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August 13, 2021
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Rehabilitation

What Ancient Greece did for us… Did you know that along with founding the Olympic games, Ancient Greece is also thought to be the birthplace of physiotherapy. Hippocrates and Galenus, a Greek Physician, Surgeon and Philosopher, are believed to have promoted massage, manual therapy and hydrotherapy to treat people in 460 BC. The ancient Olympic … Continued

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March 2, 2021
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Drivers Responsibilities Following an RTA

As a road user, if you’re unfortunate enough to be involved in a road traffic accident would you know what to do? The responsibilities following an accident aren’t just common courtesy; they are in fact set out in law. Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 states that in the presence of a motor … Continued

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February 8, 2021
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Why did the Chicken cross the road?

It’s of course unclear why a chicken would want to cross a road. It’s also unclear why anyone would want to cross the road when you consider that in 2019, there were 470 pedestrian fatalities on the roads of Great Britain, which accounted for 27% of all road fatalities, 8 of which were child fatalities. … Continued

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January 29, 2021
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FATAL ACCIDENT CLAIMS

Losing a loved one is tragic no matter the circumstances, but this can be compounded if the death is as a result of someone else’s fault, and often sudden deaths can result in financial difficulties for loved ones and families. Claims for Fatal Injuries can be brought under the following Acts:- a) The Law Reforms … Continued

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March 24, 2020
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CRU Certificates

What is a CRU certificate and why have I received one? When a defendant insurer is notified of a personal injury claim they are under a legal obligation to notify the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and register the claim. The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) section of the DWP will then check to see … Continued

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February 10, 2020
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The Pothole Protocol

Personal Injury claims against Highways Authorities for their failure to maintain the road can be difficult. Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 imposes a duty to maintain a road. However, there is no duty to remove snow and ice and there is no duty, for example, to maintain road markings. Gorringe v Calderdale Metropolitan … Continued

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September 9, 2019
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Lyons Davidson renews SIA Gold Corporate Membership

We are delighted to announce that our Catastrophic Injuries team has renewed their Gold Corporate Membership with the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) for another year. The team are proud members of SIA, the charity that has been providing support and information to people with spinal cord injuries or over forty years and have been Corporate … Continued

Accidents and injury Blog News

April 10, 2019
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What to do if you are involved in a hit and run accident

In this article, we aim to to provide some practical advice on what to do should you have the misfortune of being involved in a hit and run road accident, where the driver who was responsible flees the scene. The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) was set up to deal with cases involving uninsured and untraced … Continued

Accidents and injury Blog News

September 1, 2017
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The role of the 2015 Rehabilitation Code in personal injury claims

As you would expect, a personal injury lawyer instructed to act in their clients’ best interests will secure reasonable financial compensation for them, as far as that is possible. What you may not be aware of, however, is that under section 2.1 of the Rehabilitation Code 2015, that duty extends to considering “whether additional medical … Continued

Accidents and injury Blog News

November 25, 2016
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How’s my driving? Staying safe in Road Safety Week

So, you’ve passed your test and have been driving (or riding) for many years – but are you really a competent driver? What do you see when you are out and about in your car – or, more importantly, what do you miss? When did you last read the Highway Code? What is a Toucan … Continued

Accidents and injury News

November 23, 2016
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Lyons Davidson co-sponsors Brake support helpline

We are pleased to announce our ongoing co-sponsorship of the Brake victim support telephone helpline for 2017. The phone line is a quality accredited, freephone service, that supports anyone who has been affected by a road accident by providing them with information, emotional support, advocacy and a listening ear. It is available Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm on 0808 … Continued

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November 22, 2016
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Road Safety Week: not wearing seatbelts is a major road safety concern

If you are involved in a crash at 30mph and you are unrestrained, you will hit the dashboard or seat in front (and anyone in it) with a force of up to 60 times your own body weight. Wearing seatbelts in the front seat saves over 2,200 lives every year, with over 50,000 lives being … Continued

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