Spec me an Injury Lawyer

JBuk said:
Why would you let someone get away with causing someone you damage, no matter how minor?
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Who said I would? I'd inform the police, who would then be able to decide if the driver was deserving of a due care and attention charge.

Doesnt make much difference to the driver if you sue him, his insurer picks up the tab.
 
Find a local solicitor specialising in motor claims via this: http://www.mass.org.uk/

I claimed for a fractured elbow after a driver didn't spot me (even after pausing to look) cycling along with priority on a mini-roundabout. She side-walled me and down I went. I was helmeted, neon-clothed, careful, etc. Always am when commuting.

An ambulance was called, police also turned up - thought I was fine at the time (just a bit sore) and didn't think much of it.

However I changed my mind in the next couple of days when I couldn't move my arm without doubling over in pain - went to the GP, got sent to the hospital, prodded, poked and X-rayed, and then couldn't dance properly for 2-3 months not to mention losing sleep (not being able to turn over), having to be looked after and helped to dress/undress at times, etc. etc. ad nauseum.

I had still considered not to go ahead - but I hadn't pressed charges on the driver - the least I could do was bump up her premium for next year. Plus, this way I got free physio and a much-reduced recovery time because of it.
 
ringo747 said:
Yes I am - correct. In the case of a proper injury fine. When we don't even know yet that the 'injured' party in this case is even injured then that is different.

Claiming money is for loss of income or further inconvenience to ones circumstances further down the line. As far as we know that hasn't even happened.

The compo culture is sickening.
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It is also about compensating people for their pain and suffering which a victim of an accident is entitled to even if the injuries are relatively minor.
Although probably not serious injuries the party clearly is in pain or they wouldn't be going to A&E.

Why should the victim of an accident let those responsible get away with it?
 
[TW]Fox;17797244 said:
Who said I would? I'd inform the police, who would then be able to decide if the driver was deserving of a due care and attention charge.

Doesnt make much difference to the driver if you sue him, his insurer picks up the tab.
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I was asking regarding making a claim since that was the topic.

Yeah, it probably wouldn't make much difference suing him thinking about it.
 
[TW]Fox;17797313 said:
Why do you think being awarded damages for personal injury is a punishment when it isnt? It will be covered by his motor insurance.
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I see your point, I was merely trying to convey my opinion that if someone is injured then they should feel justified to claim on the drivers insurance even if the injuries seem quite minor rather than ignore it and get on with life.
 
I broke my ankle at Donington Park whilst motor racing. Sounds so cool doesn't it, only problem was I fell over in the car park after some bad repair work gave way. Didn't feel the need to sue, should have been looking where I was going.

I sustained concussion falling over in a work car park and wrecked a suit for good measure. It was pitch black, the lights had failed and a single line of raised bricks caused me to trip. One of those things, company apologised, bought me a new suit and fixed the problem, both the lights and the paving.

I guess at 43 years and being bought up understanding the meaning of personal responsiblity for ones actions, I am somewhat immune from the current culture of claim for everything. Now I can't comment on the OP's case, I don't have enough information but for people who say everyone would claim if negligence was found I say this. Stop talking out of your backside, it depends on many things. If I saw genuine concern in the persons face who ultimately had responsibility for the cause, if I saw them acting in a proper way and taking ownership for the resolution to my satisfaction why the hell would I want to hit them again for a small chunk of cash.

We reap what we sow when it comes to insurance and it's why all you 20 year olds are paying £5000000000 to insure your Metro.
 
Housey said:
I broke my ankle at Donington Park whilst motor racing. Sounds so cool doesn't it, only problem was I fell over in the car park after some bad repair work gave way. Didn't feel the need to sue, should have been looking where I was going.

I sustained concussion falling over in a work car park and wrecked a suit for good measure. It was pitch black, the lights had failed and a single line of raised bricks caused me to trip. One of those things, company apologised, bought me a new suit and fixed the problem, both the lights and the paving.

I guess at 43 years and being bought up understanding the meaning of personal responsiblity for ones actions, I am somewhat immune from the current culture of claim for everything. Now I can't comment on the OP's case, I don't have enough information but for people who say everyone would claim if negligence was found I say this. Stop talking out of your backside, it depends on many things. If I saw genuine concern in the persons face who ultimately had responsibility for the cause, if I saw them acting in a proper way and taking ownership for the resolution to my satisfaction why the hell would I want to hit them again for a small chunk of cash.

We reap what we sow when it comes to insurance and it's why all you 20 year olds are paying £5000000000 to insure your Metro.
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Amen.
 
