New Laws Benefit Tenants with Negligent Landlords

a case of damp in a window

New law will give tenants the power to sue landlords over cold and mouldy homes and grant them increased powers Tenants are set to be given new rights to challenge landlords if their rented homes are not up to standard, especially those who have reported issues and had them ignored. The new law will enable […]

I have had an accident at work

Blog: I have had an accident at work

Accidents at work are unfortunately extremely common.  According to the Health and Safety Executive, as many as 1.4 million working people suffered a work related illness or accident in 2017/18.  Furthermore, 30.7 million working days were lost due to work related illness and 144 people were killed at work. There are a wide variety of […]

Is your Rented Property Affected by Damp?

damp in rented property | mould in a rented house

Can I claim against my Landlord for damp in my property? If your rented property is in a state of disrepair and this disrepair has caused damp and you have suffered as a consequence then it is perfectly possible to pursue your Landlord to carry out repairs so that you can properly enjoy your property. […]

Compensation won for accident in DIY store

compensation for misdiagnosis of fracture
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you have an accident while out shopping you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries. Most shoppers do not realise that they may have legal grounds for a personal injury claim for compensation under such circumstances. They just dismiss it as an unfortunate accident. While it may have been an accident, […]

Wrong Pescription Leads to Claim

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you have been prescribed the wrong medication, you may be entitled to make a wrong prescription claim. There are many circumstances where this could have happened; Your GP or doctor prescribing you medication that you are allergic to, if it should have be known from your medical records that this is the case. […]

E. coli ’caused Egypt hotel couple’s deaths’

e coli bacteria caused death of a couple on holiday in Egypt

Death of a British couple in Egypt caused by E. Coli virus Egyptian authorities declare that E. coli caused the death of a British couple who died after falling ill at a holiday resort in Egypt. John and Susan Cooper, from Burnley, Lancashire, died in Hurghada on 21 August 2018.  Their bodies were released by […]

Prostate cancer patient who lost penis to flesh-eating bug wins six-figure payout

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A cancer patient who contracted a flesh-eating infection after a routine operation and was left with just an inch and a half left of his penis has been awarded a six-figure sum from the NHS. Southend University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Essex has admitted that a delay in diagnosing potentially deadly necrotising fasciitis left […]

When is a hole not a hole?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you have a tripping accident its extremely important that you identify the thing that caused you to slip/trip/stumble straight away – it’s usually the thing you didn’t see.   It’s crucial in these cases that the correct defect is identified immediately. As soon as possible you should get in touch with our team […]

What do I do if I get sick on holiday? Holiday sickness advice

holiday collage with beach and passport - what do I do if I get sick on holiday?

Sick on holiday? Even the most careful and experienced of travellers can become sick while they’re travelling or on holiday abroad. Unfamiliar medical facilities and language barriers can make the experience even more stressful than it would be at home. In this blog, we provide practical advice on what to do if you fall sick […]