The number of accident claims resulting from car accidents involving young drivers is increasing. It is thought that as many as 20% of young drivers have been involved in an accident, and that of all deaths among young adults that over half are on the roads. A typical car accident claim size for a male under the age of 20 is around £4,500, which compares to £1,500 for males aged between 30-50. This issue is clearly a big problem. Young people driving carelessly not only endanger themselves and others, they are also causing premiums to rise for all drivers. Find out more – Car Accident Claims
Legal firms believe that planned changes to the legal system will significantly reduce access to justice in 2012. The changes in question relate to the ‘Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill’ which is due to be passed by Parliament this spring. It is argued that the changes will make it more appealing for defendants to go to trial and put more financial strain on claimants, who are often the less well off of the two parties. The Government says that it is tackling a “compensation culture”, yet only around 25% of accident victims ever make a claim. Find out more – Accident Compensation
Milan fashion week has ended and designers have set the standard for what we will be wearing in the coming months. Overcoat styles ranged from winter-ready trench coats to business-like double-breasted. Materials were readily mixed, combining leather, tweed, wool, fur and fabric. The more casual look was catered for with pea jackets and hooded duffle coats. The overall message was one of conservatism. Layering was popular, and knitwear was geometric. Black was the season’s favorite color, but patterns graced many garments too. The general consensus was that the week was a success and that the designer clothing hitting the shelves soon will be eye catching. Find out more – Designer Clothing
Google has seen its market share rise, with approximately 65% of all search queries being made through them. Yahoo saw its share drop to around 15% and Microsoft’s Bing remains at 14%. Following their merger, Microsoft and Yahoo had hoped to build up their market share at the expense of Google. What this means for website owners is that they should still primarily tailor their SEO strategies to Google. Whilst a combined market share of 29% means that Yahoo and Bing cannot be ignored, changing on and off site SEO tactics specifically for them is not worth the risk of losing traffic from the powerhouse that is Google. Find out more – SEO
Over the years we have seen TVs evolve from black and white sets, to Technicolor consoles, to the HDTV options available today. In the coming years, people can expect to see bigger (but thinner) screens, internet connectivity and customizable viewing experiences. Those who love watching TV now will love it even more so in the future. As almost every home has at least one TV in it, tech companies know that there is a huge potential market for each TV that they develop, and so they will continue to spend massive sums of money to ensure that their products are better than their competitors. Find out more – Cheap TV
