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How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
You can get compensation by taking legal action, but it could cost you…
You may already have insurance to pay for the legal costs of making a…
You cannot usually get legal aid for personal injury cases. A solicitor…
How to claim compensation yourself or if using a claims management company, check they're authorised, your rights and their obligations.
The Compensation Recovery Unit recovers social security benefits in certain compensation cases and NHS costs in certain injury cases.
Compensation Recovery Unit forms for use by compensators (eg insurers) and their representatives (eg solicitors).
You can pay the application fee for your lasting power of attorney online using a debit or credit card.
Information and outline of the compensation scheme for postmasters in the Group Litigation Order.
Criminal legal aid solicitors working in police stations and youth courts will receive a pay increase to reflect the importance and complexity of their work, the Lord Chancellor has announced today (29 January 2024).
The 'Ogden' tables help actuaries, lawyers and others calculate the lump sum compensation due in personal injury and fatal accident cases.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - how to appeal a decision if you've been refused compensation for a violent crime, where to get help and advice
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
Apply to pay less to register a lasting or enduring power of attorney.
Fees, expenses, contractual terms and administrative procedures for panel counsel, clerks and their chambers.
Find out how to get the court to make a detailed assessment of your solicitor's bill if you think it's too expensive. Includes information from the withdrawn 'Bill of costs (SCCO)' guidance.
Information on the Trainee Solicitor opportunities available within government departments
How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Germany and what conditions are like in prison there.
Refunds for application fees for lasting power of attorneys and enduring power of attorneys
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