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 »
21st July 2021
It is surprisingly common for individuals to make a Will that fails to make adequate financial provision for their surviving spouse/partner, or family members or dependants. When this occurs a person often has no alternative but to make a claim against an estate to ensure that they receive the provision they deserve. These cases are… Read more »
1st July 2021
From 1 July 2021 it will no longer be possible for European Economic Area (EEA) citizens (other than Irish nationals), to rely on their EEA passports or their national identity cards as proof of their right to work within the UK. The vast majority of EEA citizens will now prove their right to work by… Read more »
21st June 2021
A clinical negligence claim (sometimes known as a medical negligence claim) is when a patient makes a claim against their medical practitioner or hospital for compensation due to an act of negligence occurring during their medical care. To bring a successful clinical negligence claim an individual must prove that the healthcare provider breached their duty of care and that, as a consequence of… Read more »
10th June 2021
The Domestic Abuse Act (2021) was passed at the end of May 2021. Its provisions are likely to come into effect later this year or next year. For the first time, the Act provides a definition of domestic abuse which does not only focus upon the traditional view of physical abuse, but also covers controlling… Read more »
10th June 2021
A long time coming – the no fault divorce that was previously due to take effect in autumn 2021 but will now take effect from 6th April 2022. Currently, in order to start divorce proceedings, one spouse has to prove that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. Unless the parties have been separated for a… Read more »
11th May 2021
A clinical negligence claim (sometimes 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. There are however specific deadlines within which a claim for clinical negligence must be made. A claim must be brought within these deadlines,… Read more »
11th March 2021
The death of a relative, friend or business colleague is invariably a difficult time emotionally. Sadly it is also a time when disputes can arise as to how the deceased’s estate is to be distributed, even if the deceased made a Will. These are called probate or estate disputes. The financial and emotional cost of… Read more »
3rd March 2021
The EU settlement application deadline comes into effect on the 30th June 2021. It is very important that people who qualify under the scheme don’t miss the deadline. From 30 June 2021 there will be no automatic right for EU citizens to live or work in the UK and EU. From that date EU passport… Read more »
12th January 2021
On the 1st December 2020 the old Tier 2 (General) visa category was replaced by the Skilled Worker visa. The Skilled Worker visa is now the main route for foreign nationals to come into and work in the UK. This means that a number of significant changes will have to be taken into account by… Read more »
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