The Department for Transport recently released their report on the number of road traffic accidents (RTA) in the UK in 2023. The report found there were 1,645 fatalities on UK roads as a result of RTAs. Although a shocking statistic, this was a 4% decline vs 2022, which is positive. Read more…
In recent years, the UK has experienced a surge in public health concerns, one of which is the impact of mould. This issue has been steadily gaining attention, but there seems to be a significant gap in understanding the potential long-term health effects it can cause, especially when it comes Read more…
A coroner has concluded that two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould in his home. Personal Injury Partner from Taylor Emmet, John Green, shares his insights into the case. Awaab’s father Faisal Abdullah first reported mould developing in the one-bedroom flat to Rochdale Boroughwide Read more…
Leading Sheffield City Region law firm Taylor Emmet has revealed some of the most unique personal injury claims, including an accident involving a novelty dog, a pantomime witch and wedding day food poisoning. John Green, Partner of Personal Injury at Taylor Emmet, shares some of the cases he has come Read more…
The BBC recently aired a documentary about former professional rugby player Steve Thompson, who has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 44. Steve believes his diagnosis is most likely to have been caused by a brain condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which he developed after taking Read more…
It is widely recognised that being at work is beneficial to your general health. Statistics show that workplaces are becoming safer with a decreasing number of work – related injuries. However, accidents can still happen, often causing serious injury. Accident Types Accident types tend to vary according to the industry Read more…
All gyms have a responsibility to ensure that they provide a safe environment by providing well-maintained gym equipment, knowledgeable trainers, vigilant supervisors, and hygienic facilities. Most gyms are equipped with exercise machines which contain heavy weights. If these machines are not maintained or used correctly, it can result in serious Read more…
With cycling becoming ever-popular, particularly since the lockdowns of 2020, there has been a corresponding increase in the number of injured cyclists that we have been asked to help after accidents. The following is our guide as to what cyclists should do if they are involved in an accident which Read more…
As the warm weather continues and we are all enjoying spending time outdoors, it is worth considering the risks you could be exposed to and what to do if you are unlucky enough to sustain injuries as a result of an accident. In the summer the most common injuries tend Read more…
Most of us are currently enjoying the warm weather and will be making the most of it by spending time outdoors. Walking is a favourite pastime of many, especially when we have the beautiful Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales on our doorstep. However, this is not always a pleasant experience and Read more…