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CIVIL LITIGATION |
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Civil Litigation |
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Civil litigation is the method of resolving disputes or claims between individuals, companies, local authorities and government departments. Generally such matters fall into two categories. One is based on contract being an agreement between two or more parties and the other is based on a civil wrong caused by one party to another either deliberately or negligently. The range of disputes based on contract can vary from the relatively minor case of the purchase of defective items such as an electric kettle to a multi million pound claim arising as a result of penalty clauses in a building contract. Civil wrongs include cases of personal injury and damage to property and reputation. If you are involved in a dispute with another individual or company we can advise you on your chances of success and the possible value of your claim. We can negotiate on your behalf and if necessary commence or defend proceedings which, according to the subject matter and the amount of the claim, will be dealt with in either the County Court or the High Court. |
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Employment Matters |
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We are able to advise employers on a variety of topics relating to the conduct of their business in so far as it affects their work force including statutory requirements such as working conditions, liability insurance, PAYE, national insurance and pensions, contracts of employment, redundancy, dismissal, equal pay and discrimination. Many of these matters apply equally to employees and we are able to advise and represent either party before Industrial Tribunals particularly in cases relating to redundancy and unfair dismissal. We can also advise on the rights of employees following the sale of a business and the employment implications of purchasing a business. |
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Accident and Personal Injury Claims |
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Injuries caused by the deliberate or negligent acts of a person or corporate body or as a result of a breach of a statutory duty, for example employer's liability, normally give rise to a claim for damages. The amount of those damages of course will vary depending upon the severity of the injuries, the actual financial losses sustained such as loss of earnings, and the degree of impairment of future earning capacity. We can advise you as to whether your injuries are likely to give rise to a claim and if so the merits and possible value of that claim. Negotiations can then be commenced (usually with an insurance company) to achieve a satisfactory settlement. If this is not possible we can commence proceedings on your behalf which may ultimately result in the matter being decided by a Court. |
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Berry & Berry Solicitors Tel: 01892 526344 Fax: 01892 511223 email: mail@the-solicitors.co.uk |