Monthly Article Archives: August 2021

Worker or Independent Contractor?

19th August 2021

There are two types of self-employment in the UK. One is where a person operates the business and is their own boss (an independent contractor) and the other is where a person has greater freedom than an employee, but is not truly independent of the employer (a worker). The distinction doesn’t affect tax treatment (both… Read more »

Sports Injuries and Clinical Negligence

19th August 2021

A clinical negligence claim (also known as a medical negligence claim) occurs when a patient makes a claim against their medical practitioner or hospital (or both) for compensation due to an act or acts of negligence incurred during their medical care. Clinical negligence in relation to sports injuries can occur when there is substandard treatment following an injury acquired from playing sports. Common Sports… Read more »