Specialists in pursuing claims for people harmed through work or during medical treatment Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:09:18 GMT en-gb http://www.nexnet.co.uk/ will.swales@nexnet.co.uk (Will Swales) PHP 5.2.13 Solicitors have launched a campaign to save Barnsley County Court after it was earmarked for closure under Government proposals. Barnsley is listed as one of 54 civil courts nationwide which could be axed in a Government cost cutting exercise which could affect 157 county and magistrates in all. In recent years there has been talk of the County Court re-locating to the Magistrates Court in Barnsley, which is a plan the Civil Judges in Barnsley are in favour of as it could be done at minimal co... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/505/local-solicitors-fight-to-save-barnsley-court.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/505/local-solicitors-fight-to-save-barnsley-court.html Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT The number of couples living together outside of marriage is set to increase by more than one million in the next 20 years according to official figures. Abbie Churchill, a family law specialist at Raleys Solicitors in Barnsley, said the new figures show the need to introduce legislation which gives co-habiting couples the same legal rights as married couples.   “The law in this area has been neglected and overtaken by the changes in our society,” she said. “Couples who... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/503/call-for-government-to-protect-cohabiters.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/503/call-for-government-to-protect-cohabiters.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Free legal advice is on offer to South Elmsall residents during a special surgery hosted by a Yorkshire law firm.   People will be able to speak to solicitors from Raleys about a wide range of issues, including what to do in the event of an accident at home, work or in a car, how to make a will or how to start a compensation claim for occupational illness – whatever questions people want to ask. The initial consultation is completely free of charge.   The next surgery takes p... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/504/free-legal-advice-for-south-elmsall-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/504/free-legal-advice-for-south-elmsall-residents.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Barnsley College students took to the stage during a major national convention to raise awareness of one of the most difficult issues facing older people. The student actors performed a self-penned play at the 18th Pensioners’ Parliament in Blackpool in a bid to demonstrate the key issues surrounding people choosing a care home. The production was commissioned by Angela Galvin, of Barnsley-based Raleys Solicitors, who has represented the firm at the event for a number of years. She approa... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/498/college-students-play-enraptures-audience-of-pensioners.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/498/college-students-play-enraptures-audience-of-pensioners.html Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Free advice on everything from accidents to making a will is on offer for Rossington residents. Legal experts from Barnsley firm, Raleys Solicitors, will be holding a workshop for people to ask any questions they may have about legal matters affecting them.   The next surgery takes place on Friday, June 25, 9.30am-12.30pm, at the Miners Welfare at West End Lane, Rossington. Regular surgeries will be held at the same time on the last Friday of every month.   People will be able to ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/494/legal-advice-is-free-for-rossington-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/494/legal-advice-is-free-for-rossington-residents.html Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A family says its life has been left in tatters and is accusing doctors of failing to diagnose a father’s slow growing brain tumour for a decade.    Now, Leigh Fawcett, 40, who says he was fobbed off by his GP surgery time and again as he complained about headaches and sinus trouble is taking action against Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.   Andrew Harrison of Barnsley firm Raleys Solicitors, who is acting for the father of four, is investigating whether or not c... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/491/family-shattered-as-brain-tumour-is-undetected-for-a-decade.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/491/family-shattered-as-brain-tumour-is-undetected-for-a-decade.html Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Free legal advice is on offer to South Elmsall residents during a special surgery hosted by a Yorkshire law firm.   People will be able to speak to solicitors from Raleys about a wide range of issues, including what to do in the event of an accident at home, work or in a car, how to make a will or how to start a compensation claim for occupational illness – whatever questions people want to ask. The initial consultation is completely free of charge.   The next surgery takes p... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/492/free-legal-advice-for-south-elmsall-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/492/free-legal-advice-for-south-elmsall-residents.html Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Free legal advice is on offer to Goldthorpe residents during a special surgery hosted by a Yorkshire law firm.   People will be able to speak to solicitors from Raleys about a wide range of issues, including what to do in the event of an accident at home, work or in a car, how to make a will or how to start a compensation claim for occupational illness – whatever questions people want to ask. The initial consultation is completely free of charge.   