Solicitor News
Read the latest news about Liddy’s Solicitors, together with updates on the personal injury, clinical negligence and conveyancing sectors.
Endometriosis — What can go wrong?
Published on 4th March 2025
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it. It can be very painful and affect fertility. Diagnosis Sadly,...
The Duty of Candour – why is it so important
Published on 7th January 2025
As the UK government launches its new 10-year health plan, which promises to tackle long-standing challenges in the National Health Service (NHS), one critical area demands immediate...
Injured at Work? Liddy’s Solicitors Can Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve
Published on 4th December 2024
Workplace accidents can be life-changing, leaving you in pain, out of work, and facing financial struggles. If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to...
How to prove clinical negligence
Published on 19th November 2024
A judge will consider evidence from lots of different sources when deciding on whether a doctor has been clinically negligent. He will need to decide what happened,...
What constitutes clinical negligence?
Published on 19th November 2024
Every person in their job, whether they are a bus driver, a bricklayer, or a doctor, has a legal responsibility to use reasonable skill and care. But...
How is clinical negligence compensation calculated?
Published on 19th November 2024
When a person is injured due to clinical negligence, they are entitled to compensation. Lawyers value the injuries by looking at past reported court cases where judges...
How do personal injury lawyers get paid?
Published on 19th November 2024
If you have been seriously injured due to somebody else’s fault, a personal injury lawyer will usually agree to act for you on a no-win, no-fee basis....
Are personal injury claims taxable?
Published on 19th November 2024
Damages for personal injury are not taxed as income or capital gains. This is because it is only compensating you for what you have lost, so there...
Negligence in Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Key Issues and Prevention
Published on 19th November 2024
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, with early diagnosis being crucial for successful treatment. Unfortunately, negligence in diagnosing prostate cancer can lead...
STAMP DUTY UPDATE: INCREASED RATES
Published on 11th November 2024
In September 2022, the Government announced a temporary increase to the thresholds above which SDLT must be paid. The temporary increase is due to end on 31...
How To Take the Stress Out Of A Litigation
Published on 5th November 2024
It is national stress awareness day on the 6th of November and so I hope you find the article below interesting: For lawyers, litigation is something we...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Clinical Negligence in Breast Cancer Cases
Published on 5th November 2024
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to reflect on the challenges faced by patients and the potential for clinical negligence within medical practice. In...
Partnership of Barnsley Home Care Company and Established Solicitor’s
Published on 20th May 2024
The Barnsley based offices of Home Instead, a leading domiciliary care provider, have partnered with Liddy’s Solicitor’s, an established law firm specialising in conveyancing, clinical negligence, and...
Interview with Kevin Liddy
Published on 20th May 2024
Liddy’s Solicitors have been established since 2001, with their Barnsley offices opening just over 10 years ago. They specialise in conveyancing, which is the legal work in...
Lack of diagnostic testing for prostate cancer
Published on 30th November 2023
With one in eight men in the UK likely to get prostate cancer in their lifetime, and with the benefits that come with early detection and treatment...