Forbes News
22 Aug 2019
Fundraising volunteers from Forbes Solicitors have collected £3,500 for charity after creating their own version of the Tour de France cycling event. The event, which raised money for Derian House children's hospice in Astley Village, Chorley, involved a team of around 30 volunteers…
Community
Legal Article
21 Aug 2019
The Alzheimer's society have recently published analysis which states that people living with dementia have spent almost £15bn of their own money on social care since the Government reforms were first proposed in March 2017. The Government committed to publish a Green Paper on social care in…
Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts
Forbes News
15 Aug 2019
Forbes Solicitors, one of the North's leading legal firms, has appointed Helen Marsh as a Partner in its Commercial Property team. Helen, who is based at the firm's Central Lancashire office, advises on a full spectrum of commercial property law issues including sales, purchases and leases…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
15 Aug 2019
The building control industry have received increased scrutiny as a direct result of the increasing focus on public protection after the tragic incident at Grenfell Tower… the impact is becoming more prevalent as Approved Inspectors' insurance policies are up for renewal… There…
Housing & Regeneration
Forbes News
15 Aug 2019
A charity which empowers people with disabilities to lead a more active and independent life has benefited by £664 after a fundraising night of food, drinks, a catwalk and a showcase of beauty products organised by Forbes Solicitors. Rainbow House, based in Mawdesley, fills a gap in provision…
Community
Legal Article
15 Aug 2019
Saleem & Rizwan v Rochdale Borough Council In October 2017, the First Claimant was taking his daughter, the Second Claimant to school. It was alleged that as they walked through the school grounds, they both tripped and fell in the missing part of a dilapidated grate. They brought a claim…
Insurance
Legal Article
15 Aug 2019
Rees v Co-operative Group Ltd The Claimant alleged that she had tripped in an uncovered drain situated in the car park of one of its stores. After investigating the claim, breach of duty was admitted but the Claimant was put to proof as to the manner and happening of the accident. It was the…
Insurance
Legal Article
15 Aug 2019
Cox v Bury A Claimant's claim for personal injury was dismissed after the Court concluded that the alleged pothole was not cause of the Claimant's accident. The Claimant alleged that she tripped in a pothole measuring in excess of 50mm and sustained a fractured elbow. The Claimant…
Insurance
Legal Article
15 Aug 2019
A Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has ruled in favour of a father who sought action against Lancashire County Council (LCC) for its refusal to investigate his complaint. LCC had refused to instruct an independent investigator because the affected child had not provided his consent to escalation of…
Insurance
Forbes News
15 Aug 2019
HSE Dust-busters HSE inspectors are currently visiting high-risk businesses to assess how employers are controlling exposure to dust. They are likely to focus on construction sites, woodwork businesses and food manufacturers. Such industries often produce high levels of dust, which can be harmful…
Insurance
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