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“No Win, No fee” Agreements (Conditional Fee Agreements): What are they?

27/01/2022 by Fiona Pawsey in Litigation / Personal Injury

In a “no win, no fee” agreement if any award is made, or a settlement is reached between the parties, the solicitor will take a percentage of the award to cover their legal costs and this percentage will be agreed with you prior to work being commenced. The percentage depends […]

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Lasting Powers of Attorney – When and why you might need them

01/09/2021 by Angie Newnham in Legal / Personal Injury

Lasting Powers of Attorney or ‘LPAs’ are often not thought about until it is too late. There may be a time in your life when you no longer have the physical or mental capacity to make informed choices about your finances, health or care decisions. This could be through accident […]

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Lasting Powers of Attorney – When and why you might need them

Are Personal Injury Solicitors on the Decline?

07/03/2018 by Angie Newnham in Litigation / Personal Injury

A law firm investor has recently predicted that only a dozen firms nationwide will soon specialise in personal injury. The reason; proposed further Government reforms of the personal injury sector. 4 to 5 years ago we saw many claims management companies disappear from the market and now it is predicted […]

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Common Winter Injuries and How to Avoid Them

05/12/2017 by Angie Newnham in Litigation / Personal Injury

Every season has its fair share of hazards, however winter is arguably the most hazardous season of all. Thankfully you can avoid potential accidents by changing your mindset and being aware of the weather conditions around you. Here’s a handy list to help you out! Slips and Falls Never underestimate […]

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Common Winter Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Suffered a Personal Injury? Are you being pressured to accept an offer?

14/08/2017 by Angie Newnham in Litigation / Personal Injury

When a Claimant has been injured as a result of an accident, whether that be at work, in a car or in a public place, and the other party has already accepted the accident was their fault, many insurance panel solicitors or larger firms will often pressurise a Claimant into […]

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Adhering to Deadlines is Crucial

20/06/2017 by Angie Newnham in Legal / Personal Injury

The recent case of Redbourn Group Ltd v Fairgate Development Ltd serves as a useful reminder to all parties to adhere strictly to the deadlines which the Courts in civil litigation disputes impose. Until very recently, legal representatives who missed court deadlines would often avoid sanctions for non-compliance. Defences, Evidence and […]

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Category: Personal Injury

“No Win, No fee” Agreements (Conditional Fee Agreements): What are they?

Lasting Powers of Attorney – When and why you might need them

Are Personal Injury Solicitors on the Decline?

Common Winter Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Suffered a Personal Injury? Are you being pressured to accept an offer?

Adhering to Deadlines is Crucial