When you buy a property, it will sometimes come with restrictive covenants. Purchasers often ask us “it is my property… why am I not allowed to erect a shed in my garden or keep a caravan on my drive without seeking the original developer’s consent?” This is a logical question, but it is important to […]
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Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has recently settled a claim following the death of a man who was initially involved in a workplace accident resulting in orthopaedic leg injuries. He spent several weeks in hospital, was discharged and shortly afterwards died as the result of a blood clot on […]
Claims management companies often contact recent property buyers suggesting that they have overpaid SDLT. They offer, for a percentage of any ‘recovery’, to help claim reimbursement from HMRC. David Osborne of local solicitors Fraser Dawbarns explains why their offers should be treated with caution. Ideally, no one would need this service, because their lawyer would […]
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Personal injury specialist Neil John, a partner at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £40,000 settlement for a man who was hit from behind by a fork lift truck. The man, who was working in a factory at the time of the incident, suffered a foot and ankle injury as a result and was unable to […]
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After a divorce or separation, many adults may choose to change their surname. In most cases, this is a relatively straightforward process, particularly if a woman wishes to revert to her maiden name. However, changing a child’s name can be more difficult, especially if you do not have consent of both parents to do so. […]
When it comes to new developments, an effective drainage system is essential, ensuring a safe, sustainable habitable environment. Developers need to consider measures to effectively manage surface water and excess storm flow to reduce the risk of flooding and pollution from run-offs. In January 2023, a recent report was published following a review undertaken by […]
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Neil John, a personal injury specialist at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £50,000 claim settlement for a casual worker who was injured when he caught his hand in a piece of machinery. As a result of his injury he lost a summer’s work and has since had to find an alternative type of employment due […]
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The Family team at Fraser Dawbarns has successfully helped a client retain his military pension following divorce proceedings. Court proceedings for a couple’s divorce settlement had been ongoing for approximately 18 months when our client came to see us for legal advice six weeks before the final hearing. The client’s wife had been instructing solicitors […]
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Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death. Across the UK, 900,000 people are living with dementia, and this is only set to rise. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. The effects can be cruel, not only for those diagnosed but for their family and friends around them as there is currently no […]
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There are sometimes reasons why you may wish, or it makes sense for the future, to change what is recorded on a child’s birth certificate. There are only limited circumstances in which this can be done. A birth registration can be corrected if there is a mistake i.e. a name has been spelt incorrectly or […]
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