Being injured from some who was running a Red Light, Guidance of Injury Claims Solicitors Accrington

Driving recklessly should be avoided no matter what the circumstances may call for. And if someone’s reckless driving results in an accident and corresponding injuries the consequences for such a driver may amount to a prison sentence and/or a heavy fine. If you were injured as a result of someone’s reckless driving you are entitled to compensation for your loss which may include medical costs, property damage and time spent away from work. In the text below we will look that the various facts surrounding accidents that result from someone running a red light in based on the experiences of injury claims solicitors Accrington.

A Diver Ran a Red Light causing me to collide; am I eligible for compensation?

No. Just because someone ran a red light does not mean that you will be able to claim compensation in the event of an accident and personal injury. For you to be able to claim compensation it has to be proved that your accident occurred in direct relation to the act of running a red light. For example, in the event of a driver running a red light but stopping before crossing the intersection during which you came into a sudden stationary position despite being signalled to go resulted in an accident it  does not mean that you are eligible for compensation. According to injury claims solicitors Accrington and RTA experts you should observe your surroundings even when crossing an intersection when green. However, if someone ran a red light and directly resulted in your accident then you can claim for compensation.

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the injury claims solicitors Accrington at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

Guide to Raise a Personal Injury Claim Courtesy of Injury Claims Solicitors Accrington

After being injured due to someone else’s negligence it is your right to make a claim for compensation. However, to be able to make a claim you need to be eligible for compensation. There are certain conditions that can make you eligible; however, the involvement of injury claims solicitors Accrington may improve your chances of compensation based on a thorough understanding of the law regarding accidents and evidence presented. In the text below we will share the necessary conditions and components of personal injury claims in light of the experience of injury claims solicitors Accrington.

The Most Important Eligibility Criteria:-

To be able to make a claim you should make sure that you meet the following criteria otherwise you at risk of wasting time and valuable resources on a case that might get thrown out:-

-         You must have sustained an injury from the accident for which you are not responsible.

-         The injury must have resulted as a result of someone else’s negligence and careless behaviour.

However, according to injury claims solicitors Accrington it is also possible to make a claim if there is contributory negligence. Being partially responsible for your injuries does not completely deprive you of compensation. Your solicitor may be able to better guide you.

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the injury claims solicitors Accrington at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

Do I need to know my Landlord’s Address? Here is what Landlord and Tenants Solicitors Think

As a tenant it is your right to be fully aware of who your landlord is and where he lives. In fact most landlord and tenants solicitors recommend that both tenants and landlords come face to face before finalising a tenancy agreement especially keeping in mind the growing menace of tenancy fraud. However, it is equally possible for the landlord to be very secretive of their permanent address, even though this should not be the case. According to landlord and tenants solicitors it the tenant’s right to know where the landlord lives. The following text contains more details.

There are two laws with reference to disclosing the landlord’s actual address to tenants. One comes under civil law while the other comes under criminal law. The Civil Law is known as the section 48 of the Landlord & Tenant Act of 1987 and the Criminal Law version is also known as the section 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985.

The Civil Law:-

Disclosing a landlord’s address is important especially if the tenant wants to sue the landlord for some reason. However, to be able to sue someone you need to have an address for them within the country so that the court paperwork can be presented to them.

The Criminal Law:-

According to landlord and tenants solicitors the tenant can send a written request to the landlord through the person who comes to collect the rent for address information. The landlord has 21 days to fulfil this request. If the landlord does not cooperate without any reasonable excuse, then they will be held responsible for committing a punishable criminal offence.

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the landlord and tenants solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

What Happens when a Tenant leaves before the end of a Tenancy? Here is what Landlord and Tenants Solicitors have to say

Whenever a tenant enters a tenancy they are legally bound to pay rent till the end of the tenancy. This means that they cannot simply take their things and leave the premises whenever they want to. Under normal circumstances, if a tenant wants to leave before the end of a tenancy they have to get a surrender of the property approved from the landlord. The landlord has all right to refuse this surrender as a result of which the tenant will have to continue to pay rent till the end of the tenancy. However, if this does not happen then there are a few steps that landlord and tenants solicitors may recommend.

