Merseyside Police Pays £5,000 in Damages to Mr M After Mistaken Identity Leads to Injury On 9 September 2022, our client, “Mr M”, was stationary on his moped when a vehicle suddenly stopped in front of him. Believing he was about to be attacked, Mr M attempted to pull away but was tackled off his […]
Category Archives: Compensation
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Nov
Nov
Successful Housing Disrepair Claim: Trainee Solicitor Secures Over £9,000 in Compensation in Claim Against Private Landlord Cases of housing disrepair can be both challenging and emotionally taxing for tenants, who often feel trapped in difficult living conditions with limited options for recourse. Recently, trainee solicitor Joseph Iveson successfully navigated a particularly complex case, advocating for […]
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Oct
Oct
Risks of Damp and Mould in the UK Damp and mould are common issues in the UK due to the frequently wet and cold climate. They can occur in homes for various reasons, such as condensation, leaks, poor ventilation, or rising damp. If left untreated, damp and mould can have serious consequences for both property […]
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Oct
Oct
Housing Disrepair Claims At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, we specialise in helping tenants hold landlords accountable for maintaining safe and habitable living conditions. If you’re facing issues such as damp, mould, leaks, or other structural defects in your rented property, you may have the right to claim compensation. Below, we answer common questions to guide you […]
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Sep
Sep
A Breakthrough in Bank Scams – Lloyds Bank Refunds Money Lost through Another Bank for Vulnerable Client Phoenix Solicitors recently secured a full refund for our client, Mr W, who lost £27,617.33 to a cruel and sophisticated investment scam. This scam affected Mr W’s three bank accounts: Chase Bank, Revolut, and Lloyds Bank. Mr W […]
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Sep
Sep
Arrowe Park Hospital Pays £30,000 in Damages to Miss S After Delayed Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment Our client, Miss S, had previously suffered an ectopic pregnancy in which one of her fallopian tubes was removed. A few years later, Miss S fell pregnant again and began to experience similar pains. Miss S attended A&E and was […]
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Sep
Sep
Sepsis Awareness Month – September September is recognised as Sepsis Awareness Month in England and Wales. During this time, healthcare organisations, charities, and advocacy groups, such as the UK Sepsis Trust, work to raise awareness about the dangers of sepsis, educate the public about its symptoms, and encourage early intervention. Sepsis Awareness Month plays a […]
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Apr
Apr
Mr L contacted Phoenix Solicitors in January 2024 after falling victim to a purchase scam in January 2023. Mr L was originally looking to purchase a van to use as both his everyday vehicle and a work vehicle as his previous van had broken. Mr L searched on eBay for a replacement van, eBay being […]
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Mar
Mar
Whenever you buy a house, you rely upon the surveyor to let you know if there are any issues with the property but their duty can also extend to what is in yours and your neighbours garden that may impact the value of the property. The property may even back on to a railway which […]
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Mar
Mar
The Claimant entered into a tenancy in 2020 with the Defendant for a luxury property in Hertfordshire. A deposit was paid in the sum of £10,730 and was not protected, by the Landlord Darren Andrews Group Limited, until 320 days after the deposit was taken. The Claimant left the property in May 2022 and the […]