Personal Injury
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There are over a million people in the UK who are affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). The impact of acquired brain injury can be lifelong, complex and multi-faceted. Access...
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Cauda equina syndrome is a rare, but extremely serious medical condition which requires urgent treatment in order to potentially avoid significant injury or disability. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when nerves...
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An inquest is opened by a coroner if there are reasons to believe someone has passed away from something other than natural causes. What is the purpose of the inquest?...
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We are delighted to announce that Ashtons Legal’s top tier Personal Injury team and Medical Negligence team have once again been shortlisted for ‘Catastrophic Injury Team of the Year’ at...
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In a catastrophic case, one of the most pressing issues is securing an interim payment of damages as soon as liability has been established, which essentially means an acceptance on...
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Ashtons Legal has obtained this substantial six-figure settlement for Mr B, a middle-aged man who suffered life-changing injuries when a car collided with his motorcycle. Mr B was in no...
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Since late March 2020 the majority of Court cases have been held remotely where possible, apart from criminal trials involving a jury, which stopped completely for a while and then...
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Ashtons Legal has joined law firms in the Major Trauma Group who provide vital support to survivors of major trauma and their families. The Major Trauma Group consists of leading...
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As part of a new government strategy to address the ‘gender health gap’, women and girls in England are being invited to discuss their healthcare experiences. This strategy will aim...
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When a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing it may be possible to bring a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act. The Fatal Accidents Act may...
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An inquiry into the qualifications held by the incoming chief executive of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has begun after it was revealed that he did not hold...
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Helen Leggett, a personal injury solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has agreed a settlement of £75,000 for Mr T who was injured in a road collision. Mr T’s company car was...
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