Anyone who has been forced to pay for their own care after being admitted to a nursing or care home can now make a claim to have the fees fully refunded.

Many elderly people have had to use their life savings or been forced to sell their home to pay for expensive care home fees after their local authority assessed that they were not eligible for free care.

Following recent changes to the way care assessments are carried out it is now possible to claim back care home fees.

If you have a relative, friend or family member who has had to pay for care out of their own pocket it is important that you find out more about making a claim on their behalf.

Pinto Potts Solicitors have highly skilled legal staff dedicated to helping people recover care home fees, claims are handled on a no win, no fee basis, for free information and advice about making a claim call 0800 316 4434.

For anyone who suffers an injury in an accident through no fault of their own it can be difficult knowing what to do next.

The first thing any accident victim should do is seek urgent medical treatment for their injuries, depending on the severity of the injury an ambulance may be required or a visit to the GP or local hospital.

A boat worker who suffered serious injuries in an accident at work has been awarded compensation of £7.2 million.

The accident occurred in 2006 at the boat yard where the man worked when a metal gantry collapsed causing him to fall 15 feet, he was then struck on the head by metal that had fallen from above.

The man suffered serious brain injuries and it was initially thought he would not survive, after many months of rehabilitation he is now living in his own home but will require ongoing care and support in the future.

As this case has highlighted, accidents at work can happen when least expected and result in very serious injuries, it is important than anyone hurt in a workplace accident ensures they consult a specialist personal injury Solicitor to ensure they stand the best chance of achieving the maximum compensation award.

Pinto Potts are expert Solicitors with many years experience dealing with injury claims for people who have been hurt in accidents at work, claims are handled on a “no fee” basis and claimants always keep 100% of their damages.

For information and free advice about making a claim contact Pinto Potts Solicitors on 0800 316 4434.

Anyone faced with the prospect of making an insurance claim following a car accident may be worried about dealing with insurance companies, filling in claim forms and understanding how the process of making an insurance claim works.

What many victims of non-fault car accidents fail to realise is that there is no need to make a claim through their own insurance company and they may end up worse off by dealing directly with the insurer of the responsible party.

What can I claim compensation for? Is a question we are often asked, below are the common types of accident and claims that result in a personal injury compensation payout.

Accident at Work – Accidents at work can happen in any work location from a small shop to a large factory or industrial unit, employers have a duty of care to their staff and must take steps to ensure employees are kept safe.

Accident Claims – Accident claims can arise when we least expect it, accidents can happen in the car, in the home, at work or while we are out and about, if it happens to you speak to an accident claims Solicitor about recovering compensation.

Accident in a Gym – An accident in a gym can result in nasty injuries, if an accident happens on a piece of equipment you haven’t been shown how to use there is a strong likelihood you will be able to make a claim.

Accident on Holiday – Accidents on holiday can not only spoil your trip but also result in nasty injuries, if an accident happens and wasn’t your fault it is often possible to make a claim against the tour operator, hotel or other service provider.

Accidents at School – Children, staff and visitors should all be protected against accidents while they are on school premises, if an accident happens through no fault of their own a claim can normally be made against the school.

With recent bad weather making floors and surfaces dangerous as snow and ice gets trodden into shops and supermarkets, it is now more important than ever to take care when walking on potentially slippery surfaces in shops and supermarkets in the UK.

As well as the dangers from melted snow and ice on the floor are the other hazards that can cause accidents in supermarkets and shops, these can come from dropped items, spillages and general obstructions left in the aisles.

Below is a list of supermarket chains, large shops and department stores in the UK:

Aldi, Asda, B&M, Best One, Boots, Booths, BHS (British Home Stores), Budgens, Centra, Cooltrader, Co-op, Costco, Costcutter, Debenhams, Dunnes Stores, Eurospar, Farmfoods, Filco Foods, Haldanes, Happy Shopper, Harrods, Harvey Nicholls, Holland & Barrett, Home Bargains, House of Fraser, Iceland, Jack Fulton, John Lewis, Jones Convenience Stores, Lidl, Londis, Mace, Marks & Spencer, McColl’s, Mills Group, Morrisons, Netto, Nisa, Ocado, Pak Supermarkets, Poundland, Premier Stores, Primark, Quality Save, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shoprite, Somerfield, Spar, SuperValu, Tesco, Together, Waitrose, Whole Foods Market, Wilkinson

With more snow and freezing conditions forecast for the weeks ahead it seems we all face the prospect of walking on some very slippery surfaces and many people will end up slipping, losing their balance and injuring themselves as a result.

Freezing slush and melted snow is likely to make pathways, car parks, forecourts, supermarkets and shop entrances very dangerous and extreme care should be taken when walking in icy conditions.

Even with footwear that has the very best gripping soles there is still a high risk of slipping on ice, the resulting injuries can be very serious and range from bruising to fractures and broken bones.

Anyone who suffers an injury following a slip in icy conditions should speak with a personal injury Solicitor who has experience of handling similar cases, they will be able to provide an in depth assessment as to the likelihood of achieving a compensation payout from the responsible party.

Pinto Potts Solicitors have considerable experience dealing with claims for people who have fallen over in icy conditions, for free information and advice about making a claim call Pinto Potts on 0800 316 4434.

With the recent cold snap bringing widespread ice and snow throughout the UK, motorists are being urged to take extra care when they head out on the roads.

Council cutbacks and shortages of salt have meant many roads (both minor and major) have not been gritted, leaving them nothing short of treachorous in icy weather conditions.

A former English teacher at an adult education college who suffered damage to her voicebox through having to constantly shout in class has received a compensation payout of £150,000.

The problem arose when the teacher found herself having to shout over the noise coming from a primary school playground area that was adjacent to her classroom.