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When a motorcyclist from Liverpool was hit by a car back in 2001 he probably couldn’t have imagined his case would end up being a focal point at the Supreme Court as a point of general public importance.

The Supreme Court has decided that a rule that protected expert witnesses through immunity for over 400 years should be scrapped allowing them to be sued in the civil courts. This is a decision that has been welcomed by personal injury solicitors in the UK.

The victim of the road traffic accident, Paul Wynne Jones of Liverpool, on the recommendation of the expert witness, had to settle for a much smaller settlement than would have been the case if he was allowed to pursue the driver for damages. Wynne Jones, unhappy with this, decided to go down the route of professional negligence and issue proceedings against the expert witness which was thrown out when a High Court judge ruled that the expert witness was entitle to immunity. The case eventually ended up at the Supreme Court where the landmark decision was made by a majority of 5 to 2.

Lord Phillips said of the decision: “All who provide professional services which involve a duty of care are at risk of being sued for breach of that duty. They customarily insure against that risk.

“It would be quite wrong to perpetuate the immunity of expert witnesses out of mere conjecture that they will be reluctant to perform their duty to the court if they are not immune from suit for breach of duty.”

Personal Injury and Professional Negligence cases often go hand in hand especially when the victim is unhappy with their damages. QualitySolicitors Keith Park’s Professional Negligence team will review your case which generally, after an initial discussion with you, can be carried out on a No Win No Fee basis. Our Personal Injury department can also assist by reviewing any previous personal injury claims you have made in the last 6 years to ensure that you got the maximum amount of compensation possible first time round.

• Personal Injury
• Family Law
• Private Client / Making a Will
• Criminal Law
• Professional Negligence
• Conveyancing / Moving House
• Prison Law
• Employment

Over the past couple of years there has been widespread damage to roads and public paths caused by unusually cold weather conditions and, as a result, potholes have appeared throughout UK forcing the Government to announced additional funding of £100m for local authorities to deal with the problem. Potholes remain a concern and despite efforts to fix the problem many previously reported potholes still exist. This has naturally led to injuries to pedestrians and motorists which has consequently triggered a noticeable increase in personal injury claims in the UK.

The AA, who hold one of the largest databases of reported potholes, confirm that the problem of potholes have been the cause of many injuries, some serious and some even resulting in death. With cyclists most at risk of serious injury it is no surprise to hear that broken arms and wrists are commonplace after hitting a pothole.

The cost to the UK motorist in vehicle repairs each year has been estimated at almost £3 million. Damage to suspension, wheel axles and cracked glass are consequences that motorists have to deal with. Poor roads and potholes highlight the lack of funding for road maintenance, as does the fact that Local Authorities payout in excess of £50 million in compensation claims.

Local Authorities have a duty to act on potholes and poor road conditions within a specified length of time from the date the pothole was reported to them. If they fail in this duty and the pothole becomes the cause of an injury then they are held responsible and it is only right that the victim should receive damages to reimburse them for their outlay and injury.

On the question of increased funding for the repair and maintenance of roads and potholes, transport secretary Philip Hammond suggested that the funding should mean safer journeys with reduced risk of injury and damage “millions of motorists across the country have their daily drives ruined by potholes”.

If you have been the victim of a pothole, QualitySolicitors Keith Park would like to here from you. As experts in claiming personal injury compensation we are confident we can help you and you will keep 100% of your compensation.

There are 31 million cars in the UK, and this figure is growing every year, with 71% of the population having driving licences – more than ever before.  Whether people are travelling to work, to the shops, to schools or on holiday, cars are the transport option of choice.

With the popularity of cars growing, people are putting themselves in danger when they get behind the wheel.

Over 290,000 injuries are caused by car accidents every year in the UK, the main cause being human error, which accounts for 95% of road accidents.

We have a range of services that we offer to people who have been injured in a road accident that was not their fault:

Compensation expertise from personal injury solicitors who specialise in a range of injuries, including whiplash, head injuries and back injuries.

* Free replacement car
* Free vehicle repairs
* Free legal advice and assistance for both car accident and motorcycle accident casualties

The chances are high that a driver will be involved in a car accident sometime in their driving life, whether it is their fault or not.  We help people who have been injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault get compensation for their injuries and for the financial losses they have suffered.

Cost-free compensation

We understand that many people worry about the costs incurred by legal proceedings, but you undertake no financial risks when making a compensation claim with us. You will not be asked to take out a loan, and you will not be liable to pay any costs or fees whatsoever, whatever the outcome of your car accident claim.

Some companies can take up to 40% of your compensation in deductions. We guarantee you will receive every penny of the compensation you are awarded – no deductions.

Free legal advice after a car accident

If you have been involved in a car accident that was not your fault, take advantage of our free, no obligation legal advice. We will give you a free claim assessment and answer any questions you may have about making a car accident claim.

To find out more about making a no win, no fee compensation claim with the car accident experts, get in touch with us today. We’re here to help you 24 hours a day and will gladly answer any questions you may have.

If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, we can help you get compensation for your injuries and the losses you have suffered as a result of the accident.