Askews Solicitors

15/10/2026

If you make a personal injury or medical negligence claim, you may be asked to attend an examination with an independent medical expert.

This is sometimes called a medico-legal examination.

This article explains what you can expect.

If you make a personal injury or medical negligence claim, you may be asked to attend an examination with an independent medical expert. This is sometimes called a medico-legal examination. The appointment is not the same as receiving medical treatment....

13/10/2026

Transferring ownership of property.

Although it is sometimes described as “signing over” a house, the legal process can be more involved than many people expect.

Click to learn more:

There are several reasons why you may want to transfer ownership of a property. You may want to add your spouse, civil partner or partner to the title. You may be separating from a former partner and need one person...

08/10/2026

A motorcycle passenger may be able to make a personal injury claim when somebody else’s negligence caused an accident.

The responsible party could be the person riding the motorcycle, the driver of another vehicle or several parties whose actions combined to cause the collision.

Learn More:

Travelling on the back of a motorcycle leaves you dependent on the judgement of the rider and the care taken by everyone else on the road. If an accident happens, you can suffer serious injuries despite having had no control...

06/10/2026

It means a lot when a client is happy to recommend us.

Jayne recently used Askews for two matters and left this lovely five-star review.

02/10/2026

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is an occupational condition associated with regular exposure to vibration from tools, machinery and work processes.

If you developed HAVS because an employer failed to take reasonable steps to manage your exposure to vibration, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Learn More:

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is an occupational condition associated with regular exposure to vibration from tools, machinery and work processes. It can affect the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and joints in the hands and arms. Symptoms may initially appear...

29/09/2026

When medical treatment leaves you worse off or fails to improve your condition, it is natural to question whether something went wrong.

However, an unsuccessful treatment does not automatically give rise to a medical negligence claim.

Learn More:

When medical treatment leaves you worse off or fails to improve your condition, it is natural to question whether something went wrong.

22/09/2026

Many people assume that starting a personal injury claim means standing in a courtroom, giving evidence and being aggressively cross examined like in the movies.

In reality, that is rarely how claims are resolved.

Click to learn more:

It is a common concern. Many people assume that starting a personal injury claim means standing in a courtroom, giving evidence and being aggressively cross examined like in the movies. In reality, that is rarely how claims are resolved. For...

17/09/2026

We’re expanding our conveyancing team and recruiting for a number of positions at our Middlesbrough office.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity with an established North East law firm, view our current vacancies and learn how to apply:

We recruit only the best and brightest solicitors and legal support professionals.

11/09/2026

Office environments are often viewed as low risk.

Yet every year, people are injured in office settings across the North East.

If your employer has failed to take reasonable steps to keep you safe, you may be entitled to compensation.

Learn More:

Office environments are often viewed as low risk. There are no heavy machines or obvious industrial dangers. Yet every year, people are injured in office settings across Middlesbrough, Redcar and the wider Teesside area. When an accident happens in an...

10/09/2026

Most childhood bumps and falls are part of ordinary play.

However, if a child is injured because a park, playground or piece of play equipment was unsafe, a personal injury claim may be possible.

Learn More:

Parks and playgrounds are places where children should be able to play, explore and enjoy themselves. Across Middlesbrough, Redcar and the wider Teesside area, many families regularly use local parks, public play areas and open spaces. Most childhood bumps and...