No. You can only bring a claim in relation to a tenancy/security deposit.
Yes, psychological injuries such as stress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD resulting from an accident can be included in a personal injury claim. It's important to have these injuries diagnosed and documented by a medical professional.
Yes, you can still make a claim under the concept of contributory negligence. However, your compensation may be reduced based on your level of fault in the accident.
Yes, it doesn’t matter if you are full-time; part-time; on a short-term contract or are a temporary worker. All employees are governed by the same health and safety at work regulations and have the same right to pursue a claim for personal injury compensation if the accident was a result of negligence in the workplace.
Most self-employed workers assume that accident at work claims do not apply to them. The reason being, if they work for themselves, how can somebody else be held responsible for their work-related injuries? And, more importantly, who can they claim against?
When it comes to compensation claims, self-employed workers do fall into a different category from company employees. However, while self-employed workers are responsible for their own safety, there are instances in which they may be able to pursue an accident at work claim if their injuries were caused because of somebody else’s mistake or negligence.
If you are selling, it is your responsibility to check the garden for Japanese knotweed. If the plant is present on your property, then this needs to be declared to potential buyers as its presence could affect your house value and selling capability.
If the presence of the plant is not disclosed, you could be liable for a misrepresentation or breach of contract claim after the sale.
We understand how frustrating it can be to live in disrepair, however, we strongly advise against withholding rent. Withholding rent from your landlord can prevent you from claiming the repairs you need and may even put you at risk of eviction.
If your landlord agreed to carry out repairs to your property, either by signing an agreement or being ordered by the court, then your landlord must stick to the terms. If they fail to do this, they are failing to meet the terms of their agreement.
In some cases, landlords may attempt to cut the cost of repairs by using substandard tools or methods such as painting over a damp wall or scraping off the mould, rather than addressing the cause of the dampness.
This substandard work is also likely to mean that further work is needed in future and that the landlord is simply making a bigger job for themselves in the long run.
Your landlord cannot charge you an additional fee for the protection of your deposit. Any insurance and membership fees associated with the deposit protection scheme should be paid for by the landlord.
Section 21 notices cannot be issued if the landlord failed to use one of the three approved deposit schemes, and any eviction would be unlawful.
Yes, we have a team of financial recovery experts who specialise in getting back money lost to scammers. We will review all of the financial transactions in relation to the fraud and if we believe that more could have been done to protect you from fraud then we will complain to the relevant financial institution and seek redress. Where a scammer with assets can be identified, we can also pursue them through the courts.
Yes, we can trace and recover lost to crypto scams. Using Chainalysis Reactor software, our experts will attempt to trace cryptocurrency through the blockchain to an endpoint which is usually a crypto asset exchange provider.
No, we work on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you have nothing to pay unless your case is successful, and any success fee is deducted from your compensation. Our success fee is capped to a maximum of 25% of the damages you obtain.
Repair breach cases continue until your landlord finally makes the repairs they have agreed to make. While some cases can resolve quickly, others can take some time and involve multiple breaches, with compensation paid out for each breach.
We also offer free initial, no-obligation advice so you have nothing to lose by getting in touch with one of our friendly advisors today. We can start working on your case as soon as you formally instruct us, and our paperwork has been signed. Additionally, you have a 14-day cooling-off period, after you’ve signed our initial documents if you change your mind.
You may be eligible if you were injured due to someone else's negligence. It's essential to demonstrate that the other party was at fault and that their actions directly caused your injury. Consulting a solicitor can help assess your case's eligibility.
If you’ve been targeted by sophisticated scammers, you will naturally be cautious when choosing a professional advisor. We would always encourage you to check the credentials of anyone who offers to help you recover your money.
Unfortunately, scammers are known to retarget their victims with offers of help, for an upfront fee, in an attempt to steal more money. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis and would never ask for money upfront. Put simply, if you win, we win.
To reassure you that CEL Solicitors is genuine, we’d like to share our company and regulatory information with you. CEL Solicitors is a trading name of Cheshire Estate and Legal Limited (company number: 10370954). We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number: 633955). The quickest way to check this is to click on the SRA badge at the bottom of this page. Regulated law firms must register their website with the SRA in order to display this clickable link, to validate they are genuine. If you would prefer to visit the SRA website directly, you can find us on their ‘Solicitors Register’. You can also visit the Law Society, which is the independent professional body for solicitors. Look us up on their website using their ‘Find a Solicitor’ tool. This is a free service for anyone looking for information about organisations or people providing legal services that are regulated by the SRA.
At CEL Solicitors we operate using a no-win, no-fee agreement. This means you won't pay any legal fees upfront. If your claim is successful, a percentage of your compensation will cover the solicitor's fees. If the claim is unsuccessful, you have nothing to pay.
