Today is the first day of our 14th year. On 1 November 2000, I fulfilled my long term ambition to practice on my own. They have been exciting times. I am extremely pleased that during my complete 13 years, nearly 10 young people have passed through my practice and I have trained 5 as solicitors. They … Continue reading Hafezis – 14th Anniversary
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Peoples Representation Act
At this time of the year households often receive a questionnaire from local council to complete. The form requires each household to supply details of everyone over the age of 18 living at the address. This is to keep the electoral Register complete and enables the resident to vote at the next election. Failure to … Continue reading Peoples Representation Act
Motor Claim In South East London
Mr P was a claimant driver visiting his business in South East London, and was parking his car outside his launderette. As he was about to get out of his car a coach owned and driven by the defendant’s driver, drove past and collided with the driver’s side of his car causing damage to his … Continue reading Motor Claim In South East London
How To Reduce Toxic Worry By William Montgomery
How to reduce toxic worry Some anxiety is an inevitable part of our lives, but in today’s fast-paced world, it can become overwhelming. Too much stress hinders productivity and can be dangerous to your health. Here are three steps to address worry before it becomes toxic: 1. Don’t worry alone. Talk to someone you trust … Continue reading How To Reduce Toxic Worry By William Montgomery
The Cost Of Privacy?
The Cost of Privacy? The case of Campbell v Mirror (EC find out name) attracted media attention not least because it involved a supermodel and raised some interesting issues regarding privacy. There is no tort of privacy and cases which are litigated often involve high profile parties who it is said, are the only people … Continue reading The Cost Of Privacy?
Occupational Stress Claims
Occupational Stress Claims Workers in the U.K. work under increasingly stressful conditions. On average, they work more hours than workers in the rest of Europe and have increasingly hectic lifestyles. Although the Working Time Regulations 1998 are designed to protect the worker, they can opt in or out of these regulations so that the standard … Continue reading Occupational Stress Claims
Deep Vein Thrombosis – A House Of Lords Ruling
Deep Vein Thrombosis – A House of Lords Ruling Last month the House of Lords ruled that victims of Deep Vein Thrombosis are not allowed to sue airlines for the loss and damage they have suffered. The so-called ‘Economy Class Syndrome’ occurs when a lack of movement causes a blood clot which can often start … Continue reading Deep Vein Thrombosis – A House Of Lords Ruling
Merck Product Liability Trial Update
Merck Product Liability Trial Update We reported in August 2005 that Merck, one of the worlds largest pharmaceutical giants, faced a series of lawsuits in the US following the success of a claimant in Texas, USA who sued the firm for millions of dollars after a jury found them responsible for her husbands death after … Continue reading Merck Product Liability Trial Update
Top Judges Defend Costs
Top Judges Defend Costs Last month saw top judges argue in defence of solicitors who had come under attack from critics who claim that they run up disproportionate costs that outweigh claimant’s damages. This is certainly not surprising in light of the Campbell v MGN [2004] UKHL 22 case in which an award of damages … Continue reading Top Judges Defend Costs
Conditional Fee Agreements (No Win, No Fee)
PERSONAL INJURY LAWCLAIM.NET THE CLAIMANT PERSONAL INJURY DIVISION OF HAFEZIS Many thousands of people are injured every year but do not claim compensation that they are rightfully entitled to, perhaps because they are not aware of their rights within the law, perhaps because they have been put off by the bad press that personal injury … Continue reading Conditional Fee Agreements (No Win, No Fee)