Local councils have been inundated with personal injury claims and compensation cases due to the poor winter weather. The huge amounts of ice and snow meant that councils were leaving many pavements un-gritted in an effort to make the main roads safe whilst the roads have been left with massive potholes in after they have thawed. If you want to know more about how the winter weather has led to an increase in accident claims, read my article at ezine articles.
February 25, 2010
January 25, 2010
Raleys Solicitors – Personal Injury
Call us if you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault. We will do all that we can to get you the justice you deserve.
January 22, 2010
Firm news: Raleys' Miners Bike Ride
Last year, Don Cook, 50 of Brayton, near Selby died when part of the roof at the Kellingley colliery collapsed on top of him. In memory of this fine man and the many other miners who have died at the colliery, Raleys Solicitors have taken part in a 45-mile bike ride which started and finished at the mine.
The aim of the bike ride was to raise money for the creation of a statue of a miner that could be placed at the entrance of the shaft as a reminder of all those people who died at the mine. And we are glad to report to you that it was a success. Four members of the Raleys office in Barnsley took part in the ride and between them they raised nearly £2,000. Colin Cooke, John Woodhouse, Steve Addy and Matthew Brown were joined by three miners; Billy Gow, Tim Sharpe and Dave Bell as well as the colliery’s deputy Darryl Jones and the NUM secretary at Kellingley, Keith Poulson.
Although the ride was a tough one, everyone involved has said that each painful mile was worth it.
December 3, 2009
Accidents Can Happen Anywhere
Public places are where most accidents happen due to poor maintenance, reckless behaviour and many distractions. This article demonstrates how even the most social places can be a hotbed of accidents waiting to happen.
Safety issues are not ignored when a swimming pool is opened to the public. However, despite the best planning there will always be unexpected circumstances that could jeopardize the swimmers in the public swimming pool. 
Trained lifeguards are typically on duty and their certifications are available for viewing, but their experience level may be in question. Drowning is not the only accident that can happen at a public swimming pool.
Pool owners need to keep the surrounding pool areas safe from danger as well as just keeping lifeguards on hand. Swimming pool users have had thousands of pounds paid out through their accident claim if they have slipped on loose tiles, uneven surfaces or hurt themselves on sharp edges.
Pool users can present a danger to their fellow swimmers if they do not take enough care. When a few become too rowdy they can hurt their people by jumping on them or hitting them by accident. Sometimes foreign objects will be thrown into the pool which could also cause accidents and injury.
Despite the best efforts by the community operating the public swimming pool, diseases can still be freely transmitted from one to another through the water.
However these factors do not mean that fun cannot be had at a swimming pool, especially during the summer when friends want a fun place to get together.
You will have more fun at a pool if you keep yourself and those around you safe by regulating your actions. Small children especially must be watched and guarded closely by their adult supervisors to ensure their safety as well as to make sure they do not interfere with the plans of others using the public swimming pool.
While the overall responsibility for the safety of the swimmers falls to the operators of a public swimming pool, personal safety needs to be the responsibility of everyone at the pool.
November 26, 2009
We Have Injuiry Claim Specialists At Raleys Solicitors
When someone is injured down to the fault of others, they rely on an injury claim specialist to help them get justice. Your life is not only disrupted for one day when you are injured, it takes time for physical injuries to heal and the emotional damage can stay with people for a lifetime. There may be trauma: a natural by-product of one person injuring another, accidental or not. Often there are not only medical bills and appointments, but lost wages or sometimes, even lost life for which a claimant is seeking compensation.
Taking someone to court for justice over an injury that was not their fault usually leads people to look for the advice of a solicitor. Using a solicitor who is part of a larger firm like Raleys Solicitors is best as you have a collective expertise of injury claim specialists and more resources.
If you are not lucky enough to have the neighbour with a brother working for a fabulous injury firm, then choosing the right solicitor can sometimes seem overwhelming. You should be able to find a solicitor in your local town and definitely in your nearest city. Simply open the phonebook or look in the local newspaper’s personals, and there are bound to be plenty of choices. However it does pay to do a little research into your choice as it is important.
You can find out which solicitors firms are good in a number of ways. These solicitors have the knowledge that will allow them to best personalise how they handle your case depending on the severity and extent of your injuries and expenses. Local and regional injury claim specialists are best as they can offer you round the clock support.
Do not ignore the pain and suffering you go through when you experience an injury that was not your fault. You should fight for the compensation you deserve especially because you will of lost money due to days off work and medical costs.