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Staying warm this winter – be mindful of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning
With winter firmly upon us, home owners and tenants alike will be switching on the heating to keep warm. Whether you have a gas boiler, water heater or coal fire,...
Everyone loves a good Christmas and New Year party. A big part of the build up to these events is going shopping for outfits and getting ready for a big...
It was great to see Alan Shearer back in action when he took part in the BBC documentary Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football and Me. Shearer took part in an assessment...
The duty to mitigate losses when claiming personal injury
If a person was involved in an accident, for which they are not to blame, and sustained an injury as a direct result of that accident then they may decide...
November 22, 2017
Blog
motorcyclist
#getbackonyourbike
Is filtering illegal? If you live in London, filtering by motorcycles is a frequent event. London roads are busy, especially in rush hour. Motorcyclists can filter past traffic and have...
Like many other solicitors, I studied and worked extremely hard to achieve my goal of becoming qualified. It was a challenge to study law in a language that is not...
November 17, 2017
Blog
Remember Remember….. to be safe this 5th November
Thousands of people all across the UK are looking forward to celebrating Bonfire Night this week with friends and family. Most of us will be either using fireworks at home…
Top tips on how to avoid a Fright Night this Halloween!
With the ever-increasing popularity of Halloween, the importance of highlighting the key dangers associated with the holiday is as crucial as ever.
October 30, 2017
Opinion
Rehabilitation for personal injury victims – forty years on
Back when the firm was first opened in 1977, there was very little by way of rehabilitation offered to clients who had sustained injuries through no fault of their own....
It is becoming increasingly common for a defendant to plead fundamental dishonesty against a claimant. A claimant as part of his or her case may think a small white lie…
Service of a Claim Form – Tension between the Civil Procedure Rules?
I have previously discussed the importance of bringing a claim for personal injury within the time limits prescribed under Section 11(4) of the Limitation Act 1980. An issue of equal…
October 17, 2017
Opinion
Vaccination claims: Has Europe opened the floodgates?
The history of UK vaccine litigation is a sorry tale but a careful reading of a new CJEU decision might give claimants grounds for more optimism, advises Peter Todd. The…
September 28, 2017
Opinion
‘No Win No Fee’ isn’t what it used to be
The term ‘No Win No Fee’ is the common title for Conditional Fee Agreements (“CFA”) which means that if someone brought a claim and lost they would pay no legal...
The landscape of personal injury law has changed significantly since Hodge Jones & Allen opened its doors 40 years ago. At that time, legal aid was available for personal injury…
Surgery rehabilitation and prosthetics – 40 years of advancement
This month, Hodge Jones & Allen celebrated its 40th birthday. In the 40 years since the firm opened its doors, technology to assist people with life changing amputation injuries has...
STILL FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S RIGHT…. Reflections of a personal injury lawyer
Hodge Jones & Allen LLP has recently celebrated its 40 years in practice and as a partner in the personal injury team I was asked to reflect back on my...
As a solicitor specialising in personal injury law at a firm in Central London, it is sad to see the increase in number of accidents on our roads involving cyclists....
One of the key factors in a road traffic accident claim is being able to prove who was at fault for the accident. At its simplest this could be a...
September 1, 2017
Blog
Standing up to negligence whilst on holiday
As the last few weeks of summer pass us by, I am reminded that holidays are important. They are a time to relax and reconnect, a chance to wash away…
August 24, 2017
Blog
Just Back Off
Wednesday 16th August 2017 is Injury Prevention Day. This year, the focus for the Association of Personal Injury Lawyer (APIL) is on road safety. APIL is also relaunching its anti-tailgating…
