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Bartletts Solicitors Help Local Lecturer Win Compensation Following Hair Bleach Incident

A local lecturer who suffered head and hair damage following a bleach treatment incident, has been awarded compensation after making a claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors, a legal firm with a proven track-record of assisting clients across the Northwest of England on a wide range of legal issues.

Specialist personal injury lawyers at Bartletts Solicitors were able to conduct the necessary research into the case and establish that the treatment had been negligently carried out, ensuring that the 35-year-old lecturer won her compensation claim for the injuries she’d suffered as a result of the negligence.

The lecturer had received a hair bleach treatment, but the bleach had been left on for too long, resulting in itchiness and soreness of the scalp as well as root damage.

As a result of the bleach being left on beyond the correct time, she suffered physically because of the scalp injuries and psychologically because of the hair breakage caused by the damage to the roots of her hair.

It took 50 months for her hair to re-grow and recover to the level of its previous condition – and this led to her suffering an adjustment disorder with anxiety.

Thankfully, Bartletts Solicitors were able to successfully assist the lecturer with her claim for compensation and she was awarded £8,108 for her personal injuries and to cover the costs of her hair treatment expenses.

Bartletts Solicitors firm is committed to securing the highest possible level of compensation for individuals who’ve suffered personal injuries as the result of an accident that wasn’t their fault and is always happy to help.

To discuss a potential personal injury claim with one of our specialist solicitors call FREE on 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

Can You Claim For Loss Of Sight?

Eyesight is precious and one of our most important senses, and if you have suffered loss of sight due to someone else’s negligence then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Whether it’s temporary or permanent loss of sight, or partial or total blindness, eye injuries are potentially life-changing and there are likely many changes you’ll need to make to your existing life, including home and work, as a result of the injury. It is only fair you are compensated for the suffering, difficulties and losses incurred if the accident that caused the injury happened because someone was negligent.

How Can Eye Injuries Happen?

Eye injuries can happen when you’re at work, in the car, in a public place or even at home.

Road traffic accidents, a big fall in the work place or on the pavement, can all lead to eye injuries, either directly or as a result of a brain injury.

Eye Injuries At Work

When eye injuries happen in the workplace, the work often involves manufacturing or the use of chemicals. Hazards in the office can be a cause too, but certain industries have a higher rate of eye injuries than others.

Employers have a duty of care to ensure employees are kept as safe as possible at work and protective measures should be in place to limit the risk of accidents.

As a guide, employers are expected to have safety measures in place that include:

  • The use of protective equipment for staff such as goggles and face shields
  •  Screens in certain areas
  • Regular training for staff on how to safely use the equipment

Can You Claim For Compensation For Loss Of Sight?

If your injury happened as a result of someone else’s negligence, you can make a claim for compensation.

Your compensation will reflect the impact your loss of sight has had on your life. This includes the pain and suffering caused by the injury itself but also any financial losses incurred after the accident and ongoing costs in the future – it may be that you lose your pension because you’re unable to work following your loss of sight, or alterations to your home are needed or even a new home, or you have to travel a lot for rehabilitation treatment.

How Can You Claim For Loss Of Sight?

If your loss of sight happened in an accident that wasn’t your fault, we will work hard to establish the cause and to confirm if you have a case to make a claim. We will then help you with your claim for compensation, ensuring you secure the compensation you deserve for your loss of sight.

You usually have 3 years from the date of the injury, if you’re aged 18 and older, to make a loss of sight claim. If you’re under 18 then the 3-year time limit starts from the date of your 18th birthday.

How We Can Help You With Your Loss Of Sight Claim

Bartletts personal injury solicitors have the legal knowledge and claims experience to help you make a successful compensation claim for your loss of sight.

We will work with you to ensure we fully understand the details of the accident that caused your eye injury and the cause – quickly establishing if someone else’s negligence led to your loss of sight. Our understanding of your loss of sight and the impact this has on your life will form the basis of your case, ensuring you receive the level of compensation you both deserve and need to cover any treatment or life changes now and in the future.

Furthermore, we will assist you at every stage of the process to make the experience as stress-free and straightforward as possible for you.

To discuss making a loss of sight claim with one of our solicitors, call FREE on 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

What Are Your Rights With Work Related RSI Claims:?

Your employer has a legal duty to keep you safe at work and protect your wellbeing whilst you’re in the workplace environment – if this has not been the case and your RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) was caused or worsened by poor working conditions, you may be entitled to claim for compensation.RSI Claims Bartletts Solicitors

What Is RSI?

Repetitive Strain Injury, sometimes called Occupational Overuse Syndrome, refers to the damage that your muscles, tendons and nerves suffer due to repetitive tasks and awkward posture.

