What happened to Dylan McEwan? Last June, a 24-year-old man named Dylan McEwan, also known as Dylan Smith, died shortly after an encounter with a Lancashire PC. The Blackpool PC who made contact with Dylan McEwan will face a misconduct hearing after an inquest into the 24-year-old’s tragic death was adjourned pending the outcome of… Read more »
A former Avon and Somerset PC Alexander Alderson has been barred from the profession after a misconduct hearing was held for breaching the code of conduct set out for police officers. Alexander Alderson had sex with a woman who he knew was vulnerable and bragged about other affairs. The woman, referred to in the hearing… Read more »
Every human has the right to freedom, the right to life, and the right to freedom from torture and inhumane treatment according to the Human Rights Act 1998 however you might experience a breach of human rights. While the police have a duty to treat people according to the Act, this is not always the… Read more »
What is racial profiling? Racial profiling is suspecting that someone has committed a criminal offence based on ethnicity, nationality or religion rather than available evidence. The Equality Act of 2010 states that any discrimination is unlawful; if you experience racial profiling by the police, you can take action against them. Examples of racial profiling Police… Read more »
Am I eligible to make a personal injury claim? If you were injured in an accident and are not at fault, you might be eligible for compensation. With personal injury claims, the injured party takes legal action against the other party responsible for the accident. In most cases, the compensation money is paid out from… Read more »
Often, personal injury claims take a substantial amount of time to fully resolve; doing some research might help you understand the typical timeline of a claim and how long you should expect to wait before receiving compensation. With personal injury claims, the length of time depends on the severity of injuries and the number of… Read more »
The internet exists as a great form of modern communication; you can connect with people from all over the world, play games and learn about pretty much anything you want with a click of a button. However, the internet also comes with its risks. According to Ofcom’s research, data has demonstrated that 86% of 3-4… Read more »
Have you or someone you know recently been involved in a motorcycle accident? If so, we strongly encourage you to get in touch with our team of committed personal injury solicitors to begin your claim. Our goal here at TDP Solicitors is to seek justice for our clients; the medical costs associated with personal injury… Read more »
Being involved in a motorcycle accident can be extremely traumatic for the person involved. Aside from the serious injuries which can occur, an accident can really knock your confidence as a motorcycle driver. Whilst the accident itself can be severely dangerous and distressing, often the injured motorcycle victim must prove their case as the other… Read more »
Motorbikes are a convenient mode of transport for getting you from A to B. However, unlike other modes of transport, they do not provide the same level of protection. For example, motorcycles lack safety features such as seat belts and airbags and therefore put motorcyclists at a greater risk. As well as the lack of… Read more »