I deal with Injury lawyers/solicitors every day of the week and funnily enough I also deal with the top 4 in Raymond Lin's list.
Even though they come from all over the country to lay Letters Of Claim on my desk the most successful are Dicksons in Hanley, Stoke.
I've been told it's because they actually have proper medical professionals in their team.
And you'll be surprised at some of the claims we get.
 
Housey said:
I broke my ankle at Donington Park whilst motor racing. Sounds so cool doesn't it, only problem was I fell over in the car park after some bad repair work gave way. Didn't feel the need to sue, should have been looking where I was going.
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And Donnington Park should have done some good repair work, if entities continue to get away with negligent or dangerous facilities when we're just going to end up with more people getting injured.

Housey said:
I sustained concussion falling over in a work car park and wrecked a suit for good measure. It was pitch black, the lights had failed and a single line of raised bricks caused me to trip. One of those things, company apologised, bought me a new suit and fixed the problem, both the lights and the paving.
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So you're happy to accept payment in lieu of damaged belongings, but not payment in lieu of actual injuries to your person? A rather strange logic at work there I think. Does it make you feel "harder" if you ignore the injuries?

Housey said:
I guess at 43 years and being bought up understanding the meaning of personal responsiblity for ones actions, I am somewhat immune from the current culture of claim for everything. Now I can't comment on the OP's case, I don't have enough information but for people who say everyone would claim if negligence was found I say this. Stop talking out of your backside, it depends on many things. If I saw genuine concern in the persons face who ultimately had responsibility for the cause, if I saw them acting in a proper way and taking ownership for the resolution to my satisfaction why the hell would I want to hit them again for a small chunk of cash.
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OK fine yes everyone should take personal responsibility, but I say that includes the entities whose negligence causes the injuries. Yes you can say that you should have been looking where you were going, but the fact that it was negligent repair work that also contributed to your broken ankle means that whoever carried out that repair work also has responsibility. To what extent the blame is shared between you is for the courts to decide. I mean, a broken ankle if ******* painful, and will likely cause you further pain and problems in later life - you might have felt a bit foolish having the accident but I personally think you're a bigger fool for just accepting that it was your fault.

Housey said:
We reap what we sow when it comes to insurance and it's why all you 20 year olds are paying £5000000000 to insure your Metro.
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Well if 20 year olds in Metros stopped having accidents, often killing or seriously injuring people then I'm sure their insurance premiums would be lower.
 
scorza said:
And Donnington Park should have done some good repair work, if entities continue to get away with negligent or dangerous facilities when we're just going to end up with more people getting injured.
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They fixed it, I didn't need to sue them. Do you believe me suing them would have made them go around the entire circuit fixing every single issue they could find, just in case? I suggest your level of perspective is different to mine.

scorza said:
So you're happy to accept payment in lieu of damaged belongings, but not payment in lieu of actual injuries to your person? A rather strange logic at work there I think. Does it make you feel "harder" if you ignore the injuries?
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How do you attach a value to an injury may I ask? Your other silly comment doesn't warrant a response.

scorza said:
OK fine yes everyone should take personal responsibility, but I say that includes the entities whose negligence causes the injuries. Yes you can say that you should have been looking where you were going, but the fact that it was negligent repair work that also contributed to your broken ankle means that whoever carried out that repair work also has responsibility. To what extent the blame is shared between you is for the courts to decide. I mean, a broken ankle if ******* painful, and will likely cause you further pain and problems in later life - you might have felt a bit foolish having the accident but I personally think you're a bigger fool for just accepting that it was your fault.
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I didn't accept it was my fault, you assume too much, I simply put it in context and didn't feel time spent 'fighting the good cause' was warranted. Life is about decisions, I was happy with my call on it, but if you feel you can 'learn em good' from suing for every single element of negligence, no matter how small, you are naive but if you have the time and inclination to teach big business a lesson go ahead, just don't do it on my behalf.

scorza said:
Well if 20 year olds in Metros stopped having accidents, often killing or seriously injuring people then I'm sure their insurance premiums would be lower.
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I sense you know it wasn't a literal example...
 
scorza said:
So you're happy to accept payment in lieu of damaged belongings, but not payment in lieu of actual injuries to your person? A rather strange logic at work there I think. Does it make you feel "harder" if you ignore the injuries?
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Seems very logical to me. Money can buy him a new suit. Money cannot turn the clock back and stop his arm hurting?
 
Any high street lawyer can help with this. There's a scale of comp for set injuries so it makes bugger all difference who you get. If there's a serious injury it may be worth it. If not, don't bother.
 
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