Careful Consideration

• Posted2015-05-26 00:00
• AuthorHoward Robson

The use of restrictive covenants has grown significantly in recent years as our economy and job market improves, encouraging new business start-ups and heightened competition.  The onus of proper use of restrictive covenants has tended to fall towards the employer, but employees must also be sure to act within the restrictions in their contract, otherwise they could face legal action such as an injunction or a claim for damages

Honesty is the best policy

• Posted2015-05-22 00:00
• AuthorCatriona Ralls

The world of personal injury is open to a mixture of positive and negative undertones; helping the genuinely injured back to health with financial support for medical bills and rehabilitation while at the other end of the spectrum the idea of supporting a compensation culture.  A new law introduced last month has helped us take one step further away from the latter as the battle against dishonest claimants continues. 

Report highlights increase in female brain injuries

• Posted2015-05-19 00:00
• AuthorDan Thompson

A report released by brain injury charity Headway on 18th May shows a staggering 24% rise in the number of females being admitted to hospital in the UK with non-superficial head injuries.  Aimee Brown, Claims Handler in the Personal Injury team, here reviews the report in more detail. 

As Summer approaches we’re all considering how we can spend our days outside enjoying the sun.  Warner Goodman LLP are delighted to be involved in one craze that will sweep our city over the coming months and even next year; Marwell’s Zany Zebras!

Law firm supports Dementia Awareness Week

• Posted2015-05-18 00:00
• AuthorCaroline Johnstone

This week will see The Alzheimer’s Society annual Dementia Awareness Week, and with 800,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK and that number growing each year, it’s never been more important to prepare for what the future could bring. 

Only a few short months after being awarded the title of Law Firm of the year from LawNet, Hampshire based law firm Warner Goodman LLP have been shortlisted for another accolade, this time Large Law Firm of the Year in the Hampshire Law Society Awards. 

Potholes on the roads can not only cause unnecessary and costly damage to your vehicle, but also to our bodies.  Injury claims due to accidents involving potholes are on the rise, despite funding last year to reduce the number on our roads.