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Inheritance disputes can be complex. Whatever your circumstances, we’ll defend your rights so you receive everything you’re entitled to.
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Mediation puts you in control – our trained mediators can help you and your family move forwards with a positive outcome.
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Our leading lawyers are renowned for their compassionate yet efficient approach. We’ll work closely with you to put you in the best possible position for the future.
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Having a child via a surrogate is a wonderful and exciting life event. Our surrogacy lawyers can assist you with navigating all the legal aspects which can be minimised if you have a legal team you can trust.
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We assist with applications to become a deputy, or act as deputies for those unable to make certain decisions themselves. Our deputyship solicitors are experts in Court of Protection matters.
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Our solicitors regularly act as expert witnesses for law firms seeking reports on the costs involved with Court of Protection matters.
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It’s often beneficial to set up a trust for compensation received from a personal injury claim. We’ll take the time to fully understand your needs and find the right solution for you.
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When someone is unable to make their own will, a statutory will can be made on their behalf. Our experienced Wills & Probate solicitors can guide you through the process.
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If you have concerns about the validity of a will, our expert lawyers can contest it to ensure you receive what’s rightfully yours. We have specialist experience in this area of the law and regularly act in complex and high-value cases.
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Our inheritance tax solicitors can assist you and your loved ones to plan ahead for a tax-efficient future. We can successfully navigate the law to reduce or defer any tax liabilities.
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Powers of Attorney can be a temporary measure or used as a key part of your future planning. Our specialist solicitors will draft Powers of Attorney that meet your specific personal or professional needs.
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Handling legal and financial affairs whilst still coming to terms with your loss can be difficult and challenging. Our experienced probate lawyers will guide and support you through the process.
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Trusts have many different uses. Our experienced lawyers will take the time to fully understand your individual circumstances and provide a solution that meets your needs.
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Our experienced team of lawyers can guarantee peace of mind for the future, knowing your wishes will be adhered to. We can draft or update your will to ensure it fully meets your needs.
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For legal guidance and support on the most personal of matters, speak to our specialist solicitors for tailored advice that suits your needs.
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As we know being investigated for any kind of criminal act can be stressful and worrying we provide specialist representation - day or night.
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Helping you settle your dispute, at the earliest opportunity, is always our aim so, we provide bespoke advice based on a full understanding of your position
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A family-related dispute can be stressful and emotional. Let our team support you through these issues with the discretion, attention and care these private matters are due.
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Our specialist solicitors will act as a professional deputy, assist with deputy appointment applications and provide expert advice on becoming a professional deputy.
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Receive expert advice when making plans for your estate to ensure your assets are protected. From drafting your will to guidance on trusts and tax, our experts can assist.
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No one should be ill-treated by the police. Our human rights solicitors are committed to holding the police to account when they have acted illegally or unfairly.
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Poor air quality is an environmental risk to our health. Our renowned human rights solicitors continue to challenge the failure of government bodies in protecting the public from the health risks associated with pollution.
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Wrongly convicted and found not guilty, you could be entitled to compensation. Our specialist civil liberties team work to get the justice you deserve.
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It’s unlawful to be discriminated against because of a protected characteristic. Our experienced team are there to challenge service providers and public bodies when this occurs.
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Losing a loved one can be challenging, especially if the death was ‘unnatural’ or took place in custody. We fight to have your unanswered questions answered during the inquest process.
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Unlawfully detained? Our solicitors expertly challenge unlawful immigration detention, and are known for winning large compensations.
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If public bodies haven’t acted lawfully, it’s important to challenge the legality of those decisions. Our specialised team will advise and guide you through the process of challenging public law.
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No person should experience a breach of their human rights. We’re committed to upholding the principles of the Human Rights Act, and fighting against oppression and injustice that you may face.
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Often in the military, there are those that have suffered avoidable injuries, or lost a loved one. Our specialist team understand that as well as compensation, the truth is as important.
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For those in prison, accessing legal advice to enforce their rights can be tough. Our team have extensive experience in representing prisoners facing legal difficulties in prison and on release.
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If you or your loved one has ever been detained or ‘sectioned’, it can be a difficult experience, especially if there has been failings. Our team will fight to seek amends and gain justice where you have been failed.
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We are experienced at representing individuals at inquiries established to investigate a wide range of matters. We understand the process and will ensure your voice is heard. Our wide range of legal expertise allows us to represent those in varied public inquiries.
