Your solicitor will always try their best to settle claims without them going to court. This is beneficial for both parties as it gets matters resolved in a timely and amicable fashion. However, in some instances matters will need to be taken to court to be looked at. Although it is not unheard of for personal injury claims to go to trial, it is very rare that they do.

The reason why onl…

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) is a government body which forms a part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Whilst your Solicitor is working on your Injury Compensation Claim, they will inform the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) to ensure any state benefits due to your injury or losses due to the accident are recovered from the other side. This is a completely behind the scene pr…

This year 111 workers were fatally injured at work between April 2019 and March 2020 in the UK alone. Despite a fall of 38 deaths when compared to the previous year, it is still evident that more could be done to ensure the safety of all workers in the UK. The large fall is thought to partly be due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economy in from February 2020 onwards. With these wo…

Childbirth is one of the most extremely delicate natural processes a female body can go through during which many complications can occur which can have negative impacts on the not only the mother but also the new-born’s health. As such, medical staff need to ensure the mother and baby’s conditions are monitored with the utmost care. Inadequate medical care can harm the mother and baby’s h…

Bullying is totally unacceptable behaviour in modern day society but is still a huge problem in many settings, workplaces are one of those. Employees should be treated with dignity and respect at all times. Bullying or harassment at work is a major problem which can make the daily lives of many intolerable, often leading to ill-health and work related stress disorders, not to mention the huge eff…

Each year the NHS receives more than 10,000 new claims for compensation for medical or clinical negligence. Although the number of claims have been in gradual decline when compared to the number of procedures carried out, we believe this number remains far too high and are here to help anyone who has been failed by our healthcare system.
Medical negligence is when a medical professional or …

Between 2016-2017, in England alone, there were more than 43000 recorded sexual offences against children under 16 years of age. An additional 11,000 were recorded for children above 16 years and under 18 years of age. Police has been uncovering an “epidemic” of child sexual abuse going back the past few decades. In 2014, allegations that led to guilty verdict were reported to be 4,024 after …

A young girl, who suffered Cerebral Palsy due to errors by the Royal Berkshire Hospital, due to clinical negligence during birth, has been awarded 20.7 Million in compensation. The girl, who cannot be named due to age, has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. According to her clinical negligence lawyers, who brought the claim forward on her behalf, the hospital missed four chances of delivering her sooner…

The Mental Health Act is a law which helps doctors decide if a person with a mental health problem needs to be kept in hospital. Patients detained under the act are often said to have been sectioned. Patients can be detained in the interests of their own health or safety, or for the protection of other people. They can also be treated in the community but subject to recall to hospital for assessme…

About a third of all adults in England report having experienced at least one traumatic event. Traumatic events were defined as experiences that either put a person, or someone close to them, at risk of serious harm or death, like a major natural disaster, a serious car accident, being raped, or a loved one dying by murder or suicide. Individuals who experience such trauma may go on to develop PT…

Employers have a duty of care to protect their employees, especially in environments where heavy operating machinery is involved. This is done through adequate training and ensuring equipment is in good working order through regular maintenance and safety checks. Workers should also be provided with adequate clothing and protective gear. According to RIDDOR Statistics 8% of all reported Fatal inju…

Slip and trip accidents are incidents that occur where people have slipped or fallen over due to an obstruction or hazard caused by careless or lack of maintenance by responsible bodies or authorities. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE); in 2018/19 roughly 214,000 injuries were reported linked to slip and trip accidents. 37% of all injuries reported in the workplace were caused by …

The Truth Project has spoken to hundreds of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and compared the experiences of those who were subject to abuse in religious settings with those who were not. Some victims felt shame and embarrassment which was associated with the abuse, and were less likely to tell someone while it was still going on.

The Truth Proje…

was cleaning out an old videotape collection he was not expecting to find what could prove to be the final nail in the coffin of a once great R&B singer.

When he found what he thought was a recording of R Kelly in concert, but it instead turned out to show a man, appearing to be R Kelly sexually abusing girls, he and his attorney stated.

When Gary Dennis wa…

the government shows that between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018 there was a total of 2,451 medical discharges across the armed forces. Which equates approximately to 7 UK Regular Armed Forces personnel medically discharged each day during 2017/18.

