Legal aid lawyers a ‘dying breed’
Extensive research undertaken by the Law Society’s Junior Lawyers Division has found that only four per cent of young lawyers are interested in working in legal aid, labelling them a dying breed. The...
View ArticleLawyers welcome legal duty to apologise
A new legal duty on medical and social care staff to apologise and tell patients when something has gone wrong, has been welcomed by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). “Honesty and...
View ArticleMedical innovation bill worries
A parliamentary Bill which aims to allow doctors to use innovative medical treatments without fear of being sued is founded on myths, say lawyers. The Medical Innovation Bill recently debated by...
View ArticleDomestic violence victims missing out
Thousands of Wearsiders who have suffered domestic violence or physical assault are missing out on valuable compensation. Many victims think they don’t qualify for vital damages as they wrongly believe...
View ArticleLawyers clear snow shovelling myth
As amber weather-warnings are issued across many parts of the UK, personal injury lawyers have reassured homeowners that they can clear paths and driveways of snow or ice without fear of being sued....
View ArticleLocal court closures threaten access to justice
Plans to close several courthouses across Northern Ireland have been met with dismay by lawyers, who say access to justice will be severely limited for vulnerable people. The Department of Justice...
View ArticleLawyers condemn court fee hike
Government plans for dramatic increases in the cost of going to court could have a profound impact on access to justice, according to personal injury lawyers. A claim valued at £12,000 would demand a...
View ArticleWhy you should always use a local solicitor
How important is it to find an independent, local Solicitor? The answer is simple – very. When people think about personal injury claims, they immediately think of the irritating television and radio...
View ArticleCompensatiopn cuts in NI could have impact
Cuts to compensation payments for victims of violent crimes in Northern Ireland could have a ‘devastating’ impact on their recovery, say experts. The Department of Justice Northern Ireland proposes to...
View ArticleLaw Society starts legal action over government’s ‘flat tax’ on court fees
The Law Society has issued a pre-action protocol letter for judicial review to challenge the government’s decision to increase some court fees by over 600 per cent. The grounds on which the Law Society...
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