If you’ve suffered a back injury through no fault of your own – be it through work, in a road accident or as a result of medical negligence – you have every right to make a claim. Back injuries can have a serious impact on your life, affecting everything from your ability to enjoy sports and hobbies through to your ability to work. Plus, ongoing treatment and therapy can get expensive. Making a claim could not only help cover these costs, but give you a little extra peace of mind during what could be a difficult time of your life. But how much might you be able to claim for? Let’s take a look ..read more

If you’ve been in the unfortunate circumstance of suffering permanent burn scars, you may wonder if you can claim industrial injury compensation. If it was a work incident that wasn’t your fault, you are entitled to make a claim. In this guide, we’re going into more detail on when and how you can start your claim. Are burn scars a permanent injury? Not all burns will leave permanent scarring. With a superficial second-degree burn, only part of your dermis is damaged. Your dermis is the middle layer of skin in your body that protects your body from harm. However, a deep partial thickness burn i ..read more

All healthcare professionals have a duty of care towards their patients – regardless of whether the service or subsequent treatment is free or paid for. If you sustained any injuries or complications as a result of malpractice during your cosmetic surgery operation, you could be in a position to claim compensation. In this guide, we’re looking at what the next steps are if you’re looking to sue a cosmetic surgeon in the UK. How do I sue a plastic surgeon? You can file for a medical malpractice suit if your plastic surgeon acted in a negligent way which resulted in you suffering unnecessarily ..read more

From road traffic collisions to accidents at work, serious accidents can change the lives of you or your loved ones. In this guide, we’re looking at how to make a claim if you’ve suffered a severe head injury as a result of negligence or an accident that wasn’t your fault.   How do you know if a head injury is serious or not? From concussion to brain damage, there are many head injuries all with a varying level of severity. The severity will impact the amount of compensation and support you can receive. Often a traumatic head injury can result in the following symptoms: Loss of conscious ..read more

If a friend or loved one has been involved in a life-threatening or fatal road accident, you may wonder whether it’s possible to make a claim on their behalf. As specialist serious road traffic accident lawyers in Peterborough, this is, unfortunately, a situation we encounter quite regularly. No matter how safe we think we are on the roads, freak accidents can occur – and there are always negligent or careless individuals out there who can cause others serious harm. If someone in your life has been involved in such a collision, you may well be able to make a claim for them. Why make a claim? N ..read more

If you’ve been involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault and have suffered a broken arm, you’ll naturally begin to wonder how much compensation you may be entitled to. While it may be helpful in theory to find out what the ‘average’ settlement is, the reality is that no such figure truly exists. There is no ‘average’ car accident meaning, by extension, there is no ‘average’ settlement: everyone’s case is entirely unique. So, how do you find out how much you might be entitled to? Speak to the experts Our team of serious accident lawyers can help. As well as working to secure the compens ..read more

Car accidents are divided into one of a number of categories depending on the level of injury sustained by those involved. According to road accident definitions set out by Leicestershire County Council, a serious car accident is one in which ‘at least one person is seriously injured but no person is killed.’ Injuries often associated with serious car accidents include: Sternum fractures Broken bones Severe hip pain Severe head injuries Back and chest injuries Internal injuries Deeply penetrating wounds Serious Accident Lawyers Here at Capital Lawyers, we specialise in getting compensation f ..read more

It’s something that you hope will never happen, but if you’re in the position where you need to claim compensation for a work injury, it’s important to make sure that you follow the standard protocol and find the right type of lawyer to help you through this difficult time. What is the procedure for making an accident at work claim? Whether you took a tumble on a slippery floor in the office or had an incident with machinery in a factory or warehouse, the reasons you may get injured at work are endless. Some job sectors have a higher risk of injury than others, but in any workplace an employer ..read more

How Do I Claim Compensation For A Work Injury? It’s something that you hope will never happen, but if you’re in the position where you need to claim compensation for a work injury, it’s important to make sure that you follow the standard protocol and find the right type of lawyer to help you through this difficult time. What is the procedure for making an accident at work claim? Whether you took a tumble on a slippery floor in the office or had an incident with machinery in a factory or warehouse, the reasons you may get injured at work are endless. Some job sectors have a higher risk of injur ..read more

Have you been involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault and require the legal support in Lincolnshire to claim compensation? You’ll want to know you have a good road traffic accident lawyer behind you. Lincolnshire was ranked as having the third most dangerous roads in the country, with an offence reported for 1 in every 76 people. If you’ve been in an accident that’s caused you physical or emotional harm and has impacted you financially, you can seek compensation. Below, we’ve listed our top tips on how to find a good road accident lawyer in Lincolnshire. How To Find Good Roa ..read more