Category Archives: Compensation

Phoenix Solicitors secure large award for a tenant client whose deposit was not protected by their Landlord

Phoenix Solicitors secure large award for a tenant client whose deposit was not protected by their Landlord

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 […]

Can I bring a claim on behalf of someone who has passed away?

Can I bring a claim on behalf of someone who has passed away?

Can I make a claim on behalf of someone who has passed away? In some cases of accidents or clinical negligence, the person involved may pass away prior to a claim being brought or during a claim. The claim can still be pursued, however, only the person with the correct “standing” can start or continue […]

Phoenix Pursues Compensation for Victims of a Gas Explosion

New Ferry Gas Explosion site

Phoenix Legal Solicitors are pursuing compensation claims for victims of the New Ferry gas explosion. The incident caused: injury to around 80 people, made 78 individuals immediately homeless, damaged residential properties, and forced the closure of 28 businesses. What caused the New Ferry gas explosion? The cause of the explosion was attributed to a local […]

Tenancy Deposit Disguised as Rent In Advance

Tenancy Deposit Disguised as Rent In Advance

Our client occupied the property in September 2013 on a 12-month tenancy agreement and paid £675 to their landlord. The landlord attempted to get around the deposit issue by saying that the payment was “rent in advance”, and that if they leave the property in a good condition, they will get a “bonus payment” of […]

British Airways Data Breach Compensation

British Airways data breach compensation

The Daily mail has reported that British Airways (BA) customers could be able to sue the airline over a data breach. In September 2018, BA suffered a massive cyber-attack on its system. The investigation into the incident, carried out by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), found that half a million of their customers have been […]

Companies Fined After Worker Injured In Fall

Companies Fined After Worker Injured In Fall

Companies fined after worker was injured due to a fall from height Fall from height is one of the most common type of accidents at work. Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) report revealed another case of a construction worker falling through a roof. On 23 January 2018, an employee of Zamperoni F.lli srl, an Italian […]

Flight Delays And Your Right To Compensation

Flight Delays And Your Right To Compensation

Extension to the EU Regulation 261/04 and what does it mean for you There has been some big news for travellers in the recent posts on Travel Weekly and Smarter Travel. European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled on Thursday, 11th July, that European Union airlines selling tickets to locations outside the EU on non-EU […]

Legionella Outbreak At Health Spa

Legionella Outbreak At Health Spa

It seems like bacteria outbreaks are more common as of late. First the listeria outbreak, now we hear from the Daily Mil Online about a legionella outbreak and this time it is a health spa at the centre of the scandal. The Healax Salt Caves in Bournemouth, Dorset, had to be closed while workman investigate […]

Couple’s All-Inclusive Holiday Ruined

Couple’s All-Inclusive Holiday Ruined

Couple’s all-inclusive holiday was ruined by dreadful food With summer in full swing, many people will be enjoying the hot weather and going on holiday. Some will have a brilliant time away but not everyone will be able to enjoy themselves. In the case of two holidaymakers, their vacation was filled with subpar service and […]

Homeowner Discovers More Than 400 Faults in his New-Build Property

Homeowner Discovers More Than 400 Faults in his New-Build Property

Buying a new build home can be incredibly exciting. Many future owners dream of having a new house and a fresh start. However, it is easy to get caught up in the fantasy and not realise the issues that come with many new-build houses. Joe Tompkinson told the Daily Mail his own experience with purchasing […]