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09/10/2026

If you’ve been injured in the workplace, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if your employer was responsible for the circumstances that caused your injury.

Employers have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect their employees’ health and safety. This can include providing appropriate training, maintaining safe equipment, carrying out risk assessments and providing a safe working environment.

Workplace accidents can happen for many reasons, including faulty or unsafe equipment, inadequate training, unsafe working conditions, slips and trips, or a lack of appropriate safety measures.

Importantly, being injured at work does not automatically mean your employer is responsible. Whether you have a claim will depend on the circumstances of the accident and whether your employer failed in their responsibilities.

If you’ve been injured at work and believe your employer may have been at fault, it’s worth seeking legal advice to understand whether you may be entitled to compensation.

07/10/2026

Law Without the Lingo - Indemnity

An indemnity is a contractual or legal promise by one party to compensate another for losses, damage, liability or expenses. It will usually apply when a specific event occurs or when a third-party claim arises. Indemnities are commonly used to allocate risk between parties and can provide broader protection than a standard claim for damages under a contract.

For example, a contract may include an indemnity requiring one party to cover the other party’s losses if a third party brings a claim against them as a result of that party’s actions. Depending on the wording of the indemnity, it may cover costs such as compensation, legal fees and other expenses incurred as a result of the relevant event or claim.

The exact scope of an indemnity will depend on the terms of the agreement. This means it is important to understand what risks are covered, when the indemnity applies and whether any limits or exclusions have been included.

05/10/2026

Do you know your rights when it comes to your personal data?

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), individuals have eight core rights over how organisations collect, use and store their personal data.

These include the right to:

- Be informed about how your data is being used
- Access the personal data an organisation holds about you
- Ask for inaccurate data to be corrected
- Request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Restrict how your data is processed
- Receive your data in a format that can be transferred elsewhere
- Object to certain types of processing
- Have safeguards around automated decision-making and profiling

These rights can give you greater control and transparency over what happens to your personal information.

However, there are circumstances where an organisation may be able to refuse or limit a request, depending on the right you are exercising and the circumstances.

Understanding your data rights is an important step towards protecting your personal information.

Find out more about your data privacy rights and how our team can help you if your personal information was breached: AbbleysUnderstanding Your Data Privacy Rights - AbbleysMore actions

02/10/2026

Obtained a student visa and want to know if you can work to boost your income?

Many international students studying in the UK are allowed to work while completing their course. If you're studying a full-time degree at an approved UK education provider, you can usually work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time (on a fixed-term contract) during official holiday periods. This can be a great way to gain valuable work experience.

However, it's important to understand that there are restrictions. Student visa holders can only work on a temporary basis, this means that you cannot be employed full-time on a permanent contract.

You also cannot:
- Be self-employed or run a business;
- Work as a professional sportsperson or as an entertainer;
- Be employed by a company in which you hold shares of 10% or more (including where shares are held in a trust for you);
- Work for a company where you hold a statutory role, such as a director.
- Conduct freelance work as this would count as self-employment.

Working more hours than your visa allows or taking prohibited employment could put your immigration status at risk and may affect future visa applications.

If you're unsure what your student visa allows, or you're planning to work while studying in the UK, our immigration team can provide clear, practical advice to help you stay compliant with immigration rules and make the most of your time in the UK.

30/09/2026

If you've been injured because of someone else's negligence, having the right evidence can make a significant difference to your claim. The more information you can provide, the easier it is to demonstrate what happened, who was responsible and how your injuries have affected your life.

Useful evidence may include photographs or videos of the accident, your injuries, or any hazards that caused the incident. Medical records are also essential, as they help show the nature and extent of your injuries. If anyone witnessed the accident, their contact details and statements could also help support your version of events.

It's also important to keep copies of accident reports, correspondence with insurers or employers, and receipts for any financial losses you've experienced, such as travel expenses, prescription costs, rehabilitation fees or loss of earnings. Keeping a diary of your symptoms and how your injuries affect your daily life can also provide valuable evidence.

Even if you don't have all of this information, don't assume you can't make a claim. A solicitor can help obtain medical evidence, request relevant records and advise on what additional evidence may strengthen your case.

If you've suffered an injury that wasn't your fault, our personal injury team is here to help you understand your options and support you throughout the claims process.

28/09/2026

Having your visa application refused can be frustrating, particularly after spending time and money preparing your application. While every case is different, there are several common reasons why applications may be refused.

