by Mark Thompson | May 18, 2012 | Compensation calculation
A sad case that explains the approach that will be taken by Courts where a child is not sitting in the correct child safety seat. A child called Emma was sitting in the rear of her mum’s car. They were driving along quite normally when a car came towards them, came...
by Mark Thompson | Feb 22, 2012 | Compensation calculation
Horse and rider in accident with camper van I come across equestrian accidents, as I operate in an area where horse riding is very popular. Take a careful look at the facts of this case and decide the case for yourself. Don’t worry as I will let you know the...
by Mark Thompson | Aug 1, 2011 | Compensation calculation, Explanation of compensation
Liability is admitted – can I relax? The defendant has admitted liability, or the insurance company for the Defendant has admitted liability. Admitting liability is quite common in personal injury compensation case. The Claimant and their representatives relax...
by Mark Thompson | Jun 6, 2011 | Compensation calculation
50/50 50:50 50-50 fifty fifty 50/50 is a term used where it is thought the blame for an accident is equally shared between those involved. The term is often used by insurance companies who want to reduce the payment they should make. In law very few cases are truly...
by Mark Thompson | May 2, 2011 | Compensation calculation
State recovery of benefits paid after accident or injury – recoupment of benefits The State can recover benefits paid after accident or injury, if the person injured brings a successful claim for compensation. Recovery is only possible if the compensation case is...
by Mark Thompson | Apr 30, 2011 | Compensation calculation
Interim payment in a personal injury case An interim payment is a payment on account of the compensation you are likely to receive in your claim for compensation. After an accident, your earnings may be reduced or even stop. You may have to incur expenses to ensure...
