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Settlement Agreements: The benefits for employers
At DSM Legal, we can help with legal advice about a wide range of employment law issues for both employers and employees. One question we often get asked about is how settlement agreements can assist both parties in moving forward when someone leaves a company. Here’s...
Claiming Compensation After a Criminal Injury
If you have suffered an injury because you were the victim of a criminal act in England, Scotland or Wales, you may have the right to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. This can certainly be a very traumatic time if you are a victim...
Compensation for Criminal Injuries
It can be a very traumatic experience if you are the victim of a crime. If when you have suffered a personal injury because of that criminal act, you may have to cope with the pain and inconvenience this has caused. In more severe circumstances, you could even end up...
Forklift Truck Accident Legal Advice
There are plenty of workplace and personal factors that influence the likelihood of an accident involving a forklift truck. These include: You might have a driver who is not properly trained to operate the vehicle in the first place. The company where the truck is...
Bicycle Accident Legal Advice
Cyclists are some of the most vulnerable users on the road. While they often come under criticism, mostly from drivers, the truth is that the majority of accidents involving cyclists are caused by third parties such as motorists. Roads are dangerous places and those...
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
There is no doubt that motorcyclists are more at risk when there’s an accident than your average car or van driver who are better protected. When you look at the statistics, someone in a motorcycle accident is far more likely to suffer a serious or even fatal injury...
Accident at Work Statistics
At DSM Legal we offer expert advice on employment law matters including accidents in the workplace. We have researched a number of statistics from accidents at work in 2015/2016. As you will see from our infographic there are a significant number of serious injuries...
Criminal Injury Compensation Claims
If you have been the victim of a crime and have suffered from an injury because of it, you may be entitled to compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority or CICA. It can be the last thing on your mind if you have been the victim of a violent robbery...
Powers of Attorney Solicitors in Warrington, Cheshire
If the time comes when you are unable to make decisions on your own, your loved ones will want to act for you, for example, handling your financial affairs or ensuring you get the best care available. They cannot do this unless there is a legal agreement or power of...
What is a Power of Attorney?
It can be difficult to think about what happens when we are no longer able to make decisions. With many of us living longer and health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s a real possibility as we grow older, it’s sensible to make some provision for this...
