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Working at height, as recent HSE figures confirm, continues to be one of the most significant causes of death and serious injuries at work. But whilst the phrase “working at height” is obvious in many circumstances in others, it is not so clear.
Read moreAccording to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), one hundred and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain last year. The industries with the highest recorded deaths were construction, manufacturing and agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Read moreIn a recent road casualty report, released by the Department for Transport at the end of November, the latest provisional estimates show that reported road casualties for the year ending June 2022 seem to be falling to pre-pandemic trends. Due to lockdowns during 2020 and 2022, the publication compares estimates for the year ending June 2022 with those for the year ending June 2019, which is the most recent equivalent pre-pandemic year.
Read moreA new and revised Highway Code has been since January 29th 2022. It gives cyclists a clear priority over drivers, and has been updated to include 2 new rules about the new ‘hierarchy of road users’
Read moreIf you have had an injury from falling due to a broken road surface, whilst walking along a street, pathway or pavement, you may be able to make a claim for compensation depending on the reason for the injury.
Read moreWhilst you are at work, there will always be potential exposure to accidents, with some professions carrying more risk of injury than others, of course. But whatever work you do, your employer must make sure that the risk of you being injured at work is reduced to the lowest reasonable level possible. This duty is enshrined in law in the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which can be found here:
Read moreProposed changes to The Highway Code – Impact for Cyclists
Read moreLosing a loved one is a devastating experience. To find out that this might have occurred do to somebody’s negligence can make the already traumatic experience worse. However, you may be eligible to claim for a bereavement award or bereavement damages which we explore further below.
Read moreDos and Don’ts of Electric Scooter, Seg-way and other vehicle usage
Read moreWhen we send our children to school or nursery we do of course expect them to be kept safe.
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