Every year, 1000's of us may be unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident of some kind which was not our fault. Whether this accident involved a car, a slip, trip or fall or an incident at work; it can sometimes be extremely hard to know what we should do in terms of finding compensation for our injuries and what this process involves. Whether you experienced physical injuries such as whiplash or some form of damage to your personal belongings, you may find you are entitled to make a claim. Here at Going Legal, you will find masses of information and articles investigating a wide range of accident claims cases, providing you with the necessary information to help educate you on the claims process and help you find out what you are entitled to. You will also find information on how to find the best accident case attorney whether you reside within the UK, USA or elsewhere.
Accident claims Articles
Nuclear testing veterans and their compensation bid
28th February 2009At the height of the cold war following the polarisation of the world into two power blocs- west and east – with each seeking to exhibit its capability to dominate the other, Britain’s contribution to NATO alliance was obvious. Bomb testing and effe...
Author: Musa
Companies face compensation claims
23rd February 2009In New Zealand, they are not just worrying about the credit crunch and economic downturn, but also the compensation claims for workers in a nuclear testing area. Like in the UK, where the MoD and the government face questions over the 1950’s nuclear te...
Author: catherine
Icy conditions could mean increase in whiplash claims
20th February 2009The cold snap may be on its way out for now but the long term ramifications of the snow and ice have not been fully realised. The local papers have been full of stories of cars skidding into the back of each other and whilst the injuries may not be life t...
Author: seamus
Is the Law Lenient on Illegal Drivers?
02nd February 2009The cost of maintenance and running a van has spiralled over the months following the credit crunch. According to the Road Traffic Act, it is an offence to make a false statement or withhold information. Recent data suggests that many van drivers are a...
Author: Mildred Parker
New Measures Seek to Clamp Down on Uninsured
01st February 2009A new proposal by the government to met out fines to uninsured drivers has been welcomed by the insurance industry as a positive step, which will help both the insurer's and law-abiding drivers who end up paying extra in premiums because of the uninsured....
Author: Darell Joyce
Whiplash Compensation is on the Rise
01st February 2009Whiplash claims induced by whiplash injuries has increased by 25% over the past five years with 1,200 people now claiming for the neck injury every day according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).Whiplash is not the most dramatic of personal in...
Author: Catherine
The Weird and Wonderful World of Home Insurance Claims
30th January 2009Lloyds TSB are one of the country’s most popular home insurance providers meaning that they receive there fair claim of claims ranging from the serious to the downright outrageous. 2008s round up of claims certainly shows that there were a few eyebrows ...
Author: Seamus Swords
Safety and Reduced Claims
30th January 2009Driving a van for a living is growing in popularity in the UK and also paves the way for many people to be gainfully employed. But it comes with its numerous disadvantages, one of which is the rising number of drivers caught on the wrong side of the law. ...
Author: Musa Aliyu
Rise in Bike Sales increases need for Insurance
30th January 2009According to reports from America it appears the credit crunch has had an unexpected result when it comes to road fatalities. Previous studies had seemed to suggest the number of road accidents was declining in the US because people were driving both slow...
Author: Darell Joyce
Accident Claims, your Compensation and You
21st January 2009In a bid to make a claim for compensation following her husband’s death a woman was recently shocked to find that her income was used as a yardstick for considering how much she would be paid. This prompted the woman into challenging this decision a...
Author: Musa Aliyu
How to avoid suffering from whiplash
15th December 2008Recent reports have been suggesting that the UK has become the whiplash capitol of the world with the ABI citing poorly fitted head restraints as the main reason for the 25 percent increase in whiplash claims. The ramifications of this for everyone else i...
Author: Seamus Swords
Welsh schools accident bill reaches £600,000
15th December 2008There have been hundreds of reports claiming that accident claims are costing local councils and the NHS millions but now a recent report has shown that schools in Wales are now feeling the cost of what many have been dubbing the American style compensati...
Author: Seamus Swords
Accidents At Work
21st November 2008Accidents at work can happen to anyone and everyone. Statistics state that around 1.6 million accidents take place at work in the United Kingdom in a year. Of that, 10% of the victims have to stay away from work because of the accidents at work, out of th...
Author: Lindsay Nolan
Claiming at Work - Know Your Rights
11th November 2008Every year, thousands of hard working people are left injured, disabled or hurt as a result of an avoidable workplace accident. British workplaces have a strong emphasis on health and safety – and regulations combined with premises inspections have made...
Author: Jessica Parker
Why Make a Whiplash Claim?
11th November 2008Whiplash claims are some of the most common that are made following a road accident. Drivers and passengers can find themselves missing days at work and much needed wages through being incapacitated in an accident that is not their fault. In situations...
Author: Jessica Parker