It is usually work-related and commonly occurs in the fingers, hands, arms and neck. With proper and effective health and safety measures in place, RSI is avoidable most of the time.

There are numerous actions and tasks that increase the risk of RSI with most injuries happening to people who work in offices, factories or in manual labour roles. Common causes include:

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Poor posture
  • Insufficient or infrequent rest breaks
  • Cold environment
  • Using vibrating equipment

RSI Symptoms

Symptoms range from mild to severe, but in every case, you should seek medical help to prevent further damage and pain from occurring.

If symptoms are mild, you may only notice the pain during the task itself – should this happen, you should stop your activity straightaway and tell your employer. If symptoms are constant or the pain is serious, as well as seeking medical advice you should seek legal advice too.

RSI Facts

It is estimated that more than 5 million working days are lost in sick leave because of RSIs every year – which means this type of injury isn’t just impacting on the day-to-day life of the sufferer but the wider economy too.

Various UK studies have shown what a difference it makes to people’s mental health and job satisfaction levels, having management that treats staff fairly and with consideration of working conditions. This is why it’s vital more is done to prevent employees from suffering with RSIs in the workplace

Other Work-Related Injuries

As well as RSI, HAVS and CTS are common work-related injuries that can be caused by poor safety measures and working conditions.

HAVS stands for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome and is a form of Raynaud’s syndrome which causes poor blood circulation and nerve damage. It is most often found in individuals who use vibrating equipment or power tools in their work and usually causes permanent damage.

CTS is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and is caused by swelling in the wrist area that suppresses the median nerve and leads to the area around the thumb becoming weak or numb. This syndrome can be caused or made worse by poor working conditions in the manufacturing and construction industries.

How We Can Help You With Your RSI Claim

Your workplace should be a safe environment and your employer should have measures in place to protect your wellbeing. If your employer has failed in their duty of care and been negligent either through a lack of health and safety measures or by failing to take action after you raised concerns then you may be able to make a compensation claim for your RSI.

It is important you consult legal help as well as medical assistance if you’ve suffered or are suffering from RSI, HAVS or CTS. Your solicitor will guide and support you at every step of the claims process, if you decide to go ahead – and work hard to ensure you receive the help you need to recover as well as to secure the compensation you deserve.

To discuss a potential RSI claim with one of our specialist solicitors call FREE on 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

Can I Claim Compensation If I have Been Injured In An E-Scooter Accident?

E-scooters are increasingly popular but just how dangerous are they?

E-Scooter Accident Bartletts SolicitorsThere have been reports of people being injured whilst riding e-scooters and of pedestrians being hurt when e-scooter riders have failed to stop in time. If you’ve been hurt in an e-scooter accident, get in touch with our professional personal injury solicitors about whether you can make a claim for compensation for your injuries.

What Are E-Scooters?

E-scooters are electric scooters that provide an alternative way to travel to walking or cycling.

Quite new to our streets, e-scooters are becoming a familiar sight in some UK cities thanks to Government-led trials that have made them available to hire in certain areas.

What Is The Law For Riding E-Scooters?

You must have a valid provisional or full driving licence and be over the age of 16 to ride an e-scooter.

In England, the law states it is illegal to ride a privately-owned e-scooter on public roads and these e-scooters must only be ridden on private land with permission from the landowner.

An individual who is caught illegally riding a privately-owned e-scooter on a public road can be fined up to £300 and have 6 points added to their driving licence.

The Government is currently trialling e-scooter hire in more than 40 towns and cities – and it is legal to ride e-scooters in these areas. However, it is still illegal to ride e-scooters on pavements and they can only be ridden in cycle lanes and on the sides of roads.

The E-Scooter Hire Trials

The cities that have e-scooters available for hire under the Government trial scheme include London, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.

During the trial period, it is compulsory for all e-scooters to have motor insurance – this is currently provided by the rental operator.

Each e-scooter provider has slightly different rules for e-scooter use so it’s always worth checking before deciding whether to hire an e-scooter or not.

E-Scooter Safety

Similar rules that apply to cycling, apply to e-scooters. Helmets are recommended but not mandatory.

The speed limit for most e-scooters available to hire is 15.5mph. In London, the speed limit is 12.5mph and you need to complete an online safety course before starting your journey when you hire one for the first time.

How Safe Are E-Scooters?

The combination of electric power, lack of training on how to ride one safely, and the speed they can travel at means they pose a certain danger to the rider and to pedestrians who may be in the path of one if the rider can’t stop in time.

Regardless of whether the e-scooter trials make it compulsory to have insurance whilst on the public road on an e-scooter, it’s always a good idea to have insurance – just in case you’re involved in an accident that causes injury to another person.

How We Can Help You With Your E-Scooter Accident Claim

If you’ve been injured in an accident involving an e-scooter, contact us for advice on whether you can make a claim for compensation and what your rights are.

