Solicitors
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From 6 April 2026, employers must be ready for a significant expansion of family-related employment rights. Statutory paternity leave and unpaid parental leave are now available from day one of...
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Understanding injury claim time limits, exceptions, and what matters most in England and Wales. How long do you have to make your injury claim? If you’re injured in an accident...
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Every April, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that this disease affects over 42,000 people in England and Wales annually, yet early detection dramatically improves survival rates. This awareness campaign...
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Losing a loved one unexpectedly due to an accident or incident that was someone else’s fault can be overwhelming, both emotionally and financially. During such a difficult time, it can...
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The Government has published the enabling regulations for SSP changes that will come into force on 6 April 2026 Under the new regulations, from 6 April 2026: SSP becomes payable...
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Kerry Jones, a personal injury claim specialist at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a £75,000 injury claim settlement for Mr R following a diagnosis of subtle brain injury. Mr R was...
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April is fast approaching and will involve some significant changes to UK Employment Law. Now is the time for HR Personnel to “get ready” for the changes that are coming...
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The Inquest into the death of Mrs Blundell, who died in December 2023 while lone working at the East of England Co-op Funeral Services branch in Swaffham, has been taking...
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Ashtons Legal has recently settled the personal injury claim of Mr A on the basis of ‘occupiers’ liability’. This occurs when an individual is injured when they are on someone...
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Bringing legal proceedings against a defendant located abroad presents unique challenges that require careful navigation of both domestic and international legal frameworks. At Ashtons Legal, we regularly assist clients in...
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You can still bring a mesothelioma claim even if the employer responsible for your asbestos exposure closed long ago. The key is tracing their Employers’ Liability Insurers for the years...
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Louise Harper, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a six-figure settlement for Miss W, a young woman who suffered serious scalding as a young infant. Miss...
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