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This year the Highway Code introduced a Hierarchy of Road Users. Pedestrians are at the top of the hierarchy, so they will have right of way. But cyclists are second on the hierarchy, meaning they have right of way over other vehicles such as cars an...
Equestrian injuries can happen in many ways. Anecdotal experience of the horse riding community is that individuals are often very quick to shrug their shoulders either blaming themselves for whatever went wrong or repeating the worn out phrase “It’s...
New rules will be added to the UK’s Highway Code on Saturday 29th January 2022. The changes, including 49 amendments to existing rules, will depend on a final green light from parliament. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will update t...
The number of e-scooters on our roads and pavements is increasing rapidly and it is not a surprise that the rise in the popularity of e-scooters is also fuelling a rise in related injuries. As the legal and medical professions try to catch up with th...
Photo credit: Ben Wicks, Unsplash. No matter how old your children are, it’s always a good idea to keep their knowledge fresh. Whether they’ve just started nursery or they’re in their last year of school, there’s always something about road safety y...
Two weeks after the clocks go back, there are around 278 more road traffic collisions than in the two weeks before. That amounts to around 20 more incidents per day¹ – a figure that can be reduced if we take the right safety measures. Why do t...
Our Serious Injury Solicitor, Rob Jones, explains how smart motorways came about, how to stay safe on smart motorways and what happens if someone has a collision… Smart motorways were first trialled in the UK in 2006. There are now approximatel...
Inevitably, some drivers will be careless and collisions are therefore an unfortunate fact of life. Pedestrians are amongst the most vulnerable of all road users and the injuries they suffer are usually life changing and often fatal. Unlike the drive...
During the long summer holidays of the early 1980’s one of my favourite morning television shows was Huckleberry Finn and Friends. I don’t recall the storylines but the scenes of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer jumping into the Mississippi was the s...
From time to time we all hear news headlines about a claimant being awarded hundreds of thousands and, occasionally, millions of pounds in compensation. Sometimes those stories involve fantastically large sums paid to celebrities after media intrusio...
Losing an arm or losing a leg is life-changing. The same is true for losing a hand, foot, fingers, or toes. Not only does the victim suffer horrendous pain and loss of function, financial losses are also incurred. The purpose of this article...
At present, there are 500 miles of smart motorways in the UK, with a further 300 miles planned by 2025. Smart motorways are sections of the motorway that use technology to reduce congestion, though they have received a lot of negative press. There ar...
We are supporting a national campaign aiming to change the public’s perception and attitudes towards compensation claims after an injury. A serious injury can happen to anyone at any time, but until it has happened to you or a loved-one there is litt...
Headway UK analysed that every 90 seconds someone in the UK is admitted to hospital for an acquired brain injury (ABI) and every three minutes someone is admitted to hospital with a head injury. Whilst not every one of these was life changing, many a...
E-scooters are fast becoming a popular way to travel, as they’re cost-effective and eco-friendly. Over 100 rental e-scooter schemes are in operation in cities around the world. Rental e-scooter schemes are currently available in UK cities such as Lon...
The simple answer to whether you can make a compensation claim for an e-scooter collision is ‘yes’ if your injuries are caused solely or in part by the negligence of the rider. However, the law surrounding the use of e-scooters is unclear and many e-...
An estimated 650,208 people were injured in the workplace, according to the last available data from Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and the Labour Force Survey (LFS). Slips, trips and falls accounted fo...
It started with thorough handwashing, progressed to closing schools and pubs and then finally as of Monday 23rd March 2020 the UK seemed to grind to a halt after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s address to the Nation. Amongst other things, that histori...
UK weather can be unpredictable. Severe weather conditions can arise when least expected and be extremely dangerous if you’re on the road. Driving is a risky business at the best of times – 5 people die on UK roads every day – so hazards such as dark...
Snow can cause chaos on the roads. Black ice, dark nights and fog can all hinder your visibility and driving. But it is also one of the ‘most wonderful times, of the year’… so with more people hitting the roads than usual over the winter...
We spoke to Chris – one of our solicitors in the personal injury team who deals with a wide range of personal injury cases, including Road Traffic Accidents, Employer’s Liability and Public Liability. We talk space, sport and big cats! It must...
New Year’s Eve is a fantastic chance to throw a party at home and catch up with your loved ones. Some of you may choose to hit the town for the ultimate night out of the year. Whatever you end up doing to celebrate the beginning of the new dec...
With the festive season in full swing, there are lots of people out doing their Christmas shopping. More people means it’s busier and more chance of an incident on the roads. There has been an alarming increase in the incidence of pedestrians s...
‘Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot!’ Winter is on the horizon, the long nights are drawing in and toffee apples are springing up in supermarkets. There’s a lot of Autumn excitement around this time of year with Hallo...
