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Injured on a Zero-Hours Contract
A zero-hours contract does not, by itself, prevent an injury claim. The important questions are who controlled the work, what safety duties applied, whether a relevant failure caused your injury and what loss the…
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When Both Sides Share Responsibility
Being accused of contributing to an accident does not automatically end a personal injury claim. The important questions are what you allegedly did, whether that conduct contributed to the relevant damage, what…
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Obtaining Records About Your Medical Treatment
Medical records can help establish what was reported, assessed, decided and communicated during treatment. They are often an essential starting point when you want an explanation or advice about possible clinical…
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Protective Equipment Failed to Prevent an Injury
Being injured while wearing protective equipment does not automatically mean that the equipment was defective. The item may have been unsuitable for the hazard, poorly fitted, incompatible with another item, damaged…
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Before Signing a No Win No Fee Agreement
Before signing a no win, no fee agreement, establish what you could pay if the claim succeeds, fails, ends early or transfers to another firm. The advertising phrase does not answer every question about the…
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Self-Employed on a Construction Site
Being described as self-employed does not automatically prevent a construction injury claim. It also does not mean that another contractor must pay whenever you are hurt. The assessment starts with the actual work,…
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Occupational Illness Diagnosed After Retirement
A diagnosis after retirement can raise questions about work done many years earlier. Retirement itself does not decide whether a claim can be investigated. The useful starting point is a dated account of your…
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Personal Injury Deadlines: Which Date Matters?
For many civil personal injury claims in England and Wales, the usual starting point is a three-year limitation period. The legally relevant start date, however, is not always the day you first contacted a solicitor,…
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Breathing Problems Linked to Work
Breathing problems deserve medical attention whether their cause is occupational, personal or still uncertain. A pattern of wheezing after particular shifts, coughing during cleaning or struggling more on days spent…
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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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