- Bartletts Solicitors Help Council Tenant Secure Compensation After Injury During Building WorksDid you know that as a tenant of a rented property you have a legal right to be protected while you’re in the property and your landlord has a duty of care towards you, including keeping you safe while any required work is carried out on the property? And that if you’re let down by ...Read more
- Can A Child Make An Accident Claim?If your child has been hurt in an accident that wasn’t their fault, they are entitled to make a claim for compensation – but need a Litigation Friend who is aged 18 or over to act on their behalf. Children under the age of 18 are unable to directly instruct a solicitor to act on their ...Read more
- Beware Of DIY ProbateProbate is the process of administrating a deceased person’s estate and can be complex – which is why you should be cautious if you are thinking about obtaining probate to an estate without professional legal advice. “DIY probate may save on Solicitors’ fees in the short-term but it is not always the cheapest option in the ...Read more
- Top Tips For Staying Safe On The Roads In WinterWith the winter weather upon us with snow, ice and cold dark mornings when we set off to work or school and dark when we return, it’s time to ensure you continue to stay safe. Statistically, the most dangerous hours for cyclists are 3.00 to 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 to 9.00 a.m. on a weekday. However, ...Read more
- Inheritance Act Claims – FAQsWhat Is The Inheritance Act? The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 enables people to claim for financial provision in cases where it is deemed necessary and allows the courts to redistribute the deceased’s estate accordingly. Can You Make An Inheritance Act Claim? You may be able to make a claim if you have: Not inherited because ...Read more
- How Do I Protect My Pension If I Divorce?Separation is never easy, whether you’re divorcing your spouse or partner amicably or not, it’s a stressful time – especially when there are financial considerations to resolve such as pensions. Usually, the former matrimonial home is the largest asset in a divorce settlement with pensions the next biggest asset. So, it’s important you take steps to ...Read more
- How Do I Sell Unregistered Property Or Land?If you’re currently selling property or land that is unregistered, or planning to do so in the near future, finding a good solicitor will help you tackle all the legal complexities involved. There has been a requirement since 1958 that all land transactions are registered at Land Registry since 1958. However, this became compulsory in different ...Read more
- Bartletts Assists Employee To Become Qualified SolicitorChester-based law firm Bartletts Solicitors has promoted employee Frances Cartwright to the position of Solicitor at its Hoole office following the successful completion of her legal training. Frances was undertaking her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law in Manchester when she joined Bartletts Solicitors in 2015. Frances completed her LPC whilst working in ...Read more
- Compensation for labourer who suffered skin allergy from cement exposure without Protective Personal Equipment (PPE)When you are at work, your employer has a duty to ensure that you are safe and protected from any harm as far as is reasonably possible. This includes providing protective personal equipment (PPE) such as gloves, helmets, eye protection and suitable clothing if you are likely to come into contact with any hazardous materials. If ...Read more
- How Do I Make An Inheritance Act Claim?Can You Make An Inheritance Act Claim? Depending on the circumstances, you can make a claim for reasonable financial provision from a deceased person’s estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. As certain individuals are eligible, it may be that you are able to make an Inheritance Act claim if you have not ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors recover private dental costs for broken toothDid you know that if you need any medical (or dental) treatment after an accident and you do not use the NHS, you may be able to reclaim the cost of private treatment as part of your claim for personal injuries? This is just what happened when an office worker tripped and lost a tooth at ...Read more
- Loss of earnings recovered for injured site managerWorking on a building site is a hazardous occupation, but workers should still expect proper facilities to ensure they are safe while at work. If there is a breach of health and safety regulations and an accident happens, you could be able to claim compensation for personal injuries. When a 51-year-old site manager was injured ...Read more
- How Do I Bring A Clinical Negligence Claim On Behalf Of A Deceased Relative?When you’re admitted to hospital you expect to receive a reasonable standard of care from the medical professionals you encounter and from the hospital – and when this isn’t the case for you or a loved one, you may be able to make a claim for compensation, for you or your relative. If a medical professional ...Read more
- Will HS2 Affect You?The High Speed 2 railway network is designed to connect the country, improving the existing network system and boosting the economy – but how will it affect homeowners and landowners living near the proposed route? We have extensive experience of working with and supporting clients from the local community with legal matters, and this includes all ...Read more
- Bartletts help council tenant win compensation after electrocution from botched building workAs an occupier of a rented property, your landlord has a duty of care to ensure that you are safe while you are in the property and using any of the facilities provided. This duty of care extends so that any work carried out on the property must also meet the requisite health and safety ...Read more
- Can I Claim Compensation For A Damp Home?We Have Helped Hundreds Of People Claim Compensation For A Damp Home – Can We Help You Too? If you’re in rented accommodation and your landlord has failed to fix your home’s damp or mould issue, you may be entitled to claim for compensation. Your local council or Housing Association landlord has a legal obligation to ensure ...Read more
- LPAs: Best Preparation For ‘Incapacity Crisis’A recent study has highlighted that millions of Britons are ill prepared for their potential mental capacity loss in the future by failing to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) – by setting up an LPA, you can protect yourself in later life should you become unable to make decisions. Along with a Will, ...Read more
