Making a tenancy deposit claim isn’t a process most people are familiar with. Here’s a step-by-step guide as to what will happen next: Liability admitted Liability denied To make a tenancy deposit claim please contact Richard Meggitt [email protected] Landline: 0114 267 8780 Freephone: 0800 163 622
DetailsA 22-year-old motorcyclist from Sheffield tragically lost his leg after being struck by a speeding car at an unofficial car meet. The incident occurred in front of numerous onlookers who witnessed the high-speed collision. Following the accident, the motorcyclist sought legal representation from prominent local major trauma lawyer, Richard Meggitt. As a result of a claim…
DetailsRichard MeggittLitigation Solicitor EasyJet rejects a large number of claims each year. Some Claimants will make an application to the Civil Aviation Authority through CAA’s website others instruct claims management companies. However what happens if you want to pursue them direct? The new Money Claim Online (MCOL) is now available for claims against EasyJet. It…
DetailsUPDATED February 25Richard MeggittLitigation Solicitor Ryanair rejects a large number of claims each year. Some Claimants will make an application to the Civil Aviation Authority through CAA’s website others instruct claims management companies. However what happens if you want to pursue them direct? The new Money Claim Online (MCOL) is now available for claims against Ryanair. It…
DetailsIf you currently receive state-funded benefits, such as Universal Credit or similar, making a claim for personal injury compensation could impact your benefits entitlement and the amount of benefit payment you receive. Means-tested benefits take into account income, savings and assets to assess your eligibility to claim. The current savings threshold at which means-tested benefits…
DetailsThe origins of plastic surgery, a medical speciality concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function, can be traced back to 800 BC when reconstructive surgery techniques were being carried out in India (MSN Encarta (2008) ‘plastic Surgery’). Incredibly developments in this field have taken place over the centuries, including the development of…
DetailsASD Solicitor’s staff and friends took part in an adventurous and charitable night walk on Kinder Plateau in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, raising an amazing £1,455.00 for the hospital. Despite the threat of rain and the windy conditions at the summit this was a memorable experience. Unfortunately there was no stunning sunrise due to…
DetailsMost personal injury firms offer a ‘no win no fee’ scheme for individuals who have been injured at work, but what does this actually mean and do all solicitors offer the same terms? ‘No win no fee’ simply means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be charged. Some solicitors do ask their…
DetailsThis case provides an illuminating consideration of the scope of liability in this difficult area of law. Facts & BackgroundOn 2 November 2006, the claimant’s daughter was one of the four teenage girls in the back of a car being driven by the defendant on the mountain road between Garnlydan and Llangydnidr. The defendant lost…
DetailsCan I claim compensation? You may be entitled to compensation if your landlord or agent broke the tenancy deposit rules in breach of the Housing Act 2004. You could receive between 1 and 3 times the deposit if they failed to: Protect your Deposit Your landlord or agent must, within 30 days of receipt pay…
DetailsThe new regulations apply to all road traffic accidents on or after 31.05.2021. What is whiplash? A ‘whiplash’ injury is any injury to your neck, shoulders, or back. Can I still claim compensation for whiplash? Yes. If you have been injured as a result of a road traffic accident you can still claim compensation. You…
DetailsMost injuries sustained in road traffic accidents involve occupants wearing seat belts. This article offers a medical expert’s view on the issues that may arise when a seat belt was not worn, or when it is not known whether a seat belt was worn or not. Medical evidence has overwhelmingly shown that seat belts can…
DetailsWhat’s changed? On 31st May 2021 the law changed in respect of making a claim after a road traffic accident. If you suffer a whiplash injury, then it is unlikely that we will be able to recover any legal fees. Further the value of the whiplash claim will be reduced and fall within a fixed…
DetailsAfter it was delayed last year due to the pandemic, 60 big bear sculptures are being brought to life by professional local and international artists. The bears are being placed across the city of Sheffield this summer to form a city trail like no other. We are sponsoring Lathaniel, the Fabulous Bear, in order to support the…
DetailsSlips are the most common cause of accident at work, injury and claim in most sectors. More than 300,000 people a year go to A&E after a slip. One of the leading UK insurers spent nearly 80 million a year paying out claims resulting from trips and slips. Yet this number could be much, much…
DetailsWhat is it? In the event of a fatal accident family members and the deceased’s estate may be able to make a claim for financial losses from the insurers for the person or company which caused the accident. One such head of claim is the Bereavement Payment. Who is entitled? There are only a limited…
DetailsThis article on the basic principles of anatomy and physiology aims to provide insight into medical notes, medical report writing and questions to medical practitioners. Fractures to limbs Limb fractures are a common form of injury. They are often associated with those mechanisms of injury seen in personal injury claims. Road traffic accidents (RTAs) account…
DetailsThe Covid-19 pandemic has seen demand for electric bicycles and new forms of transport soar as commuters struggle to find alternatives to crowded public trains and buses. In July, for the first time, electric scooters were legalised for use on British streets. This article considers the law of electric bikes, scooters, and other personal transporters…
DetailsASD continue with their sponsorship of local under 10s football team, Ecclesall Rangers (Gold). Ralph Clark, from ASD, in what is now their second year of sponsorship, comments: ‘It’s great to see the kids getting outside in what has obviously been a difficult year; seeing them enjoy playing, in a friendly or the league (and…
DetailsMen, women and even children (unbelievably) are embracing the beauty treatment revolution, whether at home or in a local salon. According to research, in 2017, one in three Britons had received a treatment in either a spa, salon or other treatment area in the past 12 months – although clearly the sector is currently being…
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