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Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week #HatsforHeadway
This week is Headway’s Brain Injury Awareness Week. 17th May to 21st May. #ActionForBrainInjuryWeek Headway are a national charity who work tirelessly and have done since 1979 supporting those who…
Hodge Jones & Allen is proud to support Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week
Today is the start of Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week, which runs from 17 -23 May. The campaign aims to increase public awareness and provide brain injury survivors and…
May 17, 2021
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personal-injury
What Evidence Do I Need To Prove The Value of a Personal Injury Claim?
Once your solicitor has established that the other party is at fault for your accident, the focus of your claim will shift to obtaining evidence to show that the accident…
Why you should always have a specialist Brain Injury Solicitor when making a personal injury claim
Injury to a particular part of the brain can produce impairment in the function that it controls. If the damage is limited to a small area, then it is likely...
April 30, 2021
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accident-in-public-spaces
Back to School Safety Tips
Returning back to school in a pandemic has brought challenges for teachers, pupils and parents alike. Schools are now considerably different, with one-way systems, separated desks and altered start times.…
April 29, 2021
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personal-injury
Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Injury Claims- Part 2
1. What happens if the defendant denies liability? In order for your claim to succeed, you have to prove that the defendant is liable/responsible for your accident and that you…
April 28, 2021
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personal-injury
What Happens When I Make a Claim And The Opponent Admits or Denies Liability?
Making a personal injury claim When you first approach a solicitor, you will be required to provide a clear account of the accident and provide any evidence in support of…
April 12, 2021
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accident-in-public-spaces
What are Special Damages?
I am often asked by clients at the start of a claim how much their claim is worth. The answer is usually, it is too early to value depending on…
April 12, 2021
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Personal injury: Why Is a Medical Appointment So Important?
In a personal injury claim, examination by a medical expert is essential to allow your solicitors to obtain an in-depth assessment of the injuries that you have sustained as a…
April 12, 2021
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How to start a personal injury claim
Can I make a Personal Injury Claim? If you are unfortunate to have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s fault or negligence, you may be able to…
Can I Make A Claim For Personal Injury If I Have Suffered An Injury Whilst Riding An E-scooter?
Since 4 July 2020 the Department of Transport (DFT) has fast tracked and expanded trials of rented electric scooters (e-scooters) in UK cities as part of its plan to transition…
March 31, 2021
Opinion
Working as a personal injury lawyer during the Coronavirus pandemic
My working life has certainly been a different experience, since March 2020! When the first lockdown was announced, we were all working from home. Since then, for me, not much…
Winter is a challenging time for drivers, and with many parts of the country forecast for snow over this period the roads can be dangerous. Under the current Government Guidelines…
January 21, 2021
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Staying and working at home – always be aware of common accidents
Working, schooling and looking after each other from home during this time will be challenging for us all! Accidents can and do occur in the home. RoSPA (Royal Society for…
Can I make a personal injury claim without a solicitor?
As everyone has a right of access to justice, there is no legal requirement for you to instruct a solicitor to handle your personal injury claim however, there are a...
January 7, 2021
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Recording important medical evidence in low value Personal Injury Claims during the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you suffer an injury that wasn’t your fault you may be considering making a personal injury claim and depending on the severity of the injury, you may choose to...
We are currently living in an uncertain world where travel to another country may seem like the perfect answer to escape and relax, however whilst pursuing your dreamed escape you...
Road Safety Week: No Need To Speed 16 – 22 November 2020
Road Safety Week is the biggest road safety event in the UK, which is organised by the road safety charity Brake every year. The aim of Road Safety Week is…
The loss of a body part is undoubtedly life changing, devastating and challenging for the injured person and their family. If the amputation is as a result of a serious...
November 11, 2020
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Top 12 fireworks safety tips to prevent personal injury
As Bonfire Night is fast approaching, there will undoubtedly be thousands of people enjoying some firework fun. However, no matter how pretty and thrilling these fireworks can be, there is...
