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...
I had an accident, and it wasn’t my fault!
There can be few adults left in the country who have neither seen the adverts that pose the following question, nor been asked it on the phone by some of...
Studying Law During a Pandemic (Student Blog)
Mooneerams Solicitors invited student lawyer, Olivia Mitchell, to write a blog about what it's been like to study law during a pandemic. We welcome her honesty and hope she finds...
What are the most common types of personal injury cases?
We hear the terms ‘personal injury cases’ and ‘personal injury claims’ being bandied about all the time. However, what exactly do we mean by a ‘personal injury case’ or a...
New Highway Code Rules: Good News For Cyclists And Pedestrians – But Will Anyone Take Notice?
A version of this blog was first published in June 2021. It has been updated to reflect the changes to the Highway Code, which took effect on the 29th of...