Reporting Your Accident
No matter the type of accident you have, reporting your accident is important. It is important for a number of reasons, including for proof of your accident happening. Other reasons include: so the other party…
Guides
Delivery Drivers Work Accidents
The festive season is no doubt the busiest time of year for delivery drivers, and this year they are busier than ever. With everyone staying at home, and online shopping increasing, the extra work may…
Accidents at Work at Christmas
Accidents at work are always common, however, during the lead up to Christmas, they tend to increase. This is mainly due to increased workloads for staff during the festive season. It can also be due…
Disability and Work Injuries
The Disability Discrimination Act was passed 25 years ago this year, and with it came a new set of rights for disabled people across the UK. It has since evolved into the Equality Act, but…
Getting A Diagnosis of Vibration White Finger
If you are suffering with symptoms of Vibration White Finger, also known as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), you may think that there is no point in getting a diagnosis, as there is nothing that…
Accident Photos: A Quick Guide
If you have an accident in public, we know that taking photos of what caused you to have your accident may be the last thing on your mind. However, they are important in your potential…
Work Stress Claims: The Five Types
A work stress claim is increasingly common in law, particularly as UK employers and tribunal results compel us to prioritise mental well-being. What the government says about a work stress claim The numbers bear out…
Four Common Workplace Hazards To Be Aware Of
No matter your place of work, there are a variety of workplace hazards that you should be aware of. With these in mind, you should be able to work comfortably knowing what workplace hazards to…
PPE and your employer’s duty of care
What does duty of care for employers look like? Regardless of where you work, your employer has a legal duty of care to ensure that you are safe while carrying out your duties. As part…
What counts as a slip, trip or fall?
The most common type of accidents in the workplace continue to be slips, trips and falls. Although these terms sound very similar and may seem like they have been grouped together because of this, they…
A Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition caused by the compression of the median nerve within the wrist. Because of this, the condition is heavily linked with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), although it should…
The statute of limitations and personal injury claim time limits in the UK
Do you want to make a claim after an accident or injury that wasn’t your fault, but aren’t sure how long you have to make it? Here’s everything you need to know about the personal…
The rise of occupational stress. What your employer needs to do to reduce a “public health emergency”
In her final annual report before she left the role last year, England’s then-Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, declared mental health issues to be a public health emergency. While such an announcement could…
Suffered a workplace injury? Here’s how to make a compensation claim to your employer
If you’re suffered a workplace injury, the prospect of claiming compensation from your employer for any medical expenses you’ve incurred along with such things as the loss of earnings you incurred while away from work…
3 Common Accidents To Claim Compensation For
With common types of injury claims, the actual accidents themselves come in many shapes and sizes. But they’re all relevant if the cause of the accident is another individual and the accidents bring injury or…
What Are My Fall at Work Claim Rights?
With any fall at work claim, clients ask “What are my rights after I have a fall at work?” Any accident which occurs during the course of your everyday life can be traumatic. However, one…
What is the Personal Injury Claims Process?
Although all personal claims are different, the process of them is much the same. Understanding the process can make it easier to understand how much you might get in terms of compensation, and the expected…
What’s the Average Personal Injury Claim?
There are a number of factors that will need to be taken into account when calculating your potential compensation amounts. In order to work out the value of your claim, these aspects will be factored…
