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Guide to What to Expect at an Employment Tribunal

The Tribunal System and its objectivesMost cases are heard at permanent Tribunal offices in the major cities and large towns although additional Hearing Centres are sometimes used, particularly in more remote areas of the country. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own Tribunal Centres.

An Employment Tribunal operates like a court although it is not as formal. However, like a court it must act independently and cannot give legal advice. Witnesses give evidence, usually on oath, from a separate witness table and normally read their statements out loud. They are then questioned about their evidence or other issues in the case by the other party, the Employment Judge and members of the Tribunal Panel.

The Tribunal’s overriding objective is to deal with the case equitably and justly (from the point of view of both Claimant and Respondent). This includes doing what it can to ensure that all parties are placed on as equal a footing as possible, and dealing with your case as quickly as possible in a way which is proportionate to the complexity of the issues. This may, at times, cause it to appear to favour an un-represented Claimant …

What To Expect From A Personal Injury Lawyer For Slips And Falls

A personal injury lawyer can become your trusted ally. Often times, individuals struggle to get the help they need from insurance companies. They spend a great deal of time trying to get insurance companies to pay bills or to provide for other compensation. It does not work. When you work with an attorney, though, you increase your chances of getting the type of results you need. You also provide yourself an opportunity to finally have someone on your side to help you through the process.

Slips and Falls:One of the most common reasons to call on a personal injury lawyer is for a slip and fall case. In this situation, an individual falls on the property of another person. It could be an individual or a business. When this occurs, there is the potential for significant injury especially if the circumstances are harsh. However, just any fall or slip does not automatically require the other person to have to pay for your injuries.

The establishment of negligence is one of the most complex aspects of this area of the law. In order to obtain this type of compensation, …