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Know the Limitation Period for Medical Negligence...
Posted in Medical Negligence on 11th Jun 2020
There are many concerns felt by medical negligence victims which can create doubt and hesitation in pursuing a claim.
However, it is important to consider that the Limitation Period for the majority of Claimants is 3 Years – a time limit which is too often missed by victims of negligence.
Missing this deadline can be devastasting for those impacted my medical negligence and all too often means they are left with no other options but to pay for damages out of their own pocket or not having access to treatment at all.
We know the effects of medical...
What to do if You’re Knocked Off Your Bike?
Posted in Vulnerable Road Users on 20th Dec 2019
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a road accident whilst on your bike, this is a very shocking experience for anyone to endure.
The body will go into self-preservation mode instinctively and shock takes over.
Even if only minor injuries are sustained, this can still be the case.
This happened to me last year, when I sustained a relatively minor injury on my bike with a commuting motorist.
In these situations, it is very easy to forget to follow essential steps after a cycling accident has occurred.
What are the essential steps to take,...
The Basics Of Contracts: Breach And Remedy
Posted in Civil Disputes on 19th Nov 2019
Breach and Remedy of Contracts
In this series, James Spargo Litigation Executive (BA Hons, GCILEx) will look at the very basics of contracts. The Specters team are always happy to provide advice on all types of contracts.
Often when we think of contracts, we think of lengthy documents in small print full of legal jargon. However, a contract can be as simple as exchanging money for a packet of mints in a corner shop. In such a case, you don’t even need to say anything to the shopkeeper, the mere fact of the exchange of goods for money is enough for...
The Basics Of Contracts: How A Contract Is...
Posted in Civil Disputes on 18th Nov 2019
How is a contract formed?
In this series, James Spargo Litigation Executive (BA Hons, GCILEx) will look at the very basics of contracts. The Specters team are always happy to provide advice on all types of contracts.
There are three basic things needed for a contract to be formed:
Offer and acceptance
Consideration
Intent to create legal relations
Offer and acceptance
Although this is a surprisingly complicated area and there has been a lot of debate among the Courts about when and where an offer is made, for the vast majority of contracts, this...
