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Britain’s roads are getting safer for pedestrians but can still be very dangerous if precautions aren’t taken. Statistics from the Department of Transport show that, in 2018, there were 22,048 pedestrians injured in road traffic accidents. In 2022, the last full year for which there are figures, that number had fallen to 19,323, a drop […]
Read moreBuilding site accidents happen frequently in the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 53,000 construction workers suffered non-fatal injuries from 2020/21 to 2022/23. There were 45 fatalities in the 2022/23 period, up from the five-year average of 37. There were unfortunately three fatalities among members of the public on building sites too. […]
Read moreRiding a motorbike is an exciting and enjoyable hobby for many. It’s also really convenient in certain sectors – delivery riders can be more nimble and agile than other drivers, which means deliveries can be more efficient and timely. But motorcyclists are vulnerable road users, which means that riding a bike comes with its hazards […]
Read moreOur British road network is hugely important for our economy. It supports our shipment system and allows commuting from A to B. But the roads can be a dangerous place for drivers, as our research below outlines. In the last recorded full year, there were 788 car driver and passenger fatalities and 350 motorcyclist […]
Read moreWorkplace accidents are often the most unexpected. When you’re in a familiar environment carrying out everyday tasks, getting injured will be the last thing on your mind. Yet, 561,000 people suffered a non-fatal injury at work between 2022 and 2023. For 124,000 of these people, this incident meant they were absent from work for more […]
Read morePotholes are a common problem on Britain’s roads. Not only can potholes cause vehicle damage, they can also lead to injury for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. Injuries sustained from potholes can range from minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises, to more serious cases involving soft tissue injuries, broken bones, head injuries and spinal cord […]
Read moreBeing involved in a collision as a driver, passenger, pedestrian, motorcyclist, pedal cyclist, or while on an electric scooter or mobility scooter, is a very distressing experience. But if you are involved in a road collision, you might be entitled to compensation. Here’s how to find the right road traffic accident solicitor for you. In […]
Read moreDrunk 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.
What is public liability? When an accident occurs in a public space, it falls under public liability and public space injuries. What is a public space? It’s a space that a public entity like a local authority is responsible for. So, if you have an accident on the street, the roads or in a park, […]
Read moreWhat is the statute of limitations in the UK for personal injuries? Sometimes, when you’re eligible to make a compensation claim, you may not be ready to pursue it straight away. Of course, this may lead you to worry about exactly how long you have to make your personal injury claim. Fortunately, UK law has […]
Read moreThe 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 moreWhen 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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