All our legal advice articles
All our legal advice articles
Drink driving & leaving the scene: what happens next?
Published on 03/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
Unlike a standard drink driving offense, leaving the scene after drinking creates two separate crimes, doubling your legal jeopardy and often leading to immediate custody, even for first-time offenders.
Coercive Control: Punishments and Legal Consequences
Published on 27/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Coercive control convictions require proving patterns of behaviour, and courts can impose severe penalties even without evidence of physical violence. The coercive control maximum sentence of 5 years applies purely for psychological and emotional abuse.
How to prove coercive control? Key evidence and legal steps
Published on 27/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Patterns of controlling behaviour can be proven through strategic documentation of digital footprints, financial records, daily incidents, and third-party observations, even without physical marks.
What is coercive control? Signs, impact, and legal protections
Published on 27/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Coercive control gradually erodes a person's sense of reality and self-worth through subtle manipulation, making it difficult to recognize abuse until the pattern of control is firmly established.
Can you sue social services in the UK? A comprehensive legal guide
Published on 26/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins
While investigations typically take 6-12 months, successful compensation claims can be filed up to 6 years after the incident, with average payouts ranging from £10,000 to £50,000 for proven negligence.
Can you sue a school? Your rights as a parent in the UK
Published on 25/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins
UK law specifically protects students' educational rights through the Education Act 2002, Equality Act 2010, and common law principles, allowing legal action when schools breach their duty of care.
Sue the police successfully: Critical steps and common pitfalls
Published on 24/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins
What you write in your initial police complaint can be used against your civil claim later. Even legitimate cases fail because people unknowingly undermine their position in their first report.
Suing your local council: your legal rights explained
Published on 20/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins
Most people don't know they have just 3 years to claim for injuries or emotional distress, and 6 years for property damage. Missing these deadlines means losing your right to compensation, regardless of the council's negligence.
Suing your landlord in the UK: a step-by-step guide
Published on 19/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 11 mins
You can take legal action up to 6 years after moving out, giving you ample time to gather evidence and build a strong case. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything from building your case to claiming maximum compensation.
Suing for false accusations: Understanding your rights under UK law
Published on 18/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins
The shock of hearing that false allegations have been made against you can stop life in its tracks. Whether these claims were made by an ex-partner, colleague, or stranger, the...
Suing for defamation in the UK: a comprehensive legal guide
Published on 13/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 11 mins
Your reputation is more than just your name. It's the cornerstone of your personal and professional life, built over years of hard work and integrity. When someone's false statements threaten...
How to sue a company under UK law?
Published on 12/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 12 mins
Send a formal Letter Before Action to the company's registered address (find on Companies House), outlining your claim and giving 14 days to respond. If no resolution, file your claim through the relevant court - online for claims under £100,000.
What is personal injury?
Published on 11/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins
It is important to differentiate between personal injury, personal accidents, and negligence. A personal accident encompasses incidents that cause harm to an individual, irrespective of fault, such as slipping on a wet floor, tripping over an uneven sidewalk, or being bitten by a dog.
Suing for emotional distress in the UK
Published on 11/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 10 mins
If the psychological impact disrupts your daily life for more than 3 months, requiring medical intervention or therapy, and can be directly linked to someone's actions or negligence, you likely have grounds for a claim.
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