It was interesting to note the coverage the so-called ‘National Sickie Day’ received earlier this week. While the BBC played it with a very straight bat, other media sources took a more light-hearted approach with both The Sun and The Daily Star focusing their coverage on what they considered to be the weirdest and worst […]
Read moreYou may have read some stories late last year about a spate of deaths across the United States linked to the use of vape pens. The story has now taken an interesting turn, as The World Health Organisation (WHO) published new guidance on its website at the start of the week stating that it regards […]
Read moreThe possible link between football and dementia has been in the headlines again in recent days, with the news that the Scottish FA is considering putting a ban in place on under-12s heading the ball in football training. Of course, this has been an issue for some time now. For example, Dawn Astle, the daughter […]
Read moreIn 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 be seen as being overly-dramatic, it is supported by evidence. The impact of occupational stress For example, according to the […]
Read moreIf 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 recuperating or being treated can be very daunting. The physical, emotional and financial costs of suffering a workplace injury can […]
Read moreAt The Compensation Experts, we have a great deal of experience handling cases for various personal injury compensation amounts. For example, we help victims of road traffic accidents. As such, motor accidents can cause tremendous amounts of damage, both physically and financially. Yet we also need to combat false personal injury claims. This is a […]
Read moreIt’s that time of year again when employers begin to recruit seasonal staff to cover the busy Christmas and New Year period. However, we tend to think of it as seasonal industrial injury season, due to the influx of new workers in a pacey atmosphere. In particular, large-scale dispatch centres operated by the likes of […]
Read moreMan Blinded by Chemical Accident It has been recently reported that a man has been left permanently blinded due to a corrosive chemical. The incident happened whilst he was cleaning however he was provided with a faulty pump sprayer causing the chemical DM CiD (a substance commonly found in disinfectant) to burst into his face […]
Read moreA construction firm based in Hitchin that failed to train their operatives on installing safety decking has caused a serious personal injury to one of its employees according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The employee, a carpenter, was injured when attempting to work on a brace that was supporting trusses. One of the […]
Read moreMaking a claim for a personal injury caused either in a public space or in a workplace can be daunting but it doesn’t have to be. There are many things you may consider such as – is there a time limit on bringing a claim? Or what amount of compensation is the claim going to […]
Read moreRecent changes to the personal injury compensation scheme from the UK government aren’t going down a treat. Some simply describe it as being simply “not enough” by insurers around the country. This could affect thousands of British drivers across the UK.
Read moreWith 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 illness to you.* There are many common accidents to claim compensation for. You’re eligible for compensation on any accident within […]
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