Online shopping scams you may need to look out for this Christmas
As we approach the end of the year, shoppers may be looking out for Black Friday sales or finishing up on their Christmas shopping hunting for deals. We share some concerns you may need to watch out for. E-mail scams and text messages for online shopping Scammers can target victims by sending…
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Risk of Surgery – Medical Negligence Case Study
We share a recent case study regarding a matter handled by our Medical Negligence team. Our Deputy Head of Medical Negligence, Jade Glover, has recently negotiated settlement in a case in which the Claimant was not advised of a specific risk that was possible as the result of surgery. Unfortunately, the risk…
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Romance Scams – What are they?
Romance scams usually begin on dating apps or social media sites. Scammers use these online profiles to create fake identities or impersonate real celebrities to get close to their targets. Once they have gained trust, the scammer fabricates a story of needing money urgently. How romance scammers find their victims Scammers easily…
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Risk of surgery – Medical Negligence case study
We share a recent case study regarding a matter handled by our Medical Negligence team. Our Deputy Head of Medical Negligence, Jade Glover, has recently made a settlement in a case in which the Claimant was not advised of a specific risk that was possible as the result of surgery. Unfortunately, the…
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Stonemason who has weeks to live warns of dangers of silicosis
A stonemason who has just weeks to live after being diagnosed with deadly lung disease Silicosis has spoken out to warn others of the dangers of working in the industry. Marek Marzec, 48 is currently in hospital receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with silicosis in April this year. He contracted the disease after…
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Staff Spotlight – Jonathan Miles
In our Staff Spotlight series, we take a look at key members of our team and find out about their area of expertise. Today we meet Jonathan Miles, who left the Army in 2018 and is now a Paralegal in our Psychiatric Injury department. Jonathan has kindly taken the time to answer some questions…
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PSG SIPP Limited under investigation – What it means for customers
This week, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) announced that another self-invested personal pension scheme (SIPP) has been put under investigation. An investigation into PSG SIPP Ltd (PSG) was launched on October 28 after the firm fell into administration earlier this month. Christopher Allen and Adam Stephens of Evelyn Partners have been appointed…
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Company fined after residents put at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease
A company has been fined after vulnerable residents were put at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease at a sheltered housing accommodation in Birkenhead. The deadly bacteria was detected at Vincent Naughton Court after samples of its water systems in the communal areas and flats were taken in July and August 2018. With…
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Menzies -V- Oakwood Solicitors Limited: The Final Hearing on Limitation
The final decision on Menzies V Oakwood was handed down on 23rd October 2024 in the Supreme Court. Unfortunately, in this case, Oakwood Solicitors Ltd lost and Mr. Menzies was granted his Appeal. This has been a difficult decision to accept, but we must be proactive now it’s received. We believe it…
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