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Research by RICS – the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors – recently caught my eye because they uncovered that a quarter of all home buyers who did not have a sufficient survey conducted on the property they purchased, then had to pay...
Recently, a chip shop worker was awarded £55,000 in compensation after he fell through a concrete floor. His injuries were serious, and he now struggles with mobility. The case is a reminder that employees in all industry sectors have an obligation to...
The recent swine flu deaths of two hospital patients, one in St Helens and one in Liverpool, has brought the whole question of clinical care back into the news. While there is no suggestion that either of them died as a result of clinical negligence ,...
The wife and son of MP Brian Binley are facing jail at the Crown Court for Perverting the Course of Justice after a drink driving allegation that spiralled out of control. Mathew Binley, a former police officer, crashed into a bollard in the...
The recent fines imposed on the owners of Manchester’s K2 nightclub has highlighted the responsibilities held by venue owners. The Health and Safety Executive brought prosecutions against them because of potential fire hazards in the club, in...
The employment tribunals are becoming more strict in relation to the evidence presented by parties, especially when they believe they are being either economical with the truth or indeed out right lying to the Tribunal in order to progress a...
From 1st February 2011, the employment tribunals will be able to award claimants even more compensation if they are successful with a claim for unfair dismissal. The new maximum for a week's pay increases from £380 to £400 and the...
Musician Nick Cave recently crashed into a speed camera and roadside barrier whilst driving along the seafront near Brighton, East Sussex. Nobody was injured in the incident but the roadside barrier and speed camera were seriously damaged after Mr...
Earlier this month, at the bitter end of a protracted four-year legal battle, a senior civil judge in the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s previous ruling that Dr Christine Gill is entitled to inherit her parent’s...
The number of people challenging contesting Wills left by their relatives or partners has risen by 38% over the past year, according to data from the High Court. This data shows that the number of court cases launched by people, including...
Workers in any profession who are injured in an accident that was not their fault could be entitled to make an industrial accident claim, in order to receive compensation for their injuries and financial loss. For free initial guidance and to discuss...
Product recalls are common occurrences in the UK. Earlier this month it was reported that batches of Stella Artois lager were recalled because there was a chance they were contaminated with glass fragments. And back in October when the Toyota recall hit the...
The nation’s motorways and other roads are dangerous throughout the year, but they can be even more so during the winter months. In early December, a two-car accident on the M60 near Stockport resulted in serious injuries , as well as major...
The Dr Foster Hospital Guide has now been published. The aim of the guide was to ‘put more information – and power – into the hands of the patient, and the public, by giving them an independent view on where the healthcare was working and...
In an effort to speed up the claims process for road traffic accidents, the Ministry of Justice brought in some changes to the system in April 2010, and early indications are it’s now simpler and less complicated. The changes apply to claims...
Claims for mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis as a result of exposure to asbestos in the workplace can be brought up to three years after diagnosis. Sadly in the case of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs, by the time it is...
Icy ground can be exceedingly dangerous, and it’s a fact that a significant number of people are injured every year on slippery pavements. During 2008-2009, more than 7,500 individuals were admitted to hospital due to trips, slips...
The Police in Avon and Somerset have just completed their first week of a drink driving and drug driving campaign. Operation Tonic started on 1st December 2010 and will aim to make as many arrests as possible for these types of offences...
For some, waking up to the sight of snow means a day of fun and excitement; a day off work. But before you get your sledge out, have you thought about how it will affect your employment and what your rights are? For one, employers are...
Crawley Magistrates Court has recently heard the case of Katie Price, sometimes known as Jordan, in respect of a speeding offence where it was alleged that she drove at 83mph in her Land Rover. After a Guilty plea was entered with the Court the...
Figures released by Shelter recently made me sit up and take notice. They say the number of people who are struggling with their mortgage has surged by 78% in the last year. That's the equivalent of nearly three million home owners who...
Great news from the OFT this week. They have cracked down on charging orders. This is where a lender attaches a debt to someone's house. They can then try to sell the property. Lenders had been doing this for debts of £600 or less...
News has broken this week that divorced lottery millionaire Nigel Page has paid £2 million to his ex wife Wendy after scooping £56 million on the Euromillions jackpot this year. That is despite her leaving him for another man in 2000. It is...
