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Accidents in Rented Accommodation

If you live in rented accommodation you may have reported issues with your home to your landlord or housing association. In some cases, if a hazard has been reported but not addressed, this can lead t…

Bullying and Harassment at Work

Many employees experience unpleasant treatment at work at the hands of their managers and fellow colleagues at some time during their working career. Sometimes this activity deeply affects individuals…

Delay in Diagnosis

A late diagnosis takes place when a medical professional manages to identify your condition, but does so following an unnecessary delay. Like the other forms of misdiagnosis, a late diagnosis may l…

Diminution

What is Vehicle Diminution? Vehicle Diminution refers to the loss in value of a motor vehicle after it has been involved in a Road Traffic Accident. In effect, it is the loss in market value of your …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

Introduction - What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Guillain-Barré Syndrome - often referred to as GBS, is when the body’s own immune system attacks parts of the nervous system. At present there i…

Hearing Loss Claims for Exposure at Work

By law, employers have a responsibility for your health and safety (this includes your hearing). Common symptoms of hearing loss include: Struggling to hear conversation when there is backgrou…

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Self Care – A Guide to Mental Health

Self-care is a constant repetition of many habits which together soothe you and make sure you are at your optimum emotionally, physically and mentally. Mental Health.

Finding Calm in this Crazy World

ARTICLE BY BEVERLEY BARKER I am a Paralegal in our Personal Injury Department and as a busy working mum of two boys, I appreciate how important ‘down time’ is to deal with stress and have a reaso…

Need Help Claiming Back Your Loss in Car Value?

If you have a non-fault car accident and is damaged, there’s a chance that buyers will be put off when you try to sell. Diminution - Loss in Car Value.