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May 05, 2026
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What Happens if a Cyclist Causes an Accident?

If you’ve been involved in an accident and believe a cyclist was at fault, you may be wondering whether you can claim compensation. A bike accident may result in more serious injuries to the cyclist than anyone else involved. Nevertheless, whether you were the driver of a car, a passenger or another person involved in the collision, you may be able to seek compensation if the accident was not your fault.

Ian Latimer
Personal Injury, Serious Injury
May 01, 2026
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What Is the Most Common Playground Injury and When Can You Claim?

Playgrounds are meant to be places where children can explore, climb, run and test their confidence. A few bumps and scrapes are part of growing up, and most playground accidents are minor. But some injuries are more serious, often because a playground was not as safe as it should have been. 

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
April 30, 2026
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What if Your Road Traffic Accident Causes the Loss of a Limb?

If you have gone through the traumatic experience of losing a limb following a road traffic accident, you are likely facing a number of questions and uncertainties. Your immediate focus may be on treatment and recovery, but it is also natural to think about how your life may change in the weeks and months ahead. Concerns about your independence, ability to work and financial stability are likely to play on your mind. 

Katrina Elsey
Serious Injury, Personal Injury
April 10, 2026
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I was hit by a car as a pedestrian - what should I do?

Being hit by a car can cause serious, sometimes life-changing injuries and long recovery periods. If the accident was due to someone else’s negligence, you may have the legal right to make a pedestrian accident compensation claim to seek justice.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
March 12, 2026
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Back in Play Conference 2026: For rehabilitation and recovery through sport

On Thursday 5th March 2026, our sports injury team hosted their first conference exploring the complex relationship between sport, injury and rehabilitation. The day hosted over a hundred delegates, including a wide variety of individuals involved in sport, supporting rehabilitation and those who  advise when things go wrong.

Katrina Elsey
Sports Law, Personal Injury
March 03, 2026
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Common sports injuries that lead to serious injury compensation claims

Sport is an important part of life for many people across the country, offering physical and mental health benefits. When safety standards are not met, the consequences can be devastating.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury, Sports Law
February 23, 2026
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Loss of earnings due to sports injuries: how it’s calculated

A serious sports injury can affect far more than your ability to train or compete. For many people, it can also disrupt their income – sometimes permanently. Find out how loss of earnings is calculated when it comes to personal injury claims.

Oliwia Rozycka
Personal Injury, Sports Law
January 09, 2026
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Labour’s Road Safety Strategy: what it means for serious injury prevention

The Government has unveiled a new UK Road Safety Strategy with an ambitious aim to halve road deaths by 2035. As serious injury lawyers, this is an objective we strongly welcome. Behind every statistic is a real person, a family, and a life changed forever.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
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