Whiplash is a very common injury that often results from car accidents, although it can also be caused by other accidents, including falls and slips. Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly jolted forwards, sideways or backwards, causing damage to the ligaments or tendons in the neck. This can be very painful, and often leads [...]
A will should be the means by which an individual expresses their wishes for their property and assets after their death, and if drafted correctly, it should be legally binding. However, there have been recent challenges to the legality of wills which have disinherited children in favour of leaving all property and assets to charities, [...]
There is a huge demand for property the moment - and a corresponding lack of supply. We are in an artificial pressure cooker situation and until more loans and more houses are made available there will be no relief. The banks and building societies have had their fingers severely burnt and it is unlikely they [...]
Imagine you are walking in public place such as a footpath, a car park or a shopping centre and you suddenly slip and fall. You have been blissfully minding your own business and doing your thing and, all of a sudden, you are in a heap on the ground and you are so embarrassed that [...]
The process of buying a house can be extremely stressful, but choosing a solicitor who is experienced in property law will help to make it as straightforward as possible. Conveyancing, the process of transferring a property from one person to another, can present many problems and issues that can delay or even stop the purchase. [...]
If you own and rent out a commercial property, you will have made a legally binding contract with your tenant, or lessee. This will clarify the obligations you have to maintain your property, and specify any charges you must pay in relation to it, as well as outlining the rights you hold over the property [...]
If you are a tenant renting a commercial property for your business, it is vital to understand how your contract works to protect you and your landlord. Most commercial property leases are full repairing and insuring leases, which means you, as the tenant, become liable to keep the property in good repair and to keep [...]
Making a will is something many of us do not consider essential while we are busy enjoying our lives, but it is of vital importance if you have children or you own property, and you should ensure that you have taken proper legal advice to avoid causing problems for your family in the event of [...]
The reading of a will is often a cause for contention, and in many cases it can be much more complicated than the deceased intended. There are several issues which can be raised to make the execution of a will problematic, and these serve to highlight how important it is to ensure that your will [...]
When you’re buying a house for the first time, it can seem like a very complicated process and it can be easy to make mistakes. A good solicitor can help you through every stage of purchasing a property, but having an understanding of how the system works can help you to avoid disappointments and unnecessary [...]