- If Someone Has Dementia, Can They Make A Will & Lasting Power Of Attorney?Making plans for what happens to your estate when you die can seem daunting, but in our experience it’s always worth putting plans in place sooner rather than later simply because the future is unknown. It is estimated that around 900,000 people in the UK are currently living with dementia and although the bigger risk of ...Read more
- Can I Change A Will After Someone Has Died?Changing A Will After Someone Has Died A Deed of Variation can be used to change a Will, or alter the outcome of the rules of intestacy, after someone has died. Why Use A Deed Of Variation? A document that is used by the beneficiaries of an estate to redistribute assets they are due to inherit, a Deed ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Help Local Tenant Win Compensation For Housing Disrepair And WorksBartletts Solicitors in Chester and Wrexham has recently helped a local line manager to secure compensation following a successful housing disrepair claim. The solicitors firm worked on this case to assist the 40-year-old line manager get her Landlord to carry out the necessary house repair works to be carried out and to resolve the disrepair, and ...Read more
- What Happens If A Will Is Missing?If you are the surviving spouse or relative and know that a Will has been written but you’re unable to find it, what happens next? As a guide, you should conduct a thorough search to try to find the Will before assessing your options – depending on the outcome of your search, you might need to ...Read more
- Can I claim for a Forklift Truck Accident?An incredible proportion of all transport related accidents in the workplace involve forklift trucks (almost 25%) – and after recent incidents caused by propane powered forklifts, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice on the importance of employers taking greater action to minimise the risk of forklift accidents. Forklift Accidents At Work The ...Read more
- Bartletts Solicitors Help Tenant Secure Works And Compensation After Living In Housing DisrepairA tenant who lived in a property that had damp and mould in many of the rooms, has been awarded compensation after making a housing disrepair claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors, a specialist local firm with more than 150 years’ experience of assisting clients with their legal issues. Bartletts Solicitors dedicated a team to ...Read more
- Can You Claim For An Accident At Work Involving Dangerous Machinery?Certain workplaces can be dangerous, especially those that have lots of moving machinery on the premises – so what happens if you’re injured in an accident at work involving dangerous machinery? Accidents like these can cause serious personal injuries and can change a person’s life. It is only fair that you receive the compensation you deserve ...Read more
- My Child Has Had An Accident Can I Claim Compensation?Children’s claims differ from those of adults in two main ways: Firstly, they require an adult (this will usually be a parent) to act on their behalf. In the eyes of the law anyone below the age of 18 is a minor and must be represented by an adult who has close contact with the child. ...Read more
- Can I Claim Compensation From My Employer If I am Injured By A Co-Worker?If you’re injured in an accident at work that was caused by another employee, then you can usually make a claim for compensation against your employer. By using the law of vicarious liability, it is possible to shift the blame for your accident from your colleague to your employer. Vicarious Liability Claims The law of vicarious liability enables ...Read more
- 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
- How Can You Make Pothole Claims Against Local Authorities?The main piece of legislation relating to potholes and responsibility for road maintenance is the Highways Act 1980, which obliges local councils, highway authorities and any other road owner to ensure that roads are in a safe state. This duty of care means that anyone using a road should be able to do so safely ...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
- What Are the Latest Updates on Social Housing Reform?The Government’s 2020 social housing white paper, The Charter for Social Housing Residents, set out a series of measures aimed at delivering ‘transformational change’ for social housing residents. The measures focus on improving the quality of social housing by making social landlords more accountable for the standard of their accommodation, and empowering residents via better ...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
- Why Have E-Scooter Collisions Increased Moderately?A recent Department for Transport factsheet reported on the main trends in collisions involving e-scooters in 2022, and the casualties involved. The report is based on final data for 2022, as supplied by police forces up to the end of August 2023. Interestingly, after an upsurge in e-scooter collisions and the resulting injuries in 2021, the number ...Read more
- What Are the Implications When Motorists Owe Cyclists a Duty of Care?Despite the fact that cyclists are more vulnerable than other road users, many drivers are impatient, uncaring and inconsiderate when it comes to cyclists in front of them. Under the general principle of negligence, all road users have a duty to take reasonable care and display reasonable skill to avoid causing accidents. This means that ...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
- What Are the Consequences of Accidents at Water Parks?Management and staff at water parks owe their visitors a legal duty of care, and must take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of guests being injured while visiting the premises. With many water parks featuring dozens of pools and slides spread across massive sites of 25+ acres, accidents occur on a daily basis, ...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
