A claims company is merely a middle-man who obtains your details and then sells those details to a Solicitor on their panel.  Panel Solicitors often pay a referral fee in the region of £850 to the company.

Insurance companies and Trade Unions work in a similar way.  They have panel Solicitors who generally pay in excess of £850 for your personal injury claim.

Following an injury you have sustained as a result of someone else’s fault, why would you choose to contact anyone else but an independent Solicitor direct for advice and assistance with your claim?

All the middle-man does is sell your details to a Solicitor.  The actual work involved in pursuing your claim for compensation is done by the Solicitor.

If you instruct a claims company you are effectively allowing that company to take £850.00 from the fees available for your Solicitor to represent you pursuing your claim.

This will inevitably force some Solicitors to cut corners and potentially corners which are not in your best interests.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) closed down around 734 (one in five claims management companies) in the past year, still leaving 3018 authorised claims management companies by the end of the financial year.

The significant number of closures may have been prompted by the 9,570 complaints from the public against these middle-men.

For the best quality service, cut out the middle-man and instruct MLP Injury Lawyers direct – Lawyers with Integrity.

Mrs Redding’s baby was induced at 41 weeks and shortly after the birth she was transferred to a special care unit where she experienced fits. Some 10 months after the birth, it became evident that there was something seriously wrong with her daughter so Mrs Redding consulted accident compensation solicitors in Manchester. After a long legal battle, the hospital admitted liability and a settlement of a seven-figure sum was finally agreed nearly nine years later.

Mrs Redding’s daughter is able to walk for short distances and is able to communicate with some speech but will need full time care for the rest of her life. Since receiving the compensation judgement last year, the family have been able to move from a terraced house to an adapted bungalow and have been able to access mobility and communication aids that would not have been possible without the settlement.

Accident compensation solicitors from Manchester, who represented Mrs Redding, suggest cases of this type take a long time to finalise because the settlement needs to take account of lifetime of care.
If legal aid is withdrawn for cases such as this, under the proposed no win no fee system, part of the solicitor’s success fee would come from the awarded compensation, this would mean less money to spend on care needs.

Myers Lister Price Solicitors are here to help you claim compensation if you have been a victim of medical negligence. Contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

In this case, seventy five year old Eileen Lloyd had a hip replacement just over three years ago. After the surgery she suffered from extreme pain in her groin area and the exertion of walking even short distances was a struggle. Mrs Lloyd went to her GP a number of times complaining of pain and was sent for x-rays and physiotherapy but despite doing regular exercise and everything she was advised, nothing seemed to help alleviate the pain.

Two years after her hip replacement, Mrs Lloyd received a letter informing her that DePuy hips were being recalled and after waiting a further six months, she finally had revision surgery. Unfortunately for Mrs Lloyd just six weeks after surgery her new hip dislocated when she leant forward to pick something up. After having her hip put back in place, under general anaesthetic, Mrs Lloyd was understandably cautious when moving around but her hip dislocated again and was put back under general anaesthetic for a second time.

Mrs Lloyd is now seeking dislocation compensation as she says she is practically housebound because she has to avoid walking as much as possible as her hip causes her a great deal of pain and she also needs help with even basic tasks such as washing herself.

It has been reported that a common flaw experienced by many patients with DePuy hips is dislocation. Compensation solicitors can help you make a claim if you have experienced this or other problems as a result of a hip replacement.

If you have suffered as a result of a hip replacement and think you may have a case for compensation, then contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors for advice, at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

In an appeal in the Western Cape High Court against the South African Road Accident Fund, lawyers argued that a section of the Road Accident Fund Act differentiates between people who are injured as pedestrians or passengers by “innocent” vehicles, as opposed to those injured by “offending” vehicles. Claims lodged by some victims are capped whilst others have unlimited claims on compensation. In one example a twenty seven year old victim was paralysed in an incident in 2006 and has been in dispute with the Road Accident Fund for car accident back injury compensation since.

In a land mark case, which centred around three people who had been injured in car accidents between 2005 and 2007, lawyers argued that differentiating between claims is unconstitutional and therefore invalid. The high court agreed and declared the section of the act inconsistent with the constitution, referring the decision for confirmation by Constitutional Court. Parliament now has until August to amend defects in the legislation, including legislation affecting passengers injured in vehicle accidents. If the deadline is not met, the judgement takes effect and all claims will be uncapped.

It has been suggested that thousands of people have been waiting for compensation such as car accident back injury compensation and compensation for other serious injuries with many claimants waiting to up to six years with very little help.

Myers Lister Price Solicitors are here to help you claim compensation if you have been involved in a road traffic accident. If you have been injured through no fault of your own then contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

Thirty four year old Mr Holmes, a self employed joiner from Folksworth, was working at a school when an eight-foot sheet of plywood hit him after flying through the air in a strong gust of wind. The plywood board blew across the roof and crashed into Mr Holmes, knocking him out.

In the incident in November 2007 Mr Holmes, sustained severe spinal injuries and left him in need of twenty four hour specialist care. Some four years later he is making some improvements in the use of his shoulders and elbows but still has no function in his legs or hands.

Self employed accident solicitors representing Mr Holmes recently reported that a settlement of at least £1 million had been secured to assist him with his recovery. The married father-of-three has said that being the breadwinner, he was very worried about his wife and children, the settlement will make a big difference to help his recovery and help him look after his family. Mr Holmes is also reported to have said that he hopes that employers can learn from his experiences and improve awareness of safety in the construction trade.

