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  • Proposed changes to the law that limit the ability to recover compensation following injury in a road traffic accident

    The Ministry of Justice has decided to exclude vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians from proposed changes to the law that will limit the ability to recover compensation following injury in a road traffic accident.

     

    Campaigners, including British Cycling, argued that it would become almost impossible for cyclists to get legal representation without sacrificing a significant proportion of the compensation that they would be entitled to.

    The government has introduced the Civil Liability Act in an attempt to restrict “whiplash” claims. However, the proposal to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims from £1,000 to £5,000 also threatened access to justice for injured road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.

    We have helped a number of clients who have who have suffered an injury as a result of an accident which was not their fault and have successfully secured thousands of pounds for them.

    Suffering an injury can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Litigation Solicitors
    Criminal Injuries
    Personal Injury Solicitor
    Accidents at Work
    Claims for Death
    Clinical Negligence Solicitor
    Criminal Injuries
    Dental Negligence Solicitor
    Occupiers Liability Solicitor
    Car Accident Solicitor
    Trips and Slips Accident Compensation Claims

  • Mercedes-Benz could face legal battle over diesel emissions

    A group legal claim is to be brought on behalf of owners of some Mercedes vehicles, over claims customers were misled about the emissions their vehicles produced.

    It is alleged that the issue affected 500,000 diesel vehicles- the BlueTec and AdBlue range sold between 2007 and 2018.

    The latest action comes a year after Daimler AG was fined more than £700m by German prosecutors in 2019 over the diesel emissions scandal.

    Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has dismissed the claims and says it will “vigorously defend” any group actions in court.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Intellectual Property Solicitors

  • Victoria Beckham’s fashion brand sued by former employee…

    Victoria Beckham‘s fashion brand is being sued by a former employee who claims she developed carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of working for the company.

    The NHS describes carpal tunnel syndrome as “pressure on a nerve in your wrist” that causes tingling, numbness and pain in your hand and fingers.

    Kristina Kubilene alleges that she worked up to 15 hours a day for seven days in the lead-up to New York Fashion Week. The pattern cutter claims that sustaining the  “repetitive” and “awkward” movements that were required for her role has left her with a severe injury that means she is now unable to work.

    Suffering an injury can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Litigation Solicitors
    Criminal Injuries
    Personal Injury Solicitor
    Accidents at Work
    Claims for Death
    Clinical Negligence Solicitor
    Criminal Injuries
    Dental Negligence Solicitor
    Occupiers Liability Solicitor
    Car Accident Solicitor
    Trips and Slips Accident Compensation Claims

  • Ski firm Sunweb faces legal fight over ticket refund plan

    SunWeb, a skiing holiday provider, faces legal action after backtracking on a promise to refund tickets costing up to £4000.00 for a cancelled festival.

    SunWeb initially offered customers a full refund by March 31 after Tomorrowland Winter at the French resort Alpe d’Huez, was called off because of Covid-19 but has since told customers that they will now be offered ‘corona vouchers’ for the full value of the payment prompting legal threats.

    The French and Belgian governments have backed the scheme, but the European Commission said ‘travellers have the right to be reimbursed’.

    SunWeb has told customers they cannot request cash refunds until November, which will be paid within three months.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Litigation Solicitors
    Civil Litigation
    Civil Litigation
    Commercial Litigation

  • The Night Time Industries Association announced it is taking legal action against Hiscox

    The Night Time Industries Association, which represents bars and clubs across the UK, has commenced legal action against Hiscox, alleging the insurer has refused to pay out for claims during the coronavirus pandemic.

    The NTIA is arranging class action against the insurer, which it said has denied liability under its business interruption policy. All night time venues including pubs and restaurants have been forced to close under the UK’s coronavirus lockdown.

    Hiscox said it anticipated paying out up to £142m in coronavirus insurance claims arising from restrictions on travel and mass gatherings but said its business interruption exposure is “limited” in Europe.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Litigation Solicitors
    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Dying to be heard

    Dying to be heard

    11th to 17th May 2020 is “Dying Matters” Awareness Week. The aim of this organisation is to encourage people to talk more openly about death, dying and bereavement. This is often a difficult subject to broach, but it is a natural process that we will all experience.