We can also provide guidance and information on e-scooter safety and the law surrounding them, on a more general basis.

For more information on e-scooters and the law or to speak to one of our specialist solicitors about making an e-scooter accident claim for compensation, call Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

What Types Of Personal Injuries Can I Claim For?

Personal injuries vary a lot in terms of the severity and the impact they have on your life, which is why personal injury claims vary a great deal too in terms of the compensation values awarded.

Personal Injury claimsIf you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence or malpractice, the amount of compensation you can claim for will depend on the type of your injury and the severity of the injury.

What Types Of Personal Injuries Are There?

The most common types of personal injuries include the following:

  • Burns
    These injuries can be caused by heat, chemicals or electricity, and cause extreme pain, as well as serious physical and psychological damage.
  • Cuts and Scars
    These injuries usually happen when you make contact with a fast-moving sharp object such as a machinery blade or dangerous workplace tools.
  • Eye Injury
    Eye injuries can be caused by a trauma to the face or after eye contact with a chemical substance or medical negligence such as during laser eye surgery.
  • Head and Brain Injury
    These injuries are serious and often traumatic, and include both internal and external injuries such as neurological damage, scarring or personality change.
  • Psychological Injury
    This type of injury usually happens following a severe and traumatic physical injury and psychological injuries include anxiety, phobias, depression and flashbacks due to trauma.
  • Upper Limb Injury
    These injuries include damage to your arms, shoulders, elbows, hands, fingers or wrists. Making everyday tasks difficult, these injuries cause a great deal of stress and pain and include tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains and even amputations.
  • Lower Limb Injury
    This injury can impact on your hips, legs, knees, ankles and feet, and vary in seriousness from amputations and broken bones to ligament damage.
  • Chest and Rib Injury
    Often very painful, these injuries can lead to complications such as internal organ damage and take a while to fully heal.
  • Breaks and Fractures
    Broken bones happen often but sometimes a broken bone injury or fracture is hard to fix and surgery is required for recovery.
  • Industrial Disease
    This includes illnesses such as asbestos-related illness and repetitive strain injury. The illnesses are often linked to hazardous materials in the workplace such as asbestos, dust and other chemicals, and usually occur in sectors including shipbuilding, coal mining and construction work.
  • Industrial Deafness
    Hearing loss due to loud noise exposure at work is known as industrial deafness, and often occurs in sectors like engineering, mining and shipbuilding.

If you’ve suffered any of these personal injuries through no fault of your own, then you might be able to make a claim for compensation. By claiming, you will receive the compensation that you deserve as well as the best possible chance to recover and ensure your long-term medical needs are taken care of.

To find out more about making a compensation claim for a personal injury contact one of our experienced personal injury solicitors now! Call FREE on 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

 

Loss of limb claims – Can I claim for compensation?

Image of Bartletts Accident or Injury Chester and WrexhamThe loss of a limb can be traumatic, leading to both physical and emotional life changes. Seemingly easy tasks can become difficult or even impossible, which is why making an amputation claim is so important – it is a means to secure your future wellbeing.

Whether your limb loss resulted from an accident at work, medical negligence, traffic accident, or a different accident that was not your fault, our experienced personal injury lawyers ensure you receive the compensation and rehabilitation care you need and deserve.

What Can You Claim Compensation For?

Amputation claims vary, and the level of your compensation will depend on the nature of your accident as well as your personal injury.

As a guide, however, your claim could include compensation for some or all of the following:

  • Personal injuries
  • Cost of prosthetic limbs
  • Medical costs
  • Rehabilitation and treatment
  • Loss of earnings
  • Specialist equipment
  • Ongoing care

Why Make A Claim?

While making a claim may not be your top priority at the moment, as you adjust to life without the use of a limb or with the loss of a limb, it’s important that you consider this option to help ensure the best possible outcome and the highest possible quality of life in the future for you.

Making a claim for compensation may relieve the financial strain that serious injuries cause. You may no longer be able to work or need to reduce your working hours due to your amputation, and might now need to invest in professional equipment for your home along with expensive therapy sessions. By securing the compensation you are entitled to, you will also ensure you receive the medical treatment you need as well as any long-term care and support.

Bartletts Solicitors will work hard in securing the highest levels of compensation for your amputation claim, and obtain the finances and assistance for both your physical and emotional needs, now and in the future, Working in a sympathetic and friendly, yet professional way.

How Do I Make An Amputation Claim?

Making a claim for compensation with Bartletts Solicitors is straightforward and stress-free.

To discuss the details of your amputation claim with one of our personal injury solicitors, call Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

 

Why You Shouldn’t Delay Instructing A Solicitor If You’re Injured In An Accident

Don’t Delay Instructing Your Solicitor!

