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Defendant Personal Injury Claims: A Detailed Guide on the Process, Costs, PAD Applications, and How to Protect Your Business
At Hopkins Solicitors, our Personal Injury team frequently advises businesses, organisations, and individuals who are facing claims made against them….
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Accidents at Work: Understanding Your Rights, the Process, and How Claims Are Pursued
Workplace accidents can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Whether it is a slip, trip, fall, machinery accident, or…
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Understanding Boundary Disputes and How We Can Help
Boundary disputes are one of the most common and often most stressful types of property disagreements. Whether you are a…
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A Day in the Life of a Personal Injury Solicitor at Hopkins Solicitors
When people ask me what it’s like to work in personal injury at Hopkins Solicitors, my answer is usually: “Every…
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Why the UK Will No Longer Presume Contact With a Parent in Private Proceedings
For years, many people believed that UK family courts automatically favoured keeping both parents involved in a child’s life after…
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Vulnerable Road Users: Understanding Your Rights and How We Can Help
At Hopkins Solicitors, our Personal Injury team recognises that some road users are at significantly higher risk of injury due…
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Jointly owned property – joint tenants or tenants in common
There are two ways in which you can hold the “beneficial interest” in jointly owned property. Jointly owned property is…
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When the System Fails: Understanding Medical Negligence and Your Rights
Recent figures from the National Audit Office (October 2025) show that the cost of settling clinical negligence claims in England…
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Why Meeting Your Solicitor in Person Makes a Real Difference: The Hopkins Solicitors Approach
At Hopkins Solicitors, we understand that pursuing a personal injury or medical negligence claim can be a life-changing experience. Each…
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Thinking About Recording Your Ex or a Professional? – What Parents Need To Know About The New Rules on Covert Recordings in Family Court
When you are involved in family court proceedings it is natural to feel worried, stressed or unsure who to trust….
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – What it means for landlords and tenants
The private rented sector in England is about to undergo its most significant shake‐up for decades. The Renters’ Rights Act…
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Why Communication and Cooperation Are Essential Throughout Your Personal Injury Claim
At Hopkins Solicitors, we understand that pursuing a personal injury claim can feel daunting. Whether you’ve been injured in a…
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Buying Ownerless Land and Buildings from the Crown
In some situations, land can become ownerless, known as “bona vacantia” or the land becoming subject to “escheat”. Some interesting…
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Bonfire Night and Workplace Safety: Preventing Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
Bonfire Night, is synonymous with fireworks, bonfires, and public festivities. While it is a time of celebration, it is also…
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Defending Personal Injury Claims: The Importance of Honesty When Making a Claim
In a landmark case that has captured national attention, artist and model Kae Burnell-Chambers was sentenced to 26 weeks in…
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Defending Personal Injury Claims: A Comprehensive Guide
Personal injury claims are often seen from the perspective of claimants seeking compensation, but defending such claims is a complex…
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Why it’s Important to Make a Will
Unfortunately, we can’t all leave our estate to be dealt with through a series of challenges and games for our…
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Understanding the Judicial College Guidelines and How Hopkins Solicitors Value Injuries in Personal Injury Claims
At Hopkins Solicitors, one of the most common questions our Personal Injury Team is asked is: “How much compensation will…
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Adverse Possession: Could Your Property Be at Risk?
Owning property is one of the biggest investments most people will ever make. Whether it’s your home, a flat, a…
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Brain Injury Claims
At Hopkins Solicitors, we are committed to supporting individuals and families affected by serious and life-changing injuries. Among the most…
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What is a Property Trust Will and Why Might You Need One?
For many families, the home is their biggest asset, therefore they want to make sure it is protected and eventually…
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Understanding the Difference Between Solicitors’ Legal Costs and the Success Fee in a Personal Injury Claim
At Hopkins Solicitors, we understand that one of the biggest concerns clients have when starting a personal injury claim is:…
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Can I take my child on holiday abroad without the consent of the other parent?
The new school year has just begun, and many families are settling back into term-time routines. However, you might already…
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The Crown Farm Industrial Estate – Why Local Knowledge Matters
We recently had the privilege of acting for a client in the sale of a property on the Crown Farm…