Deposit Deductions:-

All tenants are required to submit an amount as deposit at the start of a tenancy. This deposit may be utilised to cover for damage to the property and unpaid bills. Interestingly, this deposit is also meant to cover unpaid rent as well. According to landlord and tenants solicitors, unpaid rent can be from the time the tenants had been living in the property as well as the after they have left (before the end of the tenancy). Therefore, if your tenants have decided to leave the property before the end of the tenancy and you have not approved the surrender you may deduct the remaining rent from the deposit.

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the landlord and tenants solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

Understanding the Legal Meaning of a Refugee with the Help of Immigration Law Solicitors

It is almost impossible to watch the news without hearing something about Refugees these days. There are many who oppose the concept of refugees and many who feel sorry for them; however, on thing is for sure, not everyone is aware of the legal definition of being a refugee. Since the topic is among the most discussed today, it is only fair that we put together some information with the help of immigration law solicitors regarding the concept of Refugees in the UK.

What is the Legal Definition of a Refugee?

According to Article 1 A(2) of the Refugee convention, a Refugee is a person who due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of

-          Race

-         Religion

-         Nationality

-         Membership particular group

-         Political opinion is outside the country of his nationality and unable to avail the protection of that country or is unwilling to return to it.

On the other hand, immigration law solicitors see different sub parts in this definition:-

-         Possession of a fear that is well founded.

-         Of treatment that is so bad that is can be considered as persecution.

-         Due to one of the five reasons mentioned above.

-         Being out of ones birthplace.

-         And being unwilling or unable to return to its protection.

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the immigration law solicitors  at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

Guidance related to the Mental Capacity Act courtesy of Injury Claims Solicitors Accrington

People who have had the misfortune of suffering a major brain injury may reach a physical state in which they are no longer capable of making their own decisions. Such people are unable to carry out basic everyday tasks, rendering the process of making a claim for their injuries virtually impossible. However, according to injury claims solicitors Accrington the Mental Capacity Act allows someone to be allocated to take handle all affairs on behalf of the person lacking the mental capacity to do so themselves. The following text contains more details.

When does a person lack Mental Capacity?

A person is said to lack mental capacity if they are unable to do one or more of the following:-

-         Understand information given to them.

-         Retain information for sufficient enough time to make a reasonable decision.

-         Measure available details to make a sound decision.

-         Communicate that decision.

Who assesses a person’s mental capacity?

Family members are often referred to when deciding if the person lacks mental capacity for small affairs. However, complex affairs related to property require the close examination of qualified medical professionals. You should refer to injury claims solicitors Accrington for more details regarding the person’s mental capacity.

What if the person lacks mental capacity?

The Court will appoint a Deputy to make decisions on behalf of the person lacking mental capacity.

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the injury claims solicitors Accrington at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

The Benefits of Professional Will and Probate Solicitors Acting as Executors

Ideally, when a person dies he/she leaves behind a valid will according to which their estate is to be distributed amongst the surviving beneficiaries. In the will the testator (the person who wrote the will) will also have named one or more executors which are responsible for making sure that the estate is divided according the wishes of the testator. The executors are also responsible for carrying out all legal and administrative tasks before distributing the estate. It’s a tough job and people often avoid it. However, matters can be more streamlined if the testator nominates professional will and probate solicitors to act as executors. The following text contains more details.

The benefits of hiring solicitors as executors:-

Hiring a professional executor such a law firm or solicitor to administer the estate will benefit in the follow ways:-

-         The professional solicitor is capable of taking care of all legal, tax and other administrative processes associated with the estate.

-         Professional will and probate solicitors specialised in the area of law and therefore better qualified to administer the estate. Their fee can be deducted from the funds as an administration expense.

-         The professional executors have no personal connection to the estate and it is their job to ensure they administer the estate according to law and the will of the testator. 

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the will and probate solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.