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Posted on: 01 May 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Public Place Accident Claims

When someone goes about their daily life, the last thing they would think about is being involved in an accident – but sadly, accidents in public places can and do occur. Public liability is the term used to summarise the duty of care in which a company that owns a public space has towards people that use it.

Posted on: 01 May 2024

A Solicitors Guide to Understanding Child Compensation Claims

Accidents involving children can cause plenty of stress for the child who suffers the injury, but for the parents, it can be equally as stressful. An injury has a huge impact on a child, and it can be long-lasting and create plenty of problems.

Posted on: 30 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding School Admission Appeals

It might be really scary if your child or children isn’t admitted to the right school. At the end of the day, every parent will want what’s best for their child, even more so if they have additional needs, meaning there are more requirements as to the best type of school that suits them.

Posted on: 30 Apr 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Parental Responsibility

Understanding parental responsibility can be a tricky subject, especially if you are a couple who have had a child unmarried. Currently, in the UK, over 51% of children were both to unmarried mothers, which is over half of the population. This is calculating all records dating back to 1845, and though this proves that less and less people are getting married before children, it leaves the question of who has parental responsibly of their child.

Posted on: 26 Apr 2024

Simpson Millar secures £10m compensation for woman significantly injured in road crash

Simpson Millar secured over £10m for a woman in her 30s struck by a speeding minibus, resulting in severe injuries and brain damage. Despite initial disputes of liability, the court held the driver fully responsible, awarding compensation for lost earnings, ongoing care, and special needs. The firm emphasised the life-altering impact of her injuries and welcomed the court's decision, which also included a ruling for the defendant to cover legal costs and additional expenses due to delayed settlement.

Posted on: 24 Apr 2024

Essex family fights for answers after father’s asbestos related death

John Wellby, an 82-year-old retired carpenter from Essex, died from mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Diagnosed shortly before his death, his family was unaware of his exposure during his career. They have now enlisted lawyers to investigate and are seeking information from his former colleagues, particularly from his work between 1956 and 1975. The case highlights the persistent risks of asbestos-related diseases and the importance of workplace safety measures.

Posted on: 22 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Personal Injury Trusts

If you have made a claim for personal injury and received compensation you may be wondering if this sum of money will have any effect on the benefits you receive form the government.

Posted on: 22 Apr 2024

Hertfordshire County Council commits to review of special needs policies following legal challenge

Hertfordshire County Council has agreed to conduct a detailed review of how it assesses children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), following a challenge from a father who disagreed with the council's decision not to assess his child.

Posted on: 16 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Interim Payments

When you’re claiming compensation, the process can sometimes take longer than you’d planned. Whether it’s due to things taking longer in terms of settling on an amount, or if the process is just taking a while because of these services being overwhelmed, sometimes, things don’t go according to the timelines you expected.

Posted on: 04 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Child Name Changes

There are several reasons as to why you may be looking to change your child’s name. Whether you’re getting divorced from their other parent or re-married and you want to change your child’s name to reflect this, there are certainly options for you.

Posted on: 04 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Cycling Accident Claims

These days, with the current move towards getting to work and school in a more eco-friendly and healthier way, more and more people are cycling. But this also means that there has been an increase in cycling accidents due to the higher number of cyclists on the road.

Posted on: 04 Apr 2024

Solicitors' Guide to Understanding Late Cancer Diagnosis Claims

According to a 2019 study by the British Medical Journal, the average appointment time in the UK is 9.2 minutes, with 2.5 problems being discussed on average. This study suggests that only a small number of GPs feel that this is a sufficient length of time to enable them to undertake appointments and provide a good service – and in that time, GPs will deal with a variety of conditions on a daily basis.

Posted on: 26 Mar 2024

Our Guide to Understanding the Court of Protection

Sometimes, people get to a stage in their lives where they can’t make proper decisions when it comes to finance and welfare. In these cases, this is where the Court of Protection comes in.

Posted on: 15 Mar 2024

Simpson Millar Acquires Novum Law

We are excited to announce that Simpson Millar has acquired NhLex Ltd and its trading name Novum Law

Posted on: 14 Mar 2024

Case Study: £25,900 Awarded for a Criminal Injury Abuse Claim

This case study delves into the complexities of seeking compensation for survivors of abuse, particularly through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Highlighting a successful claim for a client abused at a boarding school in the 1970s, it outlines the CICA's eligibility criteria, the importance of legal advice, and the resources available to survivors. Our Abuse Claim team's approach and dedication to supporting clients through the claim process are emphasised, showcasing expertise in handling abuse compensation cases.

Posted on: 23 Feb 2024

Church of England Redress Scheme

In 2023, the Church of England announced a redress scheme to compensate and support abuse survivors. Backed by the Synod, it offers financial, emotional, and spiritual aid, alongside legal cost coverage, to those abused by Church figures, without needing a police report or conviction. Simpson Millar provides legal guidance, stressing the scheme's aim to simplify compensation claims for survivors.

Posted on: 08 Aug 2023

What to do if your child’s SEND School Closes

Help securing your child’s education in line with their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Posted on: 25 Jul 2023

Former churchman sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sex abuse

Lawyers say conviction shows ‘desperate need’ for Church redress scheme.

Posted on: 12 Jul 2023

Children’s rights Lawyers urge politicians to reconsider making ‘care experience’ a protected characteristic

Welsh Government responds to recommendations made by the Children, Young People and Education Committee

Posted on: 27 Jun 2023

Yours in Scouting Campaign: Improving Safeguarding within the Scouts

We were recently contacted by Yours in Scouting in relation to their campaign to improve the safeguarding structure of the Scout Association in order to provide greater protection for its members.

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