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Michael Pace
    • Michael Pace

    • Partner and Head of Personal Injury & Motor Law - Lincoln
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Compensation for victims under the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS).

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There has been a lot of recent publicity following the announcement that victims of the blood scandal are to receive the sum of £100,000.00 each as an interim payment of compensation. This blog provides information to help those affected; access the...

When cosmetic procedures go wrong - can you make a claim?

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Cosmetic procedures have become increasingly common, but unfortunately, they do not always go to plan. If you have undergone a cosmetic procedure that has not gone as planned, we understand the devastating impact this may have on your life. A cosmetic...

The new Mobile Phone Regulations 2022

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On the 25th March 2022 the new laws against the use of mobile phones whilst driving came into being. The previous law governing the use of mobile phones whilst driving came under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. In 2003, new...

Can you claim compensation if you are injured skiing or snowboarding?

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With the snow season kicking off in the UK, Europe, and beyond, many people will be flocking to ski resorts and snow activity sites once again. However, as with all sports, there comes a risk of injury. If you have been injured as a result of a skiing,...

Winter Driving - Law and Practice

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As winter approaches there are a number of things for motorists to consider in order to be safe on the road and to not attract any penalty points to your licence. The first thing is to make sure your car is fit for winter use: Do...

Where can you legally use electric scooters, electric bicycles, and electric quad bikes?

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With the UK experiencing great summer weather, many people want to use this opportunity to get outside in new and exciting ways. If you own an electric scooter, quad bike or similar mode of transportation, it’s important to understand the rules and...

Can I claim compensation after a crash caused by a road defect?

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If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, we understand how much of an effect it may have had on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Many people know that they can claim compensation if an accident is caused by someone else, but what if...

MOTORISTS WRONGLY PROSECUTED FOR SPEEDING ON B1191 IN LINCOLNSHIRE 1 March 2019 and 1 July 2020.

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Michael Pace a specialist road traffic lawyer has recently represented three motorists who were prosecuted for speeding on the B1191 between Kirkstead Bridge and Martin South Drove. All three have had their charges dropped after he made enquiries and...

Speeding tickets and what to do (and what not to do)

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Many people receive a speeding ticket and without asking any questions simply reply to the police giving their details. Some people do not properly follow the instruction on the Notice and get themselves into worse trouble, ending up with 6 points instead...

Can I make a claim for a slip, trip or fall on ice in a public place?

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At this time of year, slips and trips are common. Ice and other inclement weather can make many everyday places treacherous - particularly if the owner or occupier of the property has not taken adequate care to protect patrons' safety. If you have...

Can I make a claim for a road traffic accident caused by bad weather?

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If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, we understand how much of an impact this may have had on your life. The winter months with ice, snow and heavy rain can make driving a hazardous activity, leading to road traffic accidents and personal...

SPEEDING IN THE A1 ROADWORKS NEAR GRANTHAM

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Lots of motorists have been left wondering how they managed to get caught speeding whilst going through the road works on the A1 to the west of Grantham, after receiving a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) from Lincolnshire Police. Michael Pace solicitor...

Coronavirus and necessary driving/riding

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What is 'necessary' driving/riding in the current emergency? We are as everyone knows living in extraordinary times. The Prime Minister has told us we are expected, unless we have no alternative, to work from home and to only...

Quad Bikes and the Law

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There have been numerous fatal accidents involving quad bikes this year alone, including the death of 21-year-old Amarna Carthy from Nottinghamshire who died while riding a quad bike on holiday in Turkey. According to the Health and Safety Executive the...

Is your driving licence photo out of date?

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The plastic part of the two part driving licence has a photograph upon it. To the right of the photo at no. 4b is a date. This is the date when the photograph expires. That is all it is. Some police forces have interpreted this date as if the licence...