In 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 […]
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If 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 […]
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With 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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With any fall at work claim, clients ask “What are my rights after I have a fall at work?” Any accident which occurs during the course of your everyday life can be traumatic. However, one which occurs at your place of work can have a profound effect on your attitude to your job. It can […]
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Although all personal claims are different, the process of them is much the same. Understanding the process can make it easier to understand how much you might get in terms of compensation, and the expected amount of time it will take until you receive that compensation. Depending on the severity of your injury, this can […]
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There are a number of factors that will need to be taken into account when calculating your potential compensation amounts. In order to work out the value of your claim, these aspects will be factored into the final decision: The type of injury you have received How serious the injury is Expected rehabilitation time Psychological […]
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The term ‘personal injury’ is a general one that is intended to cover instances of physical or mental injury or those that have become ill or diseased due to the negligence of someone else. As general as the term may be, it remains a legal term, and that means that it provides protection for those […]
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With an injury at work, the rights of the individual are definitely worth knowing and understanding. It’s a common occurrence, too: nearly 35.2 million workdays in the UK were lost due to injury in 2022-23. Certainly, offices are generally safer than areas where you must commit to manual labour tasks, such as construction sites. But […]
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Hearing loss is often seen as an affliction of the elderly; the natural decline of the human body as it ages and becomes less efficient and more aged. This is, however, often not the case. Many occupations and events in life can directly influence the power of your hearing. In these cases, and especially in […]
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Whiplash is an apparently minor injury sustained in the event of a car accident or collision that throws your spine, neck and head quickly forward and backwards. It’s a painful and inconvenient injury to suffer, and in many cases, it’s the fault of another party who’s collided with your vehicle from behind. If this is […]
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Personal injuries are sometimes difficult to handle. They require you to take time off work, spend time and money at the hospital, and to occasionally undergo painful and traumatic surgeries or rehabilitation. It’s because they’re such unpleasant experiences that those who suffer injuries are often capable of claiming personal injury compensation if they follow a […]
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With such a wide variety of workplaces in which employees spend the majority of their waking lives, it’s little wonder that occasionally hazard perception measures aren’t enough to prevent an injury. If you find yourself one of the unlucky people to suffer an injury at your place of work, no matter how severe, there are […]
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