Process of Personal Injury Claims
A personal injury claim is usually put through when an individual has suffered injury in any accident which wasn't their fault, this process can sometimes be very lengthy depending upon the situation, but the first step would be to contact a local solicitor who will specialise in these claims. Interested in Immigration Law? Find more about Immigration Law Northampton
What happens in a Personal Injury Claim? When an injury has an injury usually at work or even road traffic incidents then the first step would be to contact a solicitor so that the situation/claim can be discussed, once the solicitor has got as much information as possible they can then see the best form of action for the claim.
The next step is paperwork, fortunately if it was a road traffic accident worth ÂŁ10k or less then this will be done via an electronic system 'MOJ Portal', this portal will send the request/information to the insurers to see if they accept liability. If accepted the next stage involves looking at details for medical evidence and loses/expenses, before then a letter of claim will be sent out to the other party in which they'll have up to 3 months to investigate and act. If the case is to proceed further this may go to a court proceeding in which the other party will then have to obtain a Defence, between the court proceedings and the case going to trail there are many other steps which must be taken to ensure the information is correct and the evidence is collected to use. Most of the time cases are settled without a court proceeding or even trail and can be settled at the procedural steps leading up. If it was to go to court then they'll decide whether the defendants can be liable for the accident/value of the clam.
How long can this process take? This process from when the claim was made can take usually up to 3/4 months however, this all depends on how serious the claim or sustained injuries are, in this case it could take many months. Visit our site for more info about personal injury Northampton.
Immigration Law - and the immigration Put simply - immigration law govern how and people from countries outside the UK are legally allowed to come to the UK and how long they can stay. It is also about what they are allowed to do when they are in the UK, for example, whether they can work, whether relatives can come to the UK to join them afterwards, and whether they can use the National Health Service or claim benefits. The system of immigration law in the UK splits people into two broad categories: 1. 'right of abode' in the UK and who can live, work and move in and out of the country as they wish 2.Those requiring permission to remain here. The laws indicate different requirements that must be satisfied before someone will be granted leave to come and stay. The rules require that most of the categories of people coming to the UK will be able to support themselves without relying on public funds. People in most 'temporary' categories, such as visitors, will also need to show that they intend to leave the country when the purpose of their stay is over. For immigration problems which you may need advice on, contact Chartlands Chambers. You should bear in mind that immigration laws are strictly enforced in the UK and the consequences of misunderstanding your right to be here can be very serious. It can include the risk of deportation. It is therefore essential to consult a specialist adviser if you are unsure about your position, or the position of family and friends. Immigration laws encompass many occurrences including:
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Obtaining permission to stay in the UK longer than originally intended
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Getting permission to do something which you are not at present allowed to do, for example, being allowed to work
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Bringing relatives into the country, for example, a spouse, fiancé, children
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Being threatened with deportation from the UK
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Being held by the immigration authorities in a detention centre
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Wanting a passport and not knowing whether you are entitled
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Wanting to apply to become a British citizen
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If you are already living in the UK but wanting to travel (for example, for a holiday), whether you will be allowed back into the UK
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Whether you are entitled to use state services or claim benefits, for example, education, health services, council housing, social security benefits, housing benefits, council tax reduction
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The right to vote
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A relative or friend being refused entry to the UK when arriving at an airport or port.
The government has announced the introduction of the Immigration Bill on Thursday 10 October 2013. The bill will reform the removals and appeals system, making it easier and quicker to remove those who have no right to be here and will prevent illegal migrants accessing or abusing public services and the labour market. For further details see the Immigration Bill on the GOV.UK website. The progress of the bill and
explanatory notes can be found on the Parliament website here. Visit Chambers Northampton for more informations.