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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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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...

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Secondary victims of personal injury and medical negligence

A senior judge has recently given judgment at an appeal hearing in a personal injury case concerning the issue of secondary victims. ‘Secondary victim’ refers to someone who witnesses a...

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Controversial restrictions for RTA victims with low-value claims

As a result of Friday’s judgement in the Administrative Court, many people injured in road traffic accidents may no longer be able to obtain independent legal representation to claim compensation...