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Changing Tracks – A Whiplash Case With A Twist

By Alastair Chiswell, Solicitor Apprentice In 2021 the UK government brought in the new Whiplash Injury Regulations. These regulations set how much compensation you’re due if you suffer whiplash as a result of a road traffic accident, with the compensation scaling...
Road Works Collision -Successful Claim Made

Road Works Collision -Successful Claim Made

Malcolm Horner, Head of Personal Injury, recently acted for a man who was cycling along a service road in South Manchester when he suddenly came upon some road works round a slight bend and he was unable to stop before road works resulting in him fracturing his...

Accident at Work – Settlement in Excess of £50,000

Accident at Work – Settlement in Excess of £50,000

Malcolm Horner recently acted for a man in respect of an accident at work back in 2014 where he was assembling beds in a factory. The bed was positioned on a table and the Claimant was stretching a bed-spring. The table was faulty as the top of it was unstable and the...

Landlord and Tenant – Rent Arrears

Landlord and Tenant – Rent Arrears

We recently assisted a client, whose business concerned the rent of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and had got into difficulties with a tenant who had not only stopped paying rent, but who had also been using the accommodation for illegal activities. The client...

Building Dispute Success

Building Dispute Success

Our clients were a married couple who had engaged the services of local builders to carry out extensive renovation works at their home. Not only was the work not completed, but it was found have failed to meet the minimum Building Regulations requirements, as well as...

Landlord and Tenant – Negotiated Resolution

Landlord and Tenant – Negotiated Resolution

Our client was a private individual who had rented out a residential property by way of an assured shorthold tenancy and managed by a letting agency. The full term of the tenancy had come to an end and he wished to sell the property with vacant possession. We dealt...

The Law of ‘Common Sense’ Prevails

The Law of ‘Common Sense’ Prevails

We recently successfully defended a client who was prosecuted for failing to disclose driver details and speeding. The client, a local businessman with a clean driving licence, had received a notice of intended prosecution (NIP) for a speeding offence. The driver at...

Medical Negligence Case

Medical Negligence Case

Adam Horner recently acted for a client who had suffered alleged medical negligence. Mrs H reported frequent and recurrent dizzy spells for over a year. A diagnosis of vasovagal syncope was made.  A Loop Recorder was implanted before undergoing further investigations...

Fridge Accident at Work

Fridge Accident at Work

Malcolm Horner, Head of Personal Injury, recently acted for a man who injured his ankle at work when a colleague dropped a heavy fridge on his foot. He sustained significant injuries and he was unable to work for 2 years. Malcolm instructed various consultants to...

Cyclist Knocked Off His Bike

Cyclist Knocked Off His Bike

Malcolm Horner, Head of Personal injury recently acted for a client who was a cyclist and was knocked off his bike by a car. A previous firm of solicitors had abandoned the case. 4 independent witnesses blamed our client saying he went through a red light however...

Road Traffic Collision – Settlement Reached

Road Traffic Collision – Settlement Reached

Jack Wright is an apprentice at McHale & Co and has worked here since April 2016. Jack has recently settled a case for a client who was lawfully driving on a roundabout and ready to make an exit when a third party collided with the rear of the client’s vehicle...

Road Traffic Accident Claim – Client Delighted

Road Traffic Accident Claim – Client Delighted

Jack Wright is an apprentice at McHale & Co and has worked here since April 2016. Jack has recently settled a case for a client who was lawfully travelling down a road when a third party (who was going the opposite way) attempted to make a turn across our client’s...

Bus Passenger Wins Whiplash Claim

Bus Passenger Wins Whiplash Claim

Our client was a passenger on a bus that had to brake to avoid a collision. There was initially confusion as to which was the correct bus service however we were aggressive with our investigations and were ultimately successful.  Liability was initially denied however...

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