Earlier this week, the HSE published a report that injuries in agriculture has the worst rate of worker fatal injury in Great Britain. Last year, 21 people were killed, one of whom was a child. Two of the fatalities were in Scotland, however, the North-West of England had the highest death rate with five. Fatal […]
Read moreA 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 that the amount of people suffering from stress at work is rising. In an annual report on Work-related stress, anxiety […]
Read moreNo 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 look out for. What is a hazard in the workplace? A workplace hazard is any physical or mental obstacle, tool, […]
Read moreIn the difficult days of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for more ventilators rises at a rapid rate. A recent article from the Financial Times discusses the implications and process (PAID LINK) of acquiring these machines. Additionally, it addresses how the Government will protect and support manufacturing ventilators. Personal Injury for Ventilator Manufacturers Estimates […]
Read moreAccidents at work compensation examples in construction are a fairly common occurrence in the UK. In truth, a large portion of all compensation claims stem originally from the construction sector. In fact, construction has the highest rate of accidents in comparison to any other industry. The majority of workers that suffer injuries at work are […]
Read moreRegardless 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 of this, they are required to do everything reasonably possible to remove or minimise any dangers or risks you may face while working for them. In particularly high risk […]
Read moreWhen you are at work, your employer has a legal responsibility to report any accidents, pay you sick pay and allow you to have time off because of an accident you suffer at work, should it be necessary. To give you an idea of the scale of this issue, the most recent figures published by […]
Read moreThe 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 are in fact quite different from each other and protecting you from injuries caused by slips, trips and falls is […]
Read moreCarpal 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 be said that the conditions are distinctly different. In this guide, we wil outline the causes of CTS, how to […]
Read moreRepetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is an umbrella term for an increasingly common range of injuries that affect the hands and wrists and which are caused by prolonged and repeated movement. Initial symptoms may only initially appear while a certain action is being carried but may include aching, soreness or pain, stiffness, cramp, loss of strength […]
Read moreIf you’ve gone to work, taken the kids to school or frankly done anything that’s required leaving the house in the last few days, then you will no doubt have experienced the effects of Storm Ciara. With Storm Dennis now forecast to be hitting British shores by the weekend, we are likely to continue experiencing […]
Read moreDo 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 injury claim time limit in the UK. What is the statute of limitations in the UK for personal injuries? Sometimes, […]
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