- Can I Make a Claim For Compensation For Housing Disrepair?If you’re living in rented property and your landlord has failed to take action over your complaints of housing disrepair, you may want to make a compensation claim for damages and to ensure the repairs are carried out. Your landlord has a legal duty to make sure your home is kept in an acceptable state of ...Read more
- Can You Get Power Of Attorney For Someone With Dementia?If a friend or relative has recently been diagnosed with dementia, you may be worrying if it’s too late to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for them – and the answer is, it depends on their mental capacity. A diagnosis of dementia does not in itself equate to a loss of mental capacity, ...Read more
- Business Leases: Top Tips For Landlords And TenantsBusiness leases give you the freedom to conduct your business in a way that works for your company while providing you with the legal protection you need should any issue arise in the future – which is why you should be considered in your approach to them and not sign a lease before first seeking ...Read more
- Compensation for child injured at airport play areaWhen a young child was injured in a play area at a major airport, the family turned to Bartlett’s personal injury solicitors in Wrexham to help him get the compensation he deserved. The four-year-old boy was waiting with his family, in one of the airport’s departure areas for the flight to their holiday destination to be ...Read more
- Compensation for falling through an unlocked doorPersonal injuries can happen at any time and anywhere, often when you least expect it. Even the smallest of injuries can have a knock-on effect on your work and personal life. When an injury happens because someone else did not take care, or have proper safety measures in place, then claiming compensation is one way ...Read more
- What are the top tips for arranging a Power Of Attorney?A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) enables you to retain control by selecting someone or a group of people you trust to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf, if you lose mental capacity at a later date. Whether or not you choose to put in place a Power of Attorney is ...Read more
- Dishonesty And Non-Disclosure In Divorce CasesWhen couples decide to initiate divorce proceedings, emotions can run high and spouses naturally want to protect themselves financially for the future – however, financial disclosure is not only important but a legal court requirement in all divorce cases. What Is Financial Disclosure? Financial disclosure is the obligation on both spouses to provide full and honest details ...Read more
- Beauty therapist wins compensation for loss of earningsSelf-employed beauty therapist wins compensation for loss of earnings When you work for yourself, taking time off is not an easy option. If you are unable to work because of ill health your income and livelihood can be severely affected. For self-employed business owners such as mobile hairdressers and beauty therapists, you could face losing loyal ...Read more
- Compensation for injury in a supermarketPensioner wins compensation for supermarket injury When you go into a shop, the shop owners have a duty of care to ensure that you are safe while you are on the premises. If this duty of care is not properly exercised, including by any the employees of the shop or supermarket, then the owners can be ...Read more
- Three Top Tips For Bank Of Mum And Dad UseWith property prices increasing, saving up for the necessary deposit for a first home is getting harder and harder for young people – which is why more and more young are turning to the so-called bank of Mum and Dad. However, there are lots of issues that should be carefully considered before going ahead, either ...Read more
- Bartletts Sponsor Farndon 10k RaceIt was another successful year for the Bartletts Farndon 10k race organised by Cute Fruit Events on Sunday 15 October 2017 and we were very proud to be race sponsors for another year. This year the race was race 7 of the Cheshire Grand Prix Road Race series and it was a sell out. The race ...Read more
- Cleaner injured by mop gets compensationWhen a cleaning lady was injured by her mop at work, Bartletts Solicitors in Wrexham helped her win the compensation she deserved. The 21-year-old cleaner was mopping the floor when the mop handle snapped in her hand. Her hand was cut by the broken mop end, leaving her with a deep laceration and bleeding. She ...Read more
- Elderly whiplash victim wins compensationWhen a car collision left an elderly gentleman with whiplash injuries, Bartletts specialist personal injury solicitors in Wrexham helped him win compensation. The 70-year-old gentleman came to see one of our expert personal injury solicitors after his stationary car was struck by another vehicle. The gentleman was sat in the driving seat of his car, parked ...Read more
- Concerned about Care Home Fees?If you are considering giving your home or another significant asset away, make sure you receive impartial advice about both the advantages and risks before doing so. Some individuals may receive advice from non-solicitor advice services but unfortunately those services often provide improper advice about the gifting of assets, claiming to avoid Inheritance Tax or ...Read more
- Bartletts evidence wins personal injury court caseIf you are trying to make a claim for compensation for personal injury and the person at fault is denying liability, it is important that you instruct the help of a specialist personal injury solicitor if your case goes to trial. Bartletts specialist personal injury solicitors in Chester recently helped a man whose finger was crushed ...Read more
- Exploding e-cigarettes on the riseE-cigarettes are a relatively new product which increasing numbers of people are using as an alternative to smoking, or as an aid to quit. At the same time, an increasing number of incidents where e-cigarettes are malfunctioning are being reported in the press. Concerns about the safety of these products have been raised, highlighting the lack ...Read more
- Who pays for an injury at work?When serious injuries occur, having a specialist legal team on your side can ensure that you receive the treatment you need to fully recover. This was the case for a man who came to see Bartletts specialist personal injury solicitors in Wrexham after he was seriously injured in an accident at work. The 30-year-old man was ...Read more
