We have significant experience in recovering deposits that have been unfairly withheld by landlords at the end of a tenancy. In addition we have acted for a number of tenants in respect of the unsuitability of their accommodation and successfully negotiated rental decreases to reflect such unsuitability.
There are many times in our lives when we rely on professions to assist us with matters beyond our own expertise. We place a particular reliance on their skill and ability and are often prepared to pay premium rates in return for excellent standards of service. It can be extremely distressing, stressful and financially detrimental when the work produced falls below the reasonable standard to be expected of such a professional.
Fortunately there are specific legal mechanisms in place to assist parties wishing to pursue a claim for breach of duty of care against Professionals and the lawyers at Amber Law are well versed and experienced in handling claims against professionals such as:
Some people such as children or adults who by virtue of their mental capacity are unable to instruct solicitors for themselves may require specialist representation. We have significant experience of handling personal injury claims and clinical negligence claims on behalf of such Claimants. These cases often require a level of sensitivity and sympathy than can be found in all of Amber Law’s legal representatives.
We can guide the claimant and family through all aspects of cases of this nature will skill, expertise and a family focused approach.
Being ill or requiring medical assistance is always distressing but feeling that you have not received the adequate and professional care expected can cause years of anxiety not only to you but to your family.
If you have received medical or dental treatment that you believe falls below a professional standard we can advise and assist you with raising your concerns with the medical body responsible and if necessary recovering compensation for your losses. Each clinical negligence claim is different and we therefore provide a bespoke service suited exactly to your needs and the needs of your family.
Any kind of accident, whether on the road, in the work place or while out and about can have a traumatic effect on your life. If you suffer an injury as a result of an accident that was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation if another party can be held responsible for that injury. Amber Law can assist you with all aspects of getting your life back after an accident that was not your fault.
You will need to establish the identity of the other driver and obtain their insurance details. It will be their insurance company that will deal with the claim on their behalf. Do not worry if they do not have valid insurance in place. We have experience of handling claims through the Motor Insurance Bureau who deal with compensation for Claimants involved in accidents with uninsured or untraced drivers.
You must ask your employer to report the accident in the accident book as soon as possible. Your employer’s public liability insurer will deal with the claim on their behalf.
If you suffer an accident in a public building such as a supermarket, hotel, shop, school, restaurant it will be the owner of that building’s responsibility to notify their insurer. The claim will be made under the Occupiers’ liability section of their insurance policy.
If there any witnesses to your accident you should obtain their contact details and photographic evidence may also be useful. Our specialist Lawyers will assist you on obtaining all supporting evidence including medical evidence.
First we will need to gather evidence of your injury and also evidence that someone other than you was responsible for your injury. Expert doctors can assist in assessing the impact the accident has had on your life, and your lawyer will then calculate the monetary value that can suitably compensate you for this. You should also keep details of additional expenses such as painkillers, help at home, time off work that was not paid by your employee etc.
If you have suffered an injury the sooner you see a specialist personal injury lawyer the Better. You have three years from the date of the accident to bring your claim, but the sooner you get proper advice the easier it will be to gather the right kind of evidence to proceed with your claim.
It is not always necessary to go to court to recover compensation. Having reasonable expectations and taking a sensible approach will inevitably result in your claim being resolved quickly leaving you free to get back to enjoying your life.
Although there is no clear answer to this we at Amber Law have a variety of ways of assisting you to bring the claim as cost effectively as possible. If you are successful in your claim it is usual for your legal costs and expenses to be paid by the responsible party.