Through a range of techniques, from financial complaints to legal proceedings, we can seek recovery from either the financial institution that should have detected and prevented the fraud to the scammer themselves, providing they have assets that we can seek recovery from. Where necessary, we use specialist forensic accountants to help trace funds and we have a network of law firms worldwide that can assist recovery of monies hidden in offshore tax havens and foreign jurisdictions.
You have three years from the date of the accident – or three years from the date of discovering the accident - to bring a personal injury claim. Those aged under 18 have until their 21st birthday to bring a claim. Despite this limit, acting promptly gives a better chance of success.
Housing disrepair claims can take weeks, months or years depending on how long it takes for your landlord to finally make the repairs needed. While nobody wants to live in disrepair for any longer than absolutely necessary, the longer your landlord takes to make the repairs, the more compensation you may be entitled to.
While most other solicitors close a case once the landlord has agreed to the repairs and the compensation has been paid, we understand that for many, this is not the end. We only close a housing disrepair case once the repairs have actually been made, even if this means bringing additional claims against the landlord for breaching their agreements.
The duration of the claims process can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the case and the willingness of the other party to settle. Some claims can be resolved in a few months, while others may take years, especially if they go to court.
On average, fraud cases take from six to twelve months to settle. However, we will keep you updated on your case throughout the entire journey.
The amount of compensation varies based on the severity and impact of your injuries, medical expenses, lost earnings, and other related costs. A solicitor can provide an estimate based on similar cases and guidelines.
The amount of compensation received for housing disrepair is based on the severity of the disrepair, the length of time taken to make the repairs, and the impact of the disrepair on those living within the property.
This impact extends to things like having to vacate the property due to the property being uninhabitable, damage to belongings as a result of the disrepair, or even damage to your health requiring medical treatment.
Most desktop and laptop users have a Windows or Mac device. The instructions for removing a program differ slightly depending on which device you use.
Windows:
1) Open the start menu by clicking the windows icon. You can also do this by click the Windows icon on your keyboard.
2) Find the program you want to uninstall - you may need to click “All apps”.
3) Right click on the program and click “uninstall”.
4) Follow the directions on screen.
Mac:
1) Open Launchpad by clicking the icon that looks like a rocket ship. If you are using a MacBook, you can also pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers.
2) Type the name of the program into the search.
3) Click and hold the app until it starts to wiggle.
4) Click the X icon that appears towards the top left side of the app.
5) Follow the onscreen instructions.
1) If you believe your device has been compromised by a scammer using AnyDesk software, you should first disconnect your device from the internet or turn off the power until you feel comfortable fixing the issue.
2) If possible, disconnect your internet before proceeding, either by turning off your WiFi router or unplugging the Ethernet cable if you do not use wireless internet.
3) Turn on your computer and if necessary, log in.
4) When you get to the desktop screen, right-click the bar along the bottom of the screen and select the “Task Manager” option.
5) When Task Manager opens, find the screensharing software in the list of processes, select it, and then click “End task”.
Rest assured any reputable employer will recognise that your claim is not personal; you are merely exercising your right to seek compensation, which will aid your recovery and reimburse you for any financial losses that you have sustained because of the accident. Please note, the insurance company will deal with the claim on behalf of your employer, so your employer will not be conducting the claim themselves.
You are claiming against your employers’ insurance policy. All employers are legally required to have adequate insurance in place to cover them in the event of an accident at work. This means that they will not be paying your compensation out of any company profit.
Yes, a repair breach claim is different to a housing disrepair claim.
While the objective of both claim types is to ensure a landlord finally makes the much-needed repairs to a client’s property, the way this is done is different.
A housing disrepair claim is brought against a landlord who has failed to make repairs despite being asked by the tenant. The aim is to either convince or compel the landlord to make the repairs that they are legally obliged to make in order to offer safe and suitable housing.
A repair breach claim on the other hand, is a breach of contract claim which can only occur after the landlord has already either agreed to make the repairs, or been ordered to by the court. The breach of contract occurs when the landlord fails to do so within the agreed timeframe or to the agreed standard.
Repair breach claims often follow on from a housing disrepair claim. At CEL Solicitors, many of our housing disrepair claims are automatically converted to repair breach claims in order to ensure that our clients receive the repairs they have been promised by their landlords.
AnyDesk is a legitimate piece of software that can be used to help fix and troubleshoot computer issues, however it can also be used by scammers to access your devices and steal your personal and financial details. You should only allow access via AnyDesk if you completely trust the other person and never if they have contacted you first. This is especially true if the other person has reached out to you, claiming to work for a bank, online security company or any other business and warns that you need to grant them access to your device.
