Latest stats show still too many people are being killed or injured at work
The UK has an enviable record for safety at work – our health and safety procedures are admired and imitated across the world. However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE; the Government Agency responsible for monitoring workplace safety, accidents and injuries) has still revealed some worrying statistics in relation to the number of people who…
Choosing a friendly law firm even more important as more court closures planned
As part of the latest round of Government funding cuts, it has been proposed that as many as 90 courts and tribunals across England and Wales could close. It will see some under-used courtroom buildings being closed in a bid to save money. It is likely that magistrates’ courts, county courts – which deal with…
Key inheritance ruling could have big impact on making a will
A major ruling at the Court of Appeal could have a major impact on the way in which people write their will, in cases where the parents wish to disinherit their children. Heather Ilott, from Hertfordshire, was left out of her mother Melita Jackson’s will when she died in 2004, with £486,000 being left instead…
Free Darlington Legal Advice Service Celebrates 1st Birthday
A free-of-charge legal guidance service in Darlington is celebrating its first birthday this week. DMA Law Link is a free walk-in legal clinic run by DMA Law, set up in June 2014 to make legal services more accessible to members of the public, particularly in light off cuts to legal aid, which have limited access…
Motorcycle safety: Look out for bikes this summer
Every year, as the weather improves and summer returns, we see increasing numbers of motorcyclists on our roads. This is no surprise, with everyone wanting to take advantage of the better weather: the North of England is home to some of the best driving roads in the country and they are a huge draw for…
DMA Accident Angels: Put your phone away whilst driving – never risk lives for ‘Likes’
Smartphone and tablets have put a huge amount of instant communication power at our fingertips – and the nature of social media means it is incredibly tempting to try to chronicle everything that happens throughout your day. However, there are clearly times and places to use your phone – and when you’re behind the wheel…
Charity set to benefit as North East law firm waives fees for wills
A North East law firm is waiving its fees for Will-writing this May to help raise money for Cash for Kids. The first 31 clients visiting DMA Law Link to have a Will written throughout May 2015 will instead be invited to make a donation to the charity. The suggested donations will be in line…
Summer cycling: DMA Law says stay safe
Every year, as the weather improves, we see increasing numbers of cyclists on our roads. This isn’t just Lycra-clad enthusiast or racing cyclists, either, but commuters looking to get fit and take advantage of the warmer weather. Sadly, as you may expect, the rise in numbers of cyclists on the roads is matched by an increase…
DMA Accident Angels App
Nobody expects to be in a road accident, but it’s vital to be as prepared as possible in case the worst happens. Accident Angels, the accident management and recovery service has launched a new iPhone and Android app that helps motorists gather all the data they need to in the event of an accident. Ian…
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Claims
Personal injury claims for noise-induced hearing loss are on the increase. DMA Law’s personal injury expert Ian Wanstall examines the issue. Where a person is exposed to excessive levels of noise in the course of their employment over a long period of time they may well suffer damage to their hearing. The noise exposure has to…