It’s that time of year again, and we’re a little dumbfounded about how quickly 2017 has gone, but it’s been a hugely successful year for the team here at Fonseca Law. We’ve helped hundreds of people with their legal matters, ...
Earlier this week, the UK was gripped by severe winter weather which brought snow and ice to large swathes of the country, and while snow may look beautifully tranquil, it can be dangerous for those travelling, either in a car ...
Read "Can you claim compensation for injuries caused by ice or snow?"
In his Budget 2017 last week, the Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that the government plans to press ahead with their proposals to force the Ministry of Justice to make £600 million in savings by the end of the decade. In ...
It has been argued by many road safety organisations that penalties given to drivers who kill or injure people while on the road are inadequate, and are causing additional anguish for their friends and families. As a result, organisations such ...
Read "Drivers who kill are set to receive life sentences under new law change"
If you’ve ever purchased a property, you’ll know that the entire conveyancing process can be a stressful experience, especially when an issue arises. Thankfully, here at Fonseca Law, we’re experts in all things conveyancing, and can help ensure your selling/buying ...
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Back in December 2016, we reported on the UK Government’s decision to fix costs in clinical negligence claims valued up to £25,000. At the time, many solicitors were happy that the government had rbacked down on their original proposals to ...
Read "Fixed costs in personal injury cases causes fury amongst solicitors"
Death is a subject that many people fail to discuss with family and friends for obvious reasons. No-one likes to talk about their death and the consequences that brings to their loved ones, but, from a legal standpoint, it’s vital ...
Read "What happens to your assets if you don't leave a Will?"
Last year, we wrote an article which highlighted the legal rights of cyclists on the road. While this article focused on the legal rights cyclists have if they’re involved in a road traffic accident, it didn’t touch on issues where ...
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Domestic violence used to be something which the police took less seriously, and while things have improved over the last 20 years, damning reports in recent years still highlight serious failings in the treatment of domestic abuse victims.In today’s modern ...
As part of the UK Government’s attack on fraudulent and malicious cases in the legal sector, employment tribunal fees of up to £1,200 were introduced in 2013. The government believed that the fees would tackle the issue of malicious claims, ...