One of the most common issues is missing or insufficient evidence. Depending on the visa route, you may need to provide evidence of your finances, accommodation, employment, relationship, sponsorship or other circumstances.

Applications can also be refused where the applicant does not meet the specific eligibility requirements of their chosen visa route. Providing incorrect, incomplete or inconsistent information can also raise concerns and affect the outcome.

Other potential reasons include failing to meet English language requirements, where applicable, not demonstrating that you meet the relevant suitability requirements, previous immigration breaches and failing to satisfy the decision-maker that the requirements of the relevant visa route have been met.

A refusal doesn't necessarily mean you cannot enter or remain in the UK. Depending on the circumstances, you may have options such as administrative review, an appeal or making a new application.

If your UK visa has been refused, getting advice on the reasons for refusal and your next steps can be crucial. Contact our team today to find out how we can help you.

24/09/2026

Signing a consent form does not automatically prevent you from making a medical negligence claim.

A consent form generally confirms that you agreed to a particular treatment or procedure. However, giving consent does not mean you've agreed to receive treatment that falls below the required standard of care.

For example, a medical negligence claim may be possible where a healthcare professional failed to provide treatment with reasonable skill and care, or where you were not given appropriate information about material risks before making a decision about your treatment.

It's important to remember that a known risk of treatment is not necessarily the same as negligence. Some complications can occur even when treatment has been provided appropriately. To establish a claim, it will generally be necessary to show that the healthcare professional was negligent and that this caused you harm.

If you've suffered an injury or experienced complications following medical treatment, don't assume that signing a consent form means you have no claim.

Our medical negligence team can review the circumstances, obtain the relevant medical evidence and advise you on whether you have grounds for a claim.

22/09/2026

Receiving a UK visa refusal can be stressful, but a refusal does not always mean the end of the road. Depending on the type of application and the reasons for refusal, there may be different options available.

The first step is to carefully read the refusal letter. This should explain why the application was refused and whether there is a right of appeal, administrative review, or another available remedy.

In some cases, an appeal may be available, depending on the visa route and the circumstances of the case. In other cases, administrative review may be available where the Home Office has made a caseworking error.

Where there is no right of appeal or administrative review, it may be appropriate to consider submitting a fresh application addressing the issues raised in the refusal. In limited circumstances, judicial review may also be available where there are arguable grounds that the decision was unlawful, procedurally unfair, irrational, or made in error of law.

It is important to act quickly, as strict deadlines may apply. The correct route will depend on the individual circumstances of each case.

If your UK visa has been refused, our legal team can help you understand the reasons for refusal and advise you on the most appropriate next steps.

18/09/2026

Did you know that being partly responsible for an accident does not necessarily prevent you from making a personal injury claim?

If another person or organisation was also responsible for causing your injuries, you may still be entitled to compensation. However, your compensation could be reduced to reflect the percentage of responsibility attributed to you.

For example, if you were awarded £20,000 but were found to be 25% responsible for the accident, your compensation could potentially be reduced by 25%, leaving you with £15,000.

This is known as contributory negligence and can arise in a variety of situations. For example, you may have failed to take reasonable care for your own safety, while another party was also negligent.

The amount of responsibility attributed to each party will depend on the individual circumstances of the accident and the evidence available. This could include photographs, CCTV, witness statements, accident reports and medical evidence.

If you believe you were partly responsible for an accident, don't automatically assume you cannot claim. At Abbleys Solicitors, our legal experts can assess what happened, consider the evidence and advise you on whether you may have a claim and what compensation you could potentially recover.

16/09/2026

Have you got a UK visa but unsure how to check how long you have left to stay or what you're allowed to do?

You can check your immigration status online through the UK Government's eVisa service.

Step 1. Access your UKVI account
Sign in to your UKVI account using your registered details. If you haven't created an account yet, you may need to set one up before accessing your eVisa.

Step 2. View your eVisa
Once signed in, you can view your digital immigration status, including the type of permission you have and when it expires.

Step 3. Check your conditions
Your status should also show important conditions attached to your permission, such as whether you can work, study or access certain services in the UK.

Step 4. Check your details
Make sure the information shown is correct. If you believe something is wrong with your immigration status, you should take steps to have it corrected.

Keeping track of your visa expiry date and conditions is important. Overstaying or breaching your visa conditions could lead to serious consequences for your immigration status.

If you're unsure about your UK immigration status, what you're permitted to do, or are looking at changing your visa, our immigration team can provide advice to help you navigate your journey seamlessly.

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