Lawyers working in the medical negligence (or clinical negligence as it is also known) field have seen some interesting developments during the past 18 months. Firstly there was a predictable reduction in enquiries as everyone complied with lockdown and showed their support for the inundated NHS. For some people this meant not looking to claim […]
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The family home is often at the heart of the family unit and most people would like to make sure that their spouse or civil partner will be secure and able to remain living in the family home after their death. Given the difficulties that many younger people have getting on the property ladder, some […]
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Fraser Dawbarns’ personal injury lawyer Neil John has obtained a £15,000 settlement an agency worker who was injured when he slipped while climbing into machinery on a construction site. The cause of the slipping was identified as defective protective personal equipment boots. Neil comments: “This is another example of the need for everyone operating in […]
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Fraser Dawbarns has recruited six new apprentices who are starting their careers with the firm in the King’s Lynn and Wisbech offices. Five of the new intakes will be studying with the CILEX Law School whilst gaining hands on experience in their teams over a period of two years before becoming Paralegals. They will then […]
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Rebecca Woodley, a family lawyer at Fraser Dawbarns, explains where things can go wrong if you don’t have legal support for your divorce. Historically if someone wanted a divorce they called a lawyer. Now, many people just search “how to obtain a divorce” on the internet. If they ignore the paid-for-advertising, they will be directed […]
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Surrogacy is no longer just for celebrities such as Elton John and is now an option to help all types of family, in circumstances where there are perhaps, medical issues or same-sex parents. Research by the University of Kent and My Surrogacy Journey has shown that the number of families using surrogacy has almost quadrupled […]
Following consultation, the Ministry of Justice has now confirmed that 129 court fees will increase from the end of September 2021 despite strong opposition. The reasoning behind the increase is that fees are only being uplifted by inflation rather than there being any ‘real’ increase. Fees in the County Court Business Centre (CCBC) which typically […]
Neil John, who leads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a substantial six figure settlement for a Cambridgeshire man after a lorry ran over his leg leaving him with a permanent limp. Mr T’s injury was incurred at work and he has since had to change his job as he is now […]
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Sometimes when a marriage or relationship breaks down, even where children are involved, one spouse or partner will want to move away. They may stay within the country, but perhaps wish to be closer to family, take up a new job opportunity, or just want to start a new chapter in his or her life. […]
When an estate agent recommends a property lawyer, is it because they believe you will receive a great service? Not always! Estate agents do recommend solicitors that they know and work well with. However, sometimes an estate agent will recommend a solicitor who has paid for that referral. Professional rules allow this, and many solicitors […]
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