Articles by ‘Louise Hart’

If you are injured and wish to seek compensation, you may increasingly feel that an imbalance of power weighs against you. Changes to our justice system mean that many people injured through no fault of their own, have been unable to bring claims due to concerns about how they can fund the process.

Whether it’s an oblivious pedestrian, a speeding driver, or a poorly lit cyclist, we are all subject to, and responsible for, ensuring the collective safety on our cities’ roads.

After some delay, the Ministry of Justice has launched its consultation for proposals to reduce whiplash claims which currently closes on 6 January 2017. With other restrictions on the horizon for both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claimants, access to justice has never been more threatened.

Lawyers and support staff from across our offices put on their best orange outfits to show their support for a global awareness campaign organised locally by CRPS UK, the country’s first charity to raise…

Colour the World Orange day will be celebrated on Monday 7th November 2016. This is an annual event which aims to spread awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Each year Bath Life magazine interviews a lawyer to receive a unique perspective on Bath. This year Louise Hart, Partner at Withy King, was interviewed to give her views on living and working in the jewel of the South West.

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.