News for Individuals
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With Government restrictions changing, here are some FAQ’s that we are regularly asked: Should employers cancel their Christmas office party? The government has indicated that Christmas parties can still take...
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When a family loses a loved one to suicide there is usually no wrongdoing involved. Sadly however, there are occasions whereby someone dies as a result of suicide whilst under...
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COVID-19 is moving into a binary world: vaccinated vs unvaccinated. The question of vaccination in relation to COVID-19 can be contentious within workplaces for a variety of reasons and some...
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If you or a loved one received medical treatment that fell below the expected standard, you have the right to have your concerns investigated by writing a letter of complaint....
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There are over a million people in the UK who are affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). The impact of acquired brain injury can be lifelong, complex and multi-faceted. Access...
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The purpose of medical negligence litigation is to compensate those who have suffered avoidable injury as a result of substandard medical treatment. It is not a system designed to punish...
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A care home or nursing home provides accommodation and care for elderly and vulnerable people. Care homes often provide provision for clinical and nursing care for residents. Sometimes, due to...
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A look at the differences between English and French law concerning adoption and whether the child can obtain nationality through the process. Question I have dual (French/British) nationality. Would it...
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When someone dies as a result of medical negligence, a claim can be brought on behalf of the deceased’s estate for your loss and for any pain and suffering that...
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Cauda equina syndrome is a rare, but extremely serious medical condition which requires urgent treatment in order to potentially avoid significant injury or disability. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when nerves...
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A multidisciplinary team from Ashtons Legal has recently advised Camgrain Stores Limited in relation to their involvement in a new multi-million pound, state of the art, oat processing plant in...
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It is not enough simply to establish that a medical professional has breached their duty of care and acted negligently to succeed in a claim for medical negligence. To succeed...
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