Dental Negligence Compensation Claim
While the UK is a leader in the quality of its dental services, mistakes can still be made. Painful dental injury can occur due to delayed, incorrect or substandard treatment. In serious cases, dental mistakes can result in the need for further treatment and even ongoing or irreversible symptoms. As with any claim for medical […]
Accident & Injury At Work Compensation
While no-one expects to be injured at work, accidents can and do happen. Many workplace accidents are often avoidable, resulting from some negligence or breach of statutory duty on the part of the employer for which an employee can claim compensation. An injury at work could be a physical injury, disease or illness, a psychological […]
Cauda Equina Red Flags
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare neurological condition and spinal emergency that can be easily missed by medical professionals, where a late or misdiagnosis can result in a patient suffering from permanent damage. Still, the fact that CES is rare does not necessarily excuse any failure to diagnose or urgently treat this condition, especially […]
Claim For Chemical Peel Gone Wrong
Chemical peels are a popular cosmetic treatment now widely used in the UK to improve the appearance of facial skin or other parts of the body, such as the neck or hands. However, occasionally things can go wrong, leaving the patient with severe burns, scarring or other long-lasting or permanent damage. If you have suffered […]
Can You Make a Whiplash Claim?
If you have suffered from whiplash following an accident which was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. Whiplash injuries can cause pain, discomfort and can leave you out of pocket through medical expenses and time off work. Making a whiplash claim can help to compensate you for the suffering and costs […]
Who Gets Custody of Child in a Divorce?
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when determining who will get custody of a child in a divorce. The biggest factor will be what is best for the child. How that is determined is dependent upon the parent’s current situation. It’s important to stress that ‘custody’ as a legal term and […]
Common Law Partner Rights
‘Common law’ partners usually refers to couples who live together and are in a long-term relationship. In the UK, the concept of the “common law partner” is a myth in legal terms. An unmarried, cohabiting couple do not share the same legal status as a married couple or a couple in a civil partnership. This […]
Civil Partnership Rights
A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship between two people, either same sex or mixed sex. In legal terms, civil partners enjoy the same legal rights and protections as married couples. This extends to areas such as tax benefits, pensions, inheritance and on relationship breakdown. The primary difference with marriage is there is no […]
Deed of Trust for Joint Property Owners
Shared ownership of property is becoming more and more common, whether between unmarried couples, friends, siblings, or children with their parents. If you’re buying a property with someone else, a deed of trust is an effective way of proving legal ownership of all parties who have a share of the property. What is a […]
Can You Claim for Vibration White Finger?
If you’re suffering from Vibration White Finger due to your employer’s negligence, you may be able to bring a claim for personal injury at work. What is Vibration White Finger? Vibration white finger (VWF), sometimes known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), is a permanent and painful condition affecting the nerves, joints and muscles of the […]
How Long Does Conveyancing Take with No Chain?
Understanding how long conveyancing will take can help with the overall buying process, such as giving notice on a tenancy or planning renovation work and booking removal services or furniture. If you’ve found the property you want to buy, or have accepted an offer to sell, the likelihood is you will want to get moving […]
Statutory Paternity Pay Rules
If you’re planning to take time off work following the birth of your child or following adoption, you may be entitled to claim statutory paternity pay (SPP). What is statutory paternity pay? Statutory paternity pay is the money certain workers are entitled to after the birth of their child or adoption of a child to […]
Paternity Leave Form Guide
Qualifying employees have a statutory entitlement to take either one or two weeks’ off work as paternity leave. During this period, you may also be eligible for Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP). Employees are required to make their claim for paternity leave using the relevant paternity leave form. In this guide for expectant fathers, we explain […]
Defamation, Libel & Slander in the UK
Defamation law is about giving legal redress to an individual or organisation that has suffered substantial reputational harm as a direct result of something untrue said or written by someone else. It’s a complex area of law, turning specifically on the facts of the case. Anyone who believes they have been defamed may be able to […]
Conditional Order/Decree Nisi in Divorce
Obtaining a conditional order is a crucial stage of the divorce process in England and Wales. You will need a conditional order before you can apply for a final order to legally end your marriage. In this guide, we explain what a conditional order is in divorce proceedings and the process you will need to follow to […]
Final Order/Decree Absolute in Divorce
A final order is the last stage of the divorce process in England and Wales. In this guide, we explain what a final order is and the steps you will need to follow to obtain one to legally bring your marriage to an end. This guidance equally applies to anyone looking to dissolve their civil partnership. […]
Consumer Contracts Regulations: What Are Your Rights?
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 (CCR) apply to contracts made both on and away from business premises, as well as “at a distance”. There are also rules for businesses providing digital content. Known formally as the Consumer Contracts Regulations (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges), the regulations came into force in June 2014, replacing the Distance […]
Divorce Process Step By Step
No-fault divorce rules were introduced in the UK in 2022 to help make the divorce process more straightforward. Under this system, divorcing couples no longer have to cite grounds for divorce or attribute blame to be able to end their marriage. But the divorce process can still be both emotionally and financially demanding, particularly if the relationship […]
Child Custody Rights & Making Child Arrangements
In this guide for parents, we explain the law on child custody and how to deal with child arrangements and residency issues. We also answer frequently asked questions to help you understand your child custody rights. What is child custody? Child custody, or residency, is dealt with by the family courts under child arrangements orders. […]
Right to Work Documents List
Every worker in the UK has to provide proof to their employer that they have the right to work. This requirement applies regardless of the worker’s nationality, residency status, age or race. UK employers are required by law to carry out right to work document checks prior to any candidate starting employment. To carry out […]