The new Highway Code rules came into effect at the end of January 2022, and there have been additional changes in 2024. The 2022 additions to the rules saw several changes to the amount of protection that vulnerable road users have. One of these groups is pedestrians. The new rules aim to give vulnerable road […]
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Many of us visit restaurants on a regular basis. We don’t expect anything to happen to us when we do so. The vast majority of restaurants across the UK are diligent in their duty of care towards their customers. However, there are situations when accidents in restaurants can occur as well as illness. All restaurant […]
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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 […]
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The 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 […]
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When it comes to accidents at work, the UK remains one of the safest countries to work in across Europe and around the world, thanks in large part to the UK’s extensive legal regulations on work safety. However, sometimes, accidents are unavoidable. If an accident does occur and you’re injured at work, you naturally need […]
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Lifting and carrying objects is a necessary part of any job, whether you’re in farming, factory work, or the office. In fact, lifting and carrying is such a common activity that many of us assume that it’s a relatively safe action to carry out. Unfortunately, carrying out an action regularly is no guarantee that it’s […]
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What is a conditional fee agreement? When you begin making your compensation claim, the last thing you want to be worrying about is whether you’ll be able to cover the cost of a solicitor. Conditional fee agreements, also known as CFAs, help remove this stress entirely by minimising the cost of hiring a solicitor. A […]
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It’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 […]
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Now 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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What Information do you need to make a Financial Claim? If you think you may be able to make a financial claim, there is a variety of information and identification that will be necessary. This should include any information you can provide from when you made the investment, examples of which can include: Any or […]
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According to recent reports, a company that undertakes hot dip galvanizing for the corrosion protection of steelwork has been fined after an employee suffered a fatal injury at work. The employee was operating an overhead crane adjacent to the molten zinc bath, when a tubular steel brace exploded during galvanizing. This caused it to ‘rocket’ […]
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For some workers, nothing is worse than the morning commute. The dragging grind as you go from station to station in a packed metal tube, surrounded by people just as tired as yourself, everyone eager to reach work and make that much needed second morning coffee. Of course, that’s assuming your train arrives on time […]
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