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Employers have a legal responsibility for the health and safety of their employees. If your employer doesn’t abide by health and safety regulations and you are injured at work then you have a right to make a claim for compensation. There are a variety of types of accidents that can happen in the workplace if…
Spinal injuries are often life changing traumatic events and the consequences for the injured person and their family and friends can be severe. Injuries to the spine can be devastating and according to Spinal Research, ‘Every year more than 800 people in the UK and Ireland are paralysed following an injury to their spinal cord.’ Living…
Travel accident compensation is something that can be claimed if you experience an injury or suffer an illness whilst on holiday which wasn’t your fault. Holidays are supposed to be a time for fun and relaxation and if you have a bad accident or are ill due to the actions of the hotel owner, a…
aking part in sporting activities naturally has a greater risk of injury than regular activities because you will be pushing your body to extremes and in some cases using heavy equipment. Even simple exercise such as running or cycling have a risk of injury from tripping, falling or being injured by other road users. It…
If you’ve taken out Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) in the last six years and think you were mis-sold this then you could be entitled to claim compensation. According to Yorkshire based Accident Solicitors Direct , ‘Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) is often taken out alongside loans, mortgages, credit cards, store cards or other finance agreements with…
Head injuries can be the result of a number of factors such as an accident at work or medical negligence. The after effects of a head injury can vary greatly, with some people experiencing memory loss, poor concentration, cognitive problems and even permanent brain damage. The results can be devastating for the injured party and…
It is the responsibility of your employer to protect your health and safety whilst you are in the workplace to minimise the likelihood of any injuries. If you feel that your employer has not fulfilled this obligation and you have suffered as a result then you might be able to make an industrial accident compensation…
Spinal injuries can be devastating and in some extreme cases can even cause paralysis. These types of injuries can be caused by a number of accidents including road traffic accidents, clinical negligence and accidents in the workplace. If you’ve suffered a spinal injury as the result of another person’s negligence or irresponsibility then it’s vital…
Following the death of a loved one, claiming for compensation might be the last thing on your mind but if the accident was the fault of another party then you may want to seek justice. Fatal accident compensation can also go towards paying for funeral expenses and can be used to take care of the…
Tim Petts looks at how far Everett v Comojo (UK) Ltd [2011] can take us: The basic facts of this personal injury claim are sadly not uncommon, and those with experience in criminal practice (or who read local newspapers) will be all too aware of the possibility of nightclub arguments turning nasty. Robert and Carl…