- Why Has There Been A Big Rise In Inheritance Claims?Bartletts Solicitors has seen a growth in the number of inheritance claims in recent years – but just what has triggered this rise? “Claims are brought under The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, which makes financial provision for those who have not been adequately provided for when someone has passed away. This might ...Read more
- Compensation for waitress knocked down by a carWhen an accident leaves you unable to go to work, you may be able to make a claim for loss of earnings. This is what happened when our expert personal injury solicitors were recently able to secure compensation for loss of earnings for a woman who was hit by a car. The woman, a waitress in ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Campaign Against Government Plans To Remove Access To CompensationBartletts Solicitors is campaigning against the Government’s proposals to make it harder for individuals to claim compensation for personal injuries. We have joined forces with other solicitors and the Law Society to stop the Government’s plans to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims, making it harder for victims to access justice in the ...Read more
- Cyclist wins compensation against untraced driverWhen a cyclist was knocked off her bike by a hit-and-run driver Bartletts specialist personal injury lawyers in Wrexham helped her win compensation from an untraced driver through the Motor Insurer’s Bureau. The 21-year-old beautician was cycling home from the gym when she was knocked off her bike by a car. The driver failed to stop ...Read more
- Compensation for slipping on a mossy stepWhen a wedding guest slipped over outside a church and was injured, Bartletts Solicitors helped him win compensation and get him back on her feet. The 65-year-old man was attending a family wedding at the church. It had been raining on the morning of the wedding and the steps of the church, which were covered ...Read more
- Nursing Home Negligence ClaimsNursing homes and care homes look after some of the most vulnerable members of our society, which is why they are legally required to provide high standards of care. A lack of care or neglect in nursing homes can lead to residents suffering injury and illness, with sometimes fatal consequences. Thankfully the majority of nursing homes do ...Read more
- How To Choose A Personal Injury SolicitorPersonal Injury Law is an area that has changed a lot over the past few years, and has been the subject of reform by the coalition government from 2010 to 2015. However, when handled professionally and with the utmost integrity, personal injury claims cases are vitally important to the lives of many people and can ...Read more
- Bartletts win compensation in road traffic accident disputeIf you are involved in a dispute about a road traffic accident, it is good to know you have excellent legal representation at your side. Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Wrexham have a proven track record of successful outcomes at court. We recently helped a plumber who was involved in an accident at a roundabout, win ...Read more
- Record Level Of House Sales In 2016 Exceed Inheritance Tax Nil-Rate BandA record number of properties sold this year have exceeded the inheritance tax (IHT) nil-rate threshold for an individual of £325,000. New research into property sales acquired from the Land Registry in the first seven months of 2016, as carried out by Saga Investment Services, has revealed more than a quarter of properties sold in England ...Read more
- Why You Need To Make A WillMaking a Will Making a Will is something most of us think about doing but many of us fail to actually do – and the consequences can be severe. Did you know that dying without a Will means having no say over what happens to your property and possessions? If you die and don’t have a current ...Read more
- £200,000 compensation for accident at workWherever you work, it is the responsibility of your employer to make sure that your working environment is safe. This duty applies to all areas of your workplace, including vehicles, outbuildings and temporary working areas. However, if your employer ignores a health and safety concern, an accident at work can be waiting to happen, for ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors secures compensation for child injured in a shopWhen you go into a shop, the owner is responsible for ensuring that you are reasonably safe while you are on the premises. If safety regulations are ignored and an accident happens, you could be able to make a claim for compensation against the shop owner. Bartletts expert personal injury solicitors in Wrexham recently won ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors in Wrexham help pensioner injured in department storeBartletts specialist personal injury solicitors in Wrexham recently helped an elderly gentleman who tripped over in a department store make a claim for compensation for personal injuries against the store. The 75-year-old man was shopping in his local department store when he tripped over a stock trolley which a staff member had left in the aisle. ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors help pensioner injured on bus gain compensationBartletts personal injury solicitors in Chester recently helped an elderly lady secure compensation for personal injuries after she was thrown into a metal bar on a single decker bus. Many accidents happen on buses in the UK that do not involve any other vehicles. In these cases, the bus itself receives no damage, but passengers can ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Chester gain compensation for man badly burned at workWhen you are operating machinery at work, it is the responsibility of your employer to ensure that you have had all necessary training and all health and safety procedures are followed correctly. When an employer cuts corners and ignores training regulations, an accident at work can be waiting to happen. This was the case for ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Chester gain compensation for injured childIf you live in rented accommodation, your landlord has a duty of care and is responsible for ensuring that the property, as well as any outbuildings or garden, is safe. Bartletts expert personal injury solicitors in Chester recently won compensation for personal injuries from a landlord, on behalf of a child who was seriously injured ...Read more
- Top 5 Conveyancing Tips For First Time BuyersBuying a house is one of the most exciting things you’ll do in life – but also one of the most daunting, especially when it’s your first purchase. Moving home is undeniably stressful but with some careful planning and the professional help of a conveyancing solicitor, the stress can be kept to a minimum. Conveyancing is ...Read more
