Speeding Sentencing Guidelines 2023
UK speeding sentencing guidelines specify the penalties for motorists found to have been driving in excess of the relevant speed limit. These penalties include fines, points on the driving licence and potentially a driving ban. In this guide for motorists, we explain how the speeding sentencing guidelines are used by the courts for speeding offences […]
NHS Medical Negligence Compensation Claims
The purpose of the NHS is to provide access to quality healthcare for everyone, from prescriptions and routine screenings, to emergency services, surgeries and end-of-life care. But given the breadth of services offered, and the increasing pressure put on NHS resources from a growing patient population in the UK, it is not surprising that things […]
Death by Medical Negligence Payouts
Sadly, when healthcare professionals get it wrong, this can result in the death of a patient. While no amount of compensation can make up for the loss of loved one, bringing a death by medical negligence claim can help establish what went wrong, and provide financial support to the deceased’s family. It can also give […]
Assault Compensation: How Much Could You Get?
If you’ve sustained an injury as a result of an assault for which you were not to blame, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the government-funded Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The following practical guide for victims of assault looks at the different aspects of claiming assault compensation from the CICA, from how […]
Codicil: Changing Your Will
If you decide to make small changes to your existing will, adding a codicil to your will may prove to be a cheaper and more straightforward option than having a completely new will drawn up. What is a codicil? A codicil is a legal document which states any changes you wish to make […]
What is Lasting Power of Attorney?
If you’re concerned about your future and how decisions would be made on your behalf in the event that you ever lost the ability to manage your own affairs, you may want to consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). The following guide looks at the question of what is Lasting Power of Attorney, […]
PTSD Compensation Claims Guide
If you are suffering mentally from the after-effects of an accident or other traumatic event that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to claim compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The following PTSD compensation claims guide looks at the circumstances in which you can claim for PTSD, the different types of PTSD claim, […]
Criminal Injuries Compensation CICA Claims
If you have been the victim of a violent crime resulting in injury, you may be eligible to claim criminal injuries compensation. The following guide to the criminal injuries compensation authority (CICA) examines in detail how CICA criminal injury claims work — from what constitutes a criminal injury and who qualifies for compensation, to how […]
Suing For Emotional Distress
If you have suffered injury through no fault of your own, or have in some way endured emotional distress as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, you may to want to know if you can claim compensation for your suffering. In this guide, we look at the law on suing for emotional distress, and what […]
Pressure Sore Claims: Compensation for Bed Sores
If you or a loved one has suffered from pressure sores as either a hospital inpatient or care home resident, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Pressure sores can be especially painful, taking time to fully heal, and can cause a great deal of suffering as a result. In severe cases, they can even […]
Executor Not Communicating With Beneficiaries?
An executor not communicating with beneficiaries following the death of a loved one can often feel alarming, creating unnecessary angst during an already emotionally difficult time. It can therefore be useful, from the perspective of the beneficiaries, to know how best to approach this and what can be done to resolve any issues, where necessary. […]
Can Police Retain DNA & Fingerprints?
If you have ever been arrested and had to provide your fingerprints or a DNA sample, you may want to know how long the police will retain your biometric information, especially where your arrest did not lead to charges or a conviction. What are the rules in England and Wales on DNA and fingerprint retention […]
Divorce Settlement FAQs
A divorce settlement is the part of the divorce process when assets are divided and any other financial arrangements are decided. In this guide, we answer frequently asked questions about financial settlements in divorce proceedings. Even in the most amicable scenarios, where agreement has already been reached between former spouses or civil partners on mutually […]
Form E Divorce Financial Statements: Everything You Need to Know
Courts rely on financial disclosures when determining financial remedies in divorce and dissolution of civil partnership proceedings. This guide to the Form E explains what Form E is, what information it requires parties to disclose, and the potential consequences of lying on Form E, including the consequences of lying about cohabiting on Form E. What […]
Form D81 & Consent Orders
Form D81 is used to provide information about divorcing parties’ financial situation in support of an application for a consent order. If you and your former spouse are able to agree on how to split your money and assets on divorce or civil partnership dissolution, you can avoid a contested hearing and the acrimony and […]
Separated Parents’ Holiday Rights
If you’re a separated parent, do you know if you can you take your child on holiday and do you need your ex’s consent? What does the law say about separated parents’ holiday rights in the UK? In the UK, all mothers and many fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent. These rights […]
Making a Claim Against an Estate after Distribution
Once a deceased’s estate has been distributed to the beneficiaries, it is often too late to assert any right to that estate. However, even though there are time limits for making a claim against an estate, the court can still exercise some discretion if a claim is brought out of time. It may also be […]
Employment Tribunal: Claiming Against Your Employer
If you are in dispute with your employer and have exhausted all other resolution options without reaching agreement, you may be considering taking them to an employment tribunal. Almost all legal cases about employment are dealt with by an employment tribunal. It decides upon employment disputes between employees and their employers surrounding issues such as […]
How to Complete ET1 Form
Most workplace disputes between employees and their employer can be resolved informally and internally. However, in some instances, you may feel issues remain unresolved even after a formal grievance procedure has been concluded and that you have no choice but to take legal action against your employer. This could be in relation to all kinds […]
What is a Bare Trust?
Trusts can help to ensure that the right people inherit your wealth in accordance with your wishes. There are also certain types of trust that can be used during the course of your own lifetime so as to help your loved ones with things like educational fees and care costs. Whilst you should always seek […]