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Yes, we hold a contract with the Legal Aid Agency for Family and Clinical Negligence work. Recent changes in the availability of legal aid mean that scope is more limited than it used to be. We have legal aid specialists who can explain whether you are entitled to assistance and what the alternatives are if you are not.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is made by a person who has mental capacity and they can choose who they would like to act on their behalf. If it is not clear if a person has the mental capacity to make an LPA, a qualified professional will do a capacity assessment. If a person lacks the capacity to make an LPA it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship. If you need an LPA visit our Power of Attorney page for more information.

When deciding who to appoint as your trustees, it is important that they are individuals whom you trust and who are good at managing money. You should have at least two trustees although you may have up to four. Your trustees must be at least 18 years of age and you should not appoint anybody who is bankrupt, has entered into an individual voluntary arrangement with their creditors, or who has been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty.

Yes. AFCS is a tariff based scheme. If injuries are serious or there has been a fatality the amount that is awarded by the Courts is often higher. You cannot be compensated twice. You give credit for your AFCS award and receive the balance.

Yes. If your claim is successful, your loss of career, promotion and perks will be considered and claimed for. We will also claim in respect of the impact on your civilian career.