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Director Nina Ramsden Appointed Deputy District Judge
We are delighted to announce that our director Nina Ramsden has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge on the Northern Circuit.Nina’s appointment comes following a rigorous application and selection process managed by the Judicial Appointments Commission. In her role as Deputy District...
Read MoreGovernment minister hints at the introduction of a new Serious Injury by Careless Driving offence
Government minister hints at the introduction of a new Serious Injury by Careless Driving offence The Times has reported that the Government plans to propose a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving. The offence would close the gap between causing death by dangerous driving, w...
Read MoreShould I Join The Class Action Lawsuit Against VW?
Should I Join The Class Action Lawsuit Against VW? While at Jefferies, we specialise in personal injury and medical negligence cases, we are also representing clients who have been caught up in the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal.There are an estimated 2 million past and current owners of cars ...
Read MoreGovernment Drops Plans to Include Vulnerable Road Users in Small Claims Reforms
Government Drops Plans to Include Vulnerable Road Users in Small Claims Reforms The Government has confirmed that it has dropped its plans to include vulnerable road users in the upcoming personal injury reforms.The announcement was made by Justice Secretary David Gauke yesterday evening dur...
Read MoreJefferies Solicitors to Abseil the ArcelorMittal Orbit
Jefferies Solicitors to Abseil the ArcelorMittal Orbit June's abseil was postponed because of Storm Hector, however, the event has been rescheduled for September 13th 2018. A team from Jefferies Solicitors will be travelling down to London to abseil from the UK’s largest sculpture, the ArcelorMi...
Read MoreVolkswagen Emissions Scandal
Volkswagen Emissions ScandalA deadline of 26th October 2018 has been set for the group litigation action against Volkswagen. Owners and previous owners of cars affected by the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal must be registered by this date to claim compensation. Please note: we have now close...
Read MoreHow UK Women Feel About NHS Care
How UK Women Feel About NHS Care At Jefferies Solicitors, we were curious to find out if there were differences in the way UK men and women perceive their NHS care - and to see if men or women were less satisfied with the treatment they receive. While dissatisfaction does not necessarily mean t...
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What the Proposed Personal Injury Legislation Will Mean For Victims
What the Proposed Personal Injury Legislation Will Mean For Victims Last year’s autumn statement was met with outrage from both members of the public and the legal industry, as George Osborne announced the government’s intentions to overhaul personal injury legislation. The radical reforms inclu...
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What New NHS Budget Control For Manchester Will Mean for the City
What New NHS Budget Control For Manchester Will Mean for the City There has been a mixed reaction to the news that the city of Manchester will be in charge of its own health care budget as of April 2015. Dubbed to be one of the largest decentralisation exercises in the NHS, the ultimate aim is f...
Read MoreVolkswagen Emissions Scandal: An Update
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: An Update It has been announced that Court action is now being taken against Volkswagen in respect of the emissions scandal.Proceedings are being brought against Volkswagen, and its associated companies Audi, Skoda and SEAT, seeking damages as a result of the mi...
Read MoreVolkswagen Emissions Scandal Update: July 2016
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Update: July 2016 German car giant Volkswagen has admitted to cheating on emissions by falsifying emissions data on its diesel vehicles. Out of 11m cars worldwide that had the software installed, 1.2m of them were in the UK. Please note: we have now closed entry to ...
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The SARAH Bill Could Lead To A Drop In Safety Standards
The SARAH Bill Could Lead To A Drop In Safety Standards A new Act of Parliament designed to encourage more acts of heroism and social responsibility has raised doubts about health and safety standards.The Social, Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act (SARAH), which received Royal Assent on ...
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Test Case Underway To Decide On Compensation For Unborn Baby
Test Case Underway To Decide On Compensation For Unborn Baby This week, there will be a landmark test case to decide whether or not a mother has to pay compensation to her disabled daughter who was born with foetal alcohol syndrome six years ago.The case, which is being taken to the Court of...
Read MoreSocial Media Competition Terms & Conditions
Social Media Competition Terms & Conditions DATE RUNNING FROM 18th APRIL 2017 - 3RD MAY 2017. PromoterThe promoter is Michael Jefferies Injury Lawyers Limited, Head Office: The Triangle, 8 Cross Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EQ - Tel: 0161 908 5100. Registered Company No: 074513...
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Slips, Trips & Falls – Your Questions Answered
Slips, Trips & Falls - Your Questions Answered Slips, trips and falls continue to be one of the most common types of legal claims.At Jefferies Solicitors, we receive many cases for this type of accident, including the more unusual claims. Here, managing director Michael Jefferies, explai...
Read MoreShoulder & Foot Damage Case Study
Shoulder & Foot Damage Case Study ANDREW CARR v TPLC (2015) Out of Court Settlement 13th April 2015The claimant, a 34-year-old man, received £3,000 for injuries to his arm, shoulder and right foot sustained in a highway tripping accident. The arm/shoulder injury resolved after two weeks...
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Second Phase Of Whiplash Reforms Could Spell Long Delays For Injured Claimants
Second Phase Of Whiplash Reforms Could Spell Long Delays For Injured Claimants On 1st October 2014, the first phase of the government’s Whiplash Reforms came into effect. The fundamental concept behind the Ministry of Justice-led proposals is to ‘improve the system’ for whiplash personal injury ...
Read MoreReport reveals ‘substandard’ care at two-thirds of NHS hospitals
Report reveals ‘substandard’ care at two-thirds of NHS hospitals A damning report into NHS hospitals was published last week, with the Care Quality Commission stating that levels of care are below par in two-thirds of hospitals, and safety is ‘inadequate’ in almost three-quarters. The Commission...
Read MoreReduced Personal Injury Rate is Good News for Serious Injury Victims
Reduced Personal Injury Rate is Good News for Serious Injury Victims After years of campaigning by solicitors and a long-awaited Ministry of Justice review, on 20th March, the newly adjusted Personal Injury Discount Rate came into effect.This is excellent news for our clients, many of whom h...
Read MoreRecord Mesothelioma Case Not Yet Decided
Record Mesothelioma Case Not Yet Decided A woman is pursuing a ground-breaking sum for compensation in an asbestos personal injury claim.The woman from Sutton loyally washed her husband’s asbestos-contaminated work clothes and went on to nurse him on his deathbed. She is now suing the compan...
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