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A traumatic spinal cord injury can be caused by a sudden, traumatic blow to your spine. The majority of these injuries happen from preventable accidents such as: Road traffic accidents : Collisions, rollovers, and being struck by a vehicle can cause...
Last week Family Legal Assistant, Georgia Oliver was chatting to a colleague when the news came out about the split of arguably the most successful stars of ITV’s hit reality show, Love Island - Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury. In this article, Georgia...
Can disputes relating to collateral warranties be determined through adjudication? Alice Toop, an Associate Solicitor specialising in Construction Disputes, considers the recent unanimous Supreme Court decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v...
During her career as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Kathryn Beresford has seen how important it is for parents to consider what would happen to their children if they were no longer around to look after them. Though challenging and...
“The great divide between town and country is set to become wider” As the new UK government settles into office, Commercial Property Specialist, Denise Bull, is intrigued to see how it will balance the demands for economic growth, building...
“I kept a pet goat that followed me like an unpaid bill.” Myrtle Reed Confessions of a Goat Herder Following on from my last blog, it’s time to reveal my second ‘quirky’ job that I had...
What the new Government has in store for Landlords in England Within three weeks of taking office, the new government addressed issues of housing that have long been a source of speculation, conjecture and apprehension. With new ministerial...
Does the child exist? When applying for a Child Arrangement Order, few people would ever consider the need to prove the actual existence of the child it is for. In this article, Chloe Hall examines a current case in the High Court, where the dispute is...
What is 'Medical Negligence'? In a perfect world, medical professionals would always provide the highest standard of care. However, mistakes can and do happen. When they do, the consequences can be devastating, leaving patients unable to work or...
Dutton Gregory Solicitors is delighted to announce several promotions across its offices to individuals who have contributed to the firm's impressive growth and reach across the UK over the past year. In the firm's property team, Naomi Williams...
“I was getting into my car, and this bloke says to me, ‘Can you give me a lift?’ I said, ‘Sure, you look great, the world’s your oyster. Go for it.’” Tommy Cooper CONFESSIONS OF A TAXI DRIVER I have a...
Dutton Gregory Solicitors is delighted to announce its support for 8-year-old Charlie Collis as he embarks on a 220-mile bike ride from Cornwall to Southampton in aid of Southampton Football Club's 'Saints Foundation'. Having been...
Believe it or not, a significant number of people who separate do not want a bitter fight with their spouse/partner and want to try and resolve matters in an amicable and constructive manner. In this article, Family Law Specialists Rachael House and...
“This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother” Ted Walsh...
“I think the voters misunderestimate me.” George W. Bush As we approach the UK's imminent General Election, what are the three established parties saying (or not saying) about the future of employment in their manifestos? Whichever...
Last month, the Evening Standard revealed shocking statistics of parental abduction in England. At least 925 children were abducted by one of their parents between 2019 and 2023, and 232 reports have been made to police in the past year (a 12% increase...
With 55 years' combined experience and highly regarded reputations in the ever-changing landscape of Employment Law, legal specialists and former colleagues, Daryl Cowan and Darren Tibble, have reunited at Dutton Gregory Solicitors. Since his...
'JUST THE JOB' INSIDE THE MIND OF AN EMPLOYMENT LAWYER “You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead.” Stan Laurel Hello, and welcome to my first official publication with Dutton Gregory Solicitors! ...
Whist the internet has brought us 24/7 shopping, next day deliveries and cheaper prices, has our perception of value and support been changed by our newly found autonomy? Sarah Bennett-Pearce from the Family Team at Dutton Gregory Solicitors asks where...
What are general damages in a personal injury claim? General damages will be calculated based on the level of pain and suffering you have experienced as a result of your accident. General damages are awarded to compensate for the direct physical and/or...
From shopping to social media, communication to financial affairs, more and more of our lives are moving online. But what happens after we die? Will our online activities live on forever? Do we want them to? Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning expert,...
Dutton Gregory Solicitors has appointed Partner Sarah Sams as Head of the firm's highly successful Residential Property division. Sarah Sams, who previously was a Partner at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, is an experienced property law expert with over 20...
In a career spanning over 25 years, medical negligence lawyer Melanie Reynolds has often found her work misunderstood. Preconceptions, misunderstandings and stereotypes often combine to give a false impression of her work at the intersection of compassion...
Following on from her colleague, Michael Kingman’s article for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, medical negligence specialist, Claire Henderson shares her first-hand experience of two recent cases involving the diagnosis of prostate cancer, and the...
Media frenzy causing a distrust in landlords Rise in disputes between landlords and tenants Buy-to-let industry lacking support from Government Recently in the media there has been a drastic increase of stories covering landlord and tenant...