Consumer Law Blog
I (Brad) am a non-practising
solicitor.
I worked in a leading national firm (Lyons
Davidson) until founding Claims Financial in July 2007 to
assist consumers with legal disputes. My mission is to
help bring civil justice to the masses by 'getting the word out'
and putting together FREE Claiming Guides
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circumstances. We would always recommend you seek independent legal
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by Bradley Askew 29 June 2010
The Legal Services Act comes into force shortly which, in a nutshell, is aimed at bringing the legal sector into the 21st Century. This means trying to make law more accessible, cheaper and dynamic for the average person. If Carslberg did Law – how would they do it? We are likely to see the rise of firms such as Tesco Law, RAC Law, and online law like www.LawontheWeb.co.uk and www.everythinglegal.co.uk.
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by Bradley Askew 29 June 2010
I am delighted to hear that law is in for a ‘shake up’. I know law is an old profession with many traditions, etiquettes and a culture that will find it harder to embrace Facebook, Google and customer service than other industries, BUT...
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by Bradley Askew 22 June 2010
It is very easy to book and pay with budget airlines but in my experience very difficult to complain to them when something goes wrong.
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by Bradley Askew 09 March 2010
I travelled to Glasgow the other week for business with Easyjet and on the return leg was told in a rather unapologetic manner by a lady in orange that the flight was delayed or cancelled and it was not their fault.
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by Bradley Askew 09 March 2010
Is Unite trying to wiggle it's way out of a pickle. It hasn't made many friends because it seems that the public is behind BA not the union. Afterall, the cabin crew already earn twice their counter parts at other airlines. If the airline doesn't reduce costs everyone loses.
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by Bradley Askew 08 March 2010
British Airways cabin crew strikes are soon to begin and I know I am not the only one who is thoroughly confused and concerned that Unite (the trade union), may only be interested in 'winning' for its own reputation's sake rather than the bigger picture.
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by Bradley Askew 07 March 2010
Is it just me or are the headline fairs for low cost airlines becoming more and more silly? I just booked a family flight to Bezier from Bristol and the booking process started well but ended badly.
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by Bradley Askew 07 March 2010
Bank Charges Claims may yet see payouts following a victory by Govan Law Centre which won the right to challenge charges under a different law.
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by Bradley Askew 07 March 2010
Last week saw a 'whopper' win (albeit the details are still being fleshed out). It is a weird situation that in the UK anywhere between 100,000 and 300,000 people (or more likely their estate), have claims averaging £60,000.
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by Bradley Askew 04 January 2010
The OFT has today criticised Ryanair's charges on the basis that they are confusing and virtually 'taunt' consumers.
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