Sleeping whilst on a sleep-in shift is not classed at work
March 2021 saw the Supreme court case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson Blake decided. The supreme court decision has…
Why does my child’s personal injury claim case have to go to court?
At Hopkins, we want you to get the best settlement figure possible for your child. If your child has sadly…
I’ve had an accident and I want to make a claim – what evidence do I need?
At Hopkins we aim to recover as much compensation as possible to cover your losses and needs, and also to…
Ban on business tenant evictions extended to 25 March 2022
The Government announced that the ban on landlords evicting business tenants would be extended until 25 March 2022. If a…
What is “After The Event Insurance” and why do I need it if you take cases on a No Win, No Fee basis?
If you are thinking of making a personal injury or medical negligence claim, your solicitor may recommend that they have…
What happens if my personal injury claim has to go to court?
Solicitors aim to secure the best settlement figure for their clients. We always try to negoitate out of court to…
Can I claim any state benefits after a serious injury?
The consequences of suffering a serious injury can be devastating and may affect your ability to work and support your…
How are personal injury claims valued?
Many Claimants’ bringing a claim often compare themselves to somebody who had the same accident and believe because the circumstances…
What is Pneumoconiosis, and can I make a claim for it?
Pneumoconiosis is a general term for diseases caused by inhaling and retaining dust which results in scar tissue in the…
I had a fall due to a pothole on a walk, can I make a personal injury claim?
Due to the current pandemic and lockdown measures, there has been an increasing number of people going on daily walks,…