One of the first questions clients ask us at their first consultation is “How long will my case take?” This is a question that is very difficult to answer accurately. Depending on circumstances, a personal injury claim may take anywhere from a few months to a few years to conclude. One of Read more…
Untidy tenants are leaving councils with a hefty cleaning bill. We highlight the war on waste management being waged in the rental sector… Research commissioned in London identified waste management as a serious issue among the private rental market, not just in the capital, but across the UK. The transient Read more…
It is concerning to note that government statistics recently released seem to demonstrate that there has been a significant downturn in the take up of legally aided mediation for family cases in the last three months of 2016. Despite the same statistics stating that there is a high (62%) success Read more…
This could be the first lifesaving step you take if you have any concerns about changing habits in your bowel that may be cancerous. A list of the symptoms of bowel cancer can be found here. When it comes to trying to diagnose early signs of bowel cancer, communication by Read more…
If you have been the victim of a violent crime and have suffered physical and/or psychological injury as a result, you may be entitled to compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. The scheme is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) and is not connected with the civil Read more…
From 6 April 2017, compensation limits and minimum awards payable are set to increase. Although the changes are implemented from 6 April 2017, they will only apply in cases where the relevant date for the claim falls on or after 6 April 2017. For example, an employee claiming unfair dismissal Read more…
Forced marriage is not a problem that is specific to one country or culture. According to statistics, countries known for high levels of forced marriages include Pakistan; Bangladesh; India; Somalia; Afghanistan; and Saudi Arabia. However in 2016, 11% of cases that were dealt with by the Forced Marriage Unit were Read more…
This is essentially the principle that came out of the case of Whittlestone v BJP Home Support Limited. The Case In this case, Mrs Whittlestone was employed as a care worker. She was paid £6.35 per hour for all time that she spent providing care to a service user. She Read more…
Unfortunately when you rent out a property, it does not always run smoothly. In this month’s column, we look at some of the problems that can arise and possible solutions… Rent arrears If your tenant owes more than eight weeks’ rent, you have a right to take the property back. As Read more…
Recently, Eleanor Buckley, settled a claim for a young lady who was a passenger involved in a fatal accident. The car, containing three other people, was involved in a head on collision. The driver of the car in which she was sat attempted to overtake the vehicle in front of Read more…