Nicole Keeling reports how the Government is removing the longstanding three-year time limit for child sexual abuse civil claims, empowering survivors to seek justice without restrictive deadlines. This reform, following IICSA recommendations, shifts the burden of proof to defendants and introduces new measures to support victims.
Explore the case of Menzies v Oakwood Solicitors, where the Supreme Court’s decision on Solicitors Act Assessments has significant implications for law firms managing deductions from client damages.
Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors provides commentary on recent statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive about injuries at work. Almost two million British workers suffered an injury or illness caused by their job in the past year, figures have revealed.
There has been several high-profile reports of historic sexual abuse crimes in the media recently. In this article Molly Frost, an Abuse Specialist Solicitor of Oakwood Solicitors, outlines how someone who has experienced historical sexual abuse, can take action with dignity and highlights the role of the team to handle matters with great sensitivity to empower the victim to seek justice for themselves.
In this spotlight piece as part of our World Mental Health Day series about Oakwood Solicitors we spoke with Jason Spence and Stuart Jones regarding the support and resources the firm provides for staff well-being.
People with Pulmonary Fibrosis often say they “wish it was cancer” due to the lack of support and awareness they receive. A new survey by Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis highlights the immense challenges they face, including delays in diagnosis, limited access to treatment, and inadequate mental health support. In this article Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors reports that with Pulmonary Fibrosis being as deadly as many cancers, but less recognized, there is an urgent need for faster diagnoses, better healthcare training, and more comprehensive care to improve the lives of those suffering from this debilitating condition.
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