486 Naval Service personnel were medically discharged, equating to 15 per 1,000 personnel. This is not a significant change from 2016/17 when th…

e Agency has released data stating that at least 80,000 people in the UK are believed to pose a sexual threat to children online.

In the last five years the number of child abuse images referred to the agency have surged 700% according to new statistics. During 2017-18, the National Crime Agency safeguarded 2,037 children.

The National Crime Agency also revealed on average at the end…

can be dangerous, one small mistake or lapse of concentration could see you plummeting to the hard floor below. To protect yourself and your colleagues or employees from serious injury following a fall from height you should work through the following steps. Working at height can be dangerous, one small mistake or lapse of concentration could see you plummeting to the hard floor below. To protect…

nstruction industry suffer the most injuries and fatal injuries in the UK. Construction sites are typically full of hazards whether it be the heavy machinery, heavy materials or plant equipment they can all cause serious injuries to workers. All employers have a legal obligation to protect their employees from harm while in the workplace. Sometimes the suitable health and safety procedures are not…

n is vibration transmitted into your hands and arms when you use power tools, it can cause hand-arm vibration syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) affects the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and joints of the hand, wrist and arm. It can become severely disabling if ignored, vibration white finger is classed as HAVS which can cause severe pain in the affected finge…

a legal requirement for drivers to insure their cars before driving them. Regardless of this some people still decided to drive without insurance. Road traffic accidents can already present you with a wide range of problems and cause a lot of stress, this is only amplified if another party involved doesn’t have a valid insurance policy. You’ll have fears that you may lose your no claims bonus …

rt of everyday life, without it many tasks in our day to day life would be impossible. It’s also a big part of our working lives with most job roles containing an aspect of using electrical devices to complete tasks. Other roles come into direct contact with electricity such as electricians.
An electrical accident is an accident that exposes the user to a direct electrical current. More oft…

equire you to lift or carry items on a daily basis, most of the time, this happens without fuss or harm. Unfortunately accidents still happen on a very regular basis across the UK. Manual handling is defined as the supporting or transporting of a load manually (e.g. by hand or by use of bodily force). This can include but is not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying or putting down a load…

ve equipment should increase the safety of workers, unfortunately the personal protective equipment isn’t always maintained to the correct standard. Or in some cases isn’t made available at all. Personal protective equipment is the equipment individuals can use to protect themselves from hazards and risks while in the workplace. This equipment should be maintained to a high standard and be rea…

tion claim for the personal injury you’ve suffered can seem a daunting task and often the last thing on your mind after an accident. To help you understand the steps you should take following a personal injury we’ve created this step by step guide.If you’ve been injured in an accident the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Depending on the seriousness of your injuries this …

e involved in a road traffic accident, they can not only result in sometimes life changing injuries but they can also leave you worried about having to take time off work. They may also lead to you having to pay for alternative transport and expensive repairs to your car.No matter how small the accident you are involved in is you are required by law to stop. Failing to do so is an offence under th…

can happen to anybody, whatever your role. In 2017/2018, there were 30.7 million working days lost due to injuries and illnesses sustained in the workplace. Employers are bound by law to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). Not only is the recording and reporting of workplace accidents a legal requirement but also important for the future safety …

rkplace accidents and injuries at work are a common occurrence. In 2014/2015, there were 611,000 injuries occurring in the workplace and 27.3 million working days were lost due to injuries and illnesses sustained in the workplace.1 Therefore, it’s important that employers and employees identify risks and prevent these workplace accidents occurring where possible.

What Constitutes as a Work Related Accident

dents and injuries at work are unfortunately not uncommon (read our Injury Guides for some more insight). Employers are bound by law to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) and in 2014/2015 76,000 work injuries at work and 142 deaths in the workplace were reported to RIDDOR The nature of injuries sustained in the workplace can vary in severity, bu…

e a duty to consult staff about health and safety in the workplace. This can be done either by consulting employees directly or via a dedicated safety representative who can act on behalf of the employees. Typically, most employers look to consult a single, or group of safety representatives rather than all employees. The employer has a duty of care to all staff to ensure they are safe and free (o…

dent can be a very traumatic experience, and when you suffer injuries through someone else’s actions you may want to seek compensation for your losses, pain and suffering. However, what we do know is that currently, when making a claim, you always have to be within the framework of the Ministry of Justice Portal, which means that your claim has to be valued over £1000.00 From then on, many fact…