On 14 April 2020, we took our first steps towards becoming a full service law firm by launching a new residential conveyancing department. It was a big risk for us, as we had just entered the first national lockdown and the housing market had come to a virtual standstill because of Covid restrictions. Despite this, […]
Did you know that if you are making a personal injury claim, or a claim for medical negligence, then it may be possible for us to help you get financial support while you wait for your claim to be processed? This can be done by requesting that the person to blame for your accident makes
If you have been injured in an accident, then the road to recovery can be a long one. This is particularly true where your injuries are life changing, or where you will need ongoing treatment and support to aid your recovery or to help you regain independence. While most people understand the vital role that
Step Legal Solicitors have opened a new office in Hanley on 1st October 2021. The firm’s second office will be based at 1 Ridgehouse Drive on the main access road into Festival Park and will offer a range of competitively priced services to meet the needs of those living in and around the local area. Announcing
If you have been hurt in an accident that was not your fault then you may be entitled to claim compensation. The best way to ensure that you receive the full amount that you are owed is to employ a solicitor who specialises in personal injury claims. But that then raises the question of what
Some of the most common injuries that we are asked to claim compensation for involve the lower leg, the ankle or the foot. Sometimes the injuries that have been sustained are only minor, like a sprain caused by an awkward fall at work or cuts and puncture wounds caused by stepping on broken glass at
If you have been seriously injured in a road traffic accident which occurred on or after 31 May 2021, then you will not be affected by new rules which recently came into force in England and Wales and which are collectively referred to as the whiplash reforms. You will also not be affected if you fall into a category of persons
If you have been injured in an accident at work that was the fault of another employee, then it will usually be possible for you to sue your employer for compensation under a special rule that enables blame for your accident to be lawfully shifted from your colleague to your boss. It may also be possible for
If you or a member of your family have suffered burns in an accident, then we do not need to tell you that the consequences can be life changing. Aside from having to endure significant pain, you may also be left with permanent scarring, internal organ damage, full or partial sight or hearing loss and
Under data protection laws, you have the right to sue for compensation where an organisation, business or government department has collected personal information about you – like your name and address, bank account details, medical history or criminal convictions record – and then allowed this to be accessed, published, shared or used without your permission
On 31 May 2021, new rules will come into force which will fundamentally change the way thatwhiplash and other low value personal injury claims resulting from road traffic accidents are dealtwith, and which are expected to result in a large proportion of people having to bring DIY claimsin order to recover the compensation that they deserve. We
If you have suffered a serious back or spinal cord injury in an accident that was notyour fault, then you may be thinking about making a claim for compensation. In thisblog, written by the lawyers in our serious injury team, we provide answers to some ofthe questions that we are most frequently asked about the claims process
Our eyes are one of the most important organs in our body. As well as enabling us to see, they are also crucial in helping our brains to process and react to what is happening in the world around us. They are an integral part of our sensory nervous system and, as a result of
Construction workers are three times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than those employed in other sectors of the economy. Indeed, it is widely acknowledged that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the world and that construction sites in particular pose a substantial risk of harm, especially where appropriate
The first time we were plunged into a national lockdown due to the coronavirus, almost everything ground to a halt – including the ability of buyers and sellers to move home. This time around, thankfully, we have been given much greater freedom and a clear mandate from the government that property transactions can still proceed,
From 4 January 2021, people living in Cheshire and Staffordshire will be able to write their wills using a new easy to access and affordable will writing service from Step Legal. With meetings available ‘in person’ at our offices in Crewe, virtually via Zoom or Skype or even at your home where required, our mission is to
Anyone who owns or operates a public space has a duty to ensure people using it are reasonably safe from harm, and when it comes to roads and pavements likely to be affected by ice or snow, this means doing everything reasonably practicable to avoid someone being injured. Where there is a failure to do this and you are hurt as a
When medical professionals make mistakes that result in a person suffering physical or psychological harm, or even worse still dying, it may be possible for compensation to be claimed where the facts of the case point to clinical negligence having occurred. But what exactly is clinical negligence and what are the criteria that need to
There is no denying that coronavirus has put a stopper in many a house-moving plan this year, however, what may shock you, is that the demand for homes post-lockdown has created a mini property boom. Zoopla predicts that market conditions will remain stronger than 2019 for the rest of the year, with house prices increasing
The aim of personal injury compensation is to make up for the harm that you have suffered following an accident that was not your fault, to the fullest extent that this can be achieved. This means that when calculating personal injury compensation, regard needs to be had to everything you have had to endure as
If you are an avid reader of the news then you may have come across a story recently which highlighted the plight of a retired couple from Hampshire, who face being sued by their neighbours following their decision to turn their home into an upmarket B & B. The justification for the neighbours’ action lies
The past six months have been dominated by news of the Covid-19 pandemic, and while the numbers of deaths have reduced greatly since the peak in the Spring, there is growing concern over whether some of the deaths could have been avoided. The Daily Mirror has recently reported on a case being brought by the
Temporary changes to stamp duty land tax rules could save house buyers thousands of pounds in the coming months They say that every cloud has a silver lining and this certainly seems to be true if you are house hunting at the moment, given your ability to take advantage of a recently announced tax break
Step Legal Solicitors have secured membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process. Step Legal Solicitors commenced their conveyancing service in April 2020 and so this is the first time it has achieved CQS accreditation. Step Legal Solicitors underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
