Cycling Accident in Essex

Article by
Dave Koon Koon

I have now successfully settled another personal injury case involving a cyclist.

The claim for personal injury arose after my client was thrown from his bicycle after coming into contact with a defect in the road in Harlow, Essex.

As a result of the accident my client suffered damage to several teeth including the loss of a front tooth as well as suffering bruising and scarring to his arms and face.

Tripping Accident in Hertfordshire

Article by
Dave Koon Koon

Garden House Solicitors have recorded another successful case at Trial in relation to a tripping accident which occurred on premises owned and controlled by a Local Government Council in Hertfordshire.

The accident occurred in December 2007 and was as a result of insufficient lighting at the Council’s premises which caused the Claimant to fall into an open ditch.

The Claimant suffered back injuries as a result of his fall and instructed a firm of solicitors to pursue the matter on his behalf. The claim was denied and the Claimant advised that he had no hope of receiving compensation or recovering his financial losses for the medical treatment he paid for himself.

LPA's for Businesses

Article by
Craig Ward

What would happen to your business if you were unavailable for a month? This can so easily happen, you get stuck abroad with flight delays, you’re injured and need to recuperate, or you could lose mental capacity. These situations can be managed by making a Financial Lasting Power of Attorney for Businesses. A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone who knows your business well to manage it if you’re not able to. Your business may have taken years to build up, in just a short month it could be wiped away which is a waste.

Statutory Wills

Craig Ward

Where a client lacks mental capacity sufficient to create a will, a statutory will may be created on their behalf through the Court of Protection. This entails making an application to the court and asking them to execute a will. The application may be made by an authorised person, such as and attorney (acting under a lasting power of attorney), a deputy, or someone entitled to receive a benefit under the will. Once a statutory will is executed by the court this acts in the same way as a regular will drafted by a client.

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Essex Personal Injury Solicitors

Article by
Kevin Timms

If you have suffered a personal injury and you live in Essex, you will need a personal injury solicitor serving Essex. Contact Garden House Solicitors to make a personal injury compensation claim today.

Garden House Solicitors are specialist personal injury solicitors making compensation claims across Essex. This means that we can come to you to take instructions in respect of your personal injury compensation claim. We are your solicitors, helping you through a difficult time.

Specialist Solicitors in Hertford

Garden House Solicitors in Hertford was established in 2006 by principal solicitor, Patricia Ling.  Since then the firm has gone from strength to strength and has expanded to meet the changing needs of our clients.

We now offer expert advice and assistance in the following areas:

• Personal Injury and Personal Injury Trusts
• Product Liability
• Employment Law
• Commercial and Civil Dispute Resolution
• Landlord and Tenant
• Representation at Inquests
• Making a Will
• Probate and Administration of Estates
• Powers of Attorney (EPA's and LPA's)

We have many clients in Hertford but also across the country.  We measure our success by the fact that our clients come back to us time and time again and they recommend their friends and family to us.  We offer appointments in our office or in the comfort of your own home at a time that is convenient for you.  

For further information on what we can do for you please telephone 01992 422128 or email info@gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk



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FAQ's on The Court of Protection and Deputy Orders

Article by
Sharon Brown

What is the Court of Protection?

The Court of Protection is an institution based in London.  It helps to look after vulnerable adults who lack sufficient mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.                                                        

Is the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) the same as the Court of Protection?

The two institutions are separate but both work with vulnerable adults.  The simplest explanation is that the Court of Protection makes decisions whilst the Office of the Public Guardian handles registration of powers of attorney and ongoing administration matters.

Help! I Need Somebody...

Article by
Sharon Brown

Have you ever considered who would look after your finances if you couldn't look after them yourself?  Many people assume that this is something only the elderly need to consider, but due to strokes, heart attacks, and other debilitating illnesses or accidents mental incapacity is something that can affect anyone of any age.

If you lack sufficient mental capacity your spouse, children, friends or other family members will find it extremely difficult to look after your finances on your behalf.   Banks and other financial organisations are legally not allowed to give them any information or discuss your finances with them.

LPA Solicitor in Hertford

Article by
Sharon Brown

Since starting work in Hertford I have assisted a number of clients take control of their future by preparing both Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA's) and also Health and Welfare LPA's.

If you or someone you know in Hertford or the surrounding area requires assistance with a power of attorney I would be happy to help.  Being local to you means I am on hand when needed and can offer home or hospital visits at a time to suit you.  At Garden House Solicitors we believe in providing a service tailored to you and therefore we do not charge extra for visiting you at home.

Please take a look at our Wills and Power of Attorney page for more ways in which we can assist you look after your loved ones or telephone me on 01992 422128 to see how I can help you with your LPA.  Alternatively, you can email me - sharon@gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk  

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The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.