Category: Edwards Duthie Shamash News

Edwards Duthie Shamash successfully represented a client who appealed against his convictions for indecent assault to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).  The Court quashed the convictions,…

Edwards Duthie Shamash have recently concluded a case for a client which resulted in convictions for serious sexual offences being quashed and substantial compensation being paid to…

Adrian Brazier of our Community Law Department recently won a case based on a legal technicality. A private landlord granted an assured shorthold tenancy for a fixed…

Edwards Duthie Shamash was involved in a landmark decision in the Administrative Court as to the definition of “summary proceedings” as it applies to the Environmental Protection…

A woman has been awarded damages after she was given poor advice by a doctor treating her for injuries she sustained in a car accident. Lucy Borez,…

A young father who developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and was subsequently forced to give up his skilled trade has been awarded compensation for his injury….

A property tycoon who suffered brain damage after being knocked down on a zebra crossing has been awarded a £2.75 million payout. Pamela Green, 74, was crossing…

A woman who was injured on an airline flight when returning from holiday has won £6,500 in compensation. The woman was flying back from a holiday in…

A boy who suffered heart failure as a result of a delay in diagnosing his medical condition has won compensation that could run to millions of pounds….

A recent case illustrates that, contrary to popular conception, the risk of developing an asbestos-related illness is not confined to ship and dockyard workers or those who…

A carpenter who was forced to retire after he was injured in a fall at work has been awarded a five-figure sum in compensation. Michael Perrin, 51,…

A woman who had to ‘cancel Christmas’ after she slipped on the platform at a railway station has won compensation for her injuries. In November 2006, Margot…

A man who was badly injured when a metal goalpost fell on his head has been awarded £41,500 in damages after his case was heard in the…

A security guard who suffered severe psychological trauma after being assaulted at work has been awarded compensation as a result. James Maher, 56, was working as a…

A recent decision has underlined that it is important for employers to operate risk minimisation strategies when mechanical handling equipment is being used: the mere assessment of…