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Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims: How Long Do You Have?

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Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims: How Long Do You Have?

In most medical negligence claims, you have three years to start court proceedings, either from the date the negligent treatment occurred, or from the date you first became aware that your injury may have been caused by negligence. This is known as the limitation period, and once it expires, you generally lose the right to bring a claim, regardless of how strong the underlying case might otherwise have been. Understanding exactly when this three year clock starts running is one of the most…

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How Much Compensation Can You Claim for an Accident at Work?

How Much Compensation Can You Claim for an Accident at Work?

If you have been injured in an accident at work, understanding what compensation actually covers, and what you will need to prove, can help you approach a claim with realistic expectations. This guide explains how employer liability works, how compensation is calculated, and the practical steps involved in bringing a claim.

Can My Employer Sack Me for Making an Accident at Work Claim?

Can My Employer Sack Me for Making an Accident at Work Claim?

If you are worried about your job security after an accident at work, or you believe you have already been treated unfairly because you raised a claim, it is important to understand exactly what protection the law gives you, and what to do if your employer crosses the line.

Housing Disrepair Success Fees Explained: What You Keep When You Win

Housing Disrepair Success Fees Explained: What You Keep When You Win

When you make a housing disrepair claim on a no win no fee basis, a success fee is the percentage of your compensation that your solicitor deducts if the claim succeeds.

Satchell Moran Secures Civil Claim Victory for 14-Year-Old Boy Unlawfully Detained and Questioned by Merseyside Police

Satchell Moran Secures Civil Claim Victory for 14-Year-Old Boy Unlawfully Detained and Questioned by Merseyside Police

Satchell Moran Solicitors secured a significant County Court victory after a 14-year-old boy was unlawfully detained and questioned by Merseyside Police.

How Housing Disrepair Is Finally Starting To Get The Media Attention It Deserves

How Housing Disrepair Is Finally Starting To Get The Media Attention It Deserves

Coronation Street's black mould storyline has shone a light on a problem millions of tenants already know too well. Here is what the law says about your rights.

Civil Action Against the Police vs Making a Police Complaint: What Is the Difference?

Civil Action Against the Police vs Making a Police Complaint: What Is the Difference?

A police complaint and a civil action against the police are two entirely separate processes with different aims.

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