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Lifting Injury: Training, Equipment and the Task
A lifting injury cannot be assessed fairly by asking only whether you attended a manual-handling course. The actual task matters: what you moved, how often, where you stood, which equipment was available, and what…
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What Determines Your Injury Compensation?
Injury compensation is assessed from the harm proved, its consequences and the losses legally attributable to it. A diagnosis alone does not determine the result. Medical prognosis, the effect on everyday life,…
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NHS Complaint or Compensation Claim?
An NHS complaint asks a healthcare organisation to investigate concerns and explain or put right what happened. A clinical negligence claim seeks compensation for injury caused by care that fell below the legally…
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A Child Is Injured: Who Can Instruct a Solicitor?
A parent or another responsible adult can make the first enquiry about an injured child, but making contact, signing a funding agreement and conducting court proceedings are different roles. In an England and Wales…
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Unexpected Treatment Outcome or Negligence?
An unexpected treatment outcome can justify asking questions without proving that anyone was negligent. A compensation claim normally requires evidence that care fell below the legally required standard and that this…
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Hit-and-Run Injury: The Driver Is Unknown
An injury claim may still be possible when the driver responsible for a collision has not been identified. The practical challenge is to preserve evidence of the event, document reasonable identification leads and…
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Worried About Dismissal After Reporting an Injury?
If you are worried about losing your job after reporting a workplace injury, separate the accident claim from the employment problem immediately. A claim for injury compensation does not automatically protect your…
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Social Media During an Injury Claim
Social media can become evidence in an injury claim. A photograph, message, activity log or short video may be relevant to how an accident happened, what you could do afterwards or whether an account is accurate. The…
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Forklift Collisions: CCTV and Warehouse Traffic Routes
After a forklift collision, the first useful evidence may disappear before anyone has decided who was responsible. CCTV can be overwritten, pallets moved, temporary routes changed and a hired truck returned.…
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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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