If you have had a self employed accident, solicitors can help you claim compensation for your injuries, to help you through the recovery process and enable you to continue supporting your family.

Myers Lister Price Solicitors are here to help you claim compensation if you have been involved in an accident at work. If you have been injured through no fault of your own then contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

Magistrates heard that twenty three year old Ms Gray had been on a night out in Manchester city centre with friends before she made the decision to go for a burger. While she was waiting to order food in a car at the McDonald’s on Regent Road she lost her temper and began to shout abuse at the victims, two students who were in a taxi at the front of the queue. Ms Gray was annoyed because the women were taking too long to make their order and she jumped out of the car to confront them.
She then leaned inside and began to punch at both of them in the face.

Ms Gray was ordered to pay the victims £150 each and it has been reported that five pounds
a week will be deducted from her benefits for to cover the assaults compensation. Manchester magistrates also gave her a two-year community order requiring her to attend a women’s programme for thirty one sessions.

If you have been injured in an assault and think you may be able to claim assaults compensation, Manchester Solicitors Myers Lister Price are here to advise you. Contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

The warden for Leicester City Council was putting up signs to warn the general public to be careful in the ice and snow when the accident happened. He injured himself when he slipped and in the fall injured his back as well as his neck, wrist and arms. After admitting that the accident could have been avoided, the council has agreed to settle the back injury compensation claim out of court. A representative of the public sector union Unison suggested that after an accident compensation can help people recover more quickly and it can make up for lost income.

The city council is reported to have said that the council assesses risks and takes action to prevent injury to members of the public and the council staff and to avoid compensation claims being made against the council. In a reaction to this particular incident the council has ordered over a hundred pairs of slip-on shoes with studded soles, to try to avoid other injuries in the winter weather.

Though the final figure has not yet been agreed, it has been reported that the Council has set aside £70,000 for settlement of the back injury compensation case and to cover legal fees.

Myers Lister Price Solicitors are here to help you claim compensation if you have been involved in an accident. If you have been injured through no fault of your own then contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

Mr Law, a sixty year old father of four, is said to be grateful to the family of the donor and his new kidney is reported to be working well. However he has since suffered from the effects of chemotherapy and medication, including gaining weight, muscle wastage and depression. The personal injury claim solicitors’ Manchester office who are taking legal action are reported to have said that at the forefront of Mr Law’s mind was the thought that no-one else should have to go through such a terrible ordeal. Mr Law hopes that the circumstances of the incident will be made public so that medical professionals can learn from mistakes that were made and improve care in the future

Forty seven year old Mrs Smart, who is married with two children, had been diabetic for 30 years and found the news and following chemotherapy psychologically and physically draining. Personal injury claim solicitors Manchester, representing Mrs Smart are reported to have said that she recognises there were a number of rare but nevertheless preventable occurrences for this to happen.

It has been reported that the NHS has admitted negligence in these cases and both Mr Law and Mrs Smart have said that they want lessons to be learned from the incident but that thousands of other patients who need transplants should not be deterred.

Myers Lister Price Solicitors are here to help you claim compensation for any medical mistake such as that experienced by Mr Law and Mrs Smart. If you have suffered as a result of medical negligence contact our personal injury claim solicitors Manchester at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

The settlements were agreed ahead of trial but the dispute with the US government remains with BP accused of being ultimately responsible for the accident at the Deepwater Horizon rig. The incident led to the death of 11 oil workers and the release of up to 5m barrels of oil into the Gulf. BP’s case centres on the arguments that the company used a government-approved well design, and relied upon reputable contractors to drill, cement, continuously monitor, and control the well. BP has strongly denied claims of gross negligence but if found guilty the fines to the company could be well above the $40bn (£25bn) estimated liability. A revised schedule for a trial involving the remaining parties is expected.

If the trial goes ahead industrial accident compensation solicitors will be watching proceedings to see if the company succeeds in blocking any references to previous accidents involving the company. Some sources have suggested that only issues related the Gulf will be admissible.

Industrial accident compensation solicitors will be following the case closely to see if BP succeeds in the argument that a number of organisations share responsibility for the accident.

Myers Lister Price Solicitors are here to help you claim compensation if you have been involved in an industrial accident. If you have been injured through no fault of your own then contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk

It has been reported that £250,000 has been paid out in staff compensation and legal bills by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust over the last five years. The claims vary widely with examples such injuries caused by as a fall into a hole, an injured knee following a trip, and a neck injury caused by a falling board. The trust either pay out for cases directly or claims are dealt with by compensation lawyers through the national NHS Litigation Authority.

In more unusual cases the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust is reported to have paid out nearly £4,000 to a nurse who slipped on a piece of potato on a ward floor and nearly £6,000 was paid when an employee fell over after the bottom of his trousers caught on a metal wall bracket.

Whilst it is acknowledged that there will always be cases where payouts are unavoidable, it has been suggested that health authorities keep these are to a minimum by proper management of their facilities and rejecting and fighting claims. Early advice from compensation lawyers can help establish whether a case is worth pursuing.

Myers Lister Price Solicitors are here to help you claim compensation if you have had an accident at work. If you have been injured through no fault of your own then contact our team of highly trained specialist solicitors at Myers Lister Price on 0161 926 9969 or email info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk