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Case study: £100k award for nerve damage
A hand injury may seem like a relatively minor complaint. However, the sensitivity and movement in our hands is so important to our everyday lives that a serious hand injury...
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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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Case study: dad denied contact with his child
This Thursday marks World Child Contact Day, an annual event which highlights the difficulties faced by the many families who are affected by child residence and contact issues. When parents...
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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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We raised over £3,000 for local charities in 2013
Our staff have raised over £3,000 for two local good causes as part of last year’s fundraising activity. During 2013 we were proud to support two Bristol-based charities – One25,...
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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 boom time for family lawyers....
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Case study: settlement for nerve damage caused by surgery
Nerve damage can occur for a number of reasons, including medical negligence. If your nerve injury has occurred because of sub-standard care, you may be able to make a compensation...
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Firm’s charity and community work recognised by award
We’re pleased to announce that Barcan Woodward has won the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Firm of the Year award at this year’s Bristol Law Society’s annual awards dinner. We were...
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DIY probate: a risk worth taking?
For some Will executors, it can be tempting to go it alone when it comes to the probate process. Prices are rising and it’s inevitable that many will cut costs and...
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Case study: £50k for compartment syndrome claim after unnecessary surgery
Compartment syndrome is a potentially serious condition caused by bleeding or swelling within an enclosed bundle of muscles. This restricts blood flow and can cause permanent damage to the muscles...
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Top tier Legal 500 ranking for Medical Negligence team
We’re delighted to announce that our medical negligence and personal injury departments have been highly recommended by Legal 500, an independent guide to the UK’s legal services. We are one...
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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...
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