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Nothing Lasts Forever Even Cold November Rain

The captivating rock ballad November Rain penned by the legendary and talented musician Axl Rose, of the famous band Guns and Roses has often sprang to mind this November. We…

November 20, 2023
Blog
  • general-crime
  • representation

Guide To Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Westminster Magistrates’ Court deals with a variety of criminal cases. Westminster Magistrates’ Court generally deals with cases originating from police stations in Paddington, West End Central, Euston and Charing Cross.…

Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces

Can I Still Make A Personal Injury Claim If I Have Been Involved In A Hit And Run? #RoadSafetyWeek

It is Road Safety Week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). We want to highlight the importance of what can happen if you are involved in an accident which…

November 20, 2023
Blog
  • general-crime
  • youth-crime

What Is Modern Slavery?

Modern slavery is an exploitative crime. Victims of modern slavery are extremely vulnerable, and have often been subjected to threats, physical violence and sexual exploitation. There is an increasing amount…

Opinion
  • brain-injury

Personal Injury Claims for Concussion in Rugby

Last year I wrote about the ticking time bomb class action lawsuit that was about to change the future of rugby. So where are we now over one year later?…

November 13, 2023
Opinion

Holographic Wills – What Did Aretha Franklin’s Case Teach Us?

A holographic will is a will which has been written entirely by the testator. In England and Wales, a holographic will (like any other will) is only valid if it…

November 13, 2023
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Can I Claim Rehabilitation In A Personal Injury Claim?

As a Claimant Personal Injury Solicitor, when I take on a Personal Injury Claim for Claimant’s I will always consider the Rehabilitation Code at the outset of the claim. What…

November 10, 2023
Opinion

My Training Contract Journey So Far: My First Three Months As A Trainee Solicitor

I began my training contract in September 2023, and I am currently sitting in the firm’s Medical Negligence department. I am now almost halfway through my first seat and the…

November 10, 2023
Blog
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Terms Used In Personal Injury Claims

As a Personal Injury Solicitor with over 12 years’ experience of personal Injury claims, I often have clients ask me what certain terms mean during the course of their claim.…

November 8, 2023
Blog

True Or False: Common Misconceptions In Personal Injury Claims

There are many misconceptions about personal injury claims. As a personal injury solicitor for over 10 years, here are a few points that often arise. I can bring a personal…

November 7, 2023
Opinion

The Criminal Process For Young People

Not too long ago, a 15-year-old girl was tragically stabbed to death on her way to school in Croydon. A 17-year-old boy was later taken into custody and later charged…

November 6, 2023
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  • personal-injury

Why Do I Have To Submit Documents To Prove My Loss Of Earnings In The Personal Injury Claim?

I was unable to work due to my injury, is that not enough? If you have been involved in an accident, through no fault of your own, you may have…

November 6, 2023
Opinion
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Celebrating National Pro Bono Week

Pro Bono work is legal advice or representation provided free of charge by legal professionals in the public interest. The combination of legal aid cuts made by the government and…

November 6, 2023
Blog
  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Water Leak Causing Damp Issues

We were instructed to deal with a case involving housing disrepair, this included a leak from the bathroom which lead to damage on the bedroom walls and hallway, the leak…

October 30, 2023
Opinion

Personal Representatives In Litigation

Dealing with the administration of an estate can be time consuming and problematic without the added headache of litigation (either defending or bringing a claim). A Personal Representative (PR) will…

October 30, 2023
Opinion
  • crime
  • general-crime

Prison Overcrowding in the UK

It has recently been reported that UK Prisons are reaching operational capacity, due to severe overcrowding. Prisons such as HMP Wandsworth, HMP Oakwood and HMP Leeds, are listed as the…

October 30, 2023
Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces
  • burns-and scarring-injuries
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

How To Stay Safe During The Spooky Season

It is that time of year again where children (and adults!) get dressed up in their scariest outfits, children go out trick or treating with their parents and/or friends and…

October 27, 2023
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  • challenging-housing-decisions
  • homelessness
  • housing-and-property

I Was Found ‘Intentionally Homeless’ By A Local Council. What Does It Mean And What Can I Do?

Every year hundreds of thousands of applications are made to local authorities across the country for housing assistance. In recent years, the number of destitute individuals who face homelessness has…

October 26, 2023
Opinion
  • deputyship
  • lasting-power-of-attorney
  • wills-and-probate

Making a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

Here at Hodge Jones & Allen we advise clients of the advantages and peace of mind that comes when they have put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney Documents (LPA)’s…

October 24, 2023
Opinion
  • disrepair
  • housing-and-property

UK Rented Housing Disrepair Issues Report 2023

We’ve explored how common disrepair issues are in rental properties, and also offered advice on tenant rights to compensation if reported problems aren’t fixed in a reasonable amount of time.…

October 24, 2023
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