     

    The theme this year is “Dying to be heard” and people are encouraged to talk amongst other things about their end of life wishes such as their funeral. A will is an ideal place to indicate your funeral wishes and also to lay out how you would like your money, property and possessions to be passed on when the time comes. It is a simple way to take the worry and stress out of what is inevitably a difficult situation for your loved ones.

     

    If you would like to talk about making a will our team will be happy to help. Please contact us for more information on 0161 624 6811 or email rld@wrigleyclaydon.com

    Need help making a will? Here’s what you should know…

    You can also read the Dying Matters blog on Dr Kershaw’s Hospic website here

  • Coronavirus: Watchdog threatens legal action on holiday and wedding refunds

    Coronavirus: Watchdog threatens legal action on holiday and wedding refunds

    Firms that fail to refund people for holiday and weddings cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak could face legal action by the consumer watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

    The CMA said the holiday vouchers being offered can only be used during a more expensive period, while wedding venues are telling people to claim on their insurance. It also said some nurseries were asking people to pay very high sums in order to keep a place open for their child.

    Consumer law requires that a full refund is offered if a business has cancelled a contract without providing any of the promised goods or services.

    This includes if no service is provided because of restrictions during the current lockdown or if a consumer cancels because of the restrictions.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Litigation Solicitors
    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Government considers how wills should be signed in light of the COVID-19 situation

    The Government is currently considering whether the rules on how wills should be signed can be relaxed, particularly in light of the COVID-19 situation. Currently a will is only valid if it is signed in the presence of two independent witnesses who then also sign the will in the presence of the testator.

     

    These rules date back to the 1837 Wills Act but do protect the elderly and vulnerable from undue influence and fraud.

     

    The current situation with COVID-19 does make will signing more tricky, but not impossible. For someone isolating the witnesses can view the signing from a window and then the will passed outside for signing. All parties need to be present together, but this can be at a socially acceptable distance in an open space as long as they have a clear view.

     

    At Wrigley Claydon we are working remotely and using technology to take will instructions, preparing wills for signature at home and providing advice and instructions to ensure the will is signed correctly and is valid.

     

    If you would like more information about preparing a will at this time, please contact our team on 0161 624 6811 or email rld@wrigleyclaydon.com

  • Update on Probate applications in light of COVID-19 restrictions

    Update on Probate applications in light of COVID-19 restrictions

    HM Courts and Tribunal Services (HMCTS) has announced that in light of COVID-19 restrictions, some of their rules have been relaxed in relation to Probate applications. The changes are temporary but are designed to ensure that applications for Probate can continue and can be processed as swiftly as possible even though many of their staff are working remotely.

     

    Statements of Truth rather than affidavits that need to be sworn in front of a solicitor/ commissioner for oath are to be accepted in most circumstances. Electronic signatures can now also be accepted for some documents and on line applications are being encouraged generally.

     

    If you need a Grant of Probate and need further information, please contact a member of our team on 0161 624 6811 or email rld@wrigleyclaydon.com We are working remotely using technology to continue working and will be happy to assist you at this time.

  • Conor McGregor loses three-year legal battle with clothing brand

    MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s application to register the name ‘Conor McGregor’ as a trademark for the sale of clothing across the EU has been rejected by the European Union Intellectual Property Office at Alicante in Spain.

    EUIPO upheld an objection by a Dutch clothing firm, McGregor IP BV against the application. It sells clothing under the ‘McGREGOR’ brand.

    The EU trademark office refused the trademark for clothing due to the likelihood of confusion amongst the public concerning the proposed Conor McGregor brand and the DD McGregor brand used by McGregor IP BV.

    EUIPO also has ordered McGregor to pay the fees and costs incurred by the Dutch company in the action.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Intellectual Property Solicitors