Parker v South Eastern Railway is one of the most significant cases in English contract law dealing with exclusion clauses and incorporation of terms by notice. The case established that an individual cannot simply escape… Parker v South Eastern Railway
If you’ve been the victim of a violent crime, you may already know that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) exists to help people like you. But one of the most common and natural questions… How Long Does a CICA Claim Take to Pay Out?
The case of Paris v Stepney Borough Council is one of the most significant decisions in English tort law on the question of the standard of care owed by employers to their employees. Decided by… Paris v Stepney Borough Council
When you go to a doctor or any healthcare professional, you trust them with your health and wellbeing. Most of the time, doctors, nurses, and medical staff provide the right treatment and care. But sometimes… How to Prove Medical Negligence
The doctrine of consideration and the concept of duress are two fundamental pillars of contract law. Both determine whether agreements between parties can be enforced and under what circumstances they may be invalidated. A landmark… Pao On v Lau Yiu Long
Finding out you have cancer is life-changing. But discovering that your cancer was misdiagnosed as another condition – such as adenomyosis – can feel even more devastating. You might be left wondering why this happened,… When Could You Claim for Cancer Misdiagnosed as Adenomyosis?
Page v Smith is a landmark decision in the English law of negligence dealing with the foreseeability of psychiatric injury, particularly where the claimant is a primary victim with a pre-existing vulnerability. The judgement created… Page v Smith [1995] UKHL 7; [1996] AC 155
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences you can go through. It is even more painful when their death could have been avoided – when it happened because of poor or negligent… How Much Compensation For Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?
In English land law, disputes between cohabiting partners over the ownership of property have often involved the doctrine of constructive trusts. The courts are frequently tasked with identifying whether there was a common intention as… Oxley v Hiscock
When you have been hurt because of poor medical care, you may feel shocked, upset, and unsure about what to do next. You might be thinking about making a claim, but you have probably heard… What Are the Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims in the UK?