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52-Week Rule Compensation: What You Should Know

If you’re on benefits and have been awarded personal injury compensation for an accident that was not your fault, you may be concerned about how it could affect your eligibility for the level of benefits…
2nd January 2025 by Jonathon
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Understanding Duty of Care

Duty of care is the legal responsibility to keep people safe and free from harm. If a person, business or organisation fails in their duty of care towards you and you get hurt or injured…
21st November 2024 by Jonathon
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How to Get Compensation after a Car Accident  

Every 16 minutes, someone is killed or seriously hurt in a UK traffic accident. Every 16 minutes, someone is killed or seriously hurt in a UK traffic accident. In manycases, drivers, passengers, other road users…
10th September 2024 by Jayne Orme
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Essential Road Safety Tips for Electric Scooter Drivers

In 2022, police released figures showing that there were 1,492 casualties from accidents that involved e-scooters in the UK. Unfortunately, there were 11 deaths in that total.   Below, we share with you how you can…
3rd September 2024 by Nadia Kerr
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Are Electric Scooters Legal in the UK? 

E-scooters are legal in the UK but, right now, you can only use private electric scooters (e-scooters) on private land with the owner’s permission. It’s illegal to ride e-scooters on the pavement or on public…
3rd September 2024 by Nadia Kerr
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I Tripped on Pavement. Who is Responsible?

I Tripped on Pavement: Who is Responsible?  It’s not uncommon for the condition of roads and footpaths to deteriorate over time, which means that pavement injuries – like tripping over a loose paving slab or…
20th August 2024 by Claire Jenkins
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Does personal injury compensation affect benefits?

If you are receiving more than £6,000 in compensation, or your savings plus your compensation payment will take your savings to more than £6,000 then it is likely claiming damages will affect your benefits.   As…
23rd July 2024 by Jenny Stevenson
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Home Safety Tips for the Elderly to Avoid Injuries 

Accidents in the home account for 2.7 million A&E visits each year, according to safety charity, RoSPA. Having an awareness of home safety is important to try to reduce the risk of injuries, but this…
12th July 2024 by Jonathon
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Landlord Negligence: What You Should Know 

Your home is meant to be a comfortable space where you can relax and feel safe, so if you become ill or injured due to issues with your home, it can be extremely difficult to…
12th July 2024 by Jonathon
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Slipped on a Wet Floor? Understanding Your Rights 

Although slipping on a wet floor might be a minor inconvenience for some, in many cases, a slip or fall can cause considerable injury. If you’ve been injured after slipping on a wet floor, whether…
18th June 2024 by Jonathon
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The Impact of Injuries on Mental Health 

If you’ve suffered an injury, due to a road traffic accident, a slip trip or fall, or an accident at work for example, the primary focus will often be on ensuring you make a good…
6th June 2024 by Jonathon

The Strangest Public Injuries, According To Reddit

Accidents can happen anywhere and for The Compensation Experts, accidents in public areas are one of the most common reasons people contact us. In the last year, more than 20,000 people have visited The Compensation…
4th June 2024 by Jenny Stevenson
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False personal injury claims bring terrible consequences

At The Compensation Experts, we have a great deal of experience handling cases for various personal injury compensation amounts. For example, we help victims of road traffic accidents. As such, motor accidents can cause tremendous…
16th May 2024 by Jenny Stevenson
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Claiming fatal accident compensation

What Is a Fatal Accident Claim?  A fatal accident claim arises when someone loses their life due to the negligence of another person or organisation. This could happen in many scenarios, including road traffic accidents,…
9th May 2024 by Jenny Stevenson
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Common Workplace Hazards and How to Prevent Them

What are workplace hazards?   Workplace hazards can cause injury, ranging from minor injuries to serious harm, and in some cases, a workplace accident can be fatal. It’s important to be vigilant and be aware of…
9th May 2024 by Stephen Hussey
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