Playing Games with Peoples’ Lives
Is it any wonder that many people view statements by politicians with scepticism? “Say one thing and do the other” syndrome is alive and well...
Payback time for Claimants?
In many cases, when Claimants are injured and they are successful in a personal injury or clinical negligence claim, they end up with a lump...
Emily Phelan
Paralegal, Dispute ResolutionThe truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
Compensation for personal injury is a restorative remedy, the purpose of which is to put the injured party back in the position they were (as...
Emily Phelan
Paralegal, Dispute ResolutionMisconduct will be punished
Few people would argue that generally speaking misconduct should be punished. In dispute cases claimants and defendants can act unreasonably and this can have serious...
Gerard Sanders
Partner, Head of Personal Injury & Clinical NegligenceHiding your Guilt behind a Fig Leaf?
Within the last week the Supreme Court has considered a Scottish case relating to the contents of Section 1 (1) of the Employers Liability (Compulsory...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorJustice for All? Compensation for claimants
“In a civil court case the claimant who succeeds against a defendant will receive, where appropriate, an award of compensation and the loser will pay...
Isabel Hodgson
Legal Executive, Trusts & EstatesGuests Enter at their Own Risk!
Perhaps the traditional “welcome mat” at your front door should be replaced with a mat stating “guests enter at their own risk”. Why you may...
Emily Phelan
Paralegal, Dispute ResolutionHART BROWN IS A LEGAL 500 RECOMMENDED LAW FIRM
Hart Brown is pleased to be recommended in The Legal 500 for 2015. The Legal 500 Series, now in its 28th year, is widely acknowledged...
