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A Guide to Secondary Victim Claims

When we hear about an accident, we often think of the person who was directly involved, the primary victim. But what about the people who weren’t physically hurt but were there to witness the traumatic event?   These individuals are known as secondary victims, and under specific circumstances, they may be able to claim compensation…

What is a “No Win, No Fee” Agreement?

If you’re considering a compensation claim but are worried about the financial risk. A no-win, no-fee agreement, also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement, can offer a solution.     This type of legal arrangement allows you to pursue a claim without paying any solicitors’ fees upfront. The core principle is simple: you only pay…

Claiming Expenses After a Road Traffic Accident

Road traffic accidents are incredibly disruptive, affecting many aspects of your life. At Oakwood Solicitors, we aim to alleviate this burden with our “One Stop Shop” service, covering all your post-accident needs.   Whether you were a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist, we will handle your personal injury claim, vehicle damage, and any other related…

Maximize Your Diminution Claim: A Guide to Full Value Vehicle Recovery

At Oakwood Solicitors, we offer assistance to clients who have lost money due to damaged or repaired vehicles in non-fault accidents, focusing on maximising your Diminution Claim. Understand your guide to a claim today.     What is Vehicle Diminution? Vehicle Diminution has been accepted in law for decades now. All the way back to…

Client awarded £12,000 compensation after mobility scooter accident

A client has been awarded £12,000 in compensation after an untraced driver knocked her over and fractured her ankle, resulting in injury, suffering and financial losses.   Although the client originally had her claim rejected by another law firm, Oakwood Solicitors Ltd was able to secure compensation for the damages.     Oakwood Solicitors’ client…

Driving in cold weather – 5 tips

As the weather plummets and the roads become icy, it is crucial for drivers to take extra care and precautions when they’re on the roads.   Whether you’re heading off for some winter shopping, going on a long journey to the in-laws this Christmas, or driving at night, drivers should be extra careful in cold…

What is Vehicle Diminution?

Vehicle Diminution (loss in value) occurs when a car is damaged in a collision and has therefore had some of its value diminished.   As a result, regardless of condition of the car after it is repaired there is still a perceived loss of value to the vehicle. Diminution has been acknowledged in law for…

UK Driving Age Restrictions

Driving has no upper age limit in the UK. Though this is the case, there are restrictions based on certain conditions and checks put in place to try and ensure that drivers remain safe as they age. In this column, we examine some of these rules.   Though anyone who’s passed their test can legally…

Road Rage Incidents and Vehicles Used As Weapons

Every year on the roads of Britain, around one in five road users are threatened with physical violence. In a survey conducted by Auto Trader, 67% of road users had experienced tailgating, 53% had felt intimidated while on the roads, 41% had been sworn at/insulted and 11% said that they had been involved in some…

Vehicle Diminution Case Study

Oakwood Solicitors Ltd was instructed to act for Mrs. S Khan based near High Wycombe. Here is a Vehicle Diminution case study describing the matter in detail.   Our client owned an Audi R8 FSi Spyder Quattro V10 and was the second owner of the vehicle. The vehicle had 9,000 miles on the clock when…