New PPI service launched on The Claims Connection. Claim back PPI with their specialist solicitors. Use the PPI compensation calculator to see how much PPI you could reclaim. http://www.theclaimsconnection.co.uk/ppi-claims/payment-protection-insurance-claims.html

New Winston Solicitors Twitter friendly legal service launched: http://www.lawtweet.co.uk

A damning new report has claimed that many elderly people are denied even basic standards of care within the NHS.   The report, by the Health Service Ombudsman, Ann Abraham, shows the contrast between the principles and guidelines written in the NHS constitution and the reality faced by many elderly people relying on the NHS [...]

Legal services reforms sees the introduction of the alternative business structure (ABS) which could see unprepared and smaller law firms go out of business.

A gradual shift is taking place in the market place for professional probate services. So what are the options?

We have heard stories recently about cold-callers knocking on doors and offer low-cost Wills, and possibly other legal services. Inevitably, they target older people.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fibre well known for its heat and chemical resistant properties. For centuries, it was a popular insulating material. The dangers to human health are now well documented, and if you have been affected by asbestos you may be able to make a claim.

If you make a Will, you control what happens to your money and belongings after you die. If you don’t make a Will, a complicated and inflexible set of rules will be used to determine what happens on your death. These are called the “Intestacy Rules”, and there have been recent changes.

A lawyer’s aim in any personal injury claim (including road traffic accident cases) is to obtain the highest possible level of damages for the injured party.

Approximately 1,200 whiplash claims are made each day, accounting for around 70% of all road traffic accident claims. Whiplash claims cost insurance companies around £2 billion each year.