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If you’ve been failed by the criminal justice system, through unfair treatment, you deserve justice and compensation. Our team are highly experienced in helping victims receive what they deserve.
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It’s important to get help if you feel your case was dealt with unfairly, and the right decision wasn’t made. Our expert team are dedicated to offering advice and assistance on appeals.
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The extradition process can appear daunting, especially if you’re innocent. Our highly experienced team stand up to the prosecution, and know how to fight and win cases.
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If you’ve been arrested at a protest, or you’ve been stopped or punished for what you’ve said, it can feel frustrating and unfair. Our protest law team know the different political considerations involved and are successful in helping their clients.
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Being accused of terrorism offences is a highly serious matter. Our team have the experience and knowledge to deal with these cases, and understand the political considerations that can arise.
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It isn’t uncommon for public bodies to make unlawful or incorrect housing decisions. Our team are highly experienced in standing up for your rights and reversing decisions when there have been failures.
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Discrimination is wrong. Our specialist housing solicitors will fight for justice so that you receive the outcome you deserve.
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Your human rights extend to your housing, your home. If your council or housing association have breached your basic rights, our experienced team of housing lawyers will fight to get you justice.
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Holding landlords, councils and other local authorities to account is important. You have a right to suitable accommodation, and if this isn’t met, our expert team will fight for your rights.
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When injustice reigns, our legal team will step forward. From finding a solution to a dispute to demanding fair treatment, we fight for what’s right.
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Infringements on civil liberties can have long lasting effects. Our team of human rights lawyers know how to get you the resolution you deserve.
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Our Environmental Justice team work on cases where human rights and environmental law overlap – our aim is to protect disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals.
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Being falsely accused of crime can feel frustrating and invasive. Our expert team is on hand to help defend your rights and secure just and fair treatment.
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You're never alone when handling housing disputes. Our team of experts are on hand to guide you through a range of housing-related claims and issues, from antisocial behaviour to homelessness.
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If a contract dispute has arisen, it’s important this gets resolved swiftly. Contact our experienced team as soon as you can and we will ensure the correct outcome is met.
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Defamation can be extremely damaging to your business, that’s why it’s important you seek legal advice as soon as possible in order to protect you from further reputational damage.
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When a business relationship breaks down this can have a huge impact on the running of a business. Our business dispute solicitors will help you find the right route to achieve resolution.
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If your personal or sensitive information has been shared without your consent, we could help you claim compensation from those who breached your privacy rights.
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Retrieving money owed to you can sometimes be a difficult process when the other party fails to pay. Our debt recovery solicitors will ensure you receive the amount you are owed.
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If you’ve been let down by a trusted professional advisor you will have options available to you. Our professional negligence solicitors are quick, responsive and know how to advise on the key issues of your claim.
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Ask about our fixed prices. There is a way forward to find you a practical outcome that saves you time and money in the long run.
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Our commercial property dispute lawyers are expert problem solvers. They will provide the advice you need to settle your boundary dispute.
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Seeking advice on the interpretation of leases and your rights and obligations. Our commercial property specialists regularly advise both freeholders and leaseholders.
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Disputes with your neighbour can sometimes become stressful, with emotions highly charged. Our commercial property lawyers understand the sensitivities and challenges, so will fight your corner to protect your rights.
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If you have concerns over planning permission or have been refused permission to develop your commercial property, our specialist property solicitors can advise you on your rights and the next steps to take.
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As a commercial landlord, you have the right to take back possession of a property you’re renting out to a tenant, whether commercial or residential.
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Sometimes disputes with business partner can occur over the sale of a jointly owned property, our commercial property experts know how to protect your interests.
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If your land has restrictive covenants that limit its use, our commercial property experts can negotiate on your behalf to remove or update these restrictions.
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We help you make changes for the good. So whatever you're working through, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Get in touch - we can save you time and money with specialist advice and support to resolve any commercial dispute.
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When fair treatment is due, we can help you tackle property disputes with a range of other parties, from uncooperative tenants to unhelpful business landlords.
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If you suffer from mesothelioma and other asbestos-exposure related illnesses, our experienced asbestos lawyers are here to help with your legal claim.
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We understand that if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an illness due to asbestos, this can be very distressing. It’s important that you receive all the support you need during this period.
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We work to support Lung Cancer Nurses by sponsoring professional development and education.
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During the 1900s asbestos was widely used in construction and industry leading to millions of people being affected by breathing in the fibres. Sadly illness and deaths have followed.
