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disrepair
Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Pregnant Mum Suffers Horrendous Disrepair is Finally Moved & Compensated
The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977. We understand how your life can be turned upside down when a landlord…
On the treatment of vulnerable people by Housing Associations
Having come back from maternity leave at the end of 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, I threw myself deep into work and embraced being able to assist vulnerable…
August 6, 2021
Blog
spinal-cord-injury
What Does a Spinal Injury Involve?
A spinal injury can be a very serious injury that is likely to have a lasting and significant impact on the individual in question. Spinal injuries are caused by an…
August 5, 2021
Blog
Covid-19
youth-crime
Covid-19 – The Impact on the Youth Justice System – The Youth Justice’s Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus has rampaged across our world over the last 18 months and more. It has had an impact on every aspect of our lives. Inevitably, its impact on the children…
August 5, 2021
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compensation
mesothelioma
Special Payments Announced for Asbestosis & Pleural Thickening Claimants
The Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum have been informed that a special payment will be made to claimants of asbestosis and pleural thickening who missed out on Government compensation due…
August 4, 2021
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burns-and scarring-injuries
How is Scarring Valued in a Personal Injury Claim?
As a result of an accident, you may have suffered from scarring on the body or the face. When assessing the value of scarring in a Personal Injury Claim, we…
August 4, 2021
Opinion
sexual-offences
What Does Consent Mean?
I was struck recently whilst reading the papers in relation to allegations of sexual predatory behaviour how those involved had different understandings of what consent means. There seemed a vacuum…
August 3, 2021
Opinion
road-traffic-accident
Supporting National Road Victim Month 2021
During National Road Victim Month we remember those who have been killed or seriously injured on our roads. The road traffic accident charity RoadPeace has observed National Road Victim Month…
August 3, 2021
Opinion
asbestos-related-disease
mesothelioma
Trades That Worked With Asbestos Materials – Plumbers
Our specialist Asbestos Disease Team have jointly been dealing with asbestos disease claims for many decades and have a huge amount of knowledge about how different workers were exposed to…
Personal Injury Lawyer of the Month: Leticia Williams
Leticia Williams is a Partner at Hodge Jones & Allen and is the head of our Personal Injury team. Leticia joined the team back in 2009 and specialises in complex…
August 2, 2021
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disrepair
Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Disrepair Caused by Tree Roots
The Housing team at Hodge Jones & Allen were instructed to deal with a case involving serious housing disrepair, which included subsidence from nearby tree roots. The subsidence caused extensive…
Modern Day Slavery has had a fast-paced evolution. Recognition of Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking is an international obligation that the UK must comply with. Government should ensure as…
Acting Promptly When Setting Aside Default Judgment
The requirement to act promptly when applying to set aside a default judgment The impact of a default judgment can be serious and steps should be taken to prevent matters…
July 28, 2021
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boundary-disputes
Neighbourly Problems With Trees
Trees are a great addition to a garden; providing shade, privacy and amenity. However, they can also block a neighbour’s light and cause damage to property. Trees can therefore be…
Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Successful Disrepair Outcome for Client
The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977. We understand how your life can be turned upside down when a landlord…
July 26, 2021
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deletion-of-criminal-records
Deleting “Non-Conviction” Data From The Police National Computer
People who are arrested and have No Further Action (“NFA”) taken against them or who are charged with a criminal offence but subsequently acquitted at court will have these facts…
July 23, 2021
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personal-injury
How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
Social Media is now an intrinsic part of our lives to varying degrees, whether through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or some other form. We use it to share events that are...
July 21, 2021
Blog
mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Sufferer Secures Compensation From Government Scheme
We were instructed to seek compensation by a living Mesothelioma Client. Our Client was employed in the 1950’s for approximately nine months as a bricklayer’s labourer in the Greater London…
July 21, 2021
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general-crime
legal-help
What Are Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) & Notices (DVPNs)?
These orders and notices were introduced from 8 March 2014 under Sections 24-33 Crime and Security Act 2010 (CSA 2010). These provisions give police the power to issue a domestic…
July 20, 2021
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disrepair
Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Home Unfit for Human Habitation Due to Damp & Water Penetration
The Housing Law team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been passionately defending the rights of tenants since 1977. We understand how your life can be turned upside down when…
