While there are regulations covering safety in the workplace we still see number of ladder fall injury claims. The majority of these ladder fall accidents are avoidable and therefore where negligence is proven there may be significant compensation claimed. If you were involved in a ladder fall accident, resulting in injuries, you may well be [...]
In recent years we have seen an increase in injuries caused by repetitive working practices with bursitis one of the more common injuries. In layman’s terms, this injury is caused by constant pressure being placed on various joints of the body which can impact tissue and protective fluids. Bursitis is often referred to under an [...]
The term HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome) is a general term for injuries caused by the use of vibrating machinery. Some common injuries include vibration white finger and carpal tunnel syndrome which have led to a significant number of compensation claims in the past. One of the main problems with HAVS is the fact that [...]
It is almost inevitable that each of us will at some point have experienced workplace bullying and harassment first hand or witnessed such activity. While some employment sectors may have historically seen “bullying” as part of the industry we have seen significant cultural changes in recent times. Bullying in the workplace takes many different forms [...]
Due to their widespread use across many areas of business we see an array of angle grinder accident claims involving a wide variety of injuries. If you believe that you were injured in an angle grinder accident as a result of negligence then you could have a claim for compensation. Common Uses Of Angle Grinders [...]
Dermatitis is a skin condition that is characterised by persistent redness, itching and inflammation. As the condition progresses and becomes more severe, blisters may start to develop and the skin may start to crack. When the symptoms develop due to contact with toxic substances in the workplace or any other work-related activity, it is known [...]
Nobody should have to go to work and suffer being assaulted in the workplace. Most of us spend a major part of our day at work and while we may not expect that the whole day will go smoothly, the thought of getting assaulted at work by a colleague for example never crosses our mind. [...]
If you have developed Vibration White Finger (VWF) and believe it is down to your employers negligence you may have a case to start a Vibration White Finger claim for compensation. What Is Vibration White Finger? Vibration White Finger is a type of industrial injury that results from using vibrating equipment for extended periods of [...]
An industrial injury encompasses injuries that occur across all types of workplaces. As examples this includes offices, factories, supermarkets, and building sites. If you are injured in any accident while you are at work, you may be eligible to file an industrial injury compensation claim. Industrial injuries compensation ensures that workers are financially compensated when [...]
Tendon injuries are commonly seen in individuals whose work involves carrying out repetitive movements over extended periods of time. These repetitive movements cause the tendons to deteriorate and get damaged. Professionals at high risk for work tendon injuries include operators who perform assembly line duties, office workers who sit at the computer all day, supermarket [...]
