Our client’s elderly mother was in a Merseyside Care Home and over a period of time, the client’s son and external healthcare advisors became concerned at her deteriorating physical condition. The client’s mother was admitted to hospital where she was diagnosed with a number of...
Our claimant was a passenger on a London Bus which was involved in a road traffic collision with another vehicle. Our claimant’s head was caused to hit the window of the bus resulting in a number of injuries including temporary hearing loss, tinnitus and visual...
The well-documented reforms to whiplash claims have been postponed due to the Government determining more time is needed for implementation. The litigants in person portal, which is part of the Government’s reforms to how whiplash claims are handled, has been delayed until August, the Ministry of...
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, all employees of Smooth Law will be working remotely from Wednesday 18th March. We are actively monitoring the situation, with the safety of our staff and clients being the number one priority. During this time it is business as usual and...
Figures released last year paint a worrying picture for those who work inside the Amazon UK fulfilment centres. “It’s a jungle out there” – A well-known phrase that can be used to refer to a threatening environment where it is difficult to survive. A threatening...
The changes to the small claims limit are fast approaching. Find out here what the changes are and how they may affect you. In November 2016, after a four-month consultation, the Government proposed plans to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims. Nearly four...
150,000 have been left in limbo abroad as a massive repatriation effort commences Thomas Cook was tasked last week with finding £200 million to satisfy its lenders in regards to underwritten funds. On the morning of Monday 23rd September, Thomas Cook went into administration after...
Brits wasted 28 million hours waiting for delayed flights last year New figures show the staggering time airline passengers spent grounded in 2018. Flight delays are incredibly frustrating. Just as you are gearing up to set off on a family holiday, a business trip, or an important...
Make sure you receive the compensation you deserve by following these key steps. Experiencing a delayed or cancelled flight can be a nightmare. You can miss family holidays, important connecting flights and sometimes be left in a busy airport wondering where to turn. Many passengers are unaware,...
A ‘worldwide computer failure’ has left approximately 15,000 passengers stranded. A British Airways IT failure has seen 91 flights grounded, with short-haul passengers being told to “make their way home”. The IT failure has left planes on the ground due to complications involving safety during take-off....
