New rule for motorists passing cyclists
Posted in Vulnerable Road Users on 25th Feb 2019
Cycling Accident Solicitor Peter Michaelson comments on the upcoming law changes that will help to protect one group of Vulnerable Road Users: Cyclists.
In March 2019, new legislation will make it illegal for motorists in the UK to drive too close to cyclists when overtaking them on the road.
A failure to give a berth of at least 1.5 metres will result in a criminal sanction of a $100 fine, and may also include points on the driver’s license.
The Highway Code does already makes it clear that the recommended distance to give a cyclist when passing them...
Supreme Court Ruling Raises NHS Duty of Care...
Posted in General News on 12th Nov 2018
A new ruling in the Supreme Court has confirmed an equal duty of care is expected from clerical staff as medical staff in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, following a Claimant suffering long-term brain damage as a result of misleading information.
The decision is expected to be the first of many clinical negligence cases where receptionists and administration staff are found to have the same duty of care as doctors and consultants from the time a patient arrives at A&E.
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The Darnley case arose after...
Under settlement of personal injury claims
Posted in General News on 30th Jul 2018
The settlement of a personal injury claim can be a complex process.
As well as analysis of medical evidence produced for both sides it is important that all heads of claim are taken into account.
These may involve losses incurred before settlement as well as assessment of future losses such as earnings, care required in the future, or an assessment of to what extent the injured person’s capacity on the open labour market to earn their living has been prejudiced.
There may be a claim for necessary adaption of a home or workplace or extra travel costs...
