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Can I Make A Personal Injury Claim If I Have A Pre-Existing Health Condition?

If you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault and you have sustained an injury, you may be able to claim compensation. If for example you…

September 23, 2021

Karen Mann

Opinion

homelessness

Bedroom Tax To Be Abolished For Victims Of Domestic Abuse From 1 October 2021

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has brought about further change in order to support those who become homeless as a result of fleeing abuse. New regulations come into effect on…

September 17, 2021

Sioned Wyn Roberts

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disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Housing Association ordered to pay considerable damages after years of failings

As part of our disrepair blog series we can now share another successful outcome. Our client has been the tenant of a large Housing Association since July 2010 and for…

September 16, 2021

Opinion

legal-help

Choosing Legal Expense Insurance

What is Legal Expense Insurance? Legal Expense Insurance (“LEI”) is a form of add on cover at an additional cost to your normal building, contents or motor insurance which will…

September 10, 2021

Chun Wong

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personal-injury

What Is The Difference Between A Treating Doctor And A Medico Legal Expert For The Purpose Of A Personal Injury Claim?

If you have been involved in an accident at work, a road traffic accident, an accident in public premises for example which was not your fault and you were injured…

September 6, 2021

Karen Mann

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disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Thousands Awarded to Client Dealing With Mould & Damp

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…

September 3, 2021

Opinion

personal-injury

Personal Injury Lawyer of The Month: Louise Jukes

Louise Jukes is a Partner in our Personal Injury team, specialising in cases involving serious and complex injuries. Louise has over 20 years’ experience in this area of law and…

September 1, 2021

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professional-negligence

When Ineffective Service Costs You £10,000,000

There are very stringent court rules governing how a claim form can be served, and a whole plethora of cases showing how easy it is to get this wrong. Service…

August 31, 2021

Chun Wong

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Covid-19

Returning to the Office Post COVID-19 – FAQs

I am afraid of returning to the workplace due to a fear of contracting COVID-19. Can my employer require me to return to my place of work? The answer to…

August 26, 2021

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civil-partnership

What happens to adopted children after a civil partnership ends?

The breakdown of a relationship can be a difficult and sensitive time and you may also be worrying about what arrangements need to be made for your children. Parental responsibility…

August 25, 2021

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rehabilitation

Interim Payments and Rehabilitation for Personal Injury – What Are They?

Interim payments and rehabilitation are essential in helping injured people on the road to recovery. Serious injury claims can take months, if not years, to settle and during that period…

August 23, 2021

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disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Payment Awarded to Client Dealing With Heart Problems Due to Mould

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…

August 23, 2021

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asbestos-related-disease

Six-figure sum secured for client

Our Client was employed from the late 1950’s until the mid-1960’s, working for a relative’s business as an apprentice labourer. During this period of employment, our Client was exposed to…

August 19, 2021

Lorna Webster

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assaults
general-crime

Criminal Behaviour Orders – What You Need To Know

Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) replaced the more commonly known ASBOs in October 2014. They are governed by Part 2 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and are…

August 19, 2021

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disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Payment of Damages Awarded to Vulnerable Client

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down when a…

August 18, 2021

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personal-injury

What Happens At A Medical Examination?

Why is it important to tell the medico-legal expert of my pre-existing injuries and any other accidents? In a personal injury claim, a medical-legal expert is instructed to prepare a…

August 17, 2021

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knife-crime

KNIVES OUT: New Offence Of Possession Of An Offensive Weapon In A Private Place As Part Of The Fight Against Knife Crime

The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 introduced a range of provisions, including Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) and legislative amendments designed to strengthen the response to knife crime. Section 46 of…

August 17, 2021

Laura O’Brien

Opinion

mental-capacity

Modernising Lasting Powers of Attorney

Last week, the government launched a 12-week consultation into the modernisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s). An LPA is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions about…

August 9, 2021

Opinion

supreme-court

A Solicitor’s Undertaking – The Landscape After Harcus Sinclair LLP V Your Lawyers Ltd

Undertakings An undertaking is a commitment by a solicitor to do or not do something. It can be enforced against the solicitor by the courts and failure to comply with…

August 9, 2021

Chun Wong

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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…

August 9, 2021

Bahareh Amani