But what if you break an arm for slipping or tripping on a pavement as a result of no-one gritting it and you have a job where you need your arms? You're legally entitled to sue for damages and compensation relating to loss of earnings/healthcare costs/loss of personal property etc.
But I do agree that say trapping your finger in a gate and bruising it is not a valid claim for compensation.
do you not share any responsibility?
I would suggest you are, at least, as responsible as the council. more so, in fact.
or do we live in a world where we abdicate responsibility for or actions, as soon as we walk out of our house?
but, ultimately my argument is with the sick leaches who chase people.
"have you had an accident in the last three years?" "we can get you compensation!".
i have had emails and texts, recently. stating i am entitled to compensation for my accident. All i have to do is, contact/text this company.
even though i have had no accident over that period.
and when its all tied up, most, companies end up getting more of the compo, than the client.
the, disingenuous "no win no fee" claim, . conning people into thinking they will be the beneficiaries of any award.
the truth is, very few companies give the client the full amount of the claim.
perhaps its just I'm from a different generation.
but i take full responsibility for my own actions.
I am also aware accidents just happen, sometimes.
I just dont see why my misfortune should benefit the bottom feeding slime, called compensation law firms.
especially as they are well paid (indeed massively over paid) by court awarded costs, should they win, anyway.
just think about the term "NO WIN NO FEE".
in most cases it means. WIN AND GET A FEE.
if it were as they suggest. it should be called "NO FEE".