- Bartletts investigate fall at the showground to win personal injury compensationSlip and trip accidents can happen to anyone but, when someone else is at fault, you may be able to make a claim for compensation for personal injury. This was the case for one man who came to see Bartletts expert personal injury solicitors in Chester after a slip and trip accident at a motorbike ...Read more
- Why should I write a will?Writing a Will is often seen as a task that can wait until tomorrow – it’s easy to put off as contemplating death is not something most of us like to think about. However, by making a Will today you will gain control of your estate and choose how loved ones benefit from your estate ...Read more
- Government Introduces New Discount Rate For Personal Injury Compensation ClaimsThe Lord Chancellor recently announced changes to the way personal injury compensation payments are made for victims of serious and life-changing injuries, by reducing the Discount Rate from 2.5 percent to minus 0.75 percent. Lump sum personal injury compensation payments for the most serious of injuries are adjusted according to the interest victims can expect to ...Read more
- Electric shock in accident at work at restaurantWhen you are operating equipment at work, your employer is responsible for ensuring that everything is properly maintained and safe to use. Workers in catering and hospitality industries are particularly susceptible to risks in the working environment, as they frequently handle cooking and food heating equipment at high temperatures and from different power sources. When an employer ...Read more
- Compensation for post traumatic stress disorder following car crashBartletts persistence wins compensation for car crash victim with PTSD Being involved in a road traffic collision can be a stressful experience, particularly when the person who was at fault denies responsibility. This can make it difficult to claim compensation for personal injuries and loss of earnings. This is where an excellent personal injury lawyer can make ...Read more
- Nurse praises Bartletts Solicitors after compensation for needlestick injuryNeedlestick injuries are a well known risk in the healthcare industry, so there are strict procedures in place to avoid injuries occurring. When these protocols are not followed, it can be an accident waiting to happen. This was the case for an NHS nurse who recently came to see Bartletts expert personal injury solicitors in ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Charity Coffee Morning Raised £703 For Two CharitiesBartletts Solicitors and residents of Hoole, Chester raised a cuppa and a cake to toast two charities at a fundraising coffee morning recently. The team at Bartletts invited local residents, clients, friends and family to their Coffee and Cake Morning at Hoole Community Centre to raise money for Macmillan Cancer and Parkinson’s UK. More than 40 people ...Read more
- Can I make a claim for Trampoline Injury CompensationTrampoline parks are increasingly popular and new ones are regularly launching across the UK – undoubtedly fun places, these parks are also fueling numerous trampoline injury compensation claims. As more trampoline parks open, personal injuries resulting from a fall from height accident or from colliding with another jumper are on the rise. “There are two trampoline parks ...Read more
- Compensation from local authority for child injured in parkWhen a young child was injured due to badly maintained playground equipment, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Wrexham helped him get the compensation he deserved from the local authority. The five-year-old boy was enjoying a well-deserved play in his local park after school, with his parents close by to supervise. He was swinging on the ...Read more
- How to Claim Compensation from your landlord for dampBartletts personal injury solicitors in Chester recently helped a mother of two make a claim for personal injury against her landlord after the woman and her daughter became ill as a result of damp in their rented accommodation. The 31-year-old woman lived with her partner and daughter in rented accommodation for three years. Over this period, ...Read more
- Cleaner wins compensation for manual handling injuryIf you are injured at work due to lack of training, you may be able to claim compensation for personal injuries against your employer. This is especially the case, if your job involves any form of ‘manual handling’. This term includes lifting, pulling or pushing and an injury can happen in many ways. This was ...Read more
- Compensation from council for damp related illness and damagesWhen a council tenant started suffering from illness caused by damp living conditions, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Chester helped her claim compensation from the council. The 54-year-old lady had been living in the council owned property for over 15 years. During this time the property fell into disrepair due to lack of maintenance by the ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Host Charity Coffee Morning For Hoole ResidentsBartletts Solicitors is holding a coffee morning in aid of two charities – Parkinson’s UK and Macmillan Cancer for residents of Hoole on Tuesday 30 May 2017 10.00-12.00 at the Hoole Community Centre. It is £5 to attend and there will be tea, coffee and cake on offer, as well as a raffle with lots of ...Read more
- Compensation for victim of a hit and run accidentIf you are involved in a road traffic accident and the driver of the other vehicle fails to stop, you will still be able to make a claim for compensation if you have suffered any personal injuries. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau untraced drivers’ agreement offers protection to victims of uninsured or untraced drivers to help them ...Read more
- Compensation for loss of holiday enjoyment from employerWhen a factory worker broke his elbow in an accident at work, ruining the enjoyment of his holiday, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Wrexham helped him to win the compensation he deserved. The 30-year-old factory worker was busy at work when he slipped on some liquid that had been spilled on the floor. As the liquid ...Read more
- Five Benefits Of Using A High Street SolicitorWe all need to use a solicitor at some point in our lives – the tricky part is choosing the right one, and there are many benefits of using a high-street solicitor rather than an online lawyer. By using a high-street solicitor, you get to really choose who works for you – after all, you’ll meet ...Read more
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