When we are unwell, we place trust in medical professionals to help us return to our normal, healthy selves. While we are in the care of these professionals, whether a doctor or dentist, we expect to receive a reasonable level of care and expertise. Failure to provide this can result in devastating, life-long consequences, affecting […]
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When you book a holiday, the last thing you want to think about is anything going wrong. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a family holiday, you should be focused on making lifelong memories. However, at times, circumstances can arise that are beyond our control which can result in a negative experience. Here’s what you
The following is a guide to the Small Claims Procedure. If you are thinking of making a claim, we would suggest that you read it carefully. What is a small claim? A small claim is a civil case and is a process whereby certain types of claims can be decided without instructing a solicitor. Generally,
An illness caused by an accident at work can lead to an employee feeling torn between a responsibility to their employer and to themselves. It is a daunting prospect so it is vital that you know where to turn and how to approach things in the right way so that all parties will be happy
Most of us try to avoid problems at work, however from time to time complications can arise and when a satisfactory outcome can’t be reached, the next step may be an employee tribunal (sometimes called an industrial tribunal). If you or someone you know is facing a tribunal, here are some common questions we get
When you’ve been in an accident that wasn’t your fault, your first thoughts are often about how you can minimise the disruption and inconvenience in your life which this unfortunate event has caused. Before you even seek out advice yourself, friends and family can offer lots of unsolicited yet well-meaning tips and suggestions about what
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If you have been in an accident where you have suffered a personal injury, or you believe you are entitled to payment for pain and suffering or loss of future earnings then you can most likely claim compensation. Here are the most common reasons why people seek compensation, and some advice from our solicitors on
Many of us are preparing to set off on holiday soon, for what we hope will be a highly enjoyable experience of great weather, good food and relaxing away from work. However, while you were doing your research on the perfect destination and comparing costs between tour operators, you might have noticed increasing news coverage
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If you feel you have been wrongfully dismissed from your job, it can be a stressful and emotional time. You will probably be very concerned about how this will impact on your home life, your family and your living situation, but at Harry McPartland & Sons Solicitors we have lots of experience in providing specialist
If you have been personally injured as a result of an accident and want to seek compensation, you might be wondering where to start. After an accident you will naturally be upset and will have other more pressing issues on your mind, so you won’t want to waste time wondering how to make a claim.
