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How is compensation calculated in a medical negligence claim?

If you have suffered injury as a result of medical negligence money is not always the main reason for bringing a claim. However, the court system only has the power…

August 9, 2018
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Can I use my helmet camera footage as evidence in my personal injury claim?

Despite all of the safety measures that have been put in place over the past 10 years, cyclists and motorcyclist remain at risk on the roads. Poorly maintained roads and…

August 9, 2018

Leticia Williams

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Information for women diagnosed with breast implant associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Recognition of the condition The recognition by mainstream science of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), means cancer is now a recognised and rare complication of breast implants.…

August 6, 2018
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Can I claim damages if my cycling accident was caused by an object being left on the road?

Any road debris can be really dangerous for a cyclist. Many other vehicles may be able to pass over debris on the road without any serious consequences (or none at…

August 2, 2018

Denise Doherty

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Can a personal injury claim get you access to more advanced treatment than the NHS provide?

We recently celebrated the achievements of our National Health Service, which turned 70 years on 5th July 2018. We have a brilliant NHS which plays a vital role in our…

August 1, 2018

Afiya Begum

Opinion

Innocent until … you have to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate

Yesterday the Supreme Court gave judgement in the case of R (on the application of AR) V Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and another [2018] UKSC 47. The decision…

July 31, 2018
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How can I enforce loan payments in debt recovery?

As an individual or a business, you may find yourselves in the unsatisfactory situation of having loaned monies (either informally or formally) and the debtor has now defaulted in repayment…

July 31, 2018

Chun Wong

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Vicarious Liability: when can an employer be liable for the actions of their employees?

In July 2018 we had a Court of Appeal case (Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants (2018)) which upheld the original decision made a year ago that a company could…

July 27, 2018

Chun Wong

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  • professional-negligence

How to take legal action against a professional service provider?

There are times when you have paid for a service which has not been delivered or the standard of service has fallen below your expectations. This can be especially damaging…

July 27, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog

What is the Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Act 2018?

Tough new laws were introduced 10 July 2018 to specifically address the issue of shining a laser at an aircraft or other vehicles. This has been a growing problem over…

July 26, 2018
Opinion

Acknowledging our evidence to the Justice Select Committee about disclosure

Public trust in the CPS has been seriously undermined following disclosure failings that led to the collapse of a number of criminal trials. In spring 2018 parliament began an inquiry…

July 26, 2018
Opinion

Divorce could turn into soap opera if Tini Owens loses her appeal

As the call for no-fault divorce intensifies, the next ruling on the Supreme Court agenda on Wednesday is the case of Owens vs Owens, arising from Mrs Owens’ appeal against…

July 23, 2018
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What are the Legal Grounds on which people can get divorced? – The “Basics”

The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 governs the current law on divorce in England and Wales. The law states that the petitioner of the divorce, i.e. the person who starts proceedings,...

July 23, 2018
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Can you sue the police if they fail to investigate a serious crime?

The Supreme Court judgement in The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v DSD & another [2018] UKSC 11 (DSD) has come as a huge and welcome relief for the…

July 19, 2018

Sasha Barton

Opinion

Cliff Richard judgement about his right to privacy is good news for those accused of a crime

The recent decision in the High Court between Sir Cliff Richard OBE and the BBC is a stark reminder to the media that Article 8, a right to one’s private…

July 19, 2018
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  • fatal-injury

Can you claim for Personal Injury Compensation if someone has died?

Losing a family members or loved one is clearly difficult. When someone who has a claim for compensation as a result the common question which we get asked is can…

July 18, 2018

Karen Mann

Opinion

Health issues associated with talc and legal compensation in the UK

Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of cancer nearly always associated with exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral and there are several types including: amosite, anthophyllite, actinolite, chrysotile,...

July 5, 2018

Andrew James

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Can you sue your neighbour for damage caused by their Japanese knotweed on your property?

There has been a court ruling from the Court of Appeal dealing with whether an adjoining owner could be sued for nuisance and damage arising from the encroachment of Japanese...

July 5, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • sexual-offences

Changes to prostitution laws in the UK proposed

New proposals to the government have recommended decriminalising those who sell sexual services but to introduce new laws making it illegal to buy them, meaning that prostitutes would no longer...

July 4, 2018
Opinion

Action Mesothelioma Day 2018

Action Mesothelioma Day is on 6th July- it’s a chance to remember the many people who died of this disease in the UK and also to raise awareness about the...

June 29, 2018

Andrew James

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