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18th December 2020
Landlords of domestic private rented properties are undoubtedly au fait with the requirements to have a valid Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) confirming the Energy Efficiency Rating of their properties. They will recognise that under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations they are required to ensure that their domestic private rented properties meet those standards as set out (subject to some limited exemptions). It may,…
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02nd December 2020
On 9th December 2020 we are having a new telephone system installed and this might cause some temporary difficulty in communication. On 14th December 2020 all staff currently based at our Lion House, St Pancras, Chichester office will relocate to our existing offices in North Street, Chichester. If you have any difficulty making contact with us during these periods, please either directly email the person…
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01st December 2020
Good Divorce week is an annual campaign organised by Resolution to promote practical and constructive solutions to divorcing couples. This year’s week focuses on the benefits of getting early legal advice which will provide couples with the understanding and confidence they need to make the best decisions for them and their family. Resolution is a community of more than 6,500 family law professionals who are…
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30th November 2020
If you have suffered any kind of personal injury where someone else was at fault, you could be in a position to make a legal claim for compensation. However, making a claim can be a complicated process and you need to make sure that you work with solicitors who are well placed to be able to get you the outcome that you deserve. There are…
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23rd November 2020
The purpose of the personal injury claims process is to restore the individual, so far as possible, to the position they were in before the accident. The Rehabilitation Code 2015 provides a framework for the claimant solicitor and compensator to work together to ensure that the claimant’s health, quality of life, independence and ability to work are restored in tandem with the process of assessing…
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11th November 2020
It is important that when considering the settlement of a claim for compensation thought is given to any impact the claimant might suffer to any means tested benefits they might be in receipt of, such as Job Seeker's Allowance or Universal Credit. Means tested benefits may be paid to a person who can demonstrate that their income and capital are below a certain level. This…
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11th November 2020
I was interested to read two articles in The Times (29.10.2020) which serve to underline some of the hazards of the road/path. The first of these is interesting in the context of the Government’s strategy of putting cyclists and pedestrians together on shared paths/pavements. It concerns a Mr Crane who successfully sued an investment banker, Ms Read, for substantial compensation when her dog chased a…
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09th November 2020
Having capacity to make decisions for yourself is something many of us, without realising, take for granted on a daily basis. For many suffering with a brain injury after an accident, the simple process of being able to make a decision is fraught with complication and stress. What is capacity? Capacity is defined as the ability to understand, weigh up and retain information to make a…
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03rd November 2020
This year's Road Safety Week , between 16th and 22nd November, focuses on "No Need To Speed". This is a profoundly important message. As personal injury lawyers representing those with life changing injuries and the families of loved ones who have been killed on our roads, we know first hand how speed when driving is a significant factor in many of the cases we see.…
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02nd November 2020
When we think about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society, our minds will naturally go first to the economy and intense financial challenges being faced by individuals, businesses and other organisations. But this is only a part of the story and the situation is actually having a serious effect on personal relationships. Through the pandemic there has been a significant rise in the…
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