Accidents on escalators are not as uncommon as you may think, especially at busy times of the day. If you are unlucky enough to suffer an accident whilst travelling on an escalator you may be able to bring a claim for compensation. Common causes of escalator accidents Whilst some accidents Read more…
There’s no escaping from the fact that accidents can and do happen at work. Every year thousands of people suffer workplace accidents and while many of these are fortunately minor, some people are left severely injured. Every employer has a legal duty to ensure that your workplace is safe but Read more…
If you work in an office you’d be forgiven for thinking that it is not a particularly dangerous workplace. Most of us never stop to think about our personal safety when we’re at work and offices seem like far less dangerous places than factories, warehouses, farms or construction sites. Even Read more…
When it comes to accidents, allergic reactions in restaurants do not immediately spring to mind as an obvious example. Whilst the physical injuries caused by slips, trips and road traffic accidents may be easier to notice or give a clearer indication that an accident has occurred, allergic reactions can be Read more…
We all take street lights for granted, especially during the long winter months. They automatically turn on when it starts to get dark and they guide us when we are driving or walking along the streets. So how would you feel if your Council suddenly turned them off? Thousands of Read more…
We are now well into the winter season and are all turning up the thermostat and leaving the heating on longer, but how safe is your boiler and your other household appliances? Are you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning? What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Carbon monoxide (CO) is sometimes Read more…
The United Kingdom possesses one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world. But what is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs. The cause of this disease is linked to asbestos exposure. As in the majority Read more…
In 2015 18,844 cyclists were injured including 3,339 who were killed or seriously injured (ROSPA). These figures only include cyclists killed or injured in road accidents that were reported to the police. Many cyclist casualties are not reported to the police, even when the cyclist is injured badly enough to Read more…
According to a study from Direct Line, trampolines are now the main reason for children under the age of 14 sustaining serious injuries and the study also revealed that more and more such cases are resulting in litigation. Trampoline parks typically exist in a former warehouse in an industrial estate Read more…
This is the time of year that many people start to think about booking a holiday. Cruises are more popular than ever with an estimated 1.64 million people in the U.K opting to go on a cruise instead of a traditional resort holiday. Additionally many holidaymakers are opting to travel Read more…