Young drivers face a lot of pressure to be the safest on the road. While experience may have a part to play in why they are more likely to be involved with road traffic collisions than their older counterparts, studies suggest that young drivers seem...
The new school year is well underway, so that means the kids are back in the playground at break times. Children are naturally energetic, playful and less able to identify risk. Unfortunately injuries are bound to occur from time to time. A broken w...
The starting point is to ask yourself whether the injury was caused by a collision incident that was somebody else’s fault. At the scene, the other person (who will usually have been a driver) might have tried to blame you. They might have said “it...
There were 555,000 non-fatal workplace-related injuries reported by employees last year, according to stats published by HSE. Around 420,000 of these injuries resulted in absences of up to 7 days and 135,000 injuries resulted in absences of more than...
Brake, the road safety charity, has announced a partnership with serious injury solicitor firm Birchall Blackburn Law. This partnership offers vital assistance to Brake’s helpline which supports road victims and in campaigning for safer roads...
Around 17% of British holidaymakers are planning a “staycation” this year. If you’re one of them and you’re travelling by car, then it’s always a good idea to plan ahead with our summer holiday road safety tips… Before you go… One of the best w...
At the last count, there were 38.2 million registered vehicles on the road, a figure that has increased every year since the end of World War II! But, as we all know, driving comes with great responsibility and skill. Of course, no one is perfect but...
There are over 1 million people in the UK living with a long-term or permanent brain injury. This includes individuals with acquired brain injuries since birth and those with traumatic brain injuries caused by an accident, infection, tumour, stroke o...
Even a minor injury can develop into something more serious if it is not looked after properly and treated carefully. It is important not to dismiss on-going discomfort, pain or restricted movement based on the fact that the injury is small or doesn’...
It is only natural for a person to take an injury more seriously if they can see its impact, but sight alone is not always a good indication of severity. While injuries involving blood and bruising can obviously be serious, there are plenty of exampl...
Over three million people in the UK are injured in an accident on average every year. If the accident wasn’t the injured person’s fault then they could be eligible to claim compensation. But not everyone knows how, and even if, they can claim compens...
Peterborough MP Fiona Onasanya has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice after denying she was behind the wheel when her car was doing 41 mph in a 30 mph zone. Onasanya told authorities that her family’s former lodger, Aleks Antipow,...
We get it. It’s a rush in the mornings. Getting to work on time for that big meeting, dropping the kids off at school on the way, or even just a rush to the supermarket. With the dark mornings and bad weather rolling around, it can add even more time...
Towns and City Centres have switched on the Christmas lights to herald the start of the festive season and revellers will soon enjoy celebratory drinks with friends, family and colleagues. The strong message against drinking and driving will have bee...
Anyone who watched British cyclists, Froome, Thomas and Yates lead the pack will not have failed to notice that all three of them and their fellow competitors wore protective helmets. Judging from some of the dramatic crashes and pile ups, none of th...
To start this short article, can you answer the following question? Which is the odd one out? a) Using a mobile phone while driving b) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs c) Tailgating I admit it’s a trick question: they are all extremely...
Every day is a busy day for our expert serious injury team. Nonetheless, one of our Associate Solicitor’s, Robert Jones, was kind enough to take half an hour out of his day to catch up with us. Armed with coffee, we talk to Rob all about how he came...
Dog-lover? Us too. There’s nothing quite like heading out on an adventure with man’s best friend in tow, and let’s be honest – those puppy dog eyes are just too heartbreaking to leave them at home. There are approximately 27 million pets...
When it comes to advanced technology that’s here to make life easier, planet earth is already on it. Only a year ago, research found that the average UK household owns 8.3 digital devices – with technological consumption only set to skyrocket a...
It’s a strangely sunny day in Manchester when we catch up with Leanne Tattam – one of Birchall Blackburn Law’s Personal Injury Associate Solicitors. She specialises in serious and catastrophic injury, working with incredible charities such as H...
Man has conquered the hologram, voice recognition, virtual reality and solar power. We’ve developed technology that has changed the face of society, the workplace, our social interactions and our daily habits. Now we’re entering the realm of technolo...
According to the Spinal Injuries Association, 1000 people every year in the UK sustain a spinal cord injury (1). Not only can these injuries be forever life-changing, but accessing the support that you need can be an overwhelming task. If you’re cons...
The sun was shining for the Head Injured People (HIP) corporate charity golf day in Cheshire on 28th June. Nestled in the stunning Cheshire countryside, the 18-hole leading championship course at Macdonald Portal Hotel played host to the 15-team golf...
