At a time when the rights of people injured by falls on broken paving surfaces are under more scrutiny than ever, isn’t it ironic that the number of tripping hazards and areas of disrepair on our pavements and footpaths is increasing massively? Our very own Ian Morris was recently approached by Journalist David Spereall to … Continued
Claiming injury compensation after a slipping accident is a fairly common type of personal injury claim. If it occurs in a public place it can be embarrassing and the natural reaction is to get up and get out of the glare of public view. However, over years of helping people we have learned that whilst … Continued
One of the things that makes Direct2Compensation the right choice for the claimant is that we offer support, belief and help in a time of distress and need. Sadly, some claimants find this isn’t the case with everyone, that their claim for compensation has been called into question and over-scrutinised by others. This pressure is an … Continued
Nottinghamshire County Council could face a raft of public liability ‘slip and trip’ personal injury claims after admitting that the repairs which they have been carrying out on a residential street are actually causing more problems than they solve. Despite the repeated complaints of the residents of Brynsmoor Drive and Queens Drive in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, … Continued
The majority of ‘slip and trip’ claims (correctly know as Public Liability claims) tend to be made against Local Authorities and Councils. The duty of care to maintain footpaths to a safe standard falls under the Highways Departments of the Councils of the UK. In basic terms, the law can hold the Council liable for … Continued
