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A personal injury claim can help you get the compensation you deserve if you were injured in an accident that was caused due to someone else’s mistake or negligence. In principle, pursuing such a claim should be fairly straightforward. The law is clear that if you can provide evidence that somebody else’s negligence caused your…

Hearing loss is one of the most common occupational health issues in the UK, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. If hearing loss isn’t caught early enough, it can have a dramatic impact on many aspects of your life. While your hearing can naturally degrade with age, industrial hearing loss is a preventable condition…

Watching an organised fireworks display on Bonfire Night or lighting your own fireworks can be exhilarating for children and adults alike. The interplay of light, colours, and sounds make for a magical experience. However, this is one of those times when you cannot afford to drop your guard and soak up the magic of the…

All employers have a duty of care to keep their workers safe from harm. Most employers comply with this legal requirement and put safety measures in place to mitigate potential risks. However, not all employers take health and safety seriously enough. They keep operations running nonstop with little or no safety measures in place. This…

An accident can leave you with injuries that range from minor cuts and bruises to severe fractures, burns, and broken bones. A serious accident may result in life-changing injuries. The majority of accident victims who suffer from such injuries never fully recover. Their life after the accident is usually marked by some type of permanent…

Construction sites are rife with all types of hazards, and because of the nature of the work and the heavy machinery used, severe injuries are still fairly common in the construction industry. Construction workers are at risk of suffering broken bones, fractures, and head and back injuries. Some construction accidents result in fatalities. It isn’t…

When we hear about an animal attack, the first thing that typically comes to mind is being attacked by a dog that has freed itself from its lead or managed to get out of its owner's property. However, there are several other types of animal attacks, many of which occur quite commonly in residential neighbourhoods,…

Exertion by itself is not a bad thing. Pushing ourselves to the limit helps us grow physically and mentally. However, overexertion in the workplace can be counterproductive. Injuries often result when we push ourselves beyond our physical and mental capabilities to an extent where we can no longer cope with the stress. If you have…

Government data for 2023/24 shows that 50 workers were killed in falls from height at work. In fact, such falls were the largest reported cause of death for the period. In the same period, 8% of all reported non-fatal accidents were linked to falls from height. As you can see, working at height can be…

By law, all employers are required to conduct a risk assessment of their workplace and put measures in place to create a safe working environment for their workers and visitors. If your employer is negligent in their duty and you are injured because of their negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. However, while you…