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What is a “No Win, No Fee” Agreement?

If you’re considering a compensation claim but are worried about the financial risk. A no-win, no-fee agreement, also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement, can offer a solution.     This type of legal arrangement allows you to pursue a claim without paying any solicitors’ fees upfront. The core principle is simple: you only pay…

Unveiling Abuse Claims in Religious Organisations

People have always looked to religious organisations for safety, direction, and confidence. However, these same organisations are the home to tremendous trauma and abuse for survivors.   While compensation is unable to erase the experience of abuse, it can assist in moving forward with life and putting the power back in your hands. Learn your…

Sexual Assault Survivors Gain A New Right to Review Pilot

For the first time, a Victim’s Right to Review (VRR) pilot will allow victims of serious sexual assault and rape who may have their cases dismissed by prosecutors to have a fresh prosecutor evaluate their case prior to any final decisions being made.     New Pilot Program Launches to Support Sexual Assault and Rape…

Alcohol Awareness Week Link Alcohol to Abuse Claims

As Alcohol Awareness Week approaches, from July 7th to 13th, it is crucial to address a sensitive yet vital topic: the intricate relationship between alcohol and domestic abuse.   Alcohol alone is not a cause of domestic abuse; it is a contributing factor in spousal abuse and domestic violence, negatively impacting the entire family and…

A guide to care home abuse claims – What you need to do

At Oakwood Solicitors, we understand how distressing it is to discover that a loved one has suffered abuse in a care home – a place that should be a safe and nurturing environment.   If you or someone you care about has been affected, you may be entitled to make a legal claim for compensation.…

Can I make an abuse claim if my abuser is deceased?

We are often asked by our clients if whether the fact that the person who abused them is now deceased will prevent them from pursuing a claim for compensation.   The short answer is no, but it does raise additional issues which need to be addressed or may require further evidence. We thought it would…