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Your Personal Injury Claim: What Your Solicitor Is Doing When You Haven’t Heard From Us
If you have been injured in an accident, developed an illness because of your work, or suffered because of medical…
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The Questions Personal Injury Solicitors Ask When You First Contact Us – And Why
Taking the first step towards speaking to a solicitor can be daunting. By the time many people contact Hopkins Solicitors,…
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How Long Do You Have to Contest a Will?
Losing someone close is hard enough. When you also believe there is something wrong with their will, the sense of…
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What is Voluntary First Registration?
If you own an unregistered property in England or Wales, you may be able to apply to HM Land Registry…
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Hopkins Solicitors Fixed Fee Initial Advice – Clear Legal Guidance on Family Law Matters for Just £250
When family issues arise, many people are unsure where to turn. Whether you are worried about arrangements for your children,…
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Right to Buy House Purchases: A Guide to the Process
Buying your home through the Right to Buy scheme can be one of the most significant financial decisions you make….
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Should You Buy Property Personally or Through a Limited Company?
Whether you’re buying your first investment property or expanding an existing portfolio, one of the first questions you’ll face is…
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Understanding Legal Costs in Private Personal Injury Defence Cases
Legal fees can seem daunting, particularly if you have never instructed a solicitor before. Unlike many other services, there is…
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Heatwaves, Hot Weather and Personal Injury Claims: When Can You Claim Compensation After an Accident in Extreme Heat?
While many people associate hot weather with relaxation and enjoyment, periods of extreme heat can significantly increase the risk of…
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Latest Updates For Cohabiting Couples
On Friday 5th June, a Government consultation was launched to provide over 3.5 million unmarried couples more financial security. For the…
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Why Personal Injury Claims Are Becoming More Complex in 2026: And Why Choosing the Right Solicitor Matters More Than Ever
The Changing Landscape of Personal Injury Claims When someone suffers an injury because of an accident, negligence or poor treatment,…
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AI-Generated Grievances and Employment Tribunal Claims
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the workplace, and not just in the way businesses operate. Employment lawyers are increasingly seeing…
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What is the Ockenden review?
The publication of Midwife, Donna Ockenden’s review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been long awaited….
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When Social Care Says a Parent or Partner May be a Risk to a Child
Being told by social care that you, or your partner, may be considered a risk to your child can be…
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What Is the Public Law Outline (PLO)? A Guide for Parents Facing Social Services Concerns
The Public Law Outline (PLO) is a legal process used by local authorities (social services) when they have serious concerns…
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What Clients Really Need From a Personal Injury Solicitor
When somebody contacts our Personal Injury Team for the first time, compensation is rarely the only thing on their mind….
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A Practical Guide to Defendant Personal Injury Claims
Defendant personal injury work is often misunderstood. For many organisations, particularly those without regular exposure to litigation or without the…
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Cohabitation Law – Changes Coming for Unmarried Couples
Could the law for unmarried couples be about to change? The UK Government recently announced plans to consult on reforming…
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How Hopkins Solicitors Supports Communities Across Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire
If you were to map out Hopkins Solicitors on paper, you would not just see a law firm with a…
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The World Cup and Domestic Abuse
When football doesn’t come home, victims fear what does As excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026, many will…
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Special Damages in Personal Injury Claims
In personal injury litigation, liability often gets the attention. Did the accident happen? Was someone at fault? Is there a…
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Understanding the process, the delays, and timeframes of Medical negligence claims
Medical negligence claims are some of the most complex and time-consuming personal injury cases within the civil litigation system. For…
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Slips, Trips and Falls in 2026: Why Employers’ Liability and Public Liability Claims Remain a Vital Area of Personal Injury Law
Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims continue to form a cornerstone of personal injury litigation in the UK…
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Cohabitee Rights to Property When You Have Young Children
Many couples live together, buy homes together, raise children together and build lives together without ever getting married. But when…