We understand that when making a personal injury claim it is important to know what to expect. That is why at McPartland & Sons Solicitors, we aim to make the process as transparent as possible. Who is responsible for my personal injury? Responsibility will depend on the type of injury you have sustained. If it …
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Being injured in a road traffic accident can be a life-changing event. In the blink of an eye, your everyday life has been thrown into a confusion of pain, distress, and upheaval, at times through no fault of your own. When others are at fault for the accident, you do not have to suffer the …
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Compensation is money awarded to somebody who has been involved in an accident that wasn’t their fault. It’s a financial settlement that covers the costs and impacts your injury has had on your life, now and into your future. What are the different types of compensation? There are several different claims that McPartland & Sons specialise …
Being taken to Court or stopped by the Police for a driving offence is now extremely common due to various forms of technology used by the Police to investigate and charge people with driving offences. What Are The Consequences Of Road Traffic Offences? Driving offences are typically penalised in the following ways: Penalty Points- each …
Many thousands of people receive medical treatment every single day. In many cases, this treatment is appropriate and effective. Unfortunately, things sometimes go wrong, and the patient ends up worse off. Here are the next steps to take if you believe you have suffered from medical negligence What Is a Medical Negligence Claim? A medical …
We understand that when making a compensation claim it is important to know what to expect. That is why at McPartland & Sons Solicitors, we aim to make the process as transparent as possible. What is compensation? Compensation is the settlement of money awarded to somebody who was involved in an accident that was not …
Having valid insurance cover and an up-to-date MOT certificate is a legal requirement for all vehicle owners. Here is our essential guide to the consequences of having no MOT or insurance whilst on the road. What is an MOT? An MOT test is an annual inspection that is required by law on all vehicles in …
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There is a wide array of driving offences that can often result in fines, points on a licence – and, in more serious cases, driving bans and criminal prosecutions. Below are some of the most common offences. What are the penalties for road traffic offences? Driving offences are typically penalised in the following ways: Penalty …
What is compensation? Compensation is settlement of money awarded to somebody who was involved in an accident that was not their fault. The finances cover the costs and impact that the injury has had on your life, both now and into your future. Although claiming for compensation cannot take away what you have experienced, it …
Broadly speaking most people’s pensions come from one of the following, a company pension plan, a personal pension plan and / or the State pension. What are your rights with each pension scheme? The State Pension Your State Pension is a monthly payment from the government based on your National Insurance contributions (NIC). It is …