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Workplace Accidents: Your Rights and How to Claim Compensation
Every employee deserves a safe and secure working environment. Unfortunately, workplace accidents remain common across all sectors—from office settings to construction sites. If your employer has failed in their duty of care, and you’ve been injured as a result, you...
Football and Rugby Injuries: Know Your Rights and Next Steps
Injuries are an unfortunate part of sport, particularly in high-impact games like football and rugby. While most injuries are accepted as part of the game, there are some situations where legal action may be appropriate—especially when the injury results from...
Your Rights After A Medical Mistake
While thankfully rare, experiencing a medical mistake can be a deeply distressing time. Not only could you be left in discomfort, but it can also be an emotionally, physically and even financially draining experience. It can also be confusing to know where to turn to,...
Understanding UK Sports Injury Claims: Compensation and Club Responsibilities
Sports are an integral part of British culture, offering numerous physical and mental health benefits. However, with athletic participation comes the inherent risk of injury. When such injuries result from negligence, affected individuals may be entitled to...
Medical Negligence: The Growing Costs of Failing Care
Medical negligence remains a significant issue in the UK, with NHS payouts for negligence claims reaching a record £2.8 billion in 2023/24—up from £2.7 billion the previous year. This alarming rise reflects not only the number of cases but also the increasing costs of...
Infected Blood Scandal: Timely Justice for Victims and How Universa Law Can Help
A Step Towards Justice: Government's Commitment to Compensation In a landmark decision, the UK government has committed to establishing a final compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal within three months of the Victims and Prisoners Bill becoming...
Why Choose Universa Law for Your Personal Injury Claim?
With decades of experience, Universa Law is dedicated to helping those who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Our personal injury solicitors have a proven track record of securing the compensation our clients deserve. Expertise You Can Trust Our team...
A&E Wait Time Tragedies: Seeking Justice Through Clinical Negligence Claims
Recent news headlines remain as a chilling reminder of the urgent need to address the repercussions of prolonged A&E wait times in England. According to analysis conducted by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, the data paints a distressing picture: More than 250...
Navigating NHS Delays: How Long Wait Times Can Lead to Late Diagnosis
In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) stands as a cornerstone of healthcare provision. However, despite its commendable efforts, long wait times for appointments and treatments have been a persistent issue. These delays can have profound...
Navigating Legal Safety During the Festive Season: A Guide from Universa Law
Tis the season for joy and celebrations, but amidst the holiday cheer, we know it's crucial to prioritise legal safety! At Universa Law, we're here to guide you through responsible drinking, travel safety, and protecting your personal information during all of that...
Pursuing Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Negligence Claims in the UK
In the realm of healthcare, trust and confidence in medical professionals is paramount. However, when medical care falls short, resulting in injury, suffering, or worsened health conditions, patients have the right to seek justice. Clinical negligence claims provide a...
Protecting Your Rights: How to Bring an Employer’s Liability Claim with the Help of Universa Law
When you suffer an injury or illness in the workplace, it is essential to understand your rights as an employee. Employer's liability refers to the legal responsibility of employers to provide a safe working environment for their employees. If you have been injured...
Seeking Justice: How to Bring a Claim Against Untraced Drivers
Being involved in a road traffic accident can be a traumatic experience, and we at Universa Law know that it becomes even more challenging when the responsible driver cannot be traced. Fortunately, there are many avenues available for victims to seek compensation and...
Maternity Wards in England: Shedding Light on Poor Standards of Care
Maternity wards play a crucial role in providing care and support to expectant mothers and their newborns. However, recent developments across England have brought attention to the poor standards of care in some of these facilities. In this post, we will delve into...
Seeking Compensation for Dog Bites: Universa Law’s No Win, No Fee Service
We understand how serious dog bites can be physically and mentally, which is why it is crucial that victims seek support and receive the compensation they deserve. Universa Law, one of London's leading law firms, can help those seek the compensation that they need to...
Shocking rise in NHS ‘never event’ as foreign bodies left in patients after surgery increases
Clinical and medical negligence is one of Universa Law’s areas of expertise, and we see plenty of surprising and unfortunate incidents through our client work. However, even we were startled by recent shocking news regarding the rise of foreign objects left in UK...
Victoria’s Story – Rebuilding Shattered Lives
Have you watched Victoria’s Story? It’s a powerful video demonstrating that when someone is injured needlessly, they need specialist advice, compensation and ongoing support to rebuild their life. https://vimeo.com/749601168?fl=pl&fe=vl This seems obvious. And the...
Even if you slip, they shouldn’t
Tis the season…to be careful! With winter being well and truly upon us, we need to be prepared to watch out for ourselves and others as trips and falls become more common. While icy streets, less daylight and decreased visibility can be daunting for some, for those...
While Christmas lights are on, ambulances turn theirs’s off
It has been hard to miss the news that ambulance staff across most of England and Wales are set to go on strike next week on 21 December, and again on 28 December, in a dispute over pay. Whilst the coordinated walkout by the three main ambulance unions will affect...
Top 5 tips when making a Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence claim
Being the victim of clinical negligence, an injury or illness as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing is an emotional and stressful time. Making a claim may not immediately be your top priority as you recover, however if you believe that you are entitled to...