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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…

November 2, 2017
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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....

October 23, 2017
Opinion

Personal injury … “nothing but the TRUTH”

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…

October 23, 2017
Opinion

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…

September 28, 2017
Opinion

Personal Injury – fighting for what’s right!

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…

September 26, 2017
Opinion

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...

September 20, 2017
Opinion

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...

September 14, 2017
Opinion

An accident waiting to happen…

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....

September 11, 2017
Opinion

Could dashboard cameras make our roads safer?

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
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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
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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…

August 16, 2017
Blog

Are you safe in your own home?

According to property analysts, Hometrack, house prices are expected to increase by 6% to 7% over the course of 2017. With more and more people struggling to buy their own…

August 10, 2017
Opinion
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Frontiers in TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury – Conference – 13th July 2017: Potential Treatments

I recently attended the inaugural ‘Frontiers in Traumatic Brain Injury Conference‘ hosted at Imperial College. Dr Peter Jenkins (Imperial College London): ‘Stratifying treatment with methylphenidate’. He has undertaken research as to…

July 20, 2017
Opinion

Grenfell Tower fire – lax building regulations or complete disregard?

Following on from the tragic fire on 14th June 2017 at Grenfell Tower, which so far has claimed 80 innocent lives, it has been revealed that samples of cladding from...

July 4, 2017
Blog

Grenfell Tower Fire – the duties and responsibilities of landlords and others

The Local Authority (Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council) and contractors who carried out refurbishment work at the Tower last year (Rydon Construction) are facing serious questions as are the manufacturers...

June 30, 2017
Blog

Deaths caused by negligence

No amount of money can compensate for the death of a loved one, following a fatal accident. Compensation can often however help and make a difference to a bereaved family,…

June 29, 2017
Opinion

Million dollar smile

Going to the dentist regularly is something we are all encouraged to do yet, dental injuries are more than likely to bring you further pain and discomfort. Not many of...

June 28, 2017
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