Archive for the '3. NEWS “IN PRINT”' Category

Published in Truckstop News March 2011.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors will consider more “READERS’ SUCCESSFUL WORK RELATED ACCIDENT CLAIMS”  

Continuing his review of successfully completed accident injury claims, Steven Hinchliffe looks at 2 completely different types of accident experienced by readers of Truckstop News, both of which occurred while they were doing their job.  Each claim ultimately lead to an award of personal injury compensation.

All of the accident victims mentioned in this series of articles are clients of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors.  They have kindly given their permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular of their real life experiences of incidents resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident compensation claim.  All of these clients contacted my firm after seeing our details in Truckstop News – and some of the names referred to may be familiar to you.

 

Published in CVDriver March 2011.

 

This is the third in a series of articles written by solicitor Steven Hinchliffe, who is the owner and Principal of the specialist Personal Injury firm HINCHLIFFES SOLICITORS.  In these articles he will consider various issues relating to the accidents commonly suffered by professional drivers and the sometimes devastating injuries they sustain.  The firm has many years of experience in handling accident claims on behalf of injured victims – not only recovering millions of pounds in compensation, but also securing medical and other rehabilitation treatment to aid their recovery and return to normal life. 

This article outlines how compensation for injuries is calculated and identifies the main financial losses that can be claimed.

Someone injured in an accident that was either partially or wholly the fault of another party is legally entitled to be compensated.  Awards of compensation made by the Courts in England and Wales are some of the lowest in Western Europe, and it is therefore essential that every avenue is explored to ensure that the injured person receives their full entitlement.

Published in CVDriver February 2011.

This is the second in a series of articles written by solicitor Steven Hinchliffe, who is the owner and Principal of the specialist Personal Injury firm HINCHLIFFES SOLICITORS.

In these articles he will consider various issues relating to the accidents commonly suffered by professional drivers and the sometimes devastating injuries they sustain.  The firm has many years of experience in handling accident claims on behalf of injured victims – not only recovering millions of pounds in compensation, but also securing medical and other rehabilitation treatment to aid their recovery and return to normal life. 

This article deals with some basic health and safety issues that professional drivers need to bear in mind to keep them safe.

From my many years’ experience of handling injury compensation claims made by professional drivers it appears that significant problems can arise when delivering or collecting a load, more so than on the roads.  It is therefore not surprising that regulations place responsibilities on both employers and employees with the aim of reducing the risk of accidents happening and people being injured.

Published in Truckstop News February 2011.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors will consider “WHEN A SLIP OR TRIP AT WORK CAN LEAD TO A SUCCESSFUL COMPENSATION CLAIM”  

“If you have been injured in a Slip, Trip or Fall Accident within the last 3 years that was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim Personal Injury Compensation.”  How often have you come across this statement in the press or in adverts on the TV or radio?  In reality claims following this type of accident are often difficult to succeed with, particularly when the party at fault is a local council or highway authority.  However, if the injured person was at work when the accident occurred and the party at fault is either their employer or a business related to their job, then the potential for success is greatly enhanced by virtue of Health and Safety legislation.  These provide employees with significantly more protection than ordinary members of the public.

So long as the accident happened during the course of your work and was caused by the negligence of someone related to your job, it is always worth taking advice from a personal injury specialist on the merits of your potential claim.  It does not really matter where you were when you fell, for example while in a warehouse, an office, a car park, when on the back of a trailer or standing on a ladder or platform, but what caused you to fall is an important factor.

Published in CVDriver January 2011.

This is the first in a series of articles written by solicitor Steven Hinchliffe, who is the owner and Principal of the specialist Personal Injury firm HINCHLIFFES SOLICITORS.

In these articles he will consider various issues relating to the accidents commonly suffered by professional drivers and the sometimes devastating injuries they sustain.  The firm has many years of experience in handling accident claims on behalf of injured victims – not only recovering millions of pounds in compensation, but also securing medical and other rehabilitation treatment to aid their recovery and return to normal life. 