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We understand the impact asbestos can have on you and your family, and how devastating this can be. Our expert asbestos team have the expertise and understanding to guide you successfully through your claim. We help many each year to gain answers and receive compensation.
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We’ll represent and advise you on an assault offence to help you get the best possible outcome.
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Early representation and the right advice could help you avoid serious punishments.
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If your case involves computers or the internet we have the specialist legal advice to help defend your situation.
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A criminal record can impact on many aspects of your life. A free consultation with us is available to see whether you have grounds to have your police caution removed.
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Drug related offences often lead to an investigation or prosecution. Specialist legal representation from our expert criminal defence lawyers is available to help – day or night.
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Offences involving guns or other firearms can incur severe penalties. If you’re charged, our expert firearm lawyers can help guide you through the case.
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Facing criminal charges can be stressful. We answer the most commonly asked questions in regards to criminal defence costs.
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Accusations of internet related crime can be extremely distressing, especially if it’s your first offence. Our specialist internet law specialists are here to help, by providing you with representation right the way through your case.
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You may face one of the most serious charges in the UK if you’re being investigated in a case that involves a death. It’s so vital you have first-class legal representation.
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We understand that being interviewed, whether voluntarily or after your arrest, can feel worrying. It’s important that you’re represented by an experienced criminal lawyer. Our specialist team will be there to help protect your liberty.
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When charged with a public order offence you need our help with defending the allegations against you. Our crime team will ensure you get the defence you deserve and a fair legal process.
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Our highly experienced criminal solicitors have many years of experience representing clients within court or at police stations. We fight and win cases every day.
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If you’re accused of a sexual offence we know this can be very worrying and stressful for you. We’re skilled at making sure you receive a fair investigation and trial.
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We’ll defend you if you’ve been accused of a theft or a dishonest offence. Our specialist criminal defence solicitors have a well-earned defence record.
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Being arrested when you’re under 18 t can be very distressing and upsetting time for your child, It’s vital you seek our expert legal advice, as soon as possible, so our lawyers can speak with the police on their behalf.
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We understand that it can be stressful if your landlord hasn’t adhered to the correct legal proceedings when obtaining a possession order. Our expert solicitors will be by your side to protect your rights, and to obtain the best outcome for you when this occurs.
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We appreciate that you won’t want to add financial worries to your current legal problems, therefore, our team will always clearly outline the various funding options, once we have an understanding of your case details.
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Looking for help after being let down by your local housing authority can be a lonely and difficult experience. Our expert team have the experience and fearlessness to challenge unlawful decisions made by authorities.
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We understand it can be frustrating when your landlord fails to carry out repairs that you’ve reported. Our expert team will support you in making a claim, so that you receive the compensation that you deserve.
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Evictions can be a traumatic experience, especially if your landlord is acting unlawful. Our experienced housing solicitors understands your rights, and will fight to protect you from being unlawfully evicted.
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We understand it can be frustrating when your landlord fails to carry out repairs that you’ve reported. Our expert team will support you in making a claim, so that you receive the compensation that you deserve.
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It can be a daunting prospect not knowing what damages you might be entitled to receive when your landlord fails to keep your home in a good state of repair. Therefore, our UK disrepair compensation calculator will help you calculate what you could be entitled to.
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It will be extremely distressing when you or your baby have suffered an injury due to medical negligence. Our solicitors are highly experienced in handling birth injury claims. They will fight to get you the care, assistance and compensation you deserve.
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If you’ve sustained a brain injury when receiving medical treatment, or undergoing a procedure, our specialist brain injury solicitors are on hand to help with your complex case.
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Receiving a cancer misdiagnosis can have serious and life-changing consequences. Our specialist legal team will be there to support you during this difficult time to gain answers, further care, treatment and compensation.
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Placing a family member into a care home is a difficult decision. Sadly, on some occasions your loved ones may not be treated with dignity or their care needs met. Our medical negligence solicitors have experience of handling care home negligence claims and gaining swift resolution.
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It can be life-changing when your child or family member has cerebral palsy due to medical negligence. Our lawyers understand the complex needs, arrangements and finances needed to secure a safe future life.
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When cosmetic surgeries go wrong, it can lead to life-long changes, disfigurement and pain. Our experienced team are here to help you receive the compensation that you deserve when you’ve suffered from a procedure error or surgery mistake.
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If you’re the relative of someone deceased, then you have the right to a lawyer representation during an inquest. Our highly experienced medical negligence lawyers are able to assist and advise you so that you and your family gain answers and receive the best possible outcome.
