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Personal Representatives In Litigation

Dealing with the administration of an estate can be time consuming and problematic without the added headache of litigation (either defending or bringing a claim). A Personal Representative (PR) will…

October 30, 2023

Chun Wong

Opinion

crime
general-crime

Prison Overcrowding in the UK

It has recently been reported that UK Prisons are reaching operational capacity, due to severe overcrowding. Prisons such as HMP Wandsworth, HMP Oakwood and HMP Leeds, are listed as the…

October 30, 2023

Aneka Thirurajah

Opinion

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personal-injury
road-traffic-accident

How To Stay Safe During The Spooky Season

It is that time of year again where children (and adults!) get dressed up in their scariest outfits, children go out trick or treating with their parents and/or friends and…

October 27, 2023

Blog

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homelessness
housing-and-property

I Was Found ‘Intentionally Homeless’ By A Local Council. What Does It Mean And What Can I Do?

Every year hundreds of thousands of applications are made to local authorities across the country for housing assistance. In recent years, the number of destitute individuals who face homelessness has…

October 26, 2023

Opinion

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wills-and-probate

Making a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

Here at Hodge Jones & Allen we advise clients of the advantages and peace of mind that comes when they have put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney Documents (LPA)’s…

October 24, 2023

Sarah Conner

Opinion

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housing-and-property

UK Rented Housing Disrepair Issues Report 2023

We’ve explored how common disrepair issues are in rental properties, and also offered advice on tenant rights to compensation if reported problems aren’t fixed in a reasonable amount of time.…

October 24, 2023

Farzana Chowdhury

Opinion

In Conversation with the CEO of the Limbless Association, Deborah Bent and their Chair of Trustees, David Rose

In August I had the pleasure of meeting with the CEO of the Limbless Association, Deborah Bent and their Chair of Trustees, David Rose. We met in order to prepare…

October 23, 2023

Anne Sanders

Blog

general-crime

I Have Been Stopped Under Schedule 7 Of The Terrorism Act 2000. What Are My Rights?

On 25 July, a Welsh woman returning from holiday in Portugal was stopped by officers at Bristol airport. She was taken aside, questioned, detained and had her DNA and fingerprints…

October 23, 2023

Laura O’Brien

Opinion

When Can Courts Order Genetic Testing in Cerebral Palsy Cases?

Introduction Hodge Jones & Allen has been delighted to support the National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre; a UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with cerebral palsy, neurological conditions &…

October 17, 2023

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

Opinion

Why Does My Medical Expert Not Treat Me?

As a Personal Injury Solicitor my clients will often ask me why a medical expert does not provide treatment when they attend an appointment to see the expert. What is…

October 16, 2023

Karen Mann

Opinion

Is Cutting Down a Tree a Crime?

A 300-year-old, award-winning Sycamore tree was chopped down overnight at Hadrian’s wall in Northumberland. The famous tree was voted English Tree of the Year in 2016 in the annual Woodland…

October 16, 2023

Sean Caulfield

Blog

Rehabilitation In Personal Injury Claims

During the course of a personal injury claim, clients may have suffered from a physical injury or a physical injury and psychological symptoms as a result of an accident. In…

October 13, 2023

Karen Mann

Opinion

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wills-disputes

What is a Will Reading?

A Will reading is actually a fictional concept devised by writers in books and movies to give dramatic effect to what happens after the momentous death of a character and…

October 10, 2023

Chun Wong

Opinion

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support

The Role Of Asbestos Support Groups

Local support for those affected by asbestos diseases Every year in the UK thousands of people are diagnosed with an asbestos disease, including mesothelioma. This can be an uncertain and…

October 10, 2023

Lorna Webster

Opinion

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Limb Loss – How To Value Amputation Claims?

As a practicing solicitor who deals with serious injuries I know that that effect of the loss of a limb is incalculable. The law has developed to create a system…

October 10, 2023

Anne Sanders

Opinion

XL Bully Ban: What’s Next for Owners?

The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced on the 15th of September that the dog breed known as American bully XL will be banned by the end of this year,…

October 9, 2023

Sean Caulfield

Blog

personal-injury

Why Do I Need A Medical Report When Bringing My PI Claim? Can’t My Doctor Just Write A Report?

When bringing a personal injury claim it is necessary to prove that your injuries ( what we refer to as “pain, suffering and loss of amenity”) and your symptoms are…

October 5, 2023

Louise Jukes

Opinion

The Changing Landscape of Clinical Negligence Litigation in England: Fixed Recoverable Costs and No-Fault Compensation

Introduction If you or a loved one have suffered from clinical negligence in England, you may be facing a rapidly evolving legal landscape. In recent years, there has been a…

October 3, 2023

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

Blog

ToLATA claim

A Guide To A Trust Of Land Claim – Beneficial Interest In A Property

A trust of land claim, is also known as a ToLATA claim (under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996). The typical application is for the declaration…

September 26, 2023

Chun Wong

Blog

accident-in-public-spaces

ONE PUNCH AWARENESS WEEK: 18th to 22nd September 2023

The disastrous outcome of throwing just one punch is being highlighted once again this week. One Punch Awareness Week is held annually and is organised by the charity One Punch…

September 20, 2023