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An Inquest and a Fatal Accident Claim
An inquest investigates a death; a civil fatal accident claim seeks compensation where the legal requirements are established. The two processes can examine overlapping evidence, but they have different purposes,…
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The Other Driver Was Uninsured
An uninsured driver does not automatically leave an injured person without a compensation route. The first task is to establish the actual insurance position, identify the driver and vehicle, and preserve evidence of…
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Surgical Complication or Avoidable Error?
A complication after surgery is not automatically evidence of negligence, but calling it a known risk does not establish that it was unavoidable. The investigation needs to consider the decision to operate,…
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A Solicitor Declined Your Claim: What Next?
A solicitor declining an injury claim does not, by itself, tell you whether the claim has no legal merit. The decision may concern evidence, funding, value, capacity, expertise, conflict or an approaching deadline.…
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Injured While Watching a Sporting Event
If you are injured while watching sport, identify how the injury happened before assuming that attending the event meant accepting the danger. A ball leaving the playing area, a failed seat, a crowded exit and an…
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First Steps After a Workplace Injury
After a workplace injury, the immediate priorities are appropriate medical attention, avoiding further danger and getting an accurate account recorded. You do not need to decide who should pay compensation before…
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Pedestrian Injury Away From a Crossing
Being injured away from a marked crossing does not automatically prevent a pedestrian claim. The assessment concerns what the pedestrian and driver did, what each could see, the time available to react and the causal…
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Injured on Rented Premises: Who Controlled the Hazard?
An injury on rented premises does not automatically make either the tenant or landlord responsible. The first task is to identify the hazard, who controlled the relevant area or activity, who had a repair obligation…
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Before Accepting an Insurer's Settlement Offer
Before accepting an injury settlement, establish what the offer resolves, whether the medical and financial evidence supports the amount, what uncertainty you would take on and how much money you would actually…
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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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