- What Happens When There Are Slips and Burns in Restaurants?Slipping accidents in restaurants are usually the result of wet and slippery floors and outdoor surfaces, which may be due to recent cleaning, spilled drinks, food and litter, rainwater trampled inside or ice and snow in winter. When such hazards cannot be sorted out immediately by staff, warning signs, protective barriers and anti-slip matting should ...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 Happens If You Face Injury Risks from HD Brows?The recent celebrity-inspired trend for thicker eyebrows and eyebrow shaping has seen High Definition (HD) Brows become one of the most popular treatments at beauty salons in the UK. Eyebrows are threaded, waxed and tinted during an HD Brows treatment leaving them looking fuller and sculpted, with results lasting for up to six weeks. One of ...Read more
- What Are the Injury Risks Associated with Summer Waxing?Waxing treatments at beauty salons are in high demand at this time of year, with appointments booked in advance of holidays abroad and staycations in the UK. While most waxing procedures are carried out safely and successfully, a small minority of women continue to be injured every year by poorly performed waxes at salons which, ...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
- What Is the Impact of Mounting Pressure on Buy-to-Let Landlords?The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that average private rental prices paid by UK tenants increased by a record rate of 5.1% in the year to June 2023. This will provide little relief to the estimated 1.4 million UK homeowners, including many buy-to-let landlords, with mortgages that are due to expire in 2023, who ...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
- What Are the Risks of Using Rental Bikes, E-Bikes, and E-Scooters?The growing market in the UK for rental bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters is already a massive market in the US, where Citi Bike, New York City’s biggest bike rental company, has been hit with numerous claims (amounting to millions of dollars) for bike crash injuries, many caused by poor maintenance and the defective state of ...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
- How Do Accidents Occur at Petrol Stations?Petrol stations owe customers a duty of care which they may breach if the latter are exposed to a foreseeable risk of injury and an accident occurs. There are a number of potential hazards at petrol stations, especially those operating 24/7 and offering a range of facilities. As with all businesses offering services to the ...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 Causes Accidents at Nightclubs and Discos?As with all commercial premises visited by members of the public, nightclubs and discos owe their customers a duty of care, and must take all reasonable measures to protect them from foreseeable injury risks while they are on the premises. The most common causes of accidents in nightclubs and discos include: 1) Spilled drinks in any ...Read more
- What Are the Consequences of Risks Associated with Laser Scar Removal?Scarring to exposed areas of the body can cause extreme self-consciousness and a perception of deformity. Laser scar removal treatments provide a fast and effective solution; the procedure is often chosen to eliminate acne scars which patients may have suffered with for many years, and to treat scars from surgery, viruses, accidents and fights. Professionals ...Read more
- What Happens Due to the Risks Associated with Laser Tattoo Removal?All laser treatments, including tattoo removal, that involve a beam being directed at and penetrating the skin have clear risks attached, and much depends on the training, skill and experience of the practitioner carrying out the procedure. With laser tattoo removal, multiple sessions are usually necessary to achieve the desired results, and this increases the ...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 Are the Risks of Fat Freezing Procedures?Another relatively new beauty procedure is fat freezing (CoolSculpting), has become one of the most popular treatments at salons and clinics, mainly because it can achieve the same results as liposuction but does not involve surgery or time off to recover. Fat freezing (cryolipolysis) uses extremely low temperatures to freeze and destroy fat cells, which ...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
- What Are the Risks Associated with Fibroblast Treatments?Fibroblast is a skin-tightening beauty treatment that uses plasma to burn off the top layers of skin and improve facial appearance. The discharge of electrostatic energy onto the skin on the face and neck causes it to tighten and lift, shrinking wrinkles, skin bags and other imperfections. Plasma fibroblast procedures (also known as plasma pen ...Read more
- Who Are the Millions Eligible for the Right to Buy?Research commissioned by the consumer finance company Pepper Money has revealed that more than two million people are eligible for the government’s Right to Buy scheme. A YouGov survey of 6,377 adults in England and Wales found that 11% were currently renting their home from a local authority or housing association, and of these, 54% ...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
- Eurovision’s Local ImpactThe 2023 Eurovision Song Contest arrives in Liverpool next week, with the host city expecting around 100,000 visitors and a television audience of 160 million for what has been described as Europe’s biggest party. NatWest bank estimates that visitors will spend £40 million during Eurovision week, while Liverpool City Council expects Eurovision to generate £25 ...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
- What Can Visitors Expect from the EuroFestival at Liverpool Cathedral?As part of EuroFestival 2023, the cultural festival taking place across the city, Liverpool Cathedral is hosting ‘Izyum to Liverpool’ by the Ukrainian artist Katya Buchatska. Commissioned by Culture Liverpool in partnership with Liverpool Cathedral, Izyum to Liverpool is a multi-channel video installation charting the train journey of escape taken by so many Ukrainians since ...Read more
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