This first article deals with the basic elements that need to exist for a successful claim for personal injury compensation to be made following an accident.

Published in Truckstop News January 2011.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors will consider more “READERS’ SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIMS”, on this occasion dealing with falling objects.  

Continuing his review of successfully completed accident injury claims, Steven Hinchliffe looks at more situations experienced by readers of Truckstop News that resulted in an award of personal injury compensation.

All of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are actual clients of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors.  They have kindly given their permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular of their real life experiences of incidents resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident compensation claim.  All of these clients contacted my firm after seeing our details in Truckstop News – and readers may recognise some of the names referred to.

In this article I highlight 2 accidents where my clients were injured by a falling object, over which they had very little control.  As with previous articles, the common trend remains the effect on each individual’s life, and although using the process of law to make personal injury claims as a means of redress cannot truly compensate for the trauma and inconvenience suffered, it can assist in requiring the guilty party to provide medical treatment and rehabilitation, in addition to financial relief by way of awards of compensation.  As previously indicated, the basic aim of an accident claim is to try and return the injured party to the position that he or she would otherwise have been in had the accident not happened.

Published in Truckstop News December 2010.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors will consider “WHETHER CLAIMS CAN BE MADE AGAINST COMPANIES IN LIQUIDATION OR NO LONGER TRADING”

There are likely to be a considerable number of valid personal injury compensation claims that have not been pursued, simply because the person either injured in an accident at work or suffering from an Industrial Disease believes that the insolvency or liquidation of the company at fault will prevent them from making a claim.  This is not the case.

Although in some situations it may take a considerable amount of time to piece together the history of a company and trace the relevant insurance cover, in many instances the time required to bring the claim to a successful conclusion is little different from that taken when the defendant company is a solvent business.  The same applies no matter whether the potential defendant is a limited company, a PLC, a sole trader or a partnership that has ceased trading.  The important factor is whether the insurance company that provided the relevant cover to that business can be identified.  If there was a valid insurance policy in force at the time the accident occurred, or the Industrial Disease was suffered, then generally speaking a claim for compensation will be possible.

Published in Truckstop News November 2010.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors will consider more “READERS’ SUCCESSFUL TRUCK AND TRAILER ACCIDENT CLAIMS”

Continuing his review of successfully completed accident injury claims, Steven Hinchliffe looks at 2 accidents involving trailers that were experienced by readers of Truckstop News, which ultimately lead to each man being awarded personal injury compensation.

All of the accident victims mentioned in this series of articles are clients of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors.  They have kindly given their permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular of their real life experiences of incidents resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident compensation claim.  All of these clients contacted my firm after seeing our details in Truckstop News – and some of the names referred to may be familiar to you.

Published in Truckstop News October 2010.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors will consider “WHY DEFECTIVE WORK EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT CLAIMS ARE USUALLY SUCCESSFUL”

THE GENERAL LAW

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) came into force on 5 December 1998, and both employers and employees should ensure they are fully aware of the duties and responsibilities imposed on them.

The Regulations aim to prevent risks to workers’ health and safety that might arise from equipment they come into contact with during the course of their work.  The requirements imposed on employers include ensuring that such equipment is safe for the use intended; that regular maintenance and repairs are undertaken to keep it in a safe working condition; that it is only used by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training; and that there are suitable safety measures such as markings, warnings or protective guards, and if appropriate the provision of special clothing.

Published in Truckstop News September 2010.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors will consider “READERS’ SUCCESSFUL ‘REAR END SHUNT’ ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIMS”

Continuing his review of successfully completed accident injury claims, Steven Hinchliffe looks at more situations experienced by readers of Truckstop News that resulted in an award of personal injury compensation.

All of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are actual clients of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors.  They have kindly given their permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular of their real life experiences of incidents resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident compensation claim.  All of these clients contacted my firm after seeing our details in Truckstop News – and readers may recognise some of the names referred to.