What You Should Know About Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is one of the smaller bones that form a part of the wrist. It is located just under the thumb. A scaphoid fracture occurs most commonly when you fall on your outstretched hand. Pain and swelling around the wrist are typical symptoms of a scaphoid fracture. However, because of the complex anatomy of…
Best Countries To Work In Around The World
People often look at many different aspects when it comes to work. Some value money above all else, while others are more content with company benefits and location. Ultimately choosing where in the world you want to work can be a hard decision, especially if it involves moving abroad and relocating. So, we thought it…
What Is An Abrasion Injury?
An abrasion is a common type of injury that occurs when the skin gets grazed or torn off. This can happen when you fall, skid, or brush forcefully against a rough, hard surface. Unprotected, bare knees, shins, hands, elbows, and ankles are most susceptible to abrasions because they are covered with a thin layer of…
Tips For Preventing RSI In The Workplace
Following on from our guide to RSI claims which can be read here we thought it would be useful to look at what repetitive strain injury is and also offer some tips on how you can help prevent repetitive strain injury in the workplace. What Is RSI? RSI, or Repetitive Strain Injury, is a common…
How To Treat A Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injury occurs when the head moves forward or backward suddenly and is then immediately snapped in the opposite direction. This sudden and forceful motion causes the ligaments and the muscles in the neck to stretch and tear. It may also cause damage to the nerves and, in more severe cases, injury to the intervertebral…
Film Star Injury Claims
While many of our favourite on screen fictional characters can walk off absolutely any injury, the real people behind these characters are often not so lucky. Particularly those that perform their own stunts (*Cough* looking at you Jackie Chan) and have sustained many on set injury’s over the years. Well, here at Accident Claims Advice…
Safe Driving Tips – How To Reduce Risks & Drive Confidently
Many of us don’t think about what might happen during the course of a journey. We simply jump in our cars and get going. However, provisional government statistics show that an estimated 132,000 people were injured in road traffic accidents in the UK during 2023 (with nearly 30,000 people killed or seriously injured). These figures…
Is Your Car Adequately Protected For Winter?
You might think that if you service your car annually, there’s no need to do anything special when winter arrives. However, UK roads can become particularly hazardous with snow and icy conditions. Additionally, the grit and salt used to clear roads can cause damage to your car. So, is your car adequately protected for winter,…
Heading A Football Results In Significant Changes In The Brain
Recent studies have provided compelling proof that heading a football causes immediate and significant changes in the brain. The results of the studies are not surprising. What is surprising is that it has taken so long to finally sit up and take notice of the inherent dangers involved in sports such as football. It has…
How To Combat Cold Calling About Fictitious Accident Claims
Our team specialises in helping those who’ve been involved in an accident caused by somebody else to claim compensation for their suffering. One thing they don’t do is cold call. We know how annoying this is so we only contact potential claimants if they’ve contacted us and given permission to call them back. However, we…
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