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Living With Your Landlord – What Are Your Rights As A Lodger?

Renting as a lodger or living with your landlord appears to an increasingly common arrangement for renters living in the UK. Research last year from the house-sharing website SpareRoom found…

April 21, 2023

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accident-in-public-spaces

The Importance Of Medical Records As Evidence In A Personal Injury Claim

Medical records form a key part of evidence in a personal injury claim. A Claimant may not necessarily appreciate the significance of what is written in their medical records in…

April 21, 2023

Usheena Patel

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diagnosis-delays

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

April is #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth. Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. National statistics show that someone dies of bowel cancer every 30 minutes. Bowel cancer is…

April 20, 2023

Rebecca Shotton

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mesothelioma

Latest Developments In The Legal Battle For Mesothelioma Victims Of Asbestos-Contaminated Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder

It was reported on 5 April, that Johnson & Johnson has offered $8.9 billion to settle all lawsuits brought against the company arising out of the use of their famous…

April 19, 2023

Isobel Lovett

Opinion

court

Being A Witness In Civil Proceedings

In civil court proceedings, evidence in support of a claim can take the form of one or more of the following types: Documentary Witnesses of Fact Expert Witness evidence of…

April 18, 2023

Chun Wong

Opinion

accident-in-public-spaces

I Have Suffered Financial Losses As A Result Of My Personal Injury Claim. Can I Get This Money Back?

Personal injury compensation is made up of two elements: General Damages – are awarded for “pain, suffering and loss of amenity”. For the actual injuries themselves. Special Damages – are…

April 14, 2023

Denise Doherty

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general-crime

Time To Reflect – Discussing The Criminal Justice System

This isn’t the sort of job that gives you much space to stop and think. I help my clients to consider, analyse and reflect. But my work is so intense,…

April 13, 2023

Ruth Harris

Opinion

serious-injury

Valuing A Claim For Personal Injuries: It’s Not An Exact Science

I have been practising personal injury law and obtaining compensation for victims of accidents for nearly 30 years. I understand that no amount of money can ever compensate an individual…

April 6, 2023

Anne Sanders

Opinion

extradition
falsely-accused-of-crime

The USA Want To Extradite Me – Am I A Hopeless Pawn In A Legal Chess Game?

Facing extradition proceedings against any country is always a daunting experience, but there is something particularly unsettling when the Requesting Country is the United States. Undoubtedly the USA’s powerful role…

March 28, 2023

Francesca Cociani

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personal-injury

How Do We Value A Personal Injury Claim?

As a personal injury file handler, the most common questions I am asked from my clients are – how much compensation will I receive for my personal injury claim and…

March 28, 2023

Araba Quartey

Opinion

World Autism “Acceptance” Week

27th March is World Autism Acceptance Week It used to be called Autism Awareness Week but it is now concentrating on working on inclusion and acceptance of Autistic people into…

March 27, 2023

Graeme Hydari

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road-traffic-accident

Do UK Road Users Know The Highway Code?

How well do UK road users know the highway code? We surveyed 2,000 UK drivers to test them on crucial parts of the Highway Code, to reveal just how clued-up…

March 24, 2023

Leticia Williams

Opinion

falsely-accused-of-crime

Selfie Incriminating Evidence: A Guide to Mobile Phone Evidence in Criminal Proceedings – Part One

Smartphones are a staple of modern day life. Whether you are playing Angry Birds at the bus stop, watching Netflix during a lunchbreak, using Google Maps while you drive or…

March 22, 2023

Opinion

inheritance-tax

The Government’s Inheritance Tax Giveaway To Society’s Richest

Was inheritance tax mentioned in the budget? Barely. But a look beneath the surface shows that the removal of a key pension threshold will enable the richest in society to,…

March 22, 2023

Opinion

accident-in-public-spaces

Is It Possible To Split The Blame In A Personal Injury Claim?

You may have read recently about TV presenter Dan Walker being involved in an accident when he was cycling. Walker posted his pictures of his injuries on social media and…

March 21, 2023

Sarah Townsend

Opinion

court
supreme-court

What Documents Can Be Disclosed From A Court Case?

Most civil proceedings are held in open public court and copies of judgments are readily available from websites such BAILII. This is in line with the upholding of open justice.…

March 17, 2023

Chun Wong

Opinion

court

Ministry of Justice Reverse Increase In Sentencing Powers Of Magistrates

On 2nd May 2022, the sentencing powers of magistrates were increased from six months to one year, in an attempt to ease the backlog in the courts. At the time,…

March 10, 2023

Katie McFadden

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extradition

Are You Facing Extradition Proceedings In The UK? Here’s What You Must Know Before Instructing A Solicitor.

If you have become a Requested Person in extradition proceedings in the UK your arrest and first appearance in court were likely a stressful, foreign and intimidating experience. Every year…

March 9, 2023

Francesca Cociani

Opinion

Flaming Fundraiser Challenge for The Children’s Trust

On 2nd March, we were very excited to volunteer at the Firewalk event organised by The Children’s Trust. Both of us assist child clients who have suffered a brain injury,…

March 7, 2023

Opinion

asbestos
mesothelioma

Exposure To Asbestos Dust From A Family Member’s Contaminated Work Clothes

The specialist Asbestos disease team at Hodge Jones & Allen assist Mesothelioma sufferers and their families every day. Many clients were exposed to Asbestos dust through their work carried out…

March 2, 2023

Lorna Webster