Development sites in Staffordshire can be hard to come by, particularly small scale sites suitable for housing which already have the benefit of planning permission. Competition among would-be buyers can be fierce and the person who emerges victorious will usually be the first to make an asking price offer and to agree to complete within […]
If you have lost a limb or been forced to have an amputation following a road traffic collision, an accident at work, an incident in a public place, a medical mistake or even a violent attack or terror related event, then it may be possible for you to claim personal injury compensation. Doing this can never make up for the harm that you have been caused, but it can
Step Legal Solicitors continue to go from strength to strength with the launch of a new medical negligence and professional negligence service from July 2020 At a time when many businesses in the UK are battening down the hatches and putting their staff on furlough due to Covid-19, Step Legal Solicitors continue to buck the
According to recent research, an increasing number of people are shopping around when it comes to choosing a property conveyancer. If you are one of them, then there are several things we would urge you to consider before making your selection. Among these are the quality of the service you are likely to receive, whether
£175,000 recovered for the victim of a road traffic accident who had been told by his former solicitor that his claim was worth no more than £25,000 If ever there was a case that highlights the importance of seeking specialist advice when it comes to making a personal injury claim, then a case handled recently
From 14 April 2020, Step Legal Solicitors will be able to offer conveyancing services to anyone in Crewe or the surrounding area who is looking to move home or who otherwise needs help with a residential property sale or purchase or a remortgage. This is an exciting development for the firm, which already has a
Have you just received a telephone call from your estate agent to tell you that an offer has been made on a property you are trying to sell? Is it a good offer, which you want to accept? If so, you will need to appoint a solicitor who deals with residential conveyancing to ensure that the sale
It is not easy to get a car insurer to agree to hand over compensation in a personal injury claim where responsibility for a road traffic accident in which those injuries were sustained is denied. Yet this is what personal injury specialist Anna Rushton managed to do when she convinced an insurer to settle a heavily contested pedestrian accident claim, in which there were conflicting accounts
When you buy something from a shop or online store, you expect it to meet certain standards and be safe to use. However, products can sometimes be faulty or defective and lead to an injury being suffered or property being damaged. In this case, it may be possible for consumer protection laws to be used to claim compensation, but only if you
Step Legal Solicitors Polish translation service proves invaluable for a non-English speaking forestry worker seeking compensation following an accident at work Making a personal injury compensation claim is a relatively straightforward process where you consult a specialist solicitor, but can be a daunting prospect where you are visiting the UK from another country and speak little or no English.
If you have been injured recently in an accident for which you were not to blame, then you may have been contacted by the insurer for the person at fault to see if you would like to deal with them directly over the issue of compensation, rather than going through a solicitor. The reason for doing this, you are likely to have been told, is
Volunteer photographer recommended to Step Legal Solicitors by a family member secures £30,000 compensation following an unprovoked dog attack Many people who come to us for personal injury advice do so on the basis of a recommendation made by someone who has already benefited from using our service. This is how we came to be instructed by
It is no secret that high street businesses up and down the country are struggling to survive in the face of increased competition from online providers and national companies based in out of town developments. However, a firm of solicitors in Crewe is determined to do all it can to buck the trend by encouraging
When we secured £250,000 for a forklift truck driver badly injured at work after a colleague drove into him at speed while carrying 1.5 tonnes of transmission units, we knew that the compensation would make a huge difference to his life. However, it was not until we spoke with his partner recently that we realised fully just
Every year in Great Britain, thousands of people die from a range of cancers and diseases triggered by past exposure to asbestos and many more live with the diagnosis of an asbestos-related condition that they know may ultimately prove fatal. Exposure will usually have occurred decades ago as a result of coming into contact with asbestos in the workplace or in buildings in
Step Legal Solicitors are delighted to announce a new partnership with Crewe Alexandra Football club. The partnership will see Step Legal Solicitors become our digital media partner with their branding appearing on YouTube and social media videos produced by the Football Club. Step Legal Solicitors will also have advertising boards around the Alexandra Stadium with
As the countdown to Christmas commences, businesses up and down the country are gearing themselves up to host their annual festive get together. But what if you attend your office party and end up getting injured? Can you sue your employer for compensation and what happens if the injury occurs at an unofficial follow-on event? The answer to these and other frequently asked questions are
When Pawel Grabowski went out on his motorbike on a sunny day in the Autumn of 2017 he had no idea that within 15 minutes of leaving home he would be involved in an accident that would leave him severely injured and in need of major surgery. Yet this is what happened when a car he was overtaking pulled
How to Claim Compensation for Psychological Injuries following an Accident If you have been involved in an accident for which someone else was to blame, and in which you were physically hurt, then you may well be contemplating making a claim for compensation. However, did you know that you could also claim for any psychological injuries you may have suffered
When a sporting venue opens its doors to the public it assumes responsibility for ensuring visitors will be reasonably safe. Where it fails in this duty and someone is injured, it may be possible to make a personal injury claim and as a recent case handled by serious injury specialist Abid Hussain shows, the compensation payable can
This is a question we are often asked and the answer in most cases is ‘yes’ if you were not to blame. The reason for this is that the owners and occupiers of public places are under a legal obligation to ensure you are reasonably safe when visiting them, for example by instituting appropriate safeguards,
Recent court ruling means victims of road traffic accidents which occur on private land can now claim compensation from the Motor Insurers Bureau The Motor Insurers Bureau exists to provide a safety net for the victims of road traffic accidents where the driver at fault is not insured or cannot be traced. It ensures that
Employers are often quick to admit responsibility for injuries caused by an accident at work but slow to agree appropriate compensation. This can be incredibly tough for affected employees trying to focus on recovery while also dealing with a drop in income were they are not immediately able to return to work. There are steps that can be
New rules mean unmarried partners will soon be able to claim bereavement damages as part of a personal injury claim Under current rules close relatives and anyone financially dependent on someone who has died as the result of someone else’s wrongful act, neglect or default can make a personal injury claim for compensation. However, only
Step Legal Solicitors manage to secure £100,000 for a road traffic accident victim told by another firm her case was only worth £2,000 It can be difficult to know who to turn to when you have suffered a personal injury and want to make a claim for compensation, but as a recent case handled by
