Reaching the end of a marriage is already an upsetting, stressful, and, often, messy time without the added stress of making it official through divorce proceedings. Despite the situation, whether there’s property, finances, or children involved, there’s a lot to sort through. What are the grounds for Divorce in the UK? ● Desertion ● Adultery ● [...]
A personal injury claim is a legal case which you can pursue if you have been hurt in an accident that was not your fault. Essentially, it involves recouping monies from the person or person(s) who injured you during the accident. This is usually through their insurance provider. What is No Win No Fee? No win [...]
You may have heard the term ‘power of attorney’ bouncing around, especially if you or your relatives are ageing or have specific needs which may require this. Perhaps people are advising you to go down that route but you’re not entirely sure what it entails. Don’t worry, our blog seeks to inform you on the subject. [...]
Road accidents that happen in a split second can wreck lives forever, and that is why it is so important that specialist lawyers are there to help. In one recent case, a brilliant young IT worker who was catastrophically injured when he was run down by a speeding car has been awarded £9.5 million in compensation. [...]
So called 'crash for cash' frauds are a blight not only on the motor insurance industry but also on honest drivers. The High Court made that point as it meted out stiff punishments to nine people who made dishonest compensation claims following alleged road accidents that never even happened. The nine, six of them members of [...]
When a man slipped on ice in a Swansea car park and sustained injuries, he brought a case against the council alleging that his injuries had resulted from a failure to grit the car park, which he claimed was a breach of its obligations under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 to keep it safe. The council's [...]
When a farmer's Will left almost all of his estate to a family discretionary trust, the estate administration proceeded without problems. The beneficiaries of the trust were his widow and daughter and, at the time of his death in 2005, his estate was valued at £3.2 million. The main asset in the Estate was farmland, which [...]
Asbestos exposure can be very hard to prove given the length of time it can take for the substance to have its pernicious effect on health. However, as one case showed, obtaining expert legal advice can overcome the difficulties that stand in the way of victims achieving a just compensation settlement. The case concerned a GP [...]
Filing a divorce can be complicating to understand and the process can seem gruelling. But our divorce lawyers have decided to craft a straightforward guide for you, explaining the process and answering key questions. How Do I Start A Divorce? Before you even begin filling out the papers, make sure you’ve checked off these important factors. [...]
Sometimes personal injury terms can look like confusing jargon and a bit overwhelming. But in fact they are very easy to understand. So we’ve decided to collate a list of the most common personal injury terms and simplify them for you. Admission: When one side of the party agrees with something the other side has alleged [...]