It’s summer, it’s hot. You’re in your garden preparing for a BBQ when you realise you’ve forgotten an important fixture in the menu. You head to your car, sit behind the wheel – but there’s one thing that stops you from heading off. You’re bare...
The rush of the wind, the burn of the legs, the chance to travel through some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes – it’s no wonder cycling is one of the world’s most popular sports, with over 10.2 million (1) of us in the UK riding regular...
Derry was three-years-old when he contracted a virus that permanently damaged his spinal cord. His diagnosis was ‘transverse myelitis’, a virus that causes inflammation of both sides of one section of the spinal cord. While many would falter under th...
In November 2001, Evie was born a healthy looking baby. The only worry her parents had was the red mark at the bottom of her back. While the midwives assured her parents the mark was normal, a year later on her first birthday, they were informed that...
It was the start of the 2016 Summer Holidays when Callan’s life changed. At 16 years old, a talented footballer, snowboarder and keen skateboarder, Callan suffered a C5 injury after falling from a rope swing and breaking his neck. Through intense reh...
My hat is a Mad Hatter hat. You know, like the one in Alice in Wonderland? It’s wacky. My friends can’t believe I’m wearing it to work next week. But it’s a special day and I’ll be wearing that hat no matter what. Anyway, it’s the meaning behind it t...
After a serious accident, the physical injuries are just one part of the aftermath. You may have sustained only minor injuries, or you may have fully recovered from serious ones. You may have witnessed the fatal accident of your loved one or you may...
Birchall Blackburn Law has made a double appointment to its serious injury team in the region. Leanne Tattam and Robert Jones have both joined the firm as associate solicitors from CFG Law. Leanne and Robert join Birchall Blackburn Law two months aft...
You’ve promised you’ll go on a countryside adventure with the kids and lo and behold – it’s raining again. Not to worry, you’ve got your wellies on and you’re ready to go…but there’s just one problem. Is it illegal for me to drive with we...
If you have been injured in an accident and it impacts on your daily life, then you need to know what steps to take next. Head of personal injury at Birchall Blackburn Law, Quentin Underhill, looks at the questions frequently asked by people looking...
Birchall Blackburn Law has appointed experienced lawyer Quentin Underhill to lead its serious injury team in the region. Quentin, a specialist in serious and catastrophic injury cases, joins from Cheshire-based CFG Law where he was a partner. His pre...
Injured worker ordered to pay defendant’s legal bill A judge has decided that a person who fell off a ladder and overstated his injuries was fundamentally dishonest. As a result, the defendant was entitled to claim the full cost of their legal expens...
Each year, around 20 million people attend Accident and Emergency and half of them need an X-ray to check for a broken bone. As the strain on the NHS increases, more and more fractures are being missed. Partner at Birchall Blackburn Law Susan Liver,...
FUNDING FOR THE ART OF BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION Preston and Manchester-based Birchall Blackburn Law has committed to funding Headway’s Art Therapy Project for the next 12 months. The project gives vital respite to people and their loved-ones...
In a bid to understand the threat of concussion among rugby players, Saracens players wore impact-monitoring devices during a recent game against London Irish. As far as we know, this is unprecedented, and is set to make a real impact on what is a co...
Our specialist Serious and Catastrophic Injury team see head injuries caused by cycling accidents every day. We read neurosurgeon Henry Marsh’s recent comments in the Telegraph with great interest because his opinions were so different to our own. Ma...
It has been reported that six of the eleven Aston Villa players that took part in the 1957 FA Cup, may have died as a result of repeatedly heading old style footballs. West Bromwich Albion legend Jeff Astle, died at 59 and the cause of death was rec...
We are delighted to see that Michael Lees, Campaigner and one of the founders of Asbestos in Schools Group, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Michael’s wife Gina, who was a nursery school teacher, died of mesothelio...
NHS England announced recently that twenty GP collaborations have been awarded funds to run one-year pilot schemes for extended GP opening hours. The aim of the schemes is to transform primary services and improve patient’s experiences. This scheme i...
Lawyers from the Industrial Disease teams at Birchall Blackburn Law will be attending this year’s Action Mesothelioma Day in Manchester on 04 July 2014. Each year in Manchester, and cities across the country, people join together to raise awareness o...
According to the latest stats, 59% of UK adults haven’t yet made a Will. Of the entire population, a...
New rules will be added to the UK’s Highway Code on Saturday 29th January 2022. The changes, includi...
Inheritance Tax is simply a tax on the estate of someone who has died. An estate includes someone’s...
If you’re ready to take your first step on the property ladder and become a homeowner, there are a f...
The number of e-scooters on our roads and pavements is increasing rapidly and it is not a surprise t...
Birchall Blackburn Law took home not one but two trophies at the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards...