Personal Injury Law

Steps to Take When Injured on a Construction Site

by Katie Hewatt August 8, 2012 Accident Claims

(US law and generally) While the construction industry has undergone a major shift in safety precautions and regulations over the past century, the unfortunate fact is that accidents still happen at construction sites each year. If you currently work in construction, or if you or a loved one have recently suffered from a construction accident, […]

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UK Is the Whiplash Compensation Capital of Europe

by yourcaraccidentclaim July 31, 2012 Accident Claims

UK is the whiplash capital of Europe and the reason for this is that one person out of every 140 people claims for whiplash injury every year. A whiplash injury occurs when the individual’s soft tissue present in the spine gets strained and stretched due to a sudden and forceful movement, like a hit received […]

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The World of Personal Injury Negotiations

by Bisnar Chase July 25, 2012 Personal Injury

In the world of personal injury negotiations, hiring a personal injury attorney is tantamount to announcing to the other party that you are serious about your claim and intend to collect a just settlement.  You will immediately be taken seriously by the other parties involved, making them much more likely to accede to your demands […]

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How to choose an Industrial Disease Lawyer

by AtriumLegal July 21, 2012 Accident Claims

If you have a been injured or your health has been effected at work you are eligible for compensation. This is called industrial disease by people in the legal profession. It can cover injuries and illnesses such as hearing loss, repetitive strain injury, back injury, breathing problems, asbestosis, occupational dermatitis and asthma. How do you […]

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Britain’s Misdiagnosis Mayhem

by precisionclaims July 12, 2012 Law

Sport is one of the major causes of accidents with just under the third of the UK recording an estimated 22 million sporting injuries per year according to Barclays Spaces for Sports. The majority of these injuries are due to our own mistakes including over-exertion, lack of preparation or even general clumsiness. However reports I […]

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Metal-on-metal hip implants to be reviewed in June 2012

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ May 25, 2012 Accident Claims Law

Below is a personal injury law blog first published on www.personalinjuryclaimsblawg.com regarding the FDA’s upcoming review of metal-on-metal hip implants. The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, which is part of the Food and Drug Administration, will host a public meeting on June 27 and 28, 2012, to discuss the […]

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Johnson & Johnson Challenges British Medical Journal Findings on DePuy Metal Hips

by NadrichCohenLLP May 14, 2012 Personal Injury

Johnson & Johnson is challenging findings from several research studies published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) which question the safety of all-metal hip implants. Johnson & Johnson, along with its subsidiary DePuy Orthopedics, is currently facing thousands of lawsuits in the U.S. and around the world in connection with injuries allegedly caused by its […]

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How Much Compensation for Personal Injury Claims?

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ April 10, 2012 Personal Injury

Below is a law blog post on personal injury law from My Compensation. Working in the personal claims industry, one of the most common questions that we get asked is: How much compensation will I receive? And rightly so. If you’re going to take time out of our day to start a compensation claim, even […]

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Role of Personal Injury Lawyers

by marysmith78 March 19, 2012 Personal Injury

Getting injured is amongst the most unfortunate incidents which put life in a state of uncertainty. During the mental and monetary struggle you want a qualified person who would handle the injury and work with you to obtain an appropriate claim. The accident lawyers available today manage the legal proceeding and take care of the […]

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British Health Officials Launch Investigation of Metal Hip Implant Safety

by NadrichCohenLLP February 2, 2012 Accident Claims Law

Health regulators in the United Kingdom have launched an investigation into the safety of metal hip implants, including those manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics. The safety review was spurred by warnings from health care advisors who believe the devices could potentially cause metal poisoning. According to The Telegraph, advisors to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory […]

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