Category: Edwards Duthie Shamash News

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…

The amount of compensation paid to people left with surgical equipment inside them after they have undergone surgery has risen dramatically in recent years. At the same…