The Legal Basis...
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Compensation Payouts Held in Trust
Sometimes accidents happen when we are young and subsequent compensation claims that are made are awarded but cannot be paid until we reach a specific age.
This...
Criminal and Civil Liability
When an employer is found to be liable for an accident in the workplace their liability will be divided into two different types. These are criminal liability and civil...
Damages Under the Human Rights Act
The Human Rights Act 1998 provides certain rights and freedoms for citizens. Some of these rights are absolute, such as the right to life, and the prohibition on...
Employers' Common Law Responsibilities
The British system of law consists of two parts: common law and statutes. The distinctions between these two types of law are outlined in another...
How Personal Injury Settlements Are Calculated
Once you’ve got over the shock of the accident and are beginning to recover from your injuries, you may be somewhat curious to find out how much...
Key Health and Safety Legislation
Health and safety legislation can be confusing. There is a sizeable legislative body concerning various aspects of this area; every business will be affected by at least...
Legalisation of 'No-Win, No-Fee'
Bringing a case to court, regardless of its nature, can be an expensive proposition. This applies not only to criminal cases but also to statutory complaints regarding...
Statute and Common Law
British law derives its basis from two separate areas: common law and statute law. These interact in frequently complex ways, and the distinction between the two forms...
The Compensation Act 2006
The rapid increase in the number of 'no win no fee' claims companies in the UK has had both positive and negative effects. In the first instance, it has been suggested...