The next surgery takes plac... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/485/free-legal-advice-for-goldthorpe-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/485/free-legal-advice-for-goldthorpe-residents.html Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Residents of Rossington are invited to a free legal advice surgery.   People will be able to speak to solicitors from Barnsley firm Raleys about a wide range of issues, including what to do in the event of an accident at home, work or in a car, how to make a will or how to start a compensation claim for occupational illness – whatever questions people want to ask. The initial consultation is completely free of charge.   The next surgery takes place at the Miners Welfare at We... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/484/free-legal-advice-for-rossington-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/484/free-legal-advice-for-rossington-residents.html Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT A grandmother has received a five-figure payout in the final claim against Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust following botched treatment by a disgraced breast cancer surgeon. Raleys Solicitors has successfully won damages for 11 women who lodged complaints following surgery carried out by consultant surgeon Puvaneswary Markandoo.   Speaking for the first time since winning her claim against the hospital for the incorrect excision of the tumour and axillary node sampling procedure, t... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/477/final-payout-by-hospital-over-surgeon-who-botched-breast-operations.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/477/final-payout-by-hospital-over-surgeon-who-botched-breast-operations.html Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Student actors are tackling the real life issues surrounding care homes in an innovative new stage production.   The group from Barnsley College is currently in rehearsals for the self-penned piece which will debut at next month’s Pensioners’ Parliament in Blackpool.   Inspiration and guidance for the project came from pensioners’ champion Angela Galvin of Barnsley-based Raley’s Solicitors. Angela, who has represented the firm at the Pensioners’ Pa... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/483/curtain-up-for-barnsley-students-at-the-pensioners-parliament.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/483/curtain-up-for-barnsley-students-at-the-pensioners-parliament.html Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Free advice on everything from accidents to making a will is on offer for Sharlston residents. Legal experts from Barnsley firm, Raleys Solicitors, will be holding a workshop for people to ask any questions they may have about legal matters affecting them.   The next surgery takes place on Monday, May 10 at Sharlston Welfare and Sports Club, High Street, from noon-3pm. Regular surgeries will be held at the same time on the second Monday of every month.   People will be able to spe... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/474/legal-advice-is-free-for-sharlston-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/474/legal-advice-is-free-for-sharlston-residents.html Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT A team of legal eagles raised more than £400 to help care for sick babies in South Yorkshire as they took part in the Sheffield Great Fun Run on Sunday (April 25). Rebecca Baker, Abbie Churchill, Jenni Bates and Tasmin White, from the Family Law Department at Barnsley-based Raleys Solicitors, took part in the three kilometre run to raise funds for the Special Care Baby Unit, Jessop Wing, at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital via the Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust.   Solicitor Reb... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/472/legal-eagles-raise-400-for-baby-unit.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/472/legal-eagles-raise-400-for-baby-unit.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Campaigners are calling for an immediate review of health and safety in the UK coal industry following a sharp increase in the number of fatal accidents at collieries. Legal experts and trade union officials want the next government to look into protocols for protecting people working at mines as a matter of urgency after the election following the deaths of eight men at pits across the north of England and the Midlands in the past four years.   Speaking ahead of Workers Memorial Day (We... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/473/call-for-action-to-halt-deplorable-rise-in-fatal-accidents-at-coal-mines.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/473/call-for-action-to-halt-deplorable-rise-in-fatal-accidents-at-coal-mines.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Free legal advice on everything from accidents to will writing is being offered to Goldthorpe residents. A special surgery is being held by Barnsley firm, Raleys Solicitors, which will offer a free consultation on any legal issues residents want to raise.   Whether it is about what to do in the event of an accident at home, work or in the car, how to make a will or how to start a compensation claim for occupational illness, the initial consultation is completely free of charge.   ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/469/legal-advice-is-free-for-goldthorpe-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/469/legal-advice-is-free-for-goldthorpe-residents.html Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT