If you have been injured in an accident at work, either at your place of work or at some other premises in the course of your employment there are some key things you should do: • Report the matter as soon as possible to a member of your management team and /or someone in authority…
A Separation Agreement is a document drawn up when you want to stop living together as a couple, setting out the arrangements you wish to make regarding finances, property and /or any children. Some couples may not be legally able to get divorced if they have not been married the required 12 months or, alternatively,…
Unmarried couples do not have the same rights as those couples who are married. Therefore their rights in relation to the property they share are guided by general principles of property law. When considering whether, for example, a former partner has an interest in a property bought in the sole name of the other partner…
The controversial whiplash reforms are likely to come into effect in April 2019 although lawyers will continue to fight to avoid such change. Lawyers claim the government’s Civil Liability Bill is unnecessary and not in the best interests of the lay person who has been involved in an accident and sustained injuries through no fault…
Losing a loved one can be a particularly difficult time for those left behind. Knowing the practical steps to take can help ease the burden. Registering the death is usually undertaken by a member of the deceased’s immediate family. A medical certificate stating the cause of death will be issued by either the doctor looking…
Even where you have been injured as a direct result of an accident by a driver who is either not insured and/or who drives away and remains untraced it is still possible to make a claim for compensation for any injuries sustained in such an accident. Uninsured drivers The role of the Motor Insurers Bureau…
If you, a friend or relative have suffered the trauma of being a blameless victim of violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, you could be entitled to compensation from the Government’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA.) Compensation ranges from £1000 to £500,000 depending on the severity of the injuries. The rules of the Scheme…
How long it takes depends on a number of factors. If you are able to swiftly come to terms with your partner without having to go to Court, then it is possible that the whole process can be completed within 6 months. However, if you struggle to reach an agreement and there are a number…
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) choose trusted people (‘attorneys’) to make financial decisions or health and care decisions on your behalf. LPAs were introduced by the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)2005 and replaced the old Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) from 1 October 2007. An LPA…
What is a child arrangement order? This is an order which is usually made in court disputes between parents (called ‘private law disputes’.) If parents split up and cannot agree how to sort out living and contact arrangements for their children, then they can apply to the court for a Child Arrangements Order. Such an…