If you, a friend or relative have suffered the trauma of being a blameless victim of violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, you could be entitled to compensation from the Government’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA.) Compensation ranges from £1000 to £500,000 depending on the severity of the injuries. The rules of the Scheme…
How long it takes depends on a number of factors. If you are able to swiftly come to terms with your partner without having to go to Court, then it is possible that the whole process can be completed within 6 months. However, if you struggle to reach an agreement and there are a number…
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) choose trusted people (‘attorneys’) to make financial decisions or health and care decisions on your behalf. LPAs were introduced by the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)2005 and replaced the old Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) from 1 October 2007. An LPA…
What is a child arrangement order? This is an order which is usually made in court disputes between parents (called ‘private law disputes’.) If parents split up and cannot agree how to sort out living and contact arrangements for their children, then they can apply to the court for a Child Arrangements Order. Such an…
Negligence is the breach of a legal duty owed to one person by another which results in damage being caused to that person. Clinical negligence, sometimes referred to as medical negligence, is concerned with claims against doctors and other healthcare professionals and their employers. If you or someone you know has suffered from a preventable…
There are significantly more cars on the roads than ever before and life does sometimes feel time pressured with people often rushing around. It is therefore no wonder that there are so many road traffic accidents. If you are involved in an accident some simple points to be aware of: Take a note of or…