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Insurers remain reluctant to pay business...
Posted in Dispute Resolution on 3rd Mar 2021
On 28 February 2021 the Sunday Times reported that FTSE 250 insurer Hiscox offered a struggling East London café owner $13.00 in settlement of its business interruption claim.
The London café claimed for more than 3 months’ loss, comprising of $1,600 a month in rent and $2,500 a month in stock, after it faced closure due to the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The café had said it had been “battling bankruptcy” due to closure, like many other businesses in the UK today.
It was reported by sources close to the FTSE insurer that only...
Road Traffic Collisions
Posted in Personal Injury on 18th Nov 2021
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It is estimated that there are 32.7 million road users in the United Kingdom. In 2020 it was reported that 115,584 road traffic collisions occurred which resulted in damage to the vehicle and its occupants - who suffered personal injury.
The damage caused by the road traffic collision to the vehicle can render your vehicle unroadworthy i.e. you cannot legally drive the vehicle. To confirm, there are two reason why your vehicle can be classed as unroadworthy:
The damaged caused by the impact of the road...
International Relocation with Children
Posted in Family & Divorce on 9th Nov 2021
When relationships come to an end, it is not always straightforward to agree child arrangements. If you are a parent that is looking to relocate and move abroad permanently with your children, there are many things you should consider before doing so.
Legal Restrictions on Relocation
Firstly, you must be aware of the legal implications of removing your child from the Jurisdiction of England and Wales without the permission of the other parent. If you remove your children from the Jurisdiction of England and Wales without the permission of the other...
Professional negligence claims arising from...
Posted in Professional Negligence on 8th Nov 2021
What does it mean if your case is struck out?
In simple terms, the term ‘struck out’ means that a claim has been dismissed by a court and cannot be pursued any further. The consequences of a claim being struck out can be mortifying. You could lose the opportunity to continue with your claim, and may as well be obliged to pay your opponent’s legal costs as well as your own.
Reasons that a Court can strike out a claim
The Court has various powers to strike out a claim. This is clarified further under Civil Procedure Rule 3.4 which confirms that the...