It’s vital that you seek professional advice from a solicitor if you’re injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault – and that you instruct a solicitor sooner rather than later.

Whilst most of us know that we have 3 years from the date of an accident to make a claim or possibly longer for claims including hearing loss, industrial diseases or medical negligence, this shouldn’t mean we wait a while before bringing a claim for compensation.

Bartletts Solicitors Personal Injury ClaimSometimes there are good reasons to wait before making a personal injury claim straightaway after an accident, and with certain injuries like asbestos-related illnesses the symptoms take time to manifest after the initial exposure that caused them – but most of the time there are good reasons for starting the claims process immediately.

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Delay

There are many reasons why you should speak to a solicitor as soon as possible following your accident to make a claim, and these include the following:

  • Memories fade
    Over time, you or your witnesses may forget key facts that are vital for establishing liability for your accident. Without the finer details on the exact location of your accident or the speed the car was travelling or the correct order of events, your case for making a claim may be unsuccessful.
  • Witnesses move
    Your witnesses might be harder to track down after time has passed, as they may have a new phone or email address, may have moved house or work, or married and changed their name.
  • Business change
    If your claim is against a business or employer, the company may have relocated premises, closed down or just become harder to trace.
  • Location change
    If your accident was caused by a fault in the road, if you wait before reporting your injury then the road may have altered or been repaired in the meantime.
  • Equipment changes
    If your injury was caused by faulty machinery then over time the piece of equipment may be scrapped, sold or fixed. This means it can’t be examined properly if liability is denied.
  • CCTV
    If your accident was caught on CCTV, this may contain vital evidence for your case – but most CCTV footage is only kept for a month.
  • Law changes
    The law changes all the time and could affect your claim. So speak to a solicitor as soon as possible after your accident and/or injury.

How We Can Help You With Your Personal Injury Claim

If you have injuries due to an accident that wasn’t your fault or you have an illness caused by industrial exposure or medical negligence, contact our specialist solicitors as soon as you can following the accident or straight after you first become aware of your symptoms.

Our personal injury solicitors have the experience and legal knowledge to help you to make your claim for compensation and will work hard to both support you throughout the claims process and ensure your claim is successful so you receive the compensation you deserve.

For specialist advice on your Accident and/or injury, please call us FREE now!

Phone:  0800 988 3674  or Mobile: 0333 200 4465, or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

Why Do You Need A Personal Injury Solicitor?

A personal injury solicitor is a specialist lawyer with the legal experience and knowledge to help you if you have been injured or have suffered because of someone else’s negligence.

If your injury or illness happened due to no fault of your own, Bartletts Solicitors Personal Injury Claima qualified personal injury solicitor can advise you of your rights and whether you are eligible to make a claim for compensation.

Gathering all the evidence together and preparing documents to support your claim, your solicitor will make sure the claims process is as smooth and efficient as possible. As well as assessing all the information, your solicitor will arrange for an independent medical expert to examine you and prepare a report on your injuries and your recovery going forward.

You will be given help to access any rehabilitation you need whilst your case progresses, to assist your recovery, and your solicitor will work hard to secure the amount of compensation you deserve for your injuries and financial losses.

Why Use Bartletts Solicitors For Your Personal Injury Claim?

There are many benefits of using one of our experienced and knowledgeable personal injury solicitors to make your claim, including:

  • Free Initial Consultation
    We offer a free, initial consultation to discuss the details of the incident that caused your injury or illness and to help decide if your case is likely to succeed.
  • Straightforward Advice
    All our advice is straightforward, honest and tailored for your individual situation and experience.
  • Ongoing Support
    We will help you at every step of the process to help you achieve your desired outcome. We will support you throughout the claims process and are always available to provide advice and updates on your case, as well as information on services you may need such as rehabilitation access.
  • Right Compensation
    Thanks to our track record of successfully settling over 12,000 accident claims, we have the experience and legal understanding to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve for your injury and financial losses.
  • Specialist Solicitors
    As members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, we have solicitors who work exclusively on accident claims so have exceptional knowledge of personal injury law and who are up-to-date on any changes to legislation that may affect your case.
  • No Win No Fee
    With our personal injury claims service, you only pay if you win and there is no need to pay upfront for your solicitor.

How We Can Help You With Your Personal Injury Claim?

If you have suffered an injury or illness because of an accident that was not your fault and want to make a claim for compensation, then instructing one of our personal injury solicitors for advice and guidance is key.

We will take the time to understand the details of your particular situation and advise you on whether you are able to make a claim. If you go ahead with making a claim, we will do all we can to ensure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible for you as we work hard to secure the compensation you deserve.

Make a free enquiry today

For specialist advice on your Accident and/or injury, please call us FREE now!

Phone:  0800 988 3674  or Mobile: 0333 200 4465, or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

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