Our mission is ‘Lawyers for Life’. This means we’re here to help our clients solve life’s legal problems, whatever they are. And now we want to make it even easier for you to gain expert advice.

MWR Solicitors knows that some clients find it difficult to come and see them during the week. They are therefore pleased to announce that from February 4, MWR will be running free legal surgeries on Saturdays 9am – 2pm.

Partner, Jane Booker commented: “We understand that our clients’ lead busy lives and so we felt it important to review when we were available to offer that help.

“We wanted to ensure our clients could access free advice from our specialist solicitors and see that our lawyers are down to earth people who can explain issues in a jargon free way.

“We hope that the enhanced level of service will be warmly received and we will continue to make sure our clients’ are in the best possible hands with MWR.

MWR Solicitors offer a range of services including accidents, employment, wills & probate, moving house, family law and civil disputes.

It is not necessary to make an appointment for the new Saturday service, however if you would like further information call 01772 254201 or send an email to info@mwrlaw.com

Find out how our team of experts can help you, call 0800 731 0717 or email info@mwrlaw.com today.

January is notorious for people requesting refunds for unwanted Christmas presents or goods which are unsatisfactory. Have you ever wondered what your rights are when it comes to receiving a refund?

MWR’s civil disputes expert, Sharon Rigby comments:
You have a statutory right to a refund for any goods if they are not as described, of unsatisfactory quality, or not fit for purpose.

The law allows you ‘reasonable’ time to reject goods, but how much time depends on the product and how obvious the fault is – so it’s best to act quickly.

Vital differences between buying on the internet and high street

If you buy online, you have the right to return goods even if you decide you just don’t want them anymore. This does not apply to items bought in the high street, where your right to a refund depends on your reason for returning the product.

Returning goods – in a nutshell

Retailers will usually give a refund on unwanted gifts, provided you have proof of purchase. A receipt is preferable, but a bank or credit card statement will often suffice.

Online shoppers can cancel an order unconditionally, but this may be necessary within seven days of delivery. You may have to pay return postage, but only if you were told about this in writing before the purchase.

In some circumstances the time period for cancellations can be extended. If you have received written information then cancellation rights end around seven working days from the day you have received the goods.

If you have not received required written information by the time the goods are delivered but you have received them within three months from the delivery date, the seven days cancellation right will start from receipt of the written information.

Speak to our expert lawyers in complete confidence by calling 01772 254201 or send an email to info@mwrlaw.com

Find out how our team of experts can help you, call 0800 731 0717 or email info@mwrlaw.com today.

MWR’s employment law expert, Sadiq Vohra comments:

Unfortunately workers don’t have an automatic right to paid leave on bank and public holidays, though many people receive the day off work. Any right to time off or extra pay for working on a bank holiday depends on the terms of your contract of employment.

If for example, your contract states that you are entitled to “28 days holiday plus all bank and public holidays” you should have the contractual right to take the Christmas bank holidays off work, plus any others that are listed for 2012.

But if the wording in your contract differs and instead states that you are entitled to take “Christmas day as bank holiday” the extra public holidays surrounding Christmas may not included, even if Christmas day falls on a weekend.

It is therefore wise for workers to carefully read the wording of their contract before automatically assuming that they are entitled to the day off work.

It is also worth noting that in order to qualify for the right to annual leave you need to be classed as a worker. If you are self-employed, you have no statutory right to paid leave for bank holidays.

For advice on employment law contact Sadiq Vohra on 01772 254201 or visit http://www.mwrlaw.com

The number of people killed on roads this year has risen. According to Government figures the first six months of 2011 saw 940 deaths on UK roads – a 6.7 per cent rise from last year. The hazardous winter conditions from January through to March have been said to have played a major part in the rise.

Howard Moorby, road traffic accident specialist from Preston’s MWR Solicitors says British Winters are becoming increasingly challenging for motorists and reminds drivers to be prepared this Winter.

Howard comments;

The numerous accidents this year should remind us all that extra care is needed throughout the long winter days and nights.

Weather conditions can be unpredictable, placing extra demands on your vehicle and your driving skills. It’s extremely important to prepare for winter and avoid unsafe situations.

Ensure you are well prepared for icy roads and always adjust your driving speed to existing conditions.

A number of drivers in Lancashire fail to get their vehicles ready for Winter and see it as an expense prior to Christmas, however remember that if your brakes, lights, wipers and radiators stop working in severe ice or snow you could be putting others in danger.

We will advise you on what to do following an accident and guide you on claiming compensation for any injuries you suffer and any losses you incur. This includes loss of earnings, repair costs, prescription charges, replacement car hire and, with cases involving serious injury, the cost of private medical care together with any ongoing treatment.

For further information  call 0800 7310717.

Preston city law firm, MWR Solicitors presented Rosemere Cancer Foundation with a welcome donation this Christmas.

Funds totalling £3,600 were presented at Rosemere’s recent Christmas party. The money was raised by local people who attended Fulwood Leisure Centre’s annual fitness event in October.

The event supported by MWR Solicitors and now in its third year, saw around a hundred participants take part in three activities which were performed consecutively. Activities included; spinning, aerobics, swimming, a 5k run and Zumba.

Anne Sweeney, area fundraising manager at Rosemere Cancer Foundation commented: “The money raised from the annual fitness event will go towards the purchase of an AirPal patient transfer system.

“This is an air assisted lateral transfer and positioning device which makes the patient experience for palliative patients easier, at a time when they are experiencing a lot of pain.

“We hope to purchase a number of these machines so we are delighted local companies and groups such as MWR and Fulwood Leisure Centre can help us with providing much needed facilities and care for patients being treated for cancer.”

The annual fitness event surpassed last year’s target of £1,500, Altaf Patel, partner at MWR Solicitors and fitness event organiser said:”We are so pleased, the event gets bigger and better each year.”

“We’d like to thank Fulwood Leisure Centre for making the event possible and we look forward to supporting Rosemere Cancer Foundation in the near future.”

Find out how our team of experts can help you, call 0800 731 0717 or email info@mwrlaw.com today.

Find out how our team of experts can help you, call 0800 731 0717 or email info@mwrlaw.com today.

Find out how our team of experts can help you, call 0800 731 0717 or email info@mwrlaw.com today.