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If you’re the relative of someone deceased, then you have the right to a lawyer representation during an inquest. Our highly experienced medical negligence lawyers are able to assist and advise you so that you and your family gain answers and receive the best possible outcome.
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Receiving a misdiagnosis can be very worrying and cause distress for you and your family. Our expert medical negligence solicitors are experienced in supporting those who’ve been misdiagnosed, and winning their claims.
Never events are when accidents occur due to errors, which could have been prevented. We believe the UK aren’t doing enough to protect patient safety and wellbeing.
When you’ve put your trust into a medical professional and you’re let down, this can be difficult to deal with, especially as you want answers as to why it happened. Our medical negligence team will fight to have your questions answered, as well as getting you the compensation that you deserve.
Psychiatric patients are extremely vulnerable. Our specialist team understand how distressing this period is for the patients and families, and recognise the support that is needed in order to help our clients win their cases.
Requesting your medical records can be a confusing process. Our form will allow you to request your medical records as simply as possible. Any questions, our team will be pleased to help.
It can be confusing to know what claim you have when you’ve been affected by sepsis. Our highly knowledgeable team will advise you when it comes to making a claim, and we’ll ensure you get the result that you deserve.
If your spinal injury is a result of medical negligence, our experienced solicitors will assist and advise you on the long-term and lifelong implications. We will be with you every step of your new life journey , ensuring the best treatment and results for you and your family.
Suffering from negligent treatment after you were on the surgical table, or from surgical errors during surgery can have a huge impact on your life. Our specialist surgical error lawyers will advise you on making a claim and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.
We can help you make a holiday compensation claim or, you may have been injured, whilst working abroad.
An accident whilst at work can have serious implications for you and your family. Our leading Personal Injury lawyers know what you are entitled to and will help you make a claim.
You shouldn’t have to worry every time you leave your home about being injured. If this happens to you and it wasn’t your fault, our expert team will help you bring a claim for compensation.
If you lose a limb, it can impact the rest of your life, affecting your ability to work and earn, as well as having mental health implications for years to come. That’s why our expert personal injury solicitors are here to help you make a claim and access the compensation you deserve.
A brain injury can leave the victim unable to lead a normal life, potentially needing around the clock care. So getting the right support is vitalOur specialist solicitors have extensive experience of acting for both children and adults with brain injuries nationwide.
We know the effect a burn, scalding or scarring injury can have on you and your family. Injuries like these can be long lasting and can impact your ability to lead a normal life. Our specialist team will help you get the compensation and treatment you deserve.
As expert personal injury solicitors, our experienced team has helped thousands of people to win car accident compensation. No matter the kind of trauma you have gone through, we are on hand to help.
At Hodge Jones & Allen, our experienced bicycle injury lawyers are waiting to help, bringing the expertise you need to make a successful cyclist compensation claim.
We understand how painful a dental injury caused be negligence can be, causing you long-term pain, stress and worry. We’ll help you secure the compensation that’s rightfully yours.
Injuries that result in loss of sight or blindness due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, can change your world. Our team will help you make a claim for compensation.
It’s extremely upsetting when a loved one has been involved in a fatal accident. Our dedicated team of solicitors will be there to help you gain answers and compensation.
At Hodge Jones & Allen, we specialise in helping those who have suffered serious injuries and have successfully dealt with a variety of motorbike accident claims.
When you’ve been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault we know the last thing you should be doing is worrying about where you’ll find the funds to pay for help. When you’re with us, you won’t pay unless you win.
Many road traffic accident victims are passengers in the car, who can also suffer the same, and sometimes more serious, injuries than the driver.If you have suffered an injury as a passenger in a car or bus that was involved in a road traffic accident, you could be eligible for compensation.
Hodge Jones & Allen support and work with key support groups, charities and other community groups who provide holistic support for people going through a highly distressing period in their life, due to a personal injury.
