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The Cycle Helmet Debate
In the UK, unless you are taking part in certain sports competitions, wearing a cycle helmet is not compulsory. The debate as to whether cycle helmets should be made a…
Accidents at work – Estimated cost of £14.9 billion!
According to the Health and Safety Executive, the cost of work place injury and illness in 2015/16 was £14.9 billion. It states: “Latest estimates show that annually between 2014/15 and…
New year, new you? Don’t let an accident at the gym leave you in worse shape than when you started
January is slowly drawing to a close, and in the month of good intentions many of us have hit the gym, resolving to get fit. Gym memberships are at their…
January 29, 2018
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Running to keep fit – how to stay safe
We are now reaching the time of year when many New Year’s resolutions have long since been abandoned however, there are those who have managed to stick to it. According...
Now that Christmas is over and normal routine has resumed, it is time to consider the increased risks to our roads that winter can bring. One of the most common...
Staying warm this winter – be mindful of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning
With winter firmly upon us, home owners and tenants alike will be switching on the heating to keep warm. Whether you have a gas boiler, water heater or coal fire,...
Everyone loves a good Christmas and New Year party. A big part of the build up to these events is going shopping for outfits and getting ready for a big...
It was great to see Alan Shearer back in action when he took part in the BBC documentary Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football and Me. Shearer took part in an assessment...
The duty to mitigate losses when claiming personal injury
If a person was involved in an accident, for which they are not to blame, and sustained an injury as a direct result of that accident then they may decide...
November 22, 2017
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motorcyclist
#getbackonyourbike
Is filtering illegal? If you live in London, filtering by motorcycles is a frequent event. London roads are busy, especially in rush hour. Motorcyclists can filter past traffic and have...
Like many other solicitors, I studied and worked extremely hard to achieve my goal of becoming qualified. It was a challenge to study law in a language that is not...
November 17, 2017
Blog
Remember Remember….. to be safe this 5th November
Thousands of people all across the UK are looking forward to celebrating Bonfire Night this week with friends and family. Most of us will be either using fireworks at home…
Top tips on how to avoid a Fright Night this Halloween!
With the ever-increasing popularity of Halloween, the importance of highlighting the key dangers associated with the holiday is as crucial as ever.
October 30, 2017
Opinion
Rehabilitation for personal injury victims – forty years on
Back when the firm was first opened in 1977, there was very little by way of rehabilitation offered to clients who had sustained injuries through no fault of their own....
It is becoming increasingly common for a defendant to plead fundamental dishonesty against a claimant. A claimant as part of his or her case may think a small white lie…
Service of a Claim Form – Tension between the Civil Procedure Rules?
I have previously discussed the importance of bringing a claim for personal injury within the time limits prescribed under Section 11(4) of the Limitation Act 1980. An issue of equal…
Vaccination claims: Has Europe opened the floodgates?
The history of UK vaccine litigation is a sorry tale but a careful reading of a new CJEU decision might give claimants grounds for more optimism, advises Peter Todd. The…
September 28, 2017
Opinion
‘No Win No Fee’ isn’t what it used to be
The term ‘No Win No Fee’ is the common title for Conditional Fee Agreements (“CFA”) which means that if someone brought a claim and lost they would pay no legal…
The landscape of personal injury law has changed significantly since Hodge Jones & Allen opened its doors 40 years ago. At that time, legal aid was available for personal injury…
Surgery rehabilitation and prosthetics – 40 years of advancement
This month, Hodge Jones & Allen celebrated its 40th birthday. In the 40 years since the firm opened its doors, technology to assist people with life changing amputation injuries has...