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It can be very upsetting when medical mistakes, such as bad advice or a delay in diagnosis, can create life-changing consequences. Our team will be on your side to make a claim for compensation that you may be entitled to.
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Suffering from gynaecological injuries from poor care and treatment can cause emotional stress, as well as physical pain. Our expert medical negligence team understand the compensation process for gynaecological negligence, and will make sure you receive the best outcome.
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When you don’t receive the best care and most appropriate treatment during your stay hospital, it can sometimes have life-changing consequences. Our medically qualified solicitors will always hold the hospital to account, so that you receive the justice you deserve.
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If you feel you’ve received inadequate medical treatment, you have the right to make a medical negligence complaint. Our expert team understand how confusing the complaint procedure is, therefore, they will be by your side every step of the way to assist and help you.
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Psychiatric patients are extremely vulnerable. Our specialist team understand how distressing this period is for the patients and families, and recognise the support that is needed in order to help our clients win their cases.
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Hodge Jones & Allen represent over 80 families who are campaigning for the current independent inquiry to be converted to a statutory public inquiry. Fight for what’s right!
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Receiving a misdiagnosis can be very worrying and cause distress for you and your family. Our expert medical negligence solicitors are experienced in supporting those who’ve been misdiagnosed, and winning their claims.
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Never events are when accidents occur due to errors, which could have been prevented. We believe the UK aren’t doing enough to protect patient safety and wellbeing.
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Past healthcare failings has led to tragic and devastating loss for families and individuals. If you weren’t told about the risk of infection by contaminated blood, and you’ve had limited answers since, our team will fight to get you the justice and answers that you deserve.
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When you’ve put your trust into a medical professional and you’re let down, this can be difficult to deal with, especially as you want answers as to why it happened. Our medical negligence team will fight to have your questions answered, as well as getting you the compensation that you deserve.
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Requesting your medical records can be a confusing process. Our form will allow you to request your medical records as simply as possible. Any questions, our team will be pleased to help.
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It can be confusing to know what claim you have when you’ve been affected by sepsis. Our highly knowledgeable team will advise you when it comes to making a claim, and we’ll ensure you get the result that you deserve.
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If your spinal injury is a result of medical negligence, our experienced solicitors will assist and advise you on the long-term and lifelong implications. We will be with you every step of your new life journey , ensuring the best treatment and results for you and your family.
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Suffering from negligent treatment after you were on the surgical table, or from surgical errors during surgery can have a huge impact on your life. Our specialist surgical error lawyers will advise you on making a claim and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.
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We can help you make a holiday compensation claim or, you may have been injured, whilst working abroad.
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An accident whilst at work can have serious implications for you and your family. Our leading Personal Injury lawyers know what you are entitled to and will help you make a claim.
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You shouldn’t have to worry every time you leave your home about being injured. If this happens to you and it wasn’t your fault, our expert team will help you bring a claim for compensation.
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If you lose a limb, it can impact the rest of your life, affecting your ability to work and earn, as well as having mental health implications for years to come. That’s why our expert personal injury solicitors are here to help you make a claim and access the compensation you deserve.
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A brain injury can leave the victim unable to lead a normal life, potentially needing around the clock care. So getting the right support is vitalOur specialist solicitors have extensive experience of acting for both children and adults with brain injuries nationwide.
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We know the effect a burn, scalding or scarring injury can have on you and your family. Injuries like these can be long lasting and can impact your ability to lead a normal life. Our specialist team will help you get the compensation and treatment you deserve.
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As expert personal injury solicitors, our experienced team has helped thousands of people to win car accident compensation. No matter the kind of trauma you have gone through, we are on hand to help.
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At Hodge Jones & Allen, our experienced bicycle injury lawyers are waiting to help, bringing the expertise you need to make a successful cyclist compensation claim.
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We understand how painful a dental injury caused be negligence can be, causing you long-term pain, stress and worry. We’ll help you secure the compensation that’s rightfully yours.
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Injuries that result in loss of sight or blindness due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, can change your world. Our team will help you make a claim for compensation.
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It’s extremely upsetting when a loved one has been involved in a fatal accident. Our dedicated team of solicitors will be there to help you gain answers and compensation.
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At Hodge Jones & Allen, we specialise in helping those who have suffered serious injuries and have successfully dealt with a variety of motorbike accident claims.
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When you’ve been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault we know the last thing you should be doing is worrying about where you’ll find the funds to pay for help. When you’re with us, you won’t pay unless you win.
