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It is possible to pursue a personal injury claim on behalf of someone who has passed away. Usually, you would need a grant of probate (or letters of administration) in order to do so, although it is sometimes possible to bring a claim on behalf of...
The introduction of specific legislation to cover death or serious injury by dangerous cycling will be welcomed by many, including those who have campaigned for many years to update UK law. Whilst these serious incidents remain at a relatively low level,...
Data released in September 2023 by the Department for Transport confirms that there were 1,401 collisions involving e-scooters in 2022 compared to 1,352 in 2021, which demonstrates that e-scooter accidents are on the increase. Casualties relating to...
As a well-respected personal injury team, we receive lots of enquiries about potential injury claims from week to week. When making an initial enquiry it is important to have specific details of your accident and injury to hand, as this helps us to make a...
In trying to fix the issues with RAAC, there is a risk of disturbing asbestos which has been in place for decades in some school buildings. In 2019, Stephensons explored the issue of asbestos in primary schools in particular. Our research found that...
Sales of bicycles are sadly at a 39-year low this year, which is disappointing after the pandemic initially resulted in a “bike boom”. The cycling industry are pushing for government support in increasing bike sales, by subsidising sales of...
Last week, two people were arrested and 15 dogs were seized after a fatal attack was carried out by what is thought to be an XL bully breed dog in Leigh. The 37 year old male victim was killed by the dog at a house in Leigh on 18 th May 2023. The dog...
It is difficult to understand the impact of a serious injury on the life of an individual and their family until it happens to you. It is something that no-one is prepared for and a serious injury can affect all facets of your life, from the big things...
The Highway Code doesn’t contain a huge amount guidance for motorcyclists about carrying pillion passengers. However, there are certain basic rules in place which motorcyclists must follow before deciding to ride with a pillion passenger. Firstly,...
As it stands, there is no legal requirement for people hiring e-scooters, in the towns and cities trialling them, to wear a helmet. When you consider that these trial locations include 10 boroughs in London and other busy towns and cities across the...
The whole country was shocked and devastated by the news, on 22nd May 2017, that a suicide bomber had detonated a bomb in the foyer of the MEN Arena as an Ariana Grande concert came to an end, killing 22 innocent people and injuring hundreds of others,...
Cycling as a form of transport is becoming more and more popular as we, as a nation, try to get healthier and reduce traffic and air pollution. The environmental benefits of walking and cycling more and driving less were clear to see during the 2020...
Only a few days to go until the way in which low value road traffic accident claims are processed and compensated changes significantly. Anyone who has a car accident after this date and suffers a neck, back or shoulder injury may be surprised to find...
The landscape of the workplace has changed significantly for almost everyone in the midst of the current pandemic, and many people remain reticent about returning to their workplace for fear of contracting the virus. There remain a lot of...
Many of us put our trust in care homes to look after and care for our elderly and vulnerable relatives. We rely on them to treat our relatives with respect as well as protecting them from harm when they need it most. However, recent figures from...
This question is perhaps often asked by those dealing with a legal issue such as a divorce or making a Will . There is obviously a cost to seeking legal advice and representation and this cost makes those without any legal experience question whether...
The majority of holidaymakers ensure before they travel that they have a suitable travel insurance policy in place. This is the sensible thing to do as it provides cover if the holiday is cancelled for an unforeseen reason (subject to policy terms), your...
For most people, holidays are the highlight of the year and something to look forward to when dealing with the monotony of day-to-day responsibilities such as work, childcare and housework. Holiday countdowns are often what keep us going through the...
I was extremely saddened last week to read about Stephen Hunt, a 38 year old fireman, who died whilst trying to tackle a fire at Paul’s Hair World in Manchester. I drove past the fire in Manchester on the Saturday afternoon and was shocked by the...
