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What is a no win, no fee claim?
Personal injury compensation claims are often ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements. This means you will not have to pay any legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. ‘No win, no fee’ may also be referred to as a ‘conditional fee… Read More
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Think before you ride: How can cyclists stay safe on the road?
We are encouraged to keep fit and reduce pollution but according to Cycling UK, many individuals believe cycling is ‘dangerous’ and so are deterred from riding a bike. However, statistics show that cycling is actually relatively… Read More
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Injury Prevention Day 2018: #headresttest
Did you know the position of your car headrest could help protect you against a whiplash injury? It’s Injury Prevention Day 2018 and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is campaigning to avoid needless injuries. By… Read More
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Personal injury claim dismissed due to ‘exaggerated losses’: What does this mean?
A personal injury claim can fail due to ‘exaggerated losses’. This means the nature and/or extent of the claim has been dishonestly overstated in an attempt to increase compensation. This was the case in Pinkus v Direct Line [2018]… Read More
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Personal Injury claims against employers: Will I lose my job?
It's a natural feeling to be anxious about making a claim against your current employer. However, employers have a duty of care to you and will have insurance to cover claims when they fail to keep you reasonably safe at work.… Read More
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New senior management appointment at Emsleys Solicitors
Emsleys Solicitors has appointed a new Head of Finance. Judith Hogg is an FCCA qualified finance professional with over 30 years in industry. She has worked within professional services environments for the last 18 years, including Legal,… Read More
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Pothole ‘Pandemic’ puts road users at risk of injury
The RAC reported an 11% increase in breakdowns at the end of 2017 as a result of poor roads*. This year’s freezing temperatures and the Beast from the East have wreaked yet further havoc on our roads, with the BBC reporting one in six road… Read More
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Injured in a road accident: What can I do to get compensation?
If you’ve been in a car crash that was caused by someone else’s careless driving and have suffered an injury as a result, you are likely to be entitled to compensation. When making a claim for compensation, you need to prove four… Read More
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Three new personal injury appointments at the “go-to firm”
Emsleys Solicitors is building on the success and growth of 2017 with three new appointments to its established personal injury team. Solicitor Natalie Mousavi specialises in employer liability and public liability claims for… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors appoints new Director
Emsleys Solicitors has appointed personal injury solicitor John Hutchings as a director. John has 14 years' experience and is an expert in employer’s liability claims and in high value cases relating to brain and… Read More
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Six Emsleys lawyers recommended in The Legal 500 2017
Emsleys is celebrating after six of its lawyers were ‘recommended’ in The Legal 500 2017 editorial. Director and Head of Personal Injury Andrew Greenwood, Director Natalie Marrison and solicitor John Hutchings have been recommended for… Read More
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What is a limitation period?
A limitation period is a time period during which a claim can be made. The time limits are set out in an Act called the Limitation Act and this Act defines a variety of time periods which are applicable depending on the claim… Read More