News


  • Rise in NHS prescription errors

    There has been a "significant” rise in the number of errors and near misses reported by NHS staff, according to a report by the National Patient Safety Agency.  Incidents involving... read more

  • Careers at DSM Legal

    Careers Careers at DSM Legal We are always looking for exceptional people to join us at DSM Legal, in legal, administration, marketing and business development. Excellent opportunities exist for... read more

  • Condolences

    Condolences    We at DSM Legal were very saddened to hear about the death of Denise Hendry on Friday 10th July 2009.  We wish to pass on our sincere condolences to Colin Hendry and... read more

  • DSM Legal launch brand new website

    July 2009 sees DSM Legal solicitors launch its redesigned website. The new site marks a dramatic improvement in the appearance, navigability, accessibility and usability of the companies' services.... read more

  • DSM Legal make key appointment to personal injury team

    DSM Legal have appointed its newest solicitor, Rachel Taylor, to its personal injury department. Rachel has over fifteen years experience in personal injury and civil litigation. She was... read more

  • Employment Law Update

    The Dispute Resolution Regulations are soon to be replaced by an ACAS Code of Practice. Currently, if an employer is considering taking disciplinary action against you, including dismissal, or you... read more

  • Going Green

    DSM Legal solicitors in Warrington are "going green” to play our part in combating climate change. By offering our clients the choice to receive updates by email, we hope to cut down on... read more

  • Court awards £2.5m

    Court awards £2.5m compensation to holiday tourists - June 2009   More than 500 holidaymakers have recently won compensation from Thomas Cook and its subsidiary My Travel after they fell... read more

  • Client Testimonials

    "Very professional and helpful" - Miss B. Staffordshire "10 out of 10 for knowledge, excellent service - would reccomend to anyone" - Mr W. Warrington "Fantastic service" - Mr B. Warrington ... read more

  • Legal Complaints Service to monitor repayments to former miners

    The Law Society Gazette has revealed that some firms of solicitors handling coal miners' health compensation claims have handed back £1.5m to injured former miners under a new voluntary repayment... read more

  • Postman wins 5 figure sum after being dismissed for mourning his dog

    A postman has won a five-figure compensation sum from the Royal Mail - after he was sacked for taking a week off work to grieve over his dead dog. David Portman, was absent for a total of 137... read more

  • Redundancies On The Rise

    According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, the total number of jobless is 1.8million, rising by 164,000 in the three months to August, the most rapid increase since June 1991. ... read more

  • Road Deaths At All Time Low

    The Department of Transport's most recent figures show that the number of deaths on British roads in 2008 fell overall by 14% to a record low of 2,538.  There was an 11% decrease in pedestrian... read more

  • Shattered Lives Campaign

    Employers are coming under pressure to improve their health and safety regulations. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new national campaign that aims to imrpove health and... read more

  • Trip claims cost Councils 82m

    Councils in England have paid out more than £82m in compensation over the past five years to people who have tripped on pavements.   The information was obtained when 92 Local Authorities... read more