The simple answer is yes. You could claim compensation for a fractured leg even if you were partly to blame for the accident. As car accident solicitors, we are often asked that question. Road traffic accident lawyers refer to this scenario as contributory negligence. If you were partly to blame for the accident, you could […]
Losing a limb can be traumatic and have a devastating effect on your life. Besides the enormous impact on your physical and emotional well-being, concerns about your financial future can be overwhelming. As specialist amputation claims lawyers, we know that a successful compensation claim can significantly affect your life. We refer to amputation claims, meaning
Traumatic head and brain injuries can have a devastating effect on your or a loved one’s life. Every aspect of your life can be impacted – you can be left mentally impaired or even in a permanent vegetative state. As brain injury specialist solicitors, we regularly witness the devastating consequences a severe brain injury can
Step Legal Solicitors are proud to announce that a very experienced Solicitor, Amy Holt, will be joining our Serious Personal Injury/Clinical negligence teams as an Associate. She brings with her a wealth of experience having qualified in 2008 as a specialist Personal injury/Clinical Negligence lawyer. She will assist the teams to deliver a high standard
In recent years, the popularity of cycling in the UK has soared. Indeed, according to Government statistics, there has been an increase of more than 60% in the amount of cycle traffic on our roads since 2004 as more of us are turning to our bikes to keep fit, to socialise and to commute to
If you sustain an injury at your place of work, or while out and about on work business, then your employer’s initial concern should be to make sure that you receive appropriate medical care and that the scene of the accident is made safe so that no one else is put at risk of harm.
We are delighted to announce that Dominic Jones, head of our medical negligence department, has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge for the Midlands region. Dominic will begin his new role in the new year and will sit on a part-time basis, which will enable him to also continue his work as a specialist medical negligence and complex personal
According to statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive, there were 441,000 non-fatal injuries sustained by employees at work in Great Britain between 2020 and 2021. Of these, over 40,000 were caused by employees who had come into contact with machinery, equipment or tools which had either entrapped them or cut or sliced them.
This is a question that we have asked ourselves many times since launching our residential property department in April 2020. Clients tell us that it is our excellent service standards, competitively priced fees, in-depth market knowledge, and ability to get deals done no matter what is thrown at us. However, we were interested to hear
This is a question that we are frequently asked, and in most cases the answer will be ‘yes,’ provided you can show that someone else was at least partly to blame for the accident in which you were hurt and that your injury was not simply down to your own reckless behavior. Whether it is
It is a sad fact of life that sometimes, when an accident happens, the severity of the injuries sustained by those involved can be life changing. You may have been left permanently disabled, with long-term medical problems or even with reduced life expectancy. Brain damage, spinal injury, full or partial paralysis, organ failure, limb amputation,
Since launching our conveyancing service in April 2020, we have seen an increasing number of people in Staffordshire and Cheshire choose us to help them move home. In fact, demand for our service has increased so much in the past two years that our team has quadrupled in size and we continue to actively look
If you have been injured in an accident at work that was not your fault, then you may be entitled to claim compensation from your employer and their insurer. Our personal injury lawyers in Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent can tell you quickly, and at no cost, whether a claim can be made and, if so, how
Everybody’s finances are under pressure at the moment. Energy prices are going up, the weekly food shop is getting more expensive and interest rates are expected to continue to rise. People are having to tighten their belts and look for ways to reduce their outgoings, and for homeowners one possible way of doing this may
This is a question that is frequently asked on internet search sites, and the answer is ‘yes, definitely’, you should speak to a solicitor before buying a property at auction. The reason for this is simple: as soon as the hammer falls on your bid, you will be legally bound to purchase the property (whatever its
Like all medical professionals, GPs have been under sustained pressure since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. They have been at the forefront of the vaccination programme and continue to play an important role in caring for those who have contracted the virus, but who have not yet fully recovered or have suffered devastating and life-changing
If you are planning to buy a new home, then as well as finding the property of your dreams you will also need to take care of a few practical things to ensure that your purchase goes smoothly. This starts with finding a good conveyancer who can handle the legal side of things and get
If you rent your home from a private landlord or social housing provider, then they will be under an obligation to ensure that all gas fittings in the property you occupy are regularly inspected and maintained in a safe condition. If they fail to do this, and as a result a gas explosion occurs in
If you plan to use the festive break to hunt for a new home, then you might also want to spend some time looking for a conveyancer to help you move once you are ready. There are a lot of providers to choose from, but as everyone offers something slightly different here are our top tips for
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
