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From the beginning of this firm, we have always been very committed to our communities in providing legal advice under the various Legal Aid Schemes. However significant changes are planned in 2012 to the schemes which are currently available for help with ...
A roofing contractor who almost died after falling 45-foot whilst at work has been awarded £340,000 in compensation thanks to work of his personal injury solicitor . Sheffield resident Timothy Kirk was working for R & K Ward Roofing...
A musician who was out celebrating his birthday when he was ploughed into by a drink driver while crossing the road, has been awarded more than £1.1 million in road traffic compensation , the Henley Standard has reported. Londoner Tavenor...
A five-star hotel chain is being charged by a former employee after he claimed he was told to fire employees who were not “sexy” and “blonde,” a tribunal heard recently. Egyptian-born Amia Ismail, was transferred from one...
Experts claim that a recent Supreme Court in favour of survivors of a mesothelioma victim could lead to a rapid increase in compensation claims from other asbestos damaged workers. The ruling involved the families of Dianne Willmore and Enid...
Mr Zaheer Patel worked at the police penalty office which deals with mobile phone offences and no insurance offences for the Lancashire police, after appearing at the Crown Court he has now pleaded guilty to eight counts of perverting the course of...
A major new series of reports has revealed that annually around 4,000 babies in the UK die unexpectedly in the last months of pregnancy or during labour. This constitutes one of highest rates of stillbirth in Europe. Alarmingly, one third of UK stillbirths...
As Government reforms to paternity regulations come into force recently, 4 out of 10 men claim they will not be taking advantage of the reforms, a new study has revealed. Out of 1,000 men surveyed by price comparison website uSwitch.com, 41%...
UK banks have today lost a judicial review that could have a major impact on whether more compensation has to be paid by them in relation to mis-sold loan insurance . The High Court handed down their judgment today, which means that banks will now have to...
More than twenty women have successfully challenged a Yorkshire hospital after a series of botched breast cancer operations, according to the Yorkshire Post newspaper. Almost £1.2 million in medical negligence compensation was issued to...
I was very interested to note that this week, watchdog Consumer Focus, has openly called for an overhaul of legal expenses insurance (LEI), highlighting that many people are unaware of what it covers, or have difficulty using it. LEI gives people...
The Norwich and Peterborough Building Society has this week been fined £1.4m, after the Financial Services Authority (FSA) found the society had failed to give their customers suitable advice. On top of this fine, the society has also agreed to make...
It has been reported by Begbies Traynor that there has been a 15% rise in firms suffering “serious” or “critical” financial distress in the first quarter of 2011 with the worst hit sector being bars and restaurants. Leisure and...
As homeowners brace themselves for higher interest rates, remortgaging in the UK is at its highest level in almost 26-months, new figures have revealed. According to the Bank of England, in February, 35,725 loans were approved for people switching to a new...
It has been interesting to note that recently the Government has been examining the possibility of introducing a criminal charge for the offence of causing death by dangerous cycling. The road traffic offence would be relatively self explanatory...
Stieg Larsson, the Swedish author famous for his series of novels including ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’, did not make a will before he died. Subsequently, the series rose to great acclaim, resulting in large royalties passing into his...
Research conducted by an investments firm has revealed that a third or more of parents are cautious of leaving their estate to their married children in case the children divorce. Their main concern was that they did not want any of their estate...
The High Court awarded Callum Davies, an eight year old boy, over £2 million in damages this week after he was left disabled following his birth in 2002 at Nevill Hall Hospital. Callum Davies was starved of oxygen after his birth was...
In January, Stephensons' family law solicitor Tim Galbraith blogged about government proposals for a reform of the legal aid system in England and Wales: Reform of legal aid system . No firm decisions have yet been reached and the outcome has been...
On 27 October 2010, Caren Paterson, 33, collapsed in her bedroom and her boyfriend dialled 999 at 1.39 pm to report that she was unconscious, breathing abnormally and had blue lips. However, crews failed to respond because her home was...
A man has avoided a prison sentence despite being caught driving his car through a city centre with a wheel missing whilst 3 times over the drink driving limit. Andrew Mackay, 29, pleaded guilty to charges of dangerous driving and driving with...
With tickets now on sale, the London 2012 Olympics are very much becoming a reality. The Olympic Stadium, the VeloPark, the Aquatics Centre and the various smaller sites around the southeast of England are nearing completion and what is classed...
PC David Rathband is suing the police force who he worked for during Raoul Moat’s attacks in July 2010 for their failure to protect his health and safety whilst on duty. It is a stark reminder of every employer’s implied duty of care...
The driver of a Heavy Goods Vehicle involved in a fatal collision has received a 3 year prison sentence and a 3 year disqualification from driving for the offence of causing death by dangerous driving . Graeme Philpott, 51, was involved...
On 29th April this year, the future King of England will marry his long term partner Kate Middleton amidst what is set to be the grandest public party for decades. The capital, as well as other towns and cities across the UK, will be awash with...
