Articles by ‘Louise Hart’

Why does common sense so often go out of the window when we see bollards or warning signs? Ignoring them can be dangerous; they are there for a reason as an example below demonstrates.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon condition which many have never heard about until they are diagnosed with it. CRPS often causes continuous and severe pain which often starts as an intense burning pain which can lead to dramatic changes in the colour and temperature of the skin.

29 year old Londoner, Nicky Ashwell, who was born without a right hand, recently received press coverage as she spoke about life with her new “Bebionic small” robotic prosthetic hand. Louise Hart, Partner in our Personal Injury team, who has extensive experience in acting on behalf of clients who have required prosthetics, comments.

It’s been reported in the press that half of all drivers admit to flouting traffic laws. Rachel Jones in our Personal Injury teams explains what drivers can do to make sure they do not get distracted on the road.

The aim of any claim for compensation is to put a client back in the position they would have been in had they not been injured in an accident. Damages are awarded to compensate a victim for their pain, suffering and loss of amenity as well as their financial loss.

The combination of alcohol, pedestrians, increased traffic and winter nights around the Christmas and New Year season can be a recipe for a festive nightmare, but pedestrians and drivers should share responsibility for their safety.

With the cold weather approaching many peoples’ thoughts are turning to planning winter holidays. The choice of destinations, accommodation and method of travel is seemingly unlimited but the way you book your holiday could affect your right to claim for injuries.

Following a surprisingly warm summer, the UK is now back to the more familiar typically wet weather with a definite autumn chill in the air. Changes between seasons and unsettled weather often catch motorists out.

Louise Hart, partner in Withy King’s Personal Injury team and expert in compensation claims involving Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), explains the condition and highlights the importance of engaging specialist legal and medical professionals if you suffer from CRPS.

The holiday season is upon us and while for most of us this means freedom from work, relaxation and the excitement of new experiences, for some, the occasion will be marred by injury or illness.

Following the wettest winter in recorded history, few of us can have missed the news reports about the state of the UK’s roads and the hazard of increasing potholes. On top of this, many Councils will soon consider diverting public funds from highway repairs towards the expenses needed to adapt parking meters to the new-style £1 coin. In other words, we’ll keep seeing potholes on our roads.

Withy King is proud to sponsor the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome International Scientific and Clinical Meeting, which will take place in Bath on 20-22 November At Withy King, we have a niche specialism and…