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Many road traffic accident victims are passengers in the car, who can also suffer the same, and sometimes more serious, injuries than the driver.If you have suffered an injury as a passenger in a car or bus that was involved in a road traffic accident, you could be eligible for compensation.
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Hodge Jones & Allen support and work with key support groups, charities and other community groups who provide holistic support for people going through a highly distressing period in their life, due to a personal injury.
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Recovering from serious injuries will require rehabilitation and carefully coordinated medical treatment. Our experienced personal injury solicitors will ensure you receive the support and compensation you need to gain all the necessary are and rehabilitative treatments.
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Being involved in a road traffic accident can leave you with physical injuries, as well as mental health issues and worries. You may be entitled to claim compensation and receive rehabilitation. Our team are available for a free initial consultation about your case.
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We know that serious and complex injuries can lead to injuries that can change lives. Our specialist team can help and guide you through the process of making a claim and take away some worries from what is already a difficult time in your life.
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At Hodge Jones & Allen, our experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyers are here to help. Whether the slip or trip was an accident at work, in a shop or on the pavement, we have the expertise to help you get the compensation you’re entitled to.
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We understand the impact a spinal injury will have on almost every aspect of day-to day-life, from additional care, support, aids, equipment and accommodation. We will assist and support an injured person in adapting to the changes and challenges faced.
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If you’ve suffered a sports-related injury within the last three years due to an incident that could have been prevented, you may be eligible to claim for financial compensation. Our expert personal injury lawyers can help you.
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There are exceptions when the three-year limit does not apply in specific circumstances. Our personal injury experts will be able to guide you.
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At Hodge Jones & Allen, we know that receiving damages after making a compensation claim won’t change what happened, but it can help you to move forward. It can relieve some financial pressures that you may be facing after your accident and give you the monetary reward you’re entitled to.
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Try our interactive personal injury compensation calculator to see how compensation much you may be able to claim for your injury.
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We understand that the boundary of your property is important, and it should be protected. If someone is intruding on your land, you should act quickly. Our expert team will help provide the legal advice and protection that you need.
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If your property has been affected by Japanese knotweed our specialist property dispute solicitors can assist you if you need to make a legal claim against your neighbour.
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Disputes can be distressing, especially if you’re close to the other party. Our dedicated legal team will support you to work towards all parties receiving the best possible outcome.
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Leasehold legal disputes can often be stressful to deal with. Our leasehold dispute team will help bring about resolution as quickly as possible.
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Disputes with your neighbours are often distressing. You’ll want to resolve your issues as smoothly as possible and our team will help defuse the situation, and deal with the nuisance on your behalf.
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We know that when your planning permission has been rejected this can feel extremely frustrating. Our specialist property lawyers will advise you on your rights and on how best to challenge decisions.
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It can be very confusing, as a landlord, knowing when and how you can take back the possession of your property, which you’ve been renting out. Our team are experienced in guiding you through this process, and ensuring you’re protected in the future.
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When you’ve purchased land, and there are restrictions on the use of it, our property law experts will help negotiate a release or make amendments to the agreement. We understand this can seem complicated, that’s why we’ll be there to advise you every step of the way.
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Whatever you're dealing with, our team is on hand 24/7 to find a solution that works for you and your personal needs.
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We understand about exposure to asbestos and potential life-long hazards it can present. We can help with your legal claim and make a difference to your life.
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Our team of trained mediators and collaborative lawyers are available to help you. Mediation is a way of sorting out differences and disputes that have arisen from a commercial relationship or personal situation.
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We fight for fairness for those who may be dealing with allegations of a financial crime, covering everything from fraud to tax investigations.
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If you have been arrested, it’s important you get the legal help and representation you need at the police station and during the different legal stages that may follow.
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You're never alone when handling housing disputes. Our team of experts are on hand to guide you through a range of housing-related claims and issues, from antisocial behaviour to homelessness.
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Everyone deserves to live in a safe home. If your landlord has failed to tackle issues such as damp, mould, leaks or structural issues, our team of housing experts are here to help.
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If you have been a victim of medical negligence, we can help you get answers, gain any further care, treatment and rehabilitation needed and help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
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If you need help claiming for an injury, accident or illness we're here to get you back on track and provide guidance during this stressful time.
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Get in touch with our team of property lawyers who'll fight your corner on everything from boundary disputes to leasehold issues, ensuring an agreement is made that works for you.
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Our industry-leading lawyers specialise in fighting for compensation for people who’ve been injured as a result of accidents and hospital errors. The formal term for this action is a Personal Injury claim.
