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Legal NI

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -

Solicitors, partners, experts and clients in discussion, brought to you by McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors. The Legal NI podcast broadcasts thoughts and guidance on a range of legal topics that matter to you or your business.

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#6: Phillip’s motorcycle accident claim settled for £90,000

April 21, 2023 10:50 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MB

Phillip is a lifelong biker and enjoys Sunday cruising when the weather permits. He was out riding his motorcycle on a Co. Antrim country road on a particularly nice Sunday morning. As Phillip was passing a residential property, a dog ran out of the driveway, causing a collision. Phillip lost control and came off his motorbike at speed. An onlooker dialled 999. The police attended the scene and an injured Phillip was taken to hospital by ambulance. Tragically, the dog did not survive the acc...

#5: Kevin’s hit & run car accident claim settled for £50,000

May 03, 2022 09:28 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MB

Kevin was driving on a country road when his car was hit by another vehicle. The impact caused Kevin’s car to flip into a field and land on its roof. He was trapped inside the car, upside down and struggling to remove his seatbelt to crawl out. The other driver witnessed the carnage they caused but fled the scene anyway. They left Kevin alone on a quiet road without checking if he had suffered injuries or even survived the serious collision. Fleeing the scene of a road traffic accident is a ...

#4: Annie’s complex conveyancing case concluded successfully

January 19, 2022 11:24 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MB

Annie contacted McCartan Turkington Breen to assist with the sale of her deceased son’s property. She was selling the house in her capacity as Personal Representative of her son’s estate. To do so, Annie had obtained the Grant of Letters of Administration in her son’s estate prior to instructing our firm. This Grant allowed her to instruct Marie-Anne McVeigh to represent her in the sale. Annie became very ill during the sale process and sadly passed away before the house sale completed. Her...

#3: Sophia’s cerebral palsy claim settled for £2.5m

November 11, 2021 09:27 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MB

This is Sophia's story Sophia was born prematurely and was very unwell at birth. There were failures in her treatment in relation to how her condition was monitored and treated in the early days of her life. Tragically, these failures led to her sustaining a serious condition that resulted in cerebral palsy and severe disablement. Those who suffer from severe cerebral palsy require care for their entire life. It is a condition that affects movement and muscle development and is caused by co...

#2: Colin Neill, CEO of Hospitality Ulster

November 04, 2021 15:37 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this tale of two Colins, Colin Neill, CEO of Hospitality Ulster, joins our Senior Partner, Colin Mitchell, to discuss the hospitality sector and licensing law. 

#1: The Introduction

November 02, 2021 14:35 - 1 minute - 1.13 MB

This is episode one of Legal NI, a podcast by McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors. This is a place for our solicitors, partners, expert consultants and clients to share expertise and experience with you, the listener. Throughout the series, we will bring the discussion to you, wherever you are. On your morning commute, at the gym or even just relaxing at home. We’ll share guidance and opinion on a range of legal topics that matter to you or your business. You will listen in as the experts a...