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Industrial Disease Claims After a Death
A death does not necessarily end an industrial disease claim, and a family may sometimes investigate a claim even if the person never instructed a solicitor. The position depends on the disease, the evidence of…
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Understanding Deductions From Compensation
The figure in a settlement offer may be different from the amount eventually transferred to your bank account. Before authorising settlement, ask for a written reconciliation showing the agreed damages, any reduction…
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Work-Related Hearing Damage: Noise and Audiology Evidence
A hearing test can show how you hear, but it does not by itself establish why hearing changed or which employer may be responsible. A useful occupational hearing enquiry brings together two separate bodies of…
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Injured as a Passenger With a Friend Driving
An injured passenger may have a claim even when the person driving was a friend, partner or relative. The central questions are who was legally responsible for the collision, what injury it caused and which insurance…
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A Defective Bicycle Part Caused a Crash
A broken bicycle component may have caused a crash, or it may have broken because of the crash. Establishing that sequence is often the central issue in a product or repair-related injury claim. Preserve the bicycle,…
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Injured in a Taxi or Private-Hire Vehicle
An injury during a taxi or private-hire journey needs two connected investigations: what caused the injury, and which people or organisations were involved in providing the journey. The driver, vehicle owner, booking…
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Discovering a Treatment Error Years Later
Discovering a possible treatment error years afterwards requires prompt legal review of two different timelines: what happened medically and what you knew, or could reasonably have discovered, about the harm. A…
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After a Fatal Accident: Who May Bring a Claim?
After a death caused by an accident or another alleged legal wrong, there may be a claim for the deceased person's estate and a separate claim for eligible dependants. The person organising the funeral, the person…
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Does Contacting a Solicitor Protect Your Deadline?
Contacting a solicitor does not automatically protect the deadline for an injury claim. An enquiry, appointment, document upload or claim reference may be only an initial step. You need to know whether the firm has…
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Co-Founder Agreements: Protecting Your New Venture
A new business venture is exciting — but if you're working with partners, a clear co-founder agreement is the foundation that protects everyone involved.
Read insight →Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR): An Overview
The Civil Procedure Rules govern civil litigation in the County and High Courts. Here is a plain-English introduction to what they do and why they matter.
Read insight →A Brief Introduction to Litigation
Litigation is the process of taking legal action to resolve a dispute. Here is what to expect if you are considering it.
Read insight →Negotiation: A Brief Introduction
Negotiation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution and a skill we use every day — often without realising it.
Read insight →Litigation Funding: Tips for Choosing a Funder
Third-party litigation funding can unlock meritorious claims that would otherwise be too expensive to pursue. Here is what to look for in a funder.
Read insight →Tips on Drafting Contracts
A well-drafted contract protects your business and prevents disputes. These practical tips will sharpen your drafting.
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