How are producers liable? When dealing with product liability claims, there are several possible causes of action. Possibly the most important is the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (“the CPA”). Under the CPA, producers of defective products are subject to strict…
If you have suffered an injury, whether in an accident at work, in a car accident or because of negligent medical treatment, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. As leading personal injury solicitors in Coventry and…
The majority of claims against employers, except those for personal injury, will be brought in the Employment Tribunal. Typical examples of employment tribunal claims are claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and disputes in relation to trade union memberships. Starting a…
Yes! Now that we are back in lockdown a lot of people have more time to think about what might happen if they were to be unable to make decisions for themselves, for example if they were very ill in…
What is a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (H&W LPA)? A H&W LPA is a legal document that enables a person (known as the Donor) to appoint a person or people (known as the Attorney(s)) (usually a friend…
When a loved one has recently died you might start hearing a lot of mention of the word “probate”, but if you’ve never been through the “probate process” before you may well not know what that means. Being probate solicitors…
Drafting a will is a complex process, and sometimes mistakes can be made. This can lead to parts of a will, or even the whole will, being declared invalid and the estate passing under the intestacy rules. These rules can…
Most professionals have, at some point, been asked for some free advice as a favour. This case demonstrates the possible pitfalls with doing so, albeit with a relatively happy outcome for the professional in question. The case The Defendant in…
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has today announced a new online tool to help people who are making decisions on behalf of others using “Lasting Powers of Attorney”. A Lasting Power of Attorney (commonly referred to as an…
A will is a legally binding document which tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property – collectively referred to as your 'estate' – after you die. As well as naming your beneficiaries (the people who benefit from your…