If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to seek compensation. The amount of compensation will depend on your individual circumstances, including the nature of the accident and the injuries you sustained. This often begs the question, 'What is classed as a serious injury when claiming compensation?' While there is no strict legal definition, there are several factors that can lead to an injury being treated as 'serious' under the law.

A spinal injury after a car accident can be devastating and life-changing. In the days and weeks that follow, you may be facing pain, reduced movement, hospital appointments and uncertainty about what your recovery will look like. For some people, the effects are temporary. For others, a spinal cord injury can result in permanent, life-changing effects to their mobility, independence, work, relationships and home life.

When someone goes missing, families are often left in legal limbo. Practical matters such as dealing with finances, property, pensions, or even ending a marriage cannot be resolved unless the law recognises that the missing person is presumed to have died.

When a loved one goes missing, the emotional impact is devastating. Alongside the worry and uncertainty, practical problems often arise very quickly. This article explains what a guardianship is, who can apply, and how it works, in clear, straightforward terms.

Many couples in the UK live together for years without getting married or entering a civil partnership. While this reflects modern family life, it can cause serious legal difficulties if one partner goes missing.

Expert medical negligence solicitors at Switalskis have warned that continued reports of women feeling unheard in healthcare point to “a deeply concerning and persistent issue” that, in some cases, is leading to avoidable and life-changing harm.

If you’ve experienced life-changing injuries after a road traffic accident or road traffic collision (RTC), you may be considering a personal injury claim and wondering how much compensation you could receive.

Three women have made allegations against the men they were paired with on Channel 4’s Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK. Two of the women say that they were raped, whilst the other alleges sexual misconduct by her onscreen husband. All three women say that Channel 4 failed to protect them.