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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 reasonable work-life balance. My ways of relaxing include spending time in nature and trying to be creative, either individually…

The Digital World: Part Three – Death and the Digital World

ARTICLE BY CHARLOTTE BANDAWE Upon your death, your Digital Executors who are appointed under the terms of your Will are authorised to access your social media and online accounts. They will carry out your specific instructions to: Memorialise an account Delete an account Deactivate an account Save all the data and hand it over to…

£16m Still to be Paid Out in Tribunal Refunds

ARTICLE BY SARAH HARDING   In July 2017 the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Tribunal fees are unlawful. Since the official refund process started in October 2017 only 21,800 applications have been received paying out a total of £17m.   This means that there is still around £16m left for the Government to pay back…

Allergic Reaction – Case Study

Anyone who has an allergy is likely to have the worry of accidentally ingesting the allergen when their food has been prepared by someone other than themselves.   When eating out, once you have told the waiting staff you have an allergy and they assure you that the food order is safe to eat, the…

Looking Back – National Brain Injury Awareness Month

ARTICLE BY BEVERLEY BARKER The year is moving past, but sometimes it is worth reflecting back a little. March was National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Let’s face it, none of us can function properly without a working brain! Here at Oakwood Solicitors, we believe in working within the community to strengthen our links and attempt…

Sex Workers and the Adversity They Face

Currently in the UK, there are approximately 72,800 sex workers, of which 88% are women. These women are vulnerable to physical and sexual assault.

Botched: The Cost of Failed Cosmetic Procedures

After recent investigations, it is thought that a Government ‘campaign’ will be launched to warn the public about the potential implications that cosmetic surgery can carry.   From physical deformities and psychological effects on patients to the economic drain of treatment on the NHS, ‘botched’ procedures are a cost to more than just the unlucky…

Dog Attack – Case Study

The Claimant, a young woman, was invited to the residential property and was expected by the owner.   Although the Claimant had not visited the property before, she was aware that there was a large breed of dog at the property.     She did not know any further information about the dog. The Claimant…

Accidents on Board an Aircraft – Who’s to Blame?

Over recent years, the number of passengers boarding aircraft has increased dramatically. This vast increase of passengers inevitably leads to an increase in the occurrence of onboard incidents involving staff or other paying passengers.   According to one estimate, approximately 4,500 passengers are injured each year from falling baggage. Another common cause of injury is…