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Probate Fee Hikes Are Coming – How Can You Avoid Losing Out?

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The Government is planning probate fee hikes, resulting from changes to the current structure for probate fees. Probate is the process through which you get permission to deal with a deceased person’s estate. Since 1999, there has been a fixed fee for processing probate applications, but under the new structure, there will be different charging...Read More

Why Do Severe Brain Injuries Result in Unconsciousness?

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Consciousness is a state of mind that refers to self-awareness. It’s what lets us think new thoughts and plan for the future based on past experiences. Consciousness is constantly shifting, but sustaining a severe brain injury can suddenly change conscious states from fully alert and aware to confusion and panic. What Is a Traumatic Brain...Read More

Coping With the Effects of Brain Injury on a Loved One

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Traffic jams and difficult customers are minor stressors that many of us are all too familiar with. Most of us cope with such stressors in different ways. Some resort to vigorous exercise or set aside relaxation time while others may turn to alcohol or drugs. But how do we even begin to cope when something...Read More

What Is a Brain Injury?

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The brain is the most vital organ. It acts as the command centre for the entire nervous system, receiving and sending signals throughout the body. Cognitive functions like language and visual processing also rely on input from the brain. Any physical blow to the head can disrupt those functions, resulting in mild to severe physical...Read More

Is It Possible To Make an Injury Claim Against the Army?

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Serving in the armed forces can be hazardous for any number of reasons. While you might consider that often these hazardous conditions are part of the job, you can still make an injury claim against the army. Duty of care is a legal or moral obligation to ensure the safety or wellbeing of others, and,...Read More

How Care Cuts Are Affecting Older People in the UK

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An inquiry has found that government care cuts are putting the elderly’s health and wellbeing at risk. The 13 month inquiry was carried out by the global campaign group Human Rights Watch and found that older people are facing physical, financial and psychological hardship because of cuts. Since the government cuts, many elderly people are...Read More

Gifting Rules Under Lasting Power of Attorney

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When acting as a lasting power of attorney, special care should be taken when giving gifts on behalf of the donor to avoid legal and financial consequences. It is an attorney’s responsibility to ensure that they are acting in their donor’s best interest and using their estate as they would have wished for it to...Read More

How Long Do Traumatic Brain Injuries Last?

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A traumatic brain injury or TBI is an injury to the brain caused by external force to the head. Typical causes include physical assault, vehicle accidents, and falls. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) runs from 3 to 15, and is used to classify TBI according to its severity: mild, moderate or severe. Individuals with mild...Read More

How to Make a Loss of Sight Claim

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A sudden injury that causes loss of sight can have a devastating impact. Even partial vision loss can be distressing, as it potentially means being unable to work. Common causes of temporary or permanent loss of sight include physical trauma, workplace accidents, and medical negligence. If you or someone you know suffers from vision impairment...Read More