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Posted 11th Dec 2023. 2:19 pm
The Christmas office party has become a UK tradition – but for the organiser or employer, it can be quite a stressful experience. Everything from dress code to location can weigh a load on your mind, not to mention costs and planning. Throughout December, Christmas office parties will be in full swing, but if you’ve… Read more »
Posted 04th Jul 2022. 11:06 am
Having an accident at work can be a worrying time but we are here to help. We have a team of expert personal injury lawyers with years of experience in dealing with personal injury cases, and a long history of fighting on behalf of our clients and recovering compensation for them for almost 70 years since establishing… Read more »
Posted 09th Sep 2020. 3:54 pm
UK Divorce Hotspots Revealed We’re living in a time of uncertainty. Lockdown has given many of us the chance to consider what we do and don’t want out of life, and life changing decisions have been made. For some that means filing for divorce and making a fresh start. To gain an accurate insight into… Read more »
Posted 10th Apr 2019. 9:21 am
If you have suffered an injury that you believe is due to negligence from a third party, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. Even if you’re unsure about who was at fault, it is still worth contacting a personal injury solicitor to investigate your team in-depth. Who Is Accountable… Read more »
Posted 23rd Nov 2018. 9:47 am
MR G had a life threatening accident at work when he was called out to an emergency repair of a metro train which had broken down on the rails outside of Brockley Whinns Metro Station in Newcastle. He was instructed to climb onto the roof and cut through a pantograph. Unfortunately he was dragged off the roof… Read more »
Posted 28th Feb 2018. 1:41 pm
The weather in the UK at the moment is causing severe disruption to many people’s daily lives. Here’s a few FAQs setting out what should happen in these circumstances: Q. If my child’s school is closed do I have to take unpaid leave? A. It depends what your contract of employment or relevant company policy… Read more »
Posted 22nd Jan 2018. 3:59 pm
When you’ve been in a road traffic accident, the shock of the event can hinder your ability to think. A traumatic experience for everyone, road traffic accidents vary in severity but all are likely to destabilise your life and impact you on a personal level. Submitting a personal injury claim might be the last thing… Read more »
Posted 06th Feb 2017. 1:14 pm
No one can have escaped the press coverage of high profile cases of historical sexual abuse such as Savile and Rolf Harris. One of the effects of these cases has been an increase in victims coming forward to report similar offence, some of which occurred decades ago. While it is likely that most are justified… Read more »
Posted 23rd Sep 2016. 3:06 pm
So you’ve come home and there’s a letter in a brown envelope stating your vehicle has been seen committing an offence, usually speeding. The police want to know who was driving, or inform you that they intend to prosecute – what next? Things you should know.. Generally, the letter will either be a ‘Notice of… Read more »
Posted 20th May 2016. 4:47 pm
Social networks have recently seen an influx of individuals heading online to share photos and experiences with friends and family, but many don’t often realise that just because your account is set to private, it doesn’t mean other people can’t see the content you post, particularly insurance companies and the lawyers they instruct. Research has… Read more »
Posted 13th May 2016. 6:10 pm
Beecham Peacock is proud to be supporting Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week, and with it #HatsforHeadway which is taking place today, on Friday 13th May. Brain Injury Week is well underway, running until Sunday 15th May 2016, with the aim to raise awareness for brain injuries in sport with a ‘Be #ConcussionAware’ mantra. The… Read more »
Posted 04th May 2016. 10:34 am
Beecham Peacock is proud to be supporting Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week which runs from the 9th-15th May 2016. The week long campaign has been running for several years, with the aim to raise awareness for brain injuries and reduce the incidence of their occurrence. Headway, a UK wide charity working to improve life… Read more »
Posted 20th Jul 2015. 2:18 pm
Increasingly we are being asked to prepare pre-nuptial agreements setting out how assets would be divided in the event of divorce. Whilst this is hardly romantic, it is becoming increasingly popular, often at the insistence of wealthy parents who want to safeguard the family assets in the event of a marriage breaking down. Pre-nups are… Read more »
Posted 28th Apr 2015. 9:50 am
Suffering an accident at work can turn your life upside down. 121,430 workplace injuries were reported in 2009/10, with 152 of them tragically resulting in death. Many people are not only burdened with an injury, but also the stress and uncertainty as to what it means for their job, their relationship with their employer and… Read more »
Posted 28th Apr 2015. 9:28 am
Beecham Peacock have achieved settlements for a number of workers who developed repetitive strain injury while working under difficult conditions in a factory dispensary. The workers were employed to mix raw materials together to produce pharmaceuticals in the dispensary at Sanofi in Newcastle. The job involved a lot of heavy lifting, as well as repetitive… Read more »
Posted 13th Apr 2015. 1:18 pm
Susan was enjoying a hotel spa break with her husband to celebrate her birthday when she slipped on wet stairs. She was taken by ambulance to hospital, where she had to have an operation, and was discharged after three weeks. The problems with her ankle continued, although she is now making a good recovery. Although… Read more »
Posted 10th Feb 2015. 8:53 am
Hannah Weller, wife of the musician Paul Weller, is campaigning to criminalise the publication of unpixelated photos of children without parental consent. Her organisation, Protect: The Campaign for Children’s Privacy, seeks to change the law so that photographers and journalists would not be able to harass and photograph children involved in any news story and… Read more »
Posted 20th Jan 2015. 9:13 am
This week we are on site in several workplaces as part of USDAW’s Membership Week supporting the many events aimed at boosting Union Membership. Whilst we’re spreading the word about the benefits of being part of USDAW, we will also be providing legal advice to members. It promises to be an exciting week with a… Read more »
