related pain is one of the most frequent affliction in the UK, effecting approximately 4 out of 5 people. Back injuries are also the most common reason for absence from work, costing companies millions of pounds each year due to lost productivity and sick pay.Although back injuries can occur in a number of ways, from an accident, a fall or lifting something too heavy, one of the most common...more
In todays modern world, one need not exert too much physical effort to be able to accomplish things, such as document submissions. In the case of Green card holders, they now have the option to renew Green card online. This is made possible by the electronic or e-filing option opened by the Immigration Direct through its website ImmigrationDirect.com. Likewise, most Green card renewal websites also has links to the e-filing portal. Through this convenience, one can file applications to renew or replace a green card due to expire, as well as other services processed by the Immigration Direct. Aside from the electronic submission of forms, alien renewal of their permanent resident cards is also made easy by downloadable I-90 forms (application form for the renewal of Permanent Resident Card).There are a number of great reasons why one should opt to renew Green card online. This process is quicker than traditional filing method, it is easier and more convenient as you can do it in the comforts of your own home or office or any place with a computer and Internet access. One also enjoys the handy payment option using your credit card or savings or checking account electronic...more
At some point during our lives, we all receive medical treatment, whether from a doctor, a dentist or some other healthcare professional. On a daily basis people suffer and sometimes die because the medical treatment that they received is not as good as it could or should have been.On the whole, healthcare errors result in little or no harm to the...more
NHS negligence claims are currently higher than they have ever been and are rumoured to be costing the tax payer 4.4 Billion each year and this figure is likely to continue to increase unless radical changes are made to the healthcare system in the UK.Statistics published by the British Medical Journal calculate that one in ten patients admitted to...more
There continues to be criticisms in the media about an ever increasing claims culture that is allegedly sweeping the nation. Most recently there have been warnings over a "whiplash epidemic" of fraudulent claims that is supposedly spreading across the UK. Statistics published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) claim that approximately 1,200 whiplash claims are made each day, amounting to costs of 2 billion each year.In spite of these critiques, whiplash is scientifically recognised and sufferers of the condition are often in a considerable amount of pain and discomfort following the injury, therefore, they should not be discouraged in pursuing a genuine personal injury claim.A whiplash injury occurs when the soft tissue and/or ligaments in the neck and/or back are strained after a sudden movement or forceful jolt. Although the injury can occur in many circumstances they most commonly occur when people are involved in road traffic accidents.Symptoms of whiplash often include: pain and stiffness of the neck and shoulders, lower back pain, headaches, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the arms/ hands, tiredness, ringing in the ears and blurred vision. Signs of the injury...more
Laser eye surgery is a technique that was first introduced in the early 1990's. Since its launch it has become increasingly popular in the UK and currently over 10,000 procedures are performed every week. The dramatic increase in the demand for the...more
Whiplash : what is a realistic value of compensation?Approximately 1,200 whiplash claims are made each day, accountingfor around 70% of all road traffic accident claims and currently costing insurance companies a reported 2 billion each year.General...more
If you are a cardholder drowning or almost drowning in debt and unable to cope up with all the current monthly obligations, you may already feel like finding the tallest building to be safe; but since the water keeps on rising, even...more
I have been where you are. People who have been in this situation and I acknowledge simply how you you're feeling. It is a dark, sad spot you are in. Almost like a narrow trough whereby you can barely take a breath and the light at the...more
Getting a traffic ticket seems be annoying and very irritating to most of us. Traffic tickets usually results to none other than paying high priced fines; getting a bad driving record and most of all headaches on our side. Police officers are nearly...more
As a nation we have seen our fair share of turmoil in the past two years. It seems like one financial event trumps the previous one. If it was not the Bernard Madoff scandal it was double digit unemployment. But as our country goes...more