- Big Increase In Intestate Queries Highlights Need To Make A WillThe importance of making a Will before you die has been emphasised by a recent charity report that shows a sharp rise in the number of intestate queries during the past five years. The charity Citizens Advice had 1,522 queries in 2011 regarding people who had died without making a Will – and 3,747 queries in ...Read more
- Divorce: Myth V RealityDivorce is not a word most of us want to have to face, although it needn’t be as scary as it first sounds. Many individuals are unaware of what the divorce process actually entails which can naturally make it seem all the more daunting and is why it’s a good idea to seek professional advice ...Read more
- Divorcees Win Settlement Appeal On Grounds Of Ex Husbands’ DishonestyTwo divorcees won their divorce settlement appeals on the grounds their ex-husbands lied about their financial worth, in a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court in October 2015. The outcome highlights the importance of total honesty throughout the divorce process, especially during disclosure when both spouses sign a financial statement confirming their income and assets before ...Read more
- How Do I Reduce My Inheritance Tax Bill?Here we talk about five ways to help reduce your inheritance tax bill The importance of reducing your inheritance tax bill cannot be overstated as, by doing so, you will leave as much as possible to your loved ones – helping them achieve their hopes and ambitions in your memory. The good news is that by planning ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Wrexham office help pensioner knocked down by delivery vanWhen a pensioner was knocked down by a delivery van when shopping, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Wrexham helped him get back on his feet and secured him the compensation he deserved. The 80-year-old gentleman was visiting his local high street to do a bit of shopping, and was crossing the road using the pedestrian crossing, ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors in Wrexham help man struck on head by shop signWhen a shop sign fell on a young man, leaving him permanently scarred, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Wrexham helped him win compensation for personal injury. The young man, who was in his 20s, was walking across a car park to his car, when a swinging shop advertising sign fell off its hinges and landed on ...Read more
- Compensation for finger trapped in escalatorSupermarkets are renowned for being busy places and full of common hazards such as sliding doors and escalators. However, when a hazard has been reported to staff and no action is taken, an accident in a supermarket is just waiting to happen. This is just what happened to one gentleman who came to see Bartletts ...Read more
- How will you pay your bills if you are injured or have an accident?If you are injured in an accident, leaving you unable to work, you may naturally be worried about how you will continue to support your family and pay your household bills. As part of our comprehensive service, Bartletts personal injury Solicitors in Chester could arrange for an interim compensation payment to help you with your ...Read more
- Are You Prepared To Become A Centenarian?Do you want to live to 100? Your 100th birthday may seem a long way off or even an unlikely outcome, but with a third of babies born today expected to live to 100 and beyond it’s vital to be prepared for this milestone. Living to 100 is definitely worth celebrating but there are also a ...Read more
- Why Lasting Powers Of Attorney Are Not Just For The ElderlyWhile many individuals may think of the elderly when they think of a Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), this powerful legal document is not only relevant for those suffering from cognitive decline such as dementia but LPAs are also invaluable for younger people too, as mental and physical incapacity can strike at any time following ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors help pensioner thrown to floor on busBartletts personal injury lawyers in Chester recently helped a passenger secure compensation for personal injuries after he was thrown to the floor on a double decker bus. While there are many rules and regulations for public transport, there are still a number of road traffic accidents that involve buses in the UK each year. In many ...Read more
- Compensation for lost finger in faulty machineIt is every employer’s responsibility to ensure that their staff are safe in the workplace, especially when it comes to dangerous machinery. So when a production operative was injured at work by a faulty machine, Bartletts expert personal injury lawyers in Wrexham quickly helped him secure the compensation he deserved. The 40-year-old man was operating a ...Read more
- Compensation for child knocked over by carWhen a child was knocked down by a car, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Wrexham were able to help her parents claim compensation for personal injury on her behalf. The seven-year-old girl was walking with her parents when she ran in between cars onto a busy road. She was knocked over by the impact of a ...Read more
- Compensation after head on car collisionWhen an innocent driver was hit by another car in a head on collision, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Chester not only helped her claim personal injury compensation but we also helped her get rehabilitation therapy for the mental trauma she had suffered. The 50-year-old woman was driving her car down a main road, within the ...Read more
- Compensation for deliberate car crash whiplash injuryWhen you get into a car as a passenger, the driver has a duty of care towards you, and is responsible for your safety while you are in the car. If the driver causes an accident, you could be entitled to claim compensation for personal injuries like whiplash injury. Bartletts, specialist personal injury lawyers in Chester, ...Read more
- Pensioner’s pavement trip compensationWhen an 80-year-old pensioner was injured by falling on a defective paving slab, he turned to Bartletts expert personal injury solicitors in Chester to help him with claiming compensation from the council for tripping on pavement. The pensioner was on a routine shopping trip, walking from his home to the local shops, when he tripped on ...Read more
