http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php This rss feed is news and information from Ascot Lawyers, a professional and friendly law firm based in Berkshire. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT en-us http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/ankle-compensation.php http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk Thu, 20 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT A recent claim saw a young lady receive £7,200 compensation for a broken ankle caused by a faulty heel on her shoe. This could open up hundreds of cases where manufacturers of shoes could be liable for injuries. Dolcis have admitted liability for the accident. http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/accident-and-injury.php http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk Wed, 23 July 2008 22:00:00 GMT Ascot Lawyers have made the process easy to establish if you have a claim. Complete one of our 3 new online claim forms and our team will assess your claim immediately - www.ascotlawyers.co.uk http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/medical-negligence-claims.php http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/medical-negligence-claims.php Fri, 25 April 2008 17:00:00 GMT 96% of the NHSLA's cases are settled out of Court. An analysis over the past 10 years shows that 41% of cases were abandoned by the Claimant, 41% settled out of Court and just 4% were settled in Court (mainly Court approvals of negotiated settlements) and 14% remain outstanding. Fewer than 50 medical negligence cases a year are contested in Court. Establishing a legal case for anything, especially Medical Negligence, can at times seem confusing. By breaking it down, it can seem less daunting. In order to understand the legal elements that are required for a successful Medical Negligence claim, we can break the requirements down into four steps. http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:37:00 GMT Private practice solicitors provided £338 million worth of work on a no charge basis over the past year - around 2% of the profession's gross fee income. More at www.ascotlawyers.co.uk http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:37:00 GMT The Royal College of Midwives has issued a warning of cuts to services, stress on staff, fewer home visits, less chance of a homebirth for those who want it, and a shrinking workforce. This is in tandem with the number of births on the increase in the UK. More at www.ascotlawyers.co.uk http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:37:00 GMT Ascot lawyers have recently settled a claim for a client who was involved in a serious head on collision. Our client suffered a head injury, which caused minor microscopic brain damage resulting in continuing headaches and dizziness. More at www.ascotlawyers.co.uk http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php http://www.ascotlawyers.co.uk/news.php Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:37:00 GMT the Civil Litigation Team at Ascot lawyers has recently settled a claim for £85,000.00 in relation to a road traffic accident causing neck and back injuries sustained by the client leading to a reduction in the client's ability to work. More at www.ascotlawyers.co.uk