All our legal advice articles

Restraining Orders: How are they issued and enforced?

Published on 05/07/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

In the UK, the law recognizes the urgent need to safeguard individuals from potential harm or harassment. Restraining orders serve as a vital legal instrument, empowering victims by restricting the offender's actions and movements, thereby minimizing the risk of further distress or violence.

Who gets child benefit in shared custody?

Published on 05/07/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Child benefit is a tax-free payment provided by the UK government to help with the costs of raising a child. In situations where parents have separated and share custody of their children, determining who is entitled to claim child benefit can be complex. The general rule is that only one parent can claim child benefit for a particular child, even in shared custody arrangements. The child benefit cannot be split between the parents.

Child Maintenance: When does it stop?

Published on 04/07/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

In the UK, both parents bear a legal responsibility to financially support their children, even after separation or divorce. This obligation, known as child maintenance, aims to ensure that the child's essential needs, such as housing, food, clothing, education, and healthcare, are arramet. The requirement to pay child maintenance is mandatory and governed by specific laws and regulations.

Personal injury compensation: calculating your claim’s value

Published on 07/06/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Accidents happen, but when they're caused by someone else's negligence, you shouldn't have to bear the financial burden alone. Personal injury, which refers to any physical or psychological harm suffered by an individual due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party, can have a significant impact on your life.

List of Compensation Payouts in the UK: Explication

Published on 03/06/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

The more significant and life-changing your injury is, the more compensation you may be entitled to. To determine an appropriate settlement amount, your attorney will assess the severity of your injuries as well as their long-term impact on your life.

Claim for your personal injury three years from the date of diagnosis!

Published on 29/05/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

The scar of being involved in an accident can lives with you forever. You may have a legal case if you are hurt in an accident and it was someone else's fault...

Dental Negligence: Are you a victim?

Published on 20/05/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Dental negligence refers to when a dentist's negligent or substandard care causes harm to a patient, leading to potential legal claims for compensation. To learn more, read the following information.

Personal injury claim rules: recent changes explained

Published on 17/05/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

The UK government has decided to change the rules for personal injury claims, especially those related to whiplash injuries, starting from May 31, 2021. They made this decision because they were worried about the growing number of whiplash claims and the high costs associated with them.

Birth injury claims: your accountability guide

Published on 09/05/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Birth injuries can be incredibly traumatic to experience and to continue to live with. This is why many people seek compensation after such an injury so that they can make the most of their difficult situation.

Personal injury accident: tips for handling your case

Published on 09/05/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

Injured in a personal injury accident, you’re unsure of how to obtain the compensation you are owed? This article outlines key steps to help you secure the support and financial assistance you deserve.

What compensation can you claim for clinical negligence?

Published on 03/05/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins

Being unwell, needing treatment, or operation can be an emotional, upsetting, and vulnerable time. By putting our faith and our bodies into the care of a medical professional, it is reasonable to expect that we will be looked after. Clinical negligence refers to any improper, unskilled, or substandard care...

Difference between Medical negligence and Medical malpractice

Published on 23/04/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Each time you visit a doctor, you put your trust in your medical practitioner. Despite the faith we have in our medical professionals, whether it be a routine dental appointment, an annual physical checkup, or an overnight emergency hospital visit, things can always go wrong.

How can a personal injury trust help protect your compensation?

Published on 19/04/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

A personal injury trust, also called a compensation protection trust, is a legal arrangement that helps protect the money you receive as compensation for a personal injury or medical negligence case.

Guide to Slip and Fall Claims under UK Law

Published on 17/04/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

Have you been the victim of a slipping accident and are you wondering if you are eligible for compensation? Slips, trips, and falls are common incidents that can result in significant injuries for the victims.

Debt Collection Procedures in France: The European Payment Order

Published on 02/09/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

An Overview of the European Payment Order (EPO) The European Payment Order is a debt collection procedure meant to simplify the cross-border recovery of uncontested claims within the European Union....

How to register as a self-employed business owner?

Published on 19/04/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The easiest way of becoming a business owner in the UK is to register as self-employed. You may also have heard this referred to as being a sole trader.

Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?

Published on 08/03/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

A marriage's dissolution is always a massive test of character for the parties involved – challenging their emotional strength. It can be challenging to deal with, and you must be able to run to your divorce solicitor

How much does it cost to take a case to the Employment Tribunal?

Published on 22/02/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

It is always worth getting independent legal advice if you have experienced any form of misconduct, discrimination, or other kinds of harassment or mistreatment while at work.

Important questions and answers about virtual Will signing

Published on 11/02/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

The following questions and answers should address most of the queries you may have about signing your will during the pandemic. Making a will yourself does not alter the fact that your signature still has to be witnessed by two individuals

Grievance Procedures: The Complete Guide

Published on 09/02/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

A grievance procedure is a process that allows employees to raise a complaint with their employer. There are some steps that employees should take if they are facing a problem or want to make a complaint about their employer as well as things that they much consider in following grievance procedures.