UK Drink Driving Hotspots Around the UK
Drunk driving causes many road traffic accidents each year in the UK.
Find out what the UK’s drink driving hotspots are, as well as some important driving tips.
Stress Awareness Month 2022 – Stress At Work
Tips on how to live stress at work Stress awareness month has been going since 1992, raising awareness for causes and solutions is essential for mental health and overall happiness. The past 2 years have been a real challenge for us all, loneliness and isolation has left a lot of us struggling. However, one of […]
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Children’s Road Accidents
In road traffic accidents, people can often think of two drivers colliding. However, there are many children’s road accidents that happen that people may not think about initially. Children are particularly vulnerable to road accidents as they cannot be held accountable for many of them. Sometimes accidents that involve children happen that are unavoidable. But […]
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The top 5 best and worst UK industries for compassionate leave
Suffering a life-threatening personal injury or losing a loved one is a hard thing to experience, but, sadly, it’s something many of us will experience at some point in our lives. Fortunately, all UK industries are required to give anyone in this scenario adequate compassionate leave, a period of paid leave for you to come […]
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Data could help predict crash victims most at risk of brain injury following road traffic accidents
Research from Imperial College has recently identified how speed, direction, and level of head protection can predict risk of brain injury following road traffic accidents. Traumatic brain injuries are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Nearly one in three are caused by RTAs. A partnership between Imperial College London and TRL has investigated the relationship between TBI […]
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Road traffic collisions: almost 700 drivers caught speeding on new camera in its first week
According to recent reports, a road safety group said that nearly 700 drivers in Cornwall were caught speeding by a camera in its first week of operation. Speeding is one of the main causes of road traffic collisions. The Vision Zero South West road safety partnership fund the speed camera. Superintendent Adrian Leisk, of Devon […]
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MoJ release simplified guide to help people use OIC portal
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a simplified guide to using the Official Injury Claim OIC portal after the low take-up of the portal by litigants in person (LiPs). The MoJ published data after the first six months of the portal launch which showed that only 10% of people were using the portal, and […]
Read moreAccidents in bars: thirteen people injured after floor collapsed
Thirteen people have suffered injuries after a mezzanine floor collapsed at an east London pub. Accidents in bars can be relatively common. However, if an accident such as this happens, then you may be able to make a compensation claim. According to recent reports, firefighters rescued seven people who were trapped after the collapse. Four […]
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Northern Gas Networks Ltd fined after fatal gas explosion
Northern Gas Networks Ltd were recently sentenced for safety breaches after a fatal fire and gas explosion accident at a residential premises in Mirfield. Leeds Crown Court heard that, on 11 February 2019, West Yorkshire Fire service attended a fire and explosion in Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, West Yorks. They discovered the occupier during a search […]
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Recycling company fined after 18-year-old employee suffers injuries at work
According to recent reports, a recycling company had to pay a fine after an 18-year-old employee suffered injuries at work whilst clearing a blockage in a waste metal chute. The court found that the company were guilty of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. They had to pay fines of £17,500. The […]
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Tinnitus Week and Tinnitus in Industrial Deafness
This week 7th-13th February is Tinnitus Week, run by the British Tinnitus Association. Tinnitus is one of the main symptoms of industrial deafness, which you may experience because of the job you do. Tinnitus in industrial deafness is most common in industries such as production and construction. However, you can suffer from tinnitus in any […]
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Revealed: which areas of the home are the most dangerous?
When we think of home, our first thoughts are often of safety, security, and warmth. Many of us see our homes as our personal safe space in the world, a place where we can relax and unwind away from the stresses of life. Rarely, if ever, do we consider how we might potentially injure ourselves […]
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