When accidents at work are mentioned, many people naturally think of building sites, warehouses, and factories. Whilst it’s true that these sectors have a lot of accidents at work, a person can have an accident in any profession. Therefore, accidents in retail work may be more common than people realise. Causes of Accidents in Retail […]
Read moreThe UK might be one of the safest places to live and work in the world, but that doesn’t mean we’re not still accident-prone. Using data gathered by The Office of National Statistics (ONS), we’re breaking down the top 10 most accident-prone cities in the UK based on accidents and population. While for many of […]
Read moreA seven-year-old boy suffered “catastrophic injuries to his head” after a school minibus hit him. This is important for fatal children’s road accidents, as, according to reports, the inquest is still ongoing. This may help highlight road safety for children. He had been travelling home from school on the bus with his brother and one […]
Read moreA contractor and a water management company have been fined after a worker was injured when he was hit by a 1.5 tonne water valve. The worker suffered leg injuries at work, and the two companies have been found to be at fault for the injury. One company had contracted another to connect a 1.5 […]
Read moreNow that the new year has started, many people will be making resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions involves exercising, however, this may mean that the number of accidents during workouts increases in January. Accidents During Workouts in Gyms We recently surveyed 1,000 gym members to find out which gym equipment causes the most […]
Read more2021 has been a very big year for The Compensation Experts. We started the year by launching our new website after a refresh and have ended the year with our parent company mmadigital receiving private equity funding. We have also helped thousands of people with personal injury, industrial disease, and financial claims throughout the year. […]
Read moreThe Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have released a safety digest after a rail accident involving a train and a lorry at Penistone earlier this year. The accident took place in August, with the train reporting striking of a stabiliser leg of a lorry parked next to the track. The train was travelling at 20mph […]
Read moreAccording to recent reports, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has issued its advice to the industry on the importance of following correct procedures relating to tyre wear and inflation. This follows a court case in which the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) successfully prosecuted a concrete company after an agency worker had a fatal […]
Read moreAs the festive season continues, the amount of work in warehouses also ramps up. Warehouses are busier than ever during the Christmas period, especially since the rise in popularity of online shopping. However, with the extra work comes extra risk; therefore, Christmas season accidents at work in warehouses may increase. Accidents at Work in Warehouses […]
Read moreAccording to recent reports, e-scooter injuries are costing the NHS an average of £1k per patient in Bristol. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (Pacts) has been investigating e-scooter safety across the UK. Under current UK law, privately-owned e-scooters, of which Pacts estimates there are 500,000 in the UK, are classed as motor vehicles […]
Read moreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year once again – the Christmas decorations are going up and everyone’s getting into the festive mood. But from troubles with the turkey to accidents on ice, sadly, the festive period gets its fair share of accidents to go along with the joy. In order to find out […]
Read moreNow that it’s December, there is one event that is on many people’s minds: Christmas. Whilst the festive season makes many people happy, it can also cause stress, which may lead to accidents. One of the main areas where accidents can be common is whilst Christmas shopping. There are several elements which combine to create […]
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