Recovering from serious injuries will require rehabilitation and carefully coordinated medical treatment. Our experienced personal injury solicitors will ensure you receive the support and compensation you need to gain all the necessary are and rehabilitative treatments.
Being involved in a road traffic accident can leave you with physical injuries, as well as mental health issues and worries. You may be entitled to claim compensation and receive rehabilitation. Our team are available for a free initial consultation about your case.
We know that serious and complex injuries can lead to injuries that can change lives. Our specialist team can help and guide you through the process of making a claim and take away some worries from what is already a difficult time in your life.
At Hodge Jones & Allen, our experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyers are here to help. Whether the slip or trip was an accident at work, in a shop or on the pavement, we have the expertise to help you get the compensation you’re entitled to.
We understand the impact a spinal injury will have on almost every aspect of day-to day-life, from additional care, support, aids, equipment and accommodation. We will assist and support an injured person in adapting to the changes and challenges faced.
If you’ve suffered a sports-related injury within the last three years due to an incident that could have been prevented, you may be eligible to claim for financial compensation. Our expert personal injury lawyers can help you.
There are exceptions when the three-year limit does not apply in specific circumstances. Our personal injury experts will be able to guide you.
At Hodge Jones & Allen, we know that receiving damages after making a compensation claim won’t change what happened, but it can help you to move forward. It can relieve some financial pressures that you may be facing after your accident and give you the monetary reward you’re entitled to.
Try our interactive personal injury compensation calculator to see how compensation much you may be able to claim for your injury.
We understand that the boundary of your property is important, and it should be protected. If someone is intruding on your land, you should act quickly. Our expert team will help provide the legal advice and protection that you need.
If your property has been affected by Japanese knotweed our specialist property dispute solicitors can assist you if you need to make a legal claim against your neighbour.
Disputes can be distressing, especially if you’re close to the other party. Our dedicated legal team will support you to work towards all parties receiving the best possible outcome.
Leasehold legal disputes can often be stressful to deal with. Our leasehold dispute team will help bring about resolution as quickly as possible.
Disputes with your neighbours are often distressing. You’ll want to resolve your issues as smoothly as possible and our team will help defuse the situation, and deal with the nuisance on your behalf.
We know that when your planning permission has been rejected this can feel extremely frustrating. Our specialist property lawyers will advise you on your rights and on how best to challenge decisions.
It can be very confusing, as a landlord, knowing when and how you can take back the possession of your property, which you’ve been renting out. Our team are experienced in guiding you through this process, and ensuring you’re protected in the future.
When you’ve purchased land, and there are restrictions on the use of it, our property law experts will help negotiate a release or make amendments to the agreement. We understand this can seem complicated, that’s why we’ll be there to advise you every step of the way.
Whatever you're dealing with, our team is on hand 24/7 to find a solution that works for you and your personal needs.
We understand about exposure to asbestos and potential life-long hazards it can present. We can help with your legal claim and make a difference to your life.
Our team of trained mediators and collaborative lawyers are available to help you. Mediation is a way of sorting out differences and disputes that have arisen from a commercial relationship or personal situation.
We fight for fairness for those who may be dealing with allegations of a financial crime, covering everything from fraud to tax investigations.
If you have been arrested, it’s important you get the legal help and representation you need at the police station and during the different legal stages that may follow.
You're never alone when handling housing disputes. Our team of experts are on hand to guide you through a range of housing-related claims and issues, from antisocial behaviour to homelessness.
Everyone deserves to live in a safe home. If your landlord has failed to tackle issues such as damp, mould, leaks or structural issues, our team of housing experts are here to help.
If you have been a victim of medical negligence, we can help you get answers, gain any further care, treatment and rehabilitation needed and help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
If you've served in the military (or are currently serving) and are facing hearing loss challenges, our team of experienced military injury solicitors are dedicated to assisting you in obtaining compensation for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.
If you need help claiming for an injury, accident or illness we're here to get you back on track and provide guidance during this stressful time.
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