- What Happens If You Have An Accident On Holiday?When you’re planning a trip abroad, the last thing you want to think about is what happens if you have an accident and suffer an injury. However, by taking the time to think things through before you go, just in case, you could save yourself a great deal of stress, effort and worry should the ...Read more
- Compensation for injury from fork lift truckWhen a warehouse operative was injured at work by a fork-lift truck, Bartletts expert personal injury lawyers in Chester helped him secure the compensation he deserved. The 45-year-old warehouse manager was kneeling on the floor sorting stock in the warehouse when a colleague reversing a fork-lift truck ran into him. The truck ran over his lower ...Read more
- Compensation for carbon monoxide poisoningCarbon monoxide is a deadly gas, which if exposed to can lead to headaches, nausea and even death. In the home, common culprits of carbon monoxide leaks are gas boilers and fires. In rented properties, landlords are required to have gas appliances checked every year and certified safe by a qualified engineer. Landlords have a duty ...Read more
- After Disinherited Daughter Awarded Inheritance, What Does This Case Mean For You?A recent landmark case has seen a disinherited daughter successfully claim against her mother’s estate and be awarded an inheritance. So what does this signify for you? The good news is that, despite the alarm this case has naturally caused, not much has changed when it comes to the law of wills and inheritance. Close family ...Read more
- Supporting National Road Victims Month And Supporting YouBartletts Solicitors is supporting this year’s National Road Victims Month throughout August. While we never forget victims of road accidents, this month is an especially poignant time to remember all those who have been killed or injured on our roads. This annual remembrance takes place in August because of the significant road accident deaths that have ...Read more
- Compensation for brain injuryA knock to the head is always dangerous, but when it leads to a brain injury there can be serious consequences and you will need specialist legal advice. Bartletts Solicitors are highly experienced in dealing with brain injuries and understand the complex assessment and care needs for compensation claims. When a gentleman was knocked over at a ...Read more
- Tripping injury at workWhen you are at work, your employer is responsible for making sure that your working environment is safe. When a man who tripped over at work and broke his elbow recently came to see Bartletts Personal Injury Solicitors in Wrexham, we helped him secure a substantial amount of compensation for the pain, injury and losses he ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Look To The Future With Staff PromotionsThe Chester and Wrexham offices of Bartletts Solicitors has promoted two of its staff as part of its celebration of business growth, which includes recent recruitment of staff and plans to take on more staff in 2015. Matthew Hunt, who works at the firm’s Frodsham Street office in Chester, and Catrin Hughes, who works in the ...Read more
- How Do I Make A Claim For Motorcycle Accident Compensation?Motorcycle accidents occur often and can result in serious injuries for the riders, due to the vulnerable nature of motorcyclists on the road. However, as a motorcyclist you have as much right to use the road and feel confident when you do so as any other driver, which is why, if you’ve been the victim ...Read more
- Who Pays The Medical Costs For Workplace Accident Injuries?Workplace accidents happen all too often and can result in serious personal injuries – but who should pay for the related medical expenses? Regardless of the cost of your personal injury, if your work related accident happened through no fault of your own, you shouldn’t have to pay the medical bills and may be entitled ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Help Factory Worker Following Accident at WorkAt Bartletts our specialist personal injury solicitors in Wrexham meet lots of people who have been involved in an accident at work. We understand that making a personal injury claim against your employer requires sensitive handling, especially if you plan to continue working within the same organisation. When a factory worker tripped over a wire at ...Read more
- Personal Injury Compensation for knife cut in supermarketWhen a lady cut her finger on a knife while browsing in her local supermarket, Bartletts personal injury solicitors in Wrexham helped her successfully claim compensation. The lady was rummaging through a display basket filled with kitchen utensils, when she cut her finger on a knife. She discovered that the knife was loose in the basket ...Read more
- What is Probate?Probate is a document that is applied for by the Personal Representatives of a deceased person’s (the testator) estate which gives the Representatives the legal power to manage the estate and ensure the assets are distributed according to the Will of the deceased. The Personal Representatives are known as the Executors when the deceased left ...Read more
- Bartletts on Recruitment DriveBartletts Solicitors has strengthened its Personal Injury and Private Client teams with the appointment of two new recruits Hannah Lawrie and Jameela Yaqoob. Hannah has been appointed to the role of Para Legal working on the firm’s large case load of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, & Public Liability cases whilst Jameela is working within ...Read more
- Carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive strain at workCarpal tunnel syndrome is a relatively common condition, which occurs as a result of compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Symptoms include tingling sensations, numbness and dull aches and pains in the fingers, hands and arms. For many sufferers, the condition may be temporary and symptoms will disappear on their own or through self-treatment. ...Read more
- Helping parents claim compensation on behalf of an injured childWhen a child under 18 is injured they do not have the legal status to make decisions and claim compensation for themselves. Instead an adult, usually a parent, can claim compensation on their behalf. If your child has been injured, Bartletts expert personal injury lawyers in Chester can guide you through the legal process to ...Read more
- Compensation from council for pensioner’s fall at a reported hazardWhen you report a public safety hazard to the council, you would expect steps to be taken to rectify the problem. When a pensioner who did just that was injured by the same hazard herself, Bartletts helped her secure the compensation that she deserved. The 80-year-old lady spotted that a neighbouring mesh fence had blown down ...Read more
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