Fact: Car accidents are responsible for killing or seriously injuring someone every 16 minutes in the UK. The statistics are shocking but unfortunately, it is a reality for road users. Due to the high rate of accidents, this means there will be a similar rate of accident claims being pursued in courts. If you have been involved […]
The NHS ambulance service are the latest group of workers to walk out in a bid for better pay from the government. The general public have been supportive of the strikes, and unions have said they will continue as long as required until changes are made. But let’s discuss the flip side. Our reliance on […]
You would never expect a fit, healthy triathlete to die from food poisoning. Or a young person, in the prime of their life to suffer catastrophic injuries after falling from a balcony. And a healthy middle-aged couple are not supposed to die within hours of each other following an unusual smell in their hotel room. These […]
We are a nation of animal lovers. Few people are as potty about pets as us British. Unfortunately, however, our love of all creatures great and small can lead to serious injury and even death. Dog attacks are becoming increasingly common. Over 7,400 people were admitted to hospital in 2016/17 after being savaged by a […]
The majority of accidents in the workplace tend to occur when health and safety is either ignored or where there are either unsafe or poor work practices occurring. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries. A slip and fall at work […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all our lives and the NHS continues to bear the strain of dealing with the virus. This has led to a huge backlog of treatment and care for millions of people in the UK, and as of February 2022, more than 6 million patients were still on a […]
As 2021 almost draws to an end, with the days becoming shorter, and clocks going back soon, being safe on the roads whether as a pedestrian or motorist is always a major concern. The recent use of e-scooters has heightened the need to think more about staying safe. Earlier this summer, a 16-year-old boy died after his […]
Many of us who were once glued to our office desks have had to, in the last few weeks, come to terms with working from home. I am writing this blog from my wooden dining table, aka my new “office desk”. The sun is streaming through the conservatory window and I can hear the birds […]
Not everyone who goes to work returns home at night in the same condition, or even at all. In the UK’s most dangerous industries, namely agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, serious accidents can and do occur. And the injuries resulting can be life-changing. For those who have received catastrophic work injuries, compensation is crucial, not only […]
