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Summer Jobs for Students – Know your Rights
With student fees in the thousands and most graduates leaving university with £30-40,000 worth of debt, most students need to spend their summer holidays working to fund their education. However, many of the jobs available are ‘minimum wage’ positions, and transient in nature. This can result in some employers failing to recognise their ‘duty of care’ to provide a…
Government under fire for will-writing decision
Criticism of the government’s decision not to regulate will-writing continued yesterday – although the two bodies representing the will-writing community appeared at odds over the prospects of self-regulation succeeding. Will Writing Regulation is Much Needed The Institute of Professional Willwriters said it was “extremely disappointed by this outcome given the investigative work that has been…
School Accidents – Know the Facts
We like to think that one of the safest environments for children is a school. But with reports that county councils are paying out thousands of pounds in compensation claims for accidents on school premises, it is clear that schools could be safer. And it’s not just children who are at risk – it’s adults…
Burn Injuries and Scarring: Specialist Support from the Legal Experts
Even the smallest burn can be incredibly painful. But if you suffer a serious burn injury, it could change your life. Burns are some of the most complex injuries to treat, and victims can also take a long time to recover. For anyone who has suffered a burn or has been left with excessive scarring,…
Eye Surgery Gone Wrong – Medical Negligence Claims
Our eyes are extremely precious to us. But they are also incredibly fragile and can be easily damaged, even when being cared for by trained experts. Eye Injury Claims on the Rise Eye injury claims are becoming more common in the UK for one particular reason – the increase in the number of laser surgery…
