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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK with statistics sadly showing that 1 in 8 women are diagnosed during their life time. These statistics indicate that each and every one of us is highly likely to know someone in their lifetime that finds themselves face to face with...Read More

Iron Infusions causing Permanent Staining

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Here at Mark Reynolds Solicitors we are seeing an increasing number of cases of permanent staining arising from Iron Infusion Treatments. Iron Infusions are often offered to patients who have iron deficiency anaemia and it is not uncommon for this treatment to be offered during a term of pregnancy. The procedure involves a cannula insertion...Read More

What is the process for suing my GP?

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No one chooses to take legal action against their GP or hospital doctor without a lot of consideration. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly, but in some instances, it is an appropriate one if we feel we have been a victim of medical negligence. GPs and hospital doctors are highly trained individuals on...Read More

Prostate Cancer Awareness

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Prostate Cancer is predicted to be the most common cancer in the UK by 2030 yet so many people have no idea that it is so prominent. Often a silent killer, it is a fact that Prostate Cancer claims the lives of over 11,000 men year by year and the bleak reality of this is...Read More

Sepsis Awareness Month

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13 September 2020 – World Sepsis Day What is sepsis? For good reason labelled The Indiscriminate Killer, Sepsis is a potentially life threatening condition caused by the body’s response to infection that many of us believe to be something so tragic and so distant to never be likely to affect us. The Royal College of...Read More

How to make sense of a loss of earnings claim

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One area of law that always seems to lead to confusion is that of loss of earnings.  The process can at first look complicated and off-putting. It’s actually more straightforward than it first appears but there are some key points to consider. What is a loss of earnings claim? After injuries, loss of earnings can...Read More

The Myths About Personal Injury Claims

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If you believe the headlines you might be forgiven for believing that we’re a nation that’s quick to claim compensation if we suffer a personal injury. In fact, all those adverts for companies encouraging people to make a claim are actually telling a different story. The personal injury market in the UK is fairly small and companies are chasing...Read More

How do I make an accident claim?

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If you have suffered illness or injury as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, claiming the compensation you deserve could help ease financial worries and achieve closure. Types of accident you can claim compensation for Accidents happen in a variety of different settings and circumstances. You may have a case to claim...Read More

What Kinds of Industrial Disease Can I Claim For?

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Industrial diseases are an unfortunately common occurrence in the workplace. At Mark Reynolds, our lawyers know that this shouldn’t be the case. We are here to help you and to fight your claims for compensation from negligent employers. Industrial diseases can take years to appear, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t claim for the injury...Read More

The Future of Inheritance Tax

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Inheritance tax is set to change, now that the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has conducted a wide-ranging review into what is often seen as an unpopular tax. In theory, inheritance tax is charged at 40% on the value of an estate, once it is over the £325,000 inheritance tax allowance. In practice, however, many...Read More