We can help further by setting up a trust for the compensation you receive from your claim.
Our specialist solicitors are experts in this area of law and regularly act as both professional deputies and trustees for a wide range of clients.
A trust is a formal legal relationship where assets are put under the control of at least two persons (the trustees) for the benefit of another (the Beneficiary).
A personal injury trust (sometimes referred to as a compensation protection trust) is a trust set up using funds received as compensation for a personal injury (PI) claim. Personal injury includes accidental injuries, criminal injuries, clinical negligence and industrial disease related injuries. The injury can be physical or mental. PI trusts can be set up irrespective of the size of the payment made or where the injury occurred.
A PI trust can’t be set up where the injuries were fatal. The relatives of an injured person can claim compensation for bereavement and loss of financial support, but the compensation can’t be placed in a PI trust if they haven’t sustained any direct injury themselves.
Funds held in a PI trust are classed as disregarded capital, meaning they’re not taken into account when applying for means tested benefits. This means that it’s very important to seek specialist legal advice on setting up a PI trust if you’re claiming means tested benefits, may claim benefits in the future, or require local authority funded care in the future.
In cases where the client is a child and the damages award is substantial, the court will often only approve the settlement if one of the trustees is a professional.
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To set up the trust you’ll need a minimum of two people to act as your trustees. The trustees must be over the age of 18 years, of sound mind, of good character and have no current or past problems with money. If you’re unable to secure another person to act as a trustee or wish to have a professional trustee, we can help. Our solicitors have decades of experience of acting as trustees and would be happy to be appointed trustees.
You’ll then need to contact us so that we can take the necessary details from you and draft a Trust Deed, which will need to be signed by you and your chosen trustees.
After the Trust Deed has been signed, the trustees will need to open up a bank or building society account in the name of the trust or trustees. Your compensation award would be paid into this trust account. We’d also inform the relevant agencies of the existence of the trust.
We offer a very personal and sympathetic service, always putting you first. We value our relationships with clients highly and have a dedicated team specialising in deputyship and trusts for people who have recovered substantial damages awards.
We provide an efficient, fully-transparent service, always responding promptly. Our well-established and respected team also have many years’ experience of acting as deputy.
We‘re highly experienced in this specialist area and offer high quality advice and pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to difficult problems. Our specialist experience of finance deputyship work combined with our knowledge of personal injury litigation, means that we can offer a top-quality service.
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Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors is ranked for this area of law in the Legal 500, 2023 and Chambers UK, 2023. Our specialist team are highly experienced in handling such cases.
We acted for a young woman who was injured in a road accident and was awarded compensation of £75,000 for her injuries. She is only able to work part time and receives Housing Benefit, which is only paid to people who have less than £16,000 in capital. Our specialist solicitors set up a PI Trust for her so that she could continue to claim Housing Benefit after receiving her compensation.
The primary purpose of a PI trust is to ensure that you can receive or continue to receive means tested benefits and local authority funding. Funds held in a PI trust are disregarded for the purposes of means testing. We can advise as to whether you’re in receipt of means tested benefits.
For means tested benefits, the general rule for capital is:
If you have more than £16,000 you would also lose other associated benefits such as free school lunches and prescriptions.
If your compensation is held in a PI trust, you can continue to claim benefits and you can still have the benefit of the money held in the PI trust, rather than see it eaten away by the cost of living.
Therefore a PI trust is extremely useful whether you currently receive benefits, or if there’s a chance that you may claim means tested benefits in the future.
If you need to go into residential care at some point in the future, setting up a PI trust will protect your compensation as you will still be entitled to Local Authority funding for your care home fees.
Usually, you would be appointed as one of the trustees and you would choose a close relative or friend to act as the other trustee.
The money in the trust is to be used for your benefit. When you require funds you would submit a request to the trustees.
The trustees are under an obligation to take financial advice to ensure that the money is invested wisely. Your trustees are also under an obligation to always act in your best interests.
The only money that can be put into the trust account is your compensation money.
Any compensation paid in respect of a PI claim is disregarded for the purposes of means testing for a period of one year from the date that the first interim payment was made.
A PI trust must be set up within a year of the first compensation payment. The process can take a few months so steps should be taken to set up the trust well before the end of the year, otherwise there‘s a danger that your entitlement to benefits could be lost.
It’s a good idea to take advice during this period in order to discuss your plans with regard to the compensation and to decide whether a PI trust would be useful.
