Lawyers
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Ashtons Legal has succeeded in obtaining £55,000 for the family of a young lady who died in a Suffolk road accident. Ms D was the passenger in a car that...
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The Health & Safety Executive has issued a timely report in conjunction with Farm Safety Week (19 to 23 July 2021). It makes sobering reading. It reveals how 41 people...
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Richard Foyster, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a six-figure settlement for Mr T, a man who was injured when knocked off his bicycle in Bury...
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The Grenfell fire of 2017 has spurred the Government to introduce new fire legislation which will, amongst other things, extend the limitation period for defective building claims from six years...
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If you are going to use vehicles over 2.5 tonnes (and up to 3.5 tonnes) to transport goods commercially you may now need an operator’s licence from 21 May 2022...
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The Prime Minister has unveiled his plans for the easing of lockdown restrictions on 19 July. He has confirmed that the legal restrictions will be lifted, but he expects individuals...
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Martyn Hayward, an asbestos-related disease claim specialist solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a six-figure settlement for the widow of a man who sadly lost his battle with mesothelioma having...
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The current and critical HGV driver shortage has triggered a relaxation in the EU Drivers’ Hours Rules for HGV drivers. The Government is seeking to address this problem that it...
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Misrepresentation can occur in property transactions where the seller makes an inaccurate statement about the condition of the property. When purchasing a property, a buyer is reliant on certain information...
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An insecure load can have tragic consequences. It may injure or even kill other road users. Similarly, a driver can even be hurt if a load shifts internally e.g. where...
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Paralegal and Trainee Legal Executive gives an insight into the work of the French Legal Services team and explores balancing home-study with full-time work. Working as a Paralegal in the French...
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The new rules on witness statements came into force on 6 April 2021. The Civil Procedure Rules Committee has established a new set of rules about how to prepare trial...
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