- Bartletts Solicitors Help Local Lecturer Win Compensation Following Hair Bleach IncidentA local lecturer who suffered head and hair damage following a bleach treatment incident, has been awarded compensation after making a claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors, a legal firm with a proven track-record of assisting clients across the Northwest of England on a wide range of legal issues. Specialist personal injury lawyers at Bartletts ...Read more
- How Do You Make A Medical Negligence Claim?If you or a loved one have suffered an injury or illness because of errors made by medical professionals, you may be able to make a medical negligence claim. Making a claim means getting the answers and compensation you deserve, as well as an apology for the unnecessary suffering. However, the process of making a medical negligence ...Read more
- What Is Probate?Probate is the legal authority to handle someone’s estate when they die – this includes organising and distributing their possessions according to the wishes expressed in their Will or to the rules of intestacy if they don’t have a Will. A legal document, probate provides the right for an individual to distribute an estate and complete ...Read more
- How Do I Buy A Property At Auction?Buying a property at auction is becoming increasingly popular because of the shortage of homes for sale on the open market combined with the far faster completion process that auction property offers. Making A Bid On Property At Auction Before You Make A Bid Before you place a bid on property for sale at auction, make sure you ...Read more
- Can You Claim For Loss Of Sight?Eyesight is precious and one of our most important senses, and if you have suffered loss of sight due to someone else’s negligence then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Whether it’s temporary or permanent loss of sight, or partial or total blindness, eye injuries are potentially life-changing and there are likely ...Read more
- Gifting Property To ChildrenGifting property to your children can be a great way to pass money onto loved ones and ensure they are provided for in the future. The process can come with the added benefit of reducing inheritance tax (IHT) implications or protecting the property from a sale at a later date to fund care home fees. However, ...Read more
- How Long Does It Take To Sell A House?Selling a house is often an exciting time and almost always a stressful period, and the process depends on numerous factors which can slow down or speed up the transaction. In terms of how long it will take you to sell your house, it is difficult to say with certainty as every conveyancing transaction is different. ...Read more
- Accidents At Work: What Should You Do If You’re Injured?If you’re hurt in an accident at work that happened through no fault of your own, you should seek legal advice as you might be able to make a claim against your employer for compensation for your injuries. Whilst this can feel like an awkward or difficult decision to make, the majority of employers will handle ...Read more
- Can You Claim For Dental Negligence Compensation?Going to the dentist can be daunting for some of us and you need to place a lot of trust in the dental professional to provide the correct treatment and in the best possible way – thankfully this is the norm and the trust is usually well placed. However, on rare occasions, dental professionals make mistakes ...Read more
- How Do You Claim Following A Surgical Error?There is no doubt that surgery is daunting, regardless of the type and reason for it – and you are entitled to receive the best possible care and treatment. But what happens if there is a surgical error and you are injured as a result? If the mistake was caused by negligence, then you may ...Read more
- What Are Your Rights With Work Related RSI Claims:?Your employer has a legal duty to keep you safe at work and protect your wellbeing whilst you’re in the workplace environment – if this has not been the case and your RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) was caused or worsened by poor working conditions, you may be entitled to claim for compensation. What Is RSI? Repetitive Strain ...Read more
- Can I Claim Compensation If I have Been Injured In An E-Scooter Accident?E-scooters are increasingly popular but just how dangerous are they? There have been reports of people being injured whilst riding e-scooters and of pedestrians being hurt when e-scooter riders have failed to stop in time. If you’ve been hurt in an e-scooter accident, get in touch with our professional personal injury solicitors about whether you can ...Read more
- Wills & Lasting Power Of Attorney – Do You Need Both?When it comes to protecting your own interests as well as those of loved ones, the short answer is that you do need both a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. This is because one covers you during your lifetime and the other, after you die. What Is A Lasting Power Of Attorney? Many ...Read more
- How Much Compensation Can You Claim For Housing Disrepair?When you rent a property, it becomes your home – and your home should be a comfortable, safe place to be. If this hasn’t been your experience and your landlord has ignored your complaints about any housing disrepair issue in your home, you might be eligible to make a claim for compensation. When Can You Claim? Your ...Read more
- What Do The New PPE At Work Regulations Mean For Me?PPE At Work Regulations Extended PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at Work Regulations have been extended to include all employees rather than just those with a contract of employment. As a result of the new rules, which came into force on 6 April 2022, those previously unprotected at work are now protected. It also means that employers are ...Read more
- What Types Of Personal Injuries Can I Claim For?Personal injuries vary a lot in terms of the severity and the impact they have on your life, which is why personal injury claims vary a great deal too in terms of the compensation values awarded. If you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence or malpractice, the amount of compensation you can ...Read more
- Loss of limb claims – Can I claim for compensation?The loss of a limb can be traumatic, leading to both physical and emotional life changes. Seemingly easy tasks can become difficult or even impossible, which is why making an amputation claim is so important – it is a means to secure your future wellbeing. Whether your limb loss resulted from an accident at work, medical ...Read more
