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A company or business owner that occupies a property has a duty of care to the people that visit it. The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 provides rules for occupiers of property and places a duty of care to ensure that all lawful visitors to their premises are safe. Occupier’s liability is essentially when an owner of private land or property such as a business, shop, restaurant or sports centre, is liable for any injuries caused to somebody whilst on their property.
Dementia is a difficult disease to deal with, and if your loved one is showing the early signs, it can be a challenging time for the whole family. This blog will detail the importance of a lasting power of attorney (LPA), the different types of LPA and whether or not you can get a lasting power of attorney for someone showing early signs of dementia.
The current divorce laws in England and Wales are set to change as a new ‘no-fault divorce’ legislation comes into force on April 6th 2022. The current divorce laws date back more than 50 years as a part of The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Currently, regardless of whether a couple has made a mutual decision to split, one spouse must bring accusations about the other’s conduct, such as ‘unreasonable behaviour’ or infidelity, or else face years of separation, before a divorce may be granted.
The decision to move your loved one to a nursing home is a difficult one and it can be a hard adjustment for all of the family that is only made better by the promise that they will be properly cared for. Whilst most nursing homes in the UK adhere to high standards, treating their residents with care and dignity, unfortunately, there can sometimes be instances where residents are neglected. If your loved one has been a victim of negligence, it is important to know the steps that you should take.
As house prices continue to rise many people are starting to consider alternative house buying methods including buying with a friend in order to get onto the property ladder. There are many benefits to buying a house with a friend, however, there are several things you need to consider and it is important to think carefully before purchasing a property.
Planning for the future is essential. Estate planning ensures that your wishes are carried out after you die. Without it, your loved ones may face difficult decisions. This article will cover some of the most common mistakes people make when planning their estate, and how you can avoid them.
HMCTS is an online case management tool managed by HM Courts and Tribunals. From the 31st March 2022, HMCTS will be switching off the old divorce portal meaning solicitors will not be able to apply for a divorce on behalf of their clients for one week, aside from urgent cases.
The decision to get a divorce is never an easy one, and it is often made more difficult by the many myths that surround them. As specialist divorce solicitors, we want to ensure that our clients can make informed decisions surrounding divorce, children and finances which is why we have created this blog detailing the top 10 January divorce myths, busted.
Your employer has a duty of care to keep you safe when you are in your workplace. However, unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen and accidents often occur. If you have been injured in an accident at work and it wasn’t your fault you may be entitled to compensation. This blog will outline the common causes of workplace accidents and the injuries that can occur.
There are currently over 7,000 gyms in the UK and the number of people who have a gym membership has surpassed 10 million, but what happens if you are injured in the gym? Can you make a claim for compensation?
