Is there a catch with no win, no fee claims?
Updated 13 December 2024 Legal Aid was available for personal injury and medical negligence claims until the end of the last century. With the benefit of Legal Aid, the injured...
I have been assaulted at work. What are my rights?
This article was last updated in December 2023. If ‘my home is my castle’, then my workplace should be next on the list of safe havens. Under common law, employees...
I had an accident at work, but did not report it – can I still claim?
At Mooneerams personal injury solicitors, we get asked to handle hundreds of personal injury claims every year for people who have been injured in accidents at work. We often wonder...
Life as a Law Student During Lockdown (Student Blog)
Thinking back to the start of last year, I remember the initial conversations between my housemates and I, surrounding the topic of this new 'Coronavirus' that was beginning to creep...
5 Top Tips to Avoid a Car Accident This Summer
This article was written during the Covid-19 pandemic, yet just over a year on we feel that it is particularly relevant given the heatwave we are currently experiencing! Read our...
Why is farming so dangerous?
If you ever got asked what you thought was the most dangerous type of job you could have, what would your answer be? Working in the building trade, perhaps? You'd...
Horse riding accidents: Is it still safe to ride a horse on the road?
The numbers of road traffic accidents involving horse riders have decreased by 3% in the last year. However, with traffic volumes set to rise and worries that motorists are driving...
Slip and Trip Hazards in the Workplace
In most people’s eyes, slip and trip accidents at work probably wouldn’t obviously rank amongst the most serious types of accident claims that a personal injury solicitor would have to...
Do you get paid if you’ve had an accident at work?
There is no legal requirement for an employer to continue paying an employee who takes time off work to recover from an injury sustained in an accident at work. An...
A Brief History of Asbestos (in the UK)
Take a look at our detailed history of asbestos in the UK for useful facts and insights... The word asbestos was first used in the 17th Century. It is derived...
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