- Can I Make A Claim For Compensation If I have an Accident At Work In A Warehouse?Warehouse Accident Claims: FAQs Warehouses are potentially dangerous work environments and it is essential that all employers take the necessary steps to keep warehouse workers safe on the premises – unfortunately, this is not always the case and warehouse injuries happen more than they should. What Are The Common Types Of Warehouse Accidents? Warehouse injuries range from the ...Read more
- What Is Involved When I Buy A Property Off-Plan?Guide To Buying A Home Off-Plan Brand new homes are appealing and buying a newbuild off-plan can be an exciting way to purchase a forever home or investment property or second home. More and more of us are choosing to buy off-plan – and often, choosing to buy before it has even been built and therefore ...Read more
- Have you had an accident whilst cycling?We all know how cycling has increased in popularity over the past few years and many more cyclists are now on the road than ever before – and sadly this means the number of cycling accidents has increased too, together with cycling claims. Bartletts Solicitors in Chester are specialists in helping clients with personal injury claims ...Read more
- Why You Shouldn’t Delay Instructing A Solicitor If You’re Injured In An AccidentDon’t Delay Instructing Your Solicitor! It’s vital that you seek professional advice from a solicitor if you’re injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault – and that you instruct a solicitor sooner rather than later. Whilst most of us know that we have 3 years from the date of an accident to make a claim or ...Read more
- Should I Buy A Property Together As Joint Tenants Or Tenants In Common?Buying a property together as a couple is an exciting time – but should you make the purchase as Joint Tenants or as Tenants in Common? Couples can choose how to buy their home, and the option that’s right for you depends on how you want the equity to be held for the future. Joint Tenants With a ...Read more
- Why Put A Condition On A Gift In Your Will?Conditional Gifts In Wills Making a Will is a big and vital thing to do – after all, choosing how to distribute your estate, everything you own, is hugely important. Deciding who will inherit, how much and what exactly, are difficult decisions to make. These decisions are made all the harder if you have any concerns about ...Read more
- How Can I Change The Name On My Property Deeds?There are many different scenarios when it might be necessary to change the name or names on your property title deeds – fortunately, this is usually a straightforward process provided it is done correctly. Reasons For A Name Change On Property Deeds As a guide, you might need to change the name on your property deeds in ...Read more
- Blended Families & Wills – What’s Best?Dealing with blended families in a Will is more complicated than some family set-ups because of the need to ensure both partners and all the children are protected and provided for in the future. What Is A Blended Family? A blended family consists of a couple who’ve formed a new relationship or remarried and one or both ...Read more
- How Can I Extend The Lease On My Property?Bartletts Residential Conveyancer Khalid Mahmood takes you through the steps you can take. Leasehold ownership means you own your house or flat on a lease basis but not the land it’s built on – that land is owned by the freeholder. The freeholder is landlord to all the leases connected to the freehold. As leases run for ...Read more
- Can I claim compensation if I have a fall from height?Workplace Accidents Many workplace injuries involve falls from height, when individuals are using a ladder to carry out a task. There are many causes when it comes to falls from height accidents, and the personal injuries suffered as a result range from the minor to life-changing. If you have been injured in a fall from height accident ...Read more
- Why Do You Need A Personal Injury Solicitor?A personal injury solicitor is a specialist lawyer with the legal experience and knowledge to help you if you have been injured or have suffered because of someone else’s negligence. If your injury or illness happened due to no fault of your own, a qualified personal injury solicitor can advise you of your rights and whether ...Read more
- What Is Housing Disrepair?In an ideal world, our homes would be immaculate and issue-free but reality means that problems do arise – and when they happen, who is responsible? The legal owner of the property is ultimately responsible and is duty bound to rectify any issues and fix any damages. This is why housing disrepair claims only ever happen ...Read more
- Can I Make A Cycling Accident Claim?Cycling has become very popular during the past few years and many more cyclists are now on the road than ever before – and sadly this means the number of cycling accidents has increased too, together with cycling claims. We are here to help if you have been injured in a cycling accident that was not ...Read more
- When Should You Claim Against Your Landlord For Unfit Housing?As a tenant, you have the right to live in a comfortable and safe home – after all, you pay rent to ensure the property is kept in a good condition by the landlord. However, if your landlord refuses to make the necessary repairs to your home and you’ve suffered as a result of this ...Read more
- Why Do You Need A Solicitor For Estate Administration?Losing someone can be a sad and distressing time – and handling their affairs following their death is never easy at such a difficult time. Probate is the process of managing a person’s estate after they die, and a probate solicitor can help ensure their wishes are carried out fully. Why Do You Need A Solicitor For ...Read more
- What do I need to think about when buying a house?With the recent changes to stamp duty more people are now thinking about buying their next home. Moving house can be one of the most stressful things any of us do but Bartletts Solicitors experienced conveyancers are here to help you at every stage of the process. Here Khalid Mahmood, Bartletts’ Licensed Conveyancer, takes us through ...Read more
- What Is A Lasting Power Of Attorney?A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legally-binding document that enables one person to give someone else the right to make decisions on their behalf when they no longer have the mental capacity to make these decisions on their own. Or, when they are finding it difficult to arrange their own affairs, for example ...Read more