Yes, the accident must have taken place in the last 3 years or three years from the date you became aware that negligence caused or contributed to your injury (although minors can claim from three years after their 18th birthday).
If your landlord has shown a willingness to make the repairs within the stated timeframe then it will be difficult to prove that they have breached their agreement, regardless of whether the time of the repairs is agreeable to you.
In cases like this, we would struggle to prove that the landlord has breached their duty.
If Japanese knotweed is present on a property you are looking to buy, it should be stated on the relevant forms before you exchange. Often, a mortgage lender will require assurances from the seller that the plant will be eradicated, before they agree to lend the necessary funds.
If you believe the plant was present prior to buying and it was not disclosed, then you could be eligible to make a claim.
In addition, prior to purchase either you or your mortgage providers will almost certainly have instructed a surveyor to carry out a detailed survey of the land. It is the surveyor’s responsibility to look for Japanese knotweed and if found, it should be mentioned in their report. If you believe that the knotweed was present prior to the survey and was missed by the surveyor then you can bring a claim for compensation as a result of their professional negligence.
While other firms may take up to 50% of the money you are awarded, our fraud and scam recovery fees are capped at 25% (plus VAT) of your total recovery.
Key evidence includes medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photographs of the accident scene, CCTV footage, and any other documentation that supports your claim. The more evidence you can provide, the greater your chance of success.
As soon as you identify Japanese knotweed on your property, you should take measures to manage, and if possible, eradicate the weed.
If you allow the plant to spread to other properties, you could be liable for a claim to be made against you.
If you believe that knotweed has spread on to your land from neighbouring land then you may be able to bring a claim.
Neighbour disputes over Japanese knotweed are much more difficult to negotiate as it can be hard to determine where the plant originated from. If your property has been taken over by the plant through land like railway ground, a shopping centre, a canal or similar, then it is much easier to claim.
Discovering the source of a Japanese knotweed infestation is key to determining what party is at fault.
If it can be proven that the knotweed has entered from a neighbouring property then you should be able to claim for the costs of the removal of the plant and possibly compensation for the fall in value of your homes as a result of the infestation.
You may believe that you were at fault for authorising the payment and, that as a result of this, there is nothing you can do. You may have also been put off by your bank if they’ve refused to refund your money. However, we’re experts in financial rules, regulations, codes of conduct, banking laws and legal processes that will assist in recovering your money. This is why our fraud recovery success rate is so high.
A no-win, no-fee agreement – also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) – means you won’t pay anything upfront to start your claim. At CEL Solicitors, you only pay if your case is successful, and our fee comes from your compensation.
We’ll also arrange ATE insurance to protect you from any costs if your claim doesn’t succeed. In rare cases, fees may apply – for example, if you don’t cooperate or knowingly provide false information – but we’ll always explain this clearly before any charges are made.
This means pursuing justice with us is straightforward, transparent and low-risk.
The majority of private tenancy agreements in the UK are automatically classed as assured shorthold tenancies. Any private rental agreement starting since 1998 is likely an AST.
Your tenancy agreement is likely not an AST if;
- your tenancy was agreed to before 1998
- your rent is higher than £100,000/less than £250 per year
- if your tenancy agreement is with a local council
- the agreement was for a business premises
AnyDesk is used to grant a person remote access to your device. When used correctly, this could be a legitimate tech support agent or even a tech-savvy family member. You should only ever grant access in this way to somebody who you fully trust, and never while under pressure. If you are cold-called and told that you need to act quickly to grant access to protect your computer/phone/bank account, then this is a serious red flag and should be avoided.
MyDeposits is one of the three authorised deposit protection services operating in the UK under government legislation.
Screen sharing software like AnyDesk, TeamViewer or LogMeIn, can be used to grant a person remote access to your device for troubleshooting. When used correctly, this could be a legitimate tech support agent or even a tech-savvy family member.
You should only ever grant access in this way to somebody who you fully trust, and never while under pressure. If you are cold-called or told that you need to act quickly to grant access and protect your computer/phone/bank account, then this is a serious red flag and should be avoided.
The Deposit Protection Service is one of the three authorised deposit protection services operating in the UK under government legislation.
A solicitor will provide legal advice, gather and present evidence, negotiate with the other party or their insurer, and represent you in court if necessary. They guide you through the claims process to ensure you receive fair compensation.
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is one of the three authorised deposit protection services operating in the UK under government legislation.
After an accident, seek medical attention immediately. Report the incident to the relevant authorities (e.g. employer, police). Gather evidence, including photos, witness contact details, and accident reports. Contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to discuss your case.
Personal injury claims can arise from various situations, including road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, slips, trips, and falls, public liability incidents, and more.
Many personal injury claims are settled out of court through negotiation. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, your solicitor may advise taking the case to court to secure the compensation you deserve.