Portals in Time and Space
Now when I was a kid a portal was something we could only dream about – a doorway through time and space, a wormhole to a distant galaxy which we might one day be able to open to get around E = MC2 if only humankind could harness the power of a star. Well the […]
What Kinds of Personal Injury Are There?
The topic of personal injury is a vast and difficult to understand one, particularly in regards to personal injury claims. In any kind of claim, the type of injury and severity of that injury are the two most important variables when it comes to determining the kind of compensation that you are entitled to. In […]
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Involved in a Road Traffic Accident?
In the wake of a road traffic accident, there are four main steps you should take to help your situation and lay the groundwork for making a claim. It is crucial to avoid common mistakes that some personal injury clients can make. 4 Steps to Making a Road Traffic Accident Claim Here are the four […]
Personal Injury Claims with Salmons Solicitors
Salmons Solicitors have always had a strong presence across North Staffordshire as specialists in personal injury claims. Our Solicitor Stephen Brookes handles all cases personally, having been an Assessor of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme since 1996. We often get asked plenty of questions about personal injury claims, which is why we have […]
Commonly Asked Questions about Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney legal document allows you to nominate a trusted relative or friend to look after your affairs if you lost capacity. Thinking what would happen if our faculties deserted us is an uncomfortable thought, but this could be a much worse situation if you had a stroke, serious accident or developed […]
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Reports on Latest Government Folly
The Government is still deluding itself in thinking that denial of access to justice will cause insurance premiums to fall. Read the full report here – Detail of what is planned for small claims reform has been published today in the Prisons and Courts Bill and in the Government’s response to its consultation on reforming […]
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Calls for a Complete Ban on Nuisance Calls about Accident Claims
APIL’s Press Release describes how 95 per cent of respondents to a public poll would support a ban on cold calls and texts about personal injury claims. A ban is being championed by personal injury lawyers, who have branded calls and texts from claims management companies as “tasteless and intrusive”. “It’s hard to find anyone […]
Law Society Slams Government Plans to Deny Access to Justice for Injury Victims
Speaking at the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ annual conference, Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon told delegates: ‘The current environment for making personal injury claims is becoming more hostile. The pace of change in the personal injury litigation landscape is fast and unrelenting and changes seem to lack substantial evidence in support.’ She said: […]
Looking for Personal Injury Solicitors in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
When pursuing a personal injury claim, it’s essential to choose the right solicitor to maximise your chance of winning a case and get the maximum amount of compensation. At Salmons Solicitors, we were one of the very first personal injury firms in Newcastle-under-Lyme to be granted a legal aid franchise and also one of the first to […]
Cycling Injury Claims Review 2016
A keen cyclist was out for an afternoon’s cycle ride on the 3rd July 2011. She was riding on a climbing road through a forest and was involved in an accident with a 4×4 travelling in the opposite direction. She sustained brain injuries and could not give any details about the accident circumstances. The car […]