- We are saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.On behalf of everyone at Bartletts Solicitors we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family, and we pay tribute to the Queen’s lifetime of dedication and public service.Read more
- How Can You Avoid Common Pitfalls When Buying Property?With the property market still moving at a fast pace, it’s vital you’re able to buy your next home as quickly and as efficiently as possible – and using an experienced professional conveyancing solicitor will help ensure the process is as straightforward as possible. Buying or selling a home is often a major decision or an ...Read more
- How does Inheritance Tax Work?Inheritance tax is unfortunately a fact of life but the good news is you can take steps to minimise the amount your loved ones have to pay after you die. Inheritance tax (IHT) and Wills go hand in hand and you should use your Will to keep the amount of IHT owed on your estate to ...Read more
- Should I Make A Will If I am Co-Habiting?Co-habiting partners don’t have the same legal rights as married couples or those in a civil partnership when it comes to inheritance – so it is vital you make a Will if you’re living with your partner. To ensure your estate or that of your partner’s is distributed according to your wishes after you or your ...Read more
- What Can I Do If I Have An Accident At Work?What can I do if I have an accident at work? If you have suffered an injury or illness following an accident at work that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Your employer has a legal responsibility to keep you as safe as reasonably possible during your working day, ...Read more
- Can You Sue Your Doctor For Misdiagnosis?If your GP has misdiagnosed your illness or medical condition, the consequences to your health can be severe and sometimes even life-changing due to the unnecessary suffering or pain – and you will likely be able to sue for medical negligence. Doctors have a duty of care to their patients and if your health has been ...Read more
- What Is Property Fraud & How Do You Protect Yourself?What Is Property Fraud? Property fraud is when someone illegally tries to gain ownership of a property before either selling or re-mortgaging it and stealing the money. Illegally gaining ownership of a property is usually done in one of two ways: By pretending to be the registered owner of the property By using forged documents to transfer the property ...Read more
- Housing Disrepair Compensation Calculator. How is a housing disrepair claim calculated?As a tenant or leaseholder whose landlord has failed to carry out repairs which you’d previously notified them about, you may be entitled to housing disrepair compensation. The level of housing disrepair compensation depends on a number of different factors and this blog is designed to give you an idea of how your claim may be ...Read more
- How Do I Make A Road Traffic Accident Claim?Unfortunately, road traffic accidents happen often in the UK with resulting injuries ranging from minor to life-changing or even fatal. If you have been involved in one, you may be asking yourself “How do I make a road traffic accident claim?”. If you’re the victim of a road traffic accident we can help you to secure ...Read more
- Can You Claim Compensation If You Suffer A Personal Injury At A Trampoline Park?Trampolining has long been a popular form of exercise and fun, but the rise in trampoline park numbers has seen an increase in the number of personal injuries. What happens if you hurt yourself in a trampolining accident – can you claim for compensation? “The answer to whether you can make a claim for compensation for ...Read more
- Bartletts Chester Helps Local Customer Services Advisor Win Compensation Following Remedial SurgeryA local customer services advisor who suffered for more than a year because of several surgical errors has been awarded compensation after making a claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors personal injury team in Chester. The specialist team at Bartletts Chester worked on this case to help the customer services advisor, who is in her ...Read more
- If I am Working Outside In Winter – What Do I Need To Consider?Unfortunately, many of us have to work outside year-round despite the fact the weather can be a challenge during the winter months because of hazardous conditions such as snow and ice. The good news is there is plenty employers can do to ensure their employees stay safe. From October through to February and often beyond, it ...Read more
- Is Inheritance Tax Planning Still Key Despite The IHT Threshold Freeze?The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold has been frozen until 2026 but it is still important to plan ahead if you want to leave your estate to loved ones after you die – and don’t want your beneficiaries to have to pay up to 40% tax. It’s vital to consider IHT in your end-of-life financial planning in ...Read more
- Bartletts Chester Helps Local Family Claim Compensation For Years Of Living In Unfit HousingA local family who suffered for more than 3 years because of unfit housing conditions have been awarded compensation after making a claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors in Chester. The housing disrepair case was brought to the specialist team at Bartletts Chester who worked hard to secure the compensation for all five family members ...Read more
- What is the Court Of Protection and Lasting Power Of Attorney?Both Court of Protection and Lasting Power of Attorney are applied in situations where a person doesn’t have the mental capacity to make their own decisions – however, the difference between the two lies in their assignment. If you have the mental capacity to choose a person to manage your personal affairs, you would do so ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors in Wrexham Help Cleaner Claim Compensation For Back InjuryA local cleaner has been awarded compensation for her injured back after making a claim with the help of Personal Injury Solicitor Owain Dodd at Bartletts Wrexham. The 61-year-old cleaner injured her back after being asked by the head teacher of the school she was working at to move heavy chairs. She suffered back pain as a ...Read more
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