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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…

A cash machine maintenance worker, who slipped outside a Tesco supermarket, has been awarded £10,500 in compensation. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, was working for…

A man who was involved in a road traffic accident took court proceedings after the insurers of the driver responsible failed to come up with a reasonable…

An 11-year-old boy who was struck by a trolley whilst trying on trainers in a sportswear shop has been awarded £1,800 in damages. The accident occurred after…

The family of a 60-year-old teacher who died of an asbestos-related disease have won their claim for compensation. Terence Dugdale was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer that…

Edwards Duthie Shamash is pleased to announce that they have received three Super Lawyer rankings and three Rising Star rankings in the Super Lawyers 2014 Magazine. Super…

A man who became seriously ill after contracting food poisoning at a Chinese restaurant has been awarded £25,000 in damages. The unnamed man contracted salmonella, an infection…

Ms Riffat Yaqub is acting for the widow of Mr Dela Cruz who was tragically crushed to death whilst cleaning a ten pin bowling machine in Hollywood…