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When Spinal Cord Injury or Associated Conditions are Caused by Negligent Medical Treatment

Posted on May 10th 2023

Every four hours someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury in the UK. Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day is observed annually on May 14th to raise the profile of people with spinal cord injuries in the UK and educate the public on its impact,...

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When the Quality of Medical Treatment Provided Worsens the Impact of Brain Injury

Posted on May 10th 2023

Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI Week) is recognised from the 15th to 21st May 2023 in the UK. The campaign is supported by Headway – The Brain Injury Association and acknowledges and raises awareness of the challenges associated with brain injuries. This year the...

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Deaf Awareness Week 2023 – Access to Communication

Posted on May 2nd 2023

This year’s campaign This year’s focus is ‘Access to Communication’. It aims to promote greater understanding of the challenges faced by the deaf community in accessing communication. Deafness and hearing loss can have a range of challenging implications, especially when it comes to communication; a...

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Personal Injury Trusts: What you need to know

Posted on April 18th 2023

There are many challenges to face if you have been seriously injured in an accident. Just dealing with your injuries and the rehabilitation required to get your life back on track can be difficult enough. If you take legal action to recover compensation, it can...

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Buying a new build home – what do I need to know?

Posted on April 13th 2023

The process of buying a new build is similar to buying any other property. However, there are some differences and some key considerations you should be aware of before you commit to buying one. This article outlines the process of buying a new build property...

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A South African in Chester

Posted on April 5th 2023

I arrived in the United Kingdom from South Africa in February 2022. On our first day in Chester, we decided to explore the beautiful city. One of the first landmarks that we saw as we made our way along the street and out of the...

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Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2023

Posted on April 3rd 2023

Each year, the first week of April is recognised as ‘Global Asbestos Awareness Week’. This week-long campaign is run by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation (‘ADAO’) to raise much-needed awareness around asbestos. It aims to educate the public about the dangers of asbestos and how...

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Cash for Clatterbridge – Our year of fundraising

Posted on March 28th 2023

Clatterbridge is a cancer research and support Trust based on the Wirral, comprising of 1,575 specialist staff who provide care and kindness to over 2.4 million people across Cheshire and Merseyside. Although praised for its hospices and support havens being uniquely intimate and close knit,...

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Oliver & Co win further considerable asbestos disease compensation for a client whose health had deteriorated

Posted on March 20th 2023

  Settling the initial claim against Beeston Boilers Limited Mr E had been diagnosed with a benign asbestos-related pleural effusion with diffuse pleural thickening following exposure to asbestos whilst working for Beeston Boilers Limited (later known as Colombo Limited). He was working in a factory...

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Post Completion Assistant is a terrific first role for someone like me

Posted on March 15th 2023

A blog by Adam Hazell, Post Completion Assistant Adam Hazell, one of Oliver & Co’s youngest team members, works in our Conveyancing team as a Post Completion Assistant. Here he shares his thoughts about his experience of starting his career at Oliver & Co. I...

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