Solicitor News
Read the latest news about Liddy’s Solicitors, together with updates on the personal injury, clinical negligence and conveyancing sectors.
Courts clarify approach where part of the claim was fundamentally dishonest
Published on 9th April 2018
The courts have clarified what approach should be taken where it finds that part of the claim was fundamentally dishonest Under Section 57 of the Criminal Justice...
David’s cases come in all shapes and sizes
Published on 24th January 2018
I represented a client who had just had her first child. She went into a shop and picked up a hand basket for her shopping. She then...
On the buses with David Harwood
Published on 20th November 2017
I have dealt with road traffic accident claims for over twenty years. Recently I have noticed an increase in claims involving buses. Clients tend to ask the...
A fall can change your life
Published on 9th November 2017
A West Yorkshire man was working in a warehouse. His job was to collect stock to meet a customer’s order. He had to use A framed ladders...
Burns and Scalding in the Work Place
Published on 19th October 2017
When we think of injuries in the work place we tend to imagine slips, trips and falls, or possibly larger scale incidents. It makes sense, as these...
Change in Road Safety Law Approved by Solicitors
Published on 6th October 2017
If you have been watching the news recently you will have no doubt seen the case of Charlie Alliston, which has recently come to conclusion. For those...
5 Ways to Beat the Car Insurance Price Hikes
Published on 21st September 2017
Liddy’s recently reported on a change in policy that could very well lead to an increase in car insurance premiums. A recent survey carried out by Money...
New Centre For Mesothelioma in North East
Published on 7th September 2017
Thanks to government funding the North East of England has a new cancer research centre, dedicated to Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer which is...
Is Your Car Insurance Ripping You Off?
Published on 31st August 2017
A Recent survey carried out by the Daily Telegraph found that insurance companies are charging ‘not at fault’ drivers up to 100% more for labour costs than...
Why You Should Always Use a Solicitor
Published on 24th August 2017
Liddy’s Solicitors Personal Injury staff have many decades experience with dealing with Road Traffic Accident claims. Most of these claims will settle within 12 months. However, insurance companies...
Recent Changes Mean Better Deal For Seriously Injured
Published on 11th August 2017
Earlier this year the law was changed with regards to how lump sums are calculated for victims who have suffered, serious life changing injuries. In this update...
Claims Company Fined £400k for Nuisance Calls
Published on 6th July 2017
One of the things we struggle with daily at Liddy’s is debunking the myth that all personal injury solicitors are purely out to create wealth for themselves....
Claim Can Now be Made Against Unnamed Drivers
Published on 30th June 2017
In a recent landmark case a claimant won the right to issue a claim against the unnamed driver of a vehicle in a hit and run road...
Pride in Our Profession
Published on 18th May 2017
A campaign was recently launched by the president of the Law Society, Robert Bourns. It was called the Pride in the Profession campaign, and it aims to...
What Happens When Your Solicitor Isn’t Clear With You
Published on 21st April 2017
One thing we pride above everything else at Liddy’s is our transparency. We are open and honest with every single client that walks through our doors. Even...