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  • fatal-claims

The Litigation Series – Week 4 – Medical Negligence Inquests – The Inquest

Pre-Inquest Review Hearings As we mentioned in the previous blog, the Coroner will normally have at least one Pre-Inquest Review (‘PIR’) hearing before the inquest however in the more complicated…

February 15, 2022
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Valentine’s Beauty And The Beast

Although many lovers are looking forward to Valentine’s Day, as you celebrate the love that you share, it is vital to be proactive about accident prevention. So what could potentially…

February 14, 2022
Opinion
  • lasting-power-of-attorney

Fraudsters Are Using Powers Of Attorney To Steal People’s Homes

The system for taking control of a person’s financial affairs is “wide open” to fraud, a BBC investigation has found. They were concerned that the application process for obtaining financial…

February 11, 2022
Opinion
  • disrepair

Social Housing Activist Fighting Disrepair Gets Dragons Den Support

Social housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa has been handed £10,000 from Dragons Den star Steven Bartlett to assist with his work helping social housing tenants living in disrepair. Mr Tweneboa started…

February 10, 2022
Opinion
  • road-traffic-accident
  • serious-injury

I Am Not Sure If I Am Partly To Blame For My Accident, Can I Still Make A Claim?

The short answer is yes, however if you succeed in claiming compensation, the amount you receive may be reduced accordingly to reflect your share of responsibility. It is possible to…

February 9, 2022
Opinion
  • fatal-claims

The Litigation Series – Week 3 – Medical Negligence Inquests- What Does A Bereaved Family Need To Know?

Dealing with the loss of a family member as a result of substandard care can be devastating. If you have lost a loved one because of suspected medical negligence it…

February 8, 2022
Opinion
  • jointly-owned-property
  • wills-disputes

The Application of S11 of The Inheritance Act 1975 in Sismey v Salandron (2021)

Although the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 is over 45 years old, in 2021 it was the first time that section 11 of the Act was litigated…

February 3, 2022
Opinion
  • care-home
  • fatal-claims

Successful Judicial Review Challenge Quashing The First Inquest Into The death of Vulnerable Man, Peter Seaby

Hodge Jones & Allen recently assisted a grieving family in their battle to obtain answers following the loss of their beloved brother, acting in a successful judicial review of the…

February 3, 2022
Opinion
  • homelessness

Homelessness: Keeping Pets In Temporary Accommodation

As many of us turn up the thermostats this winter and cosy up on the sofa with our furry friends, there remain many people in the UK who are facing…

February 2, 2022
Opinion
  • road-traffic-accident

War of Words- Changes to the Highway Code

Changes to the Highway Code have dominated the headlines this weekend with many taking to social media to mock the new changes to the Highway Code. Can’t wait to see…

February 2, 2022
Opinion
  • medical-negligence

The Litigation Series – Week 2 – Investigating A Clinical Negligence Claim: Starting To Gather Evidence

The principle to have in mind when investigating a clinical negligence claim is that it is for the claimant to prove their case. Therefore gathering as much evidence as possible…

February 1, 2022
Opinion
  • discrimination-and-equality

The “Gay Cake Case” – A Warning For Future Discrimination Cases

Facts of the case The so-called “Gay Cake Case” turned on whether it was lawful for a bakery to decline to take a customer’s order for a bespoke cake if…

January 27, 2022
Opinion
  • civil-partnership

Does A Civil Partnership Give Me The Same Rights As A Marriage?

Initially, the Civil Partnership Act 2004 provided a means for same sex couples to formalise their relationship in a similar way to a marriage. In 2019, following a Supreme Court…

January 26, 2022
Opinion
  • secondary-victim

Can I Make A Claim For Psychiatric Injury After Witnessing An Accident?

A claim can be brought for a psychological injury whether you were involved in an accident (a primary victim) or if you witnessed a loved one being involved in an…

January 25, 2022
Opinion
  • medical-negligence

The Litigation Series – Week 1 – Your Medical Negligence Claim: What To Expect in Your First Meeting

The meeting will usually take place after we have agreed that there looks to be a case to investigate (this assessment may be based on your account alone, or on…

January 25, 2022
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Personal Injury Lawyer of The Month: Emma Hall

Emma Hall is an Associate in our Personal Injury team. Emma joined the team in 2015 and specialises in all areas of claimant personal injury work and has experience in…

January 25, 2022
Opinion
  • human-rights

Human Rights and Environmental Pollution: Court of Appeal Decision in R (Mathew Richards) v The Environment Agency

Background The Court of Appeal on 17 January 2022 handed down the reasons for its decision on 17 December 2021 to allow the appeal of the Environment Agency in R…

January 19, 2022
Opinion
  • Covid-19
  • eviction

The Impact of Coronavirus on Social and Private Tenants

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused many changes across England and Wales. We are all continuing to adapt to a new way of living which includes social distancing, regular testing and…

January 19, 2022
Blog
  • mediation-and-arbitration

Family Mediation Week 2022: Help To Focus On The Future

The Family Law team at Hodge Jones & Allen recognise and support Family Mediation Week, every year, in January (17th – 22nd). The aim of the week is to raise…

January 18, 2022
Opinion
  • planning-appeals

Proposals For Removal of Unsafe Cladding on Particular Buildings

The government announced recently that leaseholders living in a building between 11 and 18 metres, approximately 4 to 6 storeys high, will not have to meet the costs of fixing…

January 18, 2022
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