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How to report an accident at work
Accidents at work are one of the most common claims for personal injury. In this blog, Samantha Castle, explains the importance of reporting an accident at work and how this...
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How to register an LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document created by someone (the Donor) to give another person (the Attorney) the right to make decisions on their behalf, should...
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Can you claim for a dog bite injury?
There were over 30,594 dog attacks recorded by the police in England and Wales in 2023, an increase of 12,067 compared to 2018. Dog bites range from minor nips to...
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A company, organisation or individual who occupies a property or premises has a duty of care to the people who visit it. This duty of care is known as ‘occupiers’...
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Case Studies
Case study: £18,000 compensation for stress at work claim
Our employment lawyers helped a client claim compensation from her employer after she was overworked, put under significant pressure and subjected to aggressive behaviour in the workplace. Background Our client,...
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Case study: over £21,000 for woman injured on a pedestrian crossing
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries she sustained after being hit by a car whilst using a pedestrian crossing. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our...
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What is the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme?
This blog was originally published in May 2021 and updated in February 2025. The Mediation Voucher Scheme was first rolled out in 2021 to help families avoid going to court....
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Firm News
Barcan and Kirby Partners swap the court for the kitchen at Anti-Banquet
Our Managing Partner, Anna Wilson, and Family Partner, Tom Powles, donned their chef whites last Thursday (27th March 2025) for Bristol’s Anti-Banquet event. Over 750 guests attended the event, which...
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What happens to pets in a divorce?
This blog was originally published in January 2022 and updated to reflect recent case law in March 2025. It’s estimated that 57% of the UK population own a pet, and...
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Case study: compensation for cyclist injured in hit-and-run ‘dooring’ accident
‘Dooring’ occurs when a passenger or driver of a car opens their vehicle door, without looking properly, into the path of another road user, such as a cyclist or pedestrian....
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Case study: hospital’s failure to manage placental abruption causes baby to develop cerebral palsy
Our specialist medical negligence solicitors obtained compensation worth over £26.5 million for a young woman who developed cerebral palsy as a result of a hospital’s negligence. During her birth, the...
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Case study: employment advice for IT specialist wrongfully dismissed without notice
Our employment lawyers successfully defended an IT specialist after he was wrongfully dismissed from his job. Dismissed due to ‘gross misconduct’ Our client, Mr S, approached Natalie Pring after he...
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