Get In Touch

Expert Comments

Blog
  • road-traffic-accident

Supporting National Road Victim Month 2023

National Road Victim Month is held annually in August to remember people that have been killed or injured on our roads. As well as honouring these people, it is also…

August 1, 2023
Opinion
  • wills-disputes

Inheritance Act Claims For Children

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 allows certain classes of people to make a claim against the estate of a loved one where no/inadequate provision has been…

July 28, 2023
Blog
  • disrepair

Housing Disrepair Success Stories – Damp, Mould Growth and Rot

We were instructed to deal with a case that involved significant damp and mould, which had caused the door frames, flooring and skirting boards to rot. The landlord had advised…

July 19, 2023
Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces

Common Accidents During Summertime & The Duties Of Care That You’re Owed

Summer is always an exciting time for everyone. The sun comes out and everybody gets ready to do fun activities outside that they weren’t able to do in the winter…

July 18, 2023
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime

What To Do When Stop And Searched By Police

Between December 2022 and April 2023, in the Metropolitan Police Area, 62,196 stop and searches took place. 72.05% resulted in no further action and just 14.31% ended in arrest. In…

July 14, 2023
Opinion
  • driving-offences

Fatal Road Accidents: When Will There Be A Criminal Prosecution And What Will Be The Outcome

The majority of people drive. Those who do often think they drive safely. While many do drive safely, obviously some do not. If there is a road accident that results…

July 7, 2023
Opinion
  • eviction

Unlawful Evictions – Remedies For Tenants

At Hodge Jones and Allen we are seeing more and more enquiries from people who have been unlawfully evicted from their private tenancies. In our blog posted on 8 December…

July 7, 2023
Opinion
  • wills-disputes

Detrimental Reliance In Constructive Trusts Revisited In Hudson v Hathway (2022)

The law on constructive trusts to establish beneficial interest for unmarried cohabiting couples is well established in the cases of Stack v Dowden (2007) and Jones v Kernott (2011). In…

July 7, 2023
Blog
  • amputation

Medical Negligence Settlement For Delay In Diagnosis Of Compartment Syndrome, Leading To Above Knee Amputation

When our client underwent routine coronary artery bypass surgery he could not imagine he would leave hospital with an amputation of his left leg. After surgery, whilst still sedated and…

July 5, 2023
Blog
  • asbestos

Action Mesothelioma Day 2023

This week we will be taking part in events to mark Action Mesothelioma Day, which is a special day of awareness and remembrance for all those affected by mesothelioma and…

July 3, 2023
Opinion
  • wills-disputes

How To Challenge A Will: The First Step – A Larke V Nugus Request

If you have concerns as to the validity of a will, or the circumstances in which the will was written, prepared or executed, you may be able to investigate this.…

June 27, 2023
Blog
  • compensation

APIL – Injury Prevention Week

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is a highly reputable, not for profit organisation that diligently campaigns for the rights of injured victims of negligence, making a real difference…

June 26, 2023
Opinion
  • mesothelioma

Bereavement Compensation: Outdated And Unfair

Asbestos Related Diseases Many people have been exposed to asbestos dust, whether it be at work, from washing a family member’s asbestos contaminated clothing, having lived close to an asbestos…

June 23, 2023
Opinion
  • compensation

I Haven’t Sought Medical Treatment; Can I Still Make A Personal Injury Claim?

It is important to seek medical advice if you have been injured in an accident. However, maybe you didn’t seek medical attention because you thought your injuries were not bad…

June 22, 2023
Opinion
  • contentious-probate

How Can I Stop A Claim On An Estate – The Use Of A Caveat?

When someone passes, they often leave financial matters and assets which need to be attended to. The person who has been given the legal authority and permission to do so…

June 21, 2023
Blog
  • air-pollution

Remembering Ella

Clean Air Day raises awareness about air pollution and promoting actions to improve air quality. Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s story brought to the fore the devastating effects of air pollution on…

June 15, 2023
Opinion

The Makeup That Is Most Likely To Contain Talc – And Potentially Harmful Asbestos

Talc, which is a naturally occurring mineral, is a key ingredient in many cosmetic products, but it can be contaminated with asbestos fibres – a Class 1 carcinogen. We’ve been…

June 15, 2023
Opinion
  • accident-in-public-spaces
  • compensation
  • road-traffic-accident

Mitigation in Personal Injury Claims

What is Mitigation? In a personal injury claim, mitigation means reducing the severity of an injury as well as keeping losses after an accident to a minimum as far as…

June 14, 2023
Blog
  • residential-property-disputes

The How to Rent Guide Revisited – What’s New In The March 2023 Update And Why It Matters For Landlords & Letting Agents

As of 24 March 2023, The Department for Levelling Up; Housing & Communities has updated it’s How to Rent guide. The guide is written for people who are renting a…

June 13, 2023
Opinion
  • nuisance-and-negligence

Noisy Neighbours And How To Deal With Them

Having noisy neighbours is frustrating for many, and can seriously impact the enjoyment of your home, whether you are a homeowner, or tenant. In most circumstances, it is difficult to…

June 8, 2023
BACK TO THE TOP