Following the broadcast of the TV drama ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’, the case has become a high priority for Government and been the focus of news bulletins across the world.

Here, solicitor Neil Hudgell reflects on the impact and answers some of the key questions.

 Hudgell Solicitors is currently representing and advising more than 500 people concerning the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal. 

If you’ve been injured while on a cruise ship holiday that wasn’t your fault you could be entitled to claim compensation.

It may have been due to faulty furniture, severe weather conditions or as a result of someone’s negligence.

Listen to Marc Dando, a specialist travel lawyer, explain

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Righting Wrongs is a podcast from Hudgell Solicitors.

If you’ve had a ski accident which wasn’t your fault you could be entitled to claim compensation.

It may have been due to faulty ski equipment or as a result of someone’s negligence.

Listen to Marc Dando, a specialist travel lawyer, explain how

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Righting Wrongs is a podcast from Hudgell Solicitors.

The term wrongful birth is used when babies are born with injuries or disabilities which medical professionals should have detected during pregnancy.

A failure to inform mothers/parents denies them the opportunity to take a very difficult decision as to whether to continue with the pregnancy.

Listen to Samantha Darwin, a senior medical negligence solicitor, explain how legal advice could lead to much needed financial support when raising a child with a disability.

⁠Righting Wrongs⁠ is a podcast from Hudgell Solicitors – easy listens and easy guides to medical negligence, personal injury and civil compensation claims.

We’re refreshingly down to earth.

What is an NHS Investigation Report and what can you expect from one?

These reports are produced by NHS Trusts following an

They can can highlight lapses in treatment and organisational systems, such as appointments not being sent out.

Reports should also identify steps in order to prevent similar

Listen to Samantha Darwin, a senior solicitor at Hudgells, explain how, for some patients and their families, investigation reports can successfully lead to a medical negligence claim.

⁠⁠Righting Wrongs⁠⁠ is a podcast from Hudgell Solicitors - easy listens and easy guides to medical negligence, personal injury and civil compensation claims.

We’re refreshingly down to earth.

If you're not happy with the medical treatment you or a member of your family has received, you are legally entitled to have your concerns investigated.

You should also receive a full response from the healthcare provider.

Listen to Samantha Darwin, a senior medical negligence solicitor at Hudgells, explain how to make a formal complaint and obtain anwers to the questions regarding your treatment.

⁠Righting Wrongs⁠ is a podcast from Hudgell Solicitors - easy listens and easy guides to medical negligence, personal injury and civil compensation claims.

We’re refreshingly down to earth.

Attorneys and deputies appointed by the Court of Protection to manage the affairs of someone who lacks the capacity to make their own decisions can make financial gifts on their behalf.

A gift can include:

However, there are strict rules on gift-making.

Eve Carter is head of Court of Protection services at Hudgell Solicitors and has many years’ of experience advising and acting for clients.

Listen to Eve explain in what circumstances you should seek the Court of Protection's approval.

⁠⁠⁠Righting Wrongs⁠⁠⁠ are podcasts from Hudgell Solicitors - easy listens and easy guides to injury and civil compensation matters.

We’re refreshingly down to earth.

A deputy is a person appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions relating to the property and affairs or the health and welfare of someone who is deemed unable to do this themselves due to a lack of capacity.

A lack of capacity can be due to a brain injury at birth, as a result of an accident or because of a degenerative condition later in life, such as dementia.

Eve Carter is head of Court of Protection services at Hudgell Solicitors and has many years’ of experience advising and acting for clients where Deputyships may be required.

Listen to Eve explain how they work and how to apply.

⁠⁠Righting Wrongs⁠⁠ are podcasts from Hudgell Solicitors - easy listens and easy guides to injury and civil compensation matters.

We’re refreshingly down to earth.

A Statutory Will is made through the Court of Protection for someone who lacks the capacity to make one themselves.

Eve Carter is head of Court of Protection services at Hudgell Solicitors and has many years’ of experience advising and acting for clients where Statutory Wills may be required.

Listen to Eve explain how they work and how to apply.

⁠Righting Wrongs⁠ are podcasts from Hudgell Solicitors - easy listens and easy guides to injury and civil compensation matters.

We’re refreshingly down to earth.

The AFCS exists to compensate military personnel who’ve suffered a personal injury or an accident at work.

Compensation awards start at around £1,200 and rise to as much £650,000.

Listen to Bond Ma, a specialist solicitor in military injuries, explain how awards are calculated and why expert legal advice may help, especially when it comes to contesting an award or a rejected claim.

Requests can also be made to the AFCS for existing awards to be reviewed should a military injury unexpectedly deteriorate.

Righting Wrongs is a podcast from Hudgell Solicitors - an easy listen and an easy guide to medical negligence, personal injury and civil compensation claims.

We’re refreshingly down to earth.