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  • no-win-no-fee
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Mitigation – A Crucial Element In Relation To A Claimant’s Personal Injury Claim

Why is it crucial to mitigate your losses after an accident? A Claimant making a personal injury claim is under a duty to mitigate their losses and to limit the…

June 17, 2025

Usheena Patel

Opinion
  • personal-injury

Child Safety Week 2025: Safety is for Sharing

We’re proud to be supporting the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s Child Safety Week. Child Safety Week is an annual campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust and is supported…

June 3, 2025

Karen Mann

Leticia Williams

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  • accident-at work
  • personal-injury

Understanding Vicarious Liability In Making A Claim For Injuries In The Workplace

What is vicarious liability? Vicarious liability is a form of secondary liability, whereby a party is held liable for the negligent actions or omissions of another party for whom they…

May 19, 2025

Louise Jukes

Opinion
  • brain-injury
  • personal-injury

Action for Brain Injury Awareness Week (19-25 May) 2025

At Hodge Jones and Allen we have experienced Solicitors representing clients who have suffered a brain injury following an accident that was not their fault. We represent both adults and…

May 19, 2025

Karen Mann

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

What Steps Should A Person Take If Injured In A Hit And Run By An Untraced Driver?

Hit and run accidents can leave victims facing uncertainty and financial loss, particularly when the driver cannot be identified. This article explains the immediate steps to take after an incident,...

May 16, 2025

Daniel Denton

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • rehabilitation
  • serious-injury

Understanding the Rehabilitation Code in Personal Injury Claims

When an individual sustains injuries due to an accident, securing compensation is only part of the recovery process. Ensuring proper rehabilitation is equally crucial. The Rehabilitation Code 2015 plays a…

March 28, 2025

Denise Doherty

Opinion
  • amputation
  • personal-injury

The Limbless Association: Lunch and Learn, Hertfordshire – Desperately Seeking an Accessible Venue

Myself and the members of the personal injury team here at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors are members of the Limbless Association’s Legal Panel. We are honoured to be able…

March 26, 2025

Anne Sanders

Blog
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

What Happens At A Medico-Legal Examination

If you are pursuing a personal injury claim and either the defendant has admitted liability or your solicitor is confident that your claim will succeed, then it is likely that…

March 11, 2025

Araba Quartey

Blog
  • burns-and scarring-injuries
  • cosmetic-surgery
  • personal-injury

Can I Make A Claim For A Beauty Treatment?

Having a beauty treatment is something that most people look forward to having. It can be a time for relaxation and pampering. But what happens if the beauty treatment goes…

February 19, 2025

Karen Mann

Blog
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

Alcohol And Drug Consumption And Personal Injury Claims

Alcohol and/or drug use can be a double-edged sword in personal injury cases. On one hand, it could be a clear factor in establishing contributory negligence. On the other hand,…

February 17, 2025

Usheena Patel

Blog
  • personal-injury

When Do I Need To Make A Witness Statement And What Should It Contain?

A witness statement is a vital piece of evidence in any personal injury claim, helping the court understand how an accident occurred and the impact it has had on your...

January 20, 2025

Sarah Townsend

Blog
  • accident-at work
  • personal-injury

What Steps Should A Person Take If They Suffered An Injury At Their Work Place

If you suffer an accident at your workplace resulting in an injury, there are various actions that you could take to protect your legal position. The guidance below should assist…

December 16, 2024

Daniel Denton

Opinion

Injured While Visiting? How You May Be Protected By Occupiers Liability

Introduction One of the most important considerations when bringing a claim for a personal injury is to first determine who is liable and how they are liable. This may not…

November 25, 2024
Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

Road Safety Week 2024 – After The Crash – Every Victim Counts

It is Road Safety Week this week (17th – 23rd November 2024) and every year we stand with Brake, the road safety charity and their vision of a world where…

November 19, 2024
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Surveillance Ambush: The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims

In today’s world, social media is a big part of our everyday lives. While sharing photos or posting about your day is usually harmless, claimants must be savvy to what…

November 14, 2024

Jack Foran

Blog
  • personal-injury

Why Medical Records Are Essential in Personal Injury Claims

A common question that we receive as legal professionals by our clients is “why do you need access to my medical records?” It is not uncommon to have concerns when…

November 7, 2024
Blog
  • personal-injury

Understanding Court Directions in Personal Injury Claims

Navigating the legal process in a personal injury claim can be daunting, especially when it comes to court directions. These directions outline the steps involved in moving your case through…

October 17, 2024

Usheena Patel

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • serious-injury

Empowering the Limb Loss Community: Insights from the Limbless Association Lunch & Learn Event

Limbless Association: Lunch & Learn, Brentwood. No Amputee Need Cope Alone I recently had the pleasure of attending a Limbless Association: Lunch & Learn at King George’s, Brentwood, Essex. The…

October 9, 2024

Anne Sanders

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • rehabilitation

Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings In Personal Injury Claims

Following on from my article on Immediate Needs Assessments and Rehabilitation in Personal Injury Claims I wanted to discuss the importance of Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) during the course…

October 9, 2024

Karen Mann

Opinion
  • personal-injury

National Eye Health Week – September 23rd to September 29th 2024

National Eye Health Week is an annual event in the UK dedicated to promoting the importance of good eye health. This week sees opticians and other healthcare professionals and the…

September 27, 2024

Karen Mann

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