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personal-injury
Self-Injury Awareness Day – 1st March 2023
Our aim with our blogs is to inform and assist. A word of caution around the information provided below which considers self-injury, particularly the types, why people may choose this…
Dog Bite Claims: Can I Claim Compensation For A Dog Bite Injury?
Owning a dog is a popular choice. However, unfortunately, it is without a doubt that there has been an upsurge in dog bite incidents. Dog owners have a responsibility to…
Transparency In Family Courts – A Work In Progress
Open Justice This is a key principle of our legal system. Up and down the country, courts sit every day in open court, ie where members of the public and…
February 21, 2023
Opinion
Marriage: Changes in the law
Under the Age of Marriage Act 1929, the minimum age of marriage was 16, if parental permission was given. On Monday 27 February 2023 this is changing to only allow…
The Impact A Personal Injury Claim Can Have On Family Members
Life changing personal injuries are one of the worst an individual can suffer. Severe personal injuries can cause trauma, mobility issues and life changing medical support for the rest of…
February 15, 2023
Opinion
youth-crime
I Have A Criminal Record From A Mistake I Made As A Youth. How Will This Affect Me In The Future?
We all make mistakes in our younger years and unfortunately some of these can be costly and result in us having a criminal record. The anxiety of having a criminal…
Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp And Damages From Water Penetration
We were instructed to deal with a case involving housing disrepair that was having a serious effect on our client’s health. The property suffered from damage that was caused by…
February 10, 2023
Opinion
compensation
What Are Special Damages In Personal Injury Claims?
Compensation in personal injury claims is made up of two elements: General damages and Special damages. General damages is the term used for compensation payable for pain, suffering and loss…
February 10, 2023
Opinion
residential-property-disputes
The Dangers Of Knotweed For All: The Lesson From Downing v Henderson (2023)
Japanese knotweed (‘Reynouria Japonica’) is perennial weed with hollows stems and wide leaves which grows extremely quickly and is difficult to control or destroy. It is the nightmare for most…
Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Water Penetration and Heating Issues
We were instructed to deal with a case involving serious disrepair. The property suffered from a severe ongoing leak when there was rainfal, as a result, rainwater penetrated and water…
February 9, 2023
Opinion
civil-partnership
The Proposal – What Is The Best Way To Formalise Your Relationship?
In this blog Jacqueline Major, Partner in the Family Team, talks about same sex couples thinking about formalising their relationships. PEOPLE OF THE PRIDE: We’ll all be free to fall…
February 8, 2023
Opinion
general-crime
Jurors Beware. The Possible Perils Of Jury Service
When the letter from the Ministry of Justice drops on your doormat, many of us think it is quite an inconvenience to have to do jury service. I know equal…
On 15 April 2019 the Government announced that, following proposed legislation, “Private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice and without good…
February 1, 2023
Opinion
accident-at work
road-traffic-accident
Benefits Of Physiotherapy And Chiropractic Treatment Following A Personal Injury
If the event occurs that you have accident and you suffer an injury, this can potentially lead to life changing situations where you will need various support and or treatment.…
January 31, 2023
Blog
lung-cancer
mesothelioma
World Cancer Day – Raising Awareness of Asbestos Exposure And Lung Cancer
November is lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer is a devastating disease which affects tens of thousands of people in the UK every year. November is the month when we...
Disclosure Of A Solicitor’s File: Ellis v John Hodge Solicitors (2022)
The issue of ownership of a client’s files held by a solicitor is a highly contentious area. The starting point is what the retainer between the parties say. It is…
Bringing a personal injury claim – Common misconceptions
Hodge Jones & Allen is celebrating its 40th anniversary and throughout its 40 years personal injury law has received an unprecedented amount of attention and criticism. From my experience we...
Why is it that when setting out the funeral instructions in a will, also known as the “disposal of body” clause, the wording starts with “I wish” or “I desire”?…
