You know that one annoying step on your walk into your local tube station, the one that always trips you, you’ve made a mental note to avoid every day but low and behold it’s got you again. While this might be a mere annoyance on your morning commute, if it ends badly it can be [...]
We’ve all heard the stories that you’re more likely to get hit by lightning (1 in 161,856) than win the Jackpot lottery (1 in 14 million), or that you are more likely to become president of the United States (1 in 10 million) than getting attacked by a shark (1 in 11.5 million), which may [...]
Fire or very high temperatures are the most common causes of burn injuries but they are by no means the only causes. Burn injuries encompass more than just those injuries sustained from direct fire or very high temperatures. In medical and legal terms, a burn injury is any type of skin injury that is caused [...]
Christmas is usually a period of celebration, a time to sit down with the family and relax around a roaring fire… but unfortunately, this isn’t the case for everyone during the festive break. Regardless of whether you’ve been naughty or nice, some people just can’t seem to avoid Christmas-related injuries – from hanging lights and [...]
The potential for accidents rises sharply every winter. Wet, slippery roads and poor visibility create conditions that are conducive for accidents. In such conditions, performing even simple everyday activities such as walking outdoors or driving can be risky. The freezing cold that makes it difficult for anyone to react quickly enough to avert an accident [...]
Needle stick injuries are injuries that are caused when a sharp instrument or object such as a needle pierces the skin. They are also known as sharp injuries. In most cases, these injuries occur when a person uses a needle or syringe carelessly or they are accidentally pricked by needles that are not disposed of [...]
Up until just a few decades ago, asbestos was considered a remarkable compound mainly due to its fire retardant properties. Being lighter, stronger, more durable and a lot cheaper than the alternatives, it quickly became an indispensable part of insulation for homes, schools, hospitals, libraries and many other buildings. It was also widely used as [...]
Winter’s on it’s way and it can be a particularly dangerous time on the roads here in the UK. Along with the festive cheer and frosty chill comes the slush, slippery roads and the dreaded black ice, causing many a pedestrian to slide over and some rather unfortunate road traffic accidents. This got us to [...]
The presence of certain chemicals in the surrounding environment could slowly be poisoning you and can lead to serious health problems. Depending on the substance to which you are exposed, the symptoms may manifest immediately or they may manifest after several years. Some of the more common examples of environmen poisoning include: Asbestos – an [...]
If you are living in a rented home, you must take the trouble to learn about your rights as a tenant. This is especially important if you sustain injuries in an accident that is due to the landlord’s negligence or mistake. The law mandates that landlords must make sure that the property they rent out [...]
