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Can medical negligence lead to amputation?

Amputation is a life-changing injury and one that involves a considerable period of readjustment. There are several factors which can lead to the loss or amputation of a limb, one...

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Beware: the case against DIY Wills

We’re often asked by clients whether they can write a Will themselves. The answer is yes, of course, as long as you’re aware of the risks involved in venturing down...

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Making a medical negligence claim for gallbladder surgery errors

Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder, known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is one of the UK’s most commonly performed operations. Many people who undergo this surgery do so because of complications...

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Couples to consider family mediation before court

Couples now have to consider family mediation before they are able to legally separate, under new laws announced in April 2014. The reforms have come as a result of the...

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Beware the myth of the common law spouse

Contrary to popular belief, there’s no such thing as common law marriage. In fact, the legal status of common law spouse – or the belief that couples who live together...

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‘Tis the season to… divorce?

The tabloid media will have you believe the Christmas period is the catalyst for a high percentage of relationship breakdowns and that January is actually a ‘boom’ time for family...

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Personal injury claim? Don’t get caught out by insurers’ third party capture

A growing number of insurance companies are contacting victims of road traffic accidents and offering to settle their injury claims quickly without involving solicitors. This practice is known as ‘third-party...

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The importance of choosing your executors carefully

One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make when writing your Will is who to choose as your executors. Your executor has an important and responsible role. It’s...

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Surgery suspended due to risk of harm to children

Children’s surgery has been suspended at a private hospital in Surrey after the care regulator for England reported serious concerns about standards of care there. The Care Quality Commission (CQC)...

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Divorcee danger: the perils of online and DIY divorce

A quickie divorce for £99? It’s an appealing headline and one that might make you think twice about instructing a solicitor. After all, how tricky can it be to manage...

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How will legal aid changes affect your family?

On 1st April 2013, the scope of services covered by legal aid was reduced significantly and legal aid funding was withdrawn for the most frequently-seen family disputes. However, legal aid...

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The NHS has “a legal duty to be honest about mistakes”

Posted: 26 March 2013

Author: Richard Harries

The Government has today announced a raft of measures intended to ensure that the NHS moves to eliminate lapses in patient care and safety. The most significant of these proposals...