News / 19.10.2020 My claim – “what is it worth?” No two claims, whether personal injury or medical negligence, are ever the same. Putting a price on a claim is therefore a very individual concept. There are factual, legal and actual (p... Read More
News / 14.10.2019 100 years of women in law - Kate Golding 2019 marks 100 years since women were able to qualify as solicitors. In 1919 the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act came into force and so paved the way for women to be admitted into the legal profess... Read More
News / 30.07.2019 Accidents at Work What duties do employers have to their employees? Employers have a duty of care to their employees, which means that they should take all steps which are reasonably possible to ensure their employees... Read More
News / 07.05.2019 The UK pothole epidemic & its effect on the general public The ‘Beast From The East’ of 2018; the name given to the prolonged period of UK wintry weather; left a legacy of damage to road surfaces, including potholes and cracks, for many months aft... Read More
News / 08.04.2019 Claims for Illness Caused by Exposure to Asbestos Asbestos is often known as ‘the hidden killer’ because many people do not know that they are working or living with asbestos. Asbestos is the UK’s single greatest cause of wor... Read More
News / 01.10.2018 Slip or Trip Accidents - What Evidence Do I need to Make a Claim? Kate Golding from our Personal Injury team explains how, if you're out and about and you have an accident because someone has not ensured proper safety precautions are in place, you may be e... Read More
News / 09.08.2018 Double Promotion at Battens Battens Solicitors is celebrating the achievements of its staff by awarding them top promotions. Cate Barnes, who runs the Conveyancing Team in Dorchester, has been promoted from an Associate t... Read More
News / 26.03.2018 Crash: Don't Panic If you are involved in a road traffic accident, it is natural to feel unsure of what to do. You may feel anxious about speaking to the other drivers involved. These pointers may help:- ... Read More
News / 18.09.2017 Act Now Before it's Too Late When the Prime Minister announced a snap general election back in April, personal injury lawyers dared to hope that the so called “whiplash reforms”, would never again see the light of day... Read More
News / 24.07.2017 Asbestos Related Illness Claims - A Brief Guide If you, or a family member have been informed that you are suffering symptoms caused by exposure to asbestos you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Michelle Green from our Personal In... Read More
News / 04.01.2016 Specialist Advice for Victims of Asbestos Claims can be made and settlements can be reached decades after exposure to asbestos, and even if a company has ceased trading, says personal injury specialist Hannah Brown of Battens Solicitors Limit... Read More