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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

Anne Sanders

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

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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

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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

Usheena Patel

Opinion

CICS – Criminal Injuries Compensation: Scheme or Sham?

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government funded body which compensates innocent individuals who have been injured as a result of a violent crime.

June 14, 2017

Emma Hall

Opinion

The latest on rehabilitation for amputees

Technological advances in the field of rehabilitation are exciting, astonishing and incredible for amputees who have suffered life changing injuries. I was reminded of this when I attended the annual...

May 24, 2017

Riffat Yaqub

Opinion

Brain Injury Awareness Week: 8-14 May 2017

This year Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week focuses on “Life After a Brain Injury” #ABIWeek Headway’s “A NewMe” encourages those who are suffering from acquired brain injuries and those...

May 12, 2017

Anne Sanders

Blog

How To Make An Amputation Claim

Compensation is only one aspect of claim for a loss of a limb or limbs. Early focus for families and my clients will obviously be on ensuring the amputee receives...

May 4, 2017

Riffat Yaqub

Opinion

Life after amputation

# LimbPower # Billy Monger, the 17 year old Formula 4 racing driver who has had both his lower legs amputated following the horrific crash at Donnington Park, is already…

April 28, 2017

Riffat Yaqub

Opinion

World Day for Health and Safety at Work 2017 – Moving towards a Safer Future

Today is World Day for Health and Safety at Work 2017. It is perhaps not as well-known as International Star Wars Day on May 4 or International Yoga day on...

April 28, 2017

Blog

Don’t get caught out by the Limitation Act. Time limits on claims are critical!

I currently represent a client who suffered injuries as a result of long standing damp and mould in her property, which she moved into in 2009. My client suffered respiratory...

April 7, 2017

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Can you see my scar?

There are various types of accidents which can cause scars to develop as part of the healing process. Scars can vary in size, shape and texture and are a very...

April 3, 2017

Usheena Patel

Blog

Tougher Penalties for Mobile Phone use while driving

Your phone buzzes while you’re driving – what do you do? Ignore it or take a sneaky peak? We all know that using your phone while driving is against the...

March 14, 2017

Opinion

#Get back on your bike!

So, you were riding along as usual and then, before you know it, as a result of someone else’s negligence you find yourself on the ground, in agony! So what...

March 13, 2017

Louise Jukes

Opinion

Remembering that clients are people

As a solicitor I am bound by the Solicitors Code of Conduct. One of the mandatory principles by which I must conduct myself is to act in the best interests...

March 6, 2017

Blog

The dangers of working at height

A significant number of injuries are caused when workers fall from a height whether from ladders or scaffolding. Many employers are not aware of the law or fail to adequately…

February 27, 2017

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What to do after a car accident

If you have been injured in a car accident and can show that it was not your fault, or that you were only partly to blame, you will be able...

February 17, 2017

Anne Sanders

Blog

How to get the best rehabilitation

If you have been injured in an accident which has resulted in life changing injuries such as a brain injury you may be able to make a claim for compensation....

February 15, 2017

Anne Sanders

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