Compensation claims in the UK and unfair business practices

It is already within the powers of UK consumers who have suffered personal injury as a result of defective or faulty goods to claim compensation for any pain, suffering, expenses or loss of earnings. But soon it may also be possible to make a compensation claim in the UK if you are a consumer and you have been affected by unscrupulous traders indulging in unfair business practices.

This latest projected development follows the adoption of new regulations in May 2008 offering consumers greater protection from companies and businesses that mislead, sell aggressively or indulge in a variety of other unethical business practices.

Perhaps the most extensive consumer protection regulations to come into force in the UK in nearly half a century, the changes outlaw more than 30 specific business practices. The consensus following their implementation was that they responded well to the climate of the 21st century marketplace.

However, although the regulations have been welcomed by groups such as the National Consumer Council (NCC), even they have complained that they do not contain prescriptions for affected UK consumers to make compensation claims, commenting, "The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has failed to give consumers the tools they need to benefit from the broad scope of the regulations."

Instead, the regulations rely on agencies such as the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to instigate redress.

The government has given some indications that it may agree and, in 2008, ordered a review of the regulations for the next available date, bringing it forward from 2010.

If they do decide to give more scope for consumers to make private redress, it remains to be seen which kind of legal specialists will take the work on, with some speculating that the duty will fall primarily with no win, no fee solicitors.

Product liability claim solicitors of national reputation
Making a personal injury claim of any nature can seem like a daunting prospect. This can particularly be the case with cases of product liability, where consumers often feel hopelessly locked in a David and Goliath-like battle.

Receiving the very best possible legal representation can level this playing field, enabling you to receive the compensation you deserve, no matter how large and powerful the liable corporation.

All our solicitors fall under the governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and all work to uphold the SRA's Code of Conduct and standards of professionalism.

When dealing with this kind of claim, we never charge a single penny in fees, costs or disbursements, while protecting you from those incurred by the opposing legal side. This ensures that, wherever you are in the UK, your compensation claim is always completely cost-free.

In addition, our 100 percent compensation promise is a guarantee that we will never take a cut from any winning client's award.

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