Silicosis and Other Lung Diseases Caused by Occupational Exposure
Silicosis and Other Lung Diseases Caused by Occupational Exposure In high-risk industries, respiratory diseases caused by exposure to dust, chemicals, and other airborne particles are a serious concern. One such condition, silicosis, is an irreversible lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust...
Read MoreWill I lose my job if I make a claim?
Will I lose my job if I make a claim? If you have had an accident at work that was your employer's fault you may be thinking about making a claim for personal injury compensation but you may be put off as you are worried that you might lose your job if you make a claim. In this article, we ai...
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Personal injury payout guide Jefferies personal injury compensation guide Injuries can occur due to the actions, or inactions, of another person. If you have been injured in an incident that wasn't your fault and you have suffered an injury, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. In ...
Read MoreSupermarket Accidents on the Rise
Supermarket Accidents on the Rise Supermarkets have continued to grow with almost 9 out of 10 people (89%) regularly buying their groceries from supermarkets. An analysis conducted by finder.com reports that 'the market value of supermarkets reached its peak in 2020, at £205 billion. That means ...
Read MoreHow Much Compensation for a Misdiagnosis?
How Much Compensation for a Misdiagnosis? There are multiple different health issues that can lead to claims for compensation due to Misdiagnosis. Â Broken bones and cancer tend to be the most common issues that are misdiagnoses. Although, it is not limited to these two as there are so man...
Read MoreUsing Payslips As Evidence Of A Loss Of EarningsÂ
Can I Use My Payslips To Claim Compensation?  There are lots of different factors that go into determining the amount of compensation that you can claim. The loss of earnings associated with your case is a very important part of determining the amount of compensation that you will be awarded. P...
Read MoreCleaners At Risk Of Suffering From DermatitisÂ
Cleaner Dermatitis Claims If you work as a cleaner, you could develop dermatitis. The products that professional cleaners use, as well as the environments that they work in, can sometimes cause the development of skin problems like dermatitis. Dermatitis is quite a common condition among profes...
Read MoreLearn All About Manual Handling Dangers And Safety
Injuries caused by manual handling Manual handling is an umbrella term that refers to actions that involve lifting, carrying, lowering, pushing, or pulling items. Manual handling is often associated with certain specific professions and workplaces, such as a building site, a warehouse, or a fact...
Read More3 Ways to Prevent Shelving Accidents
3 Ways to Prevent Shelving Accidents Shelving accidents are one of the most common accident types to occur in warehouses and industrial workplaces. If you work in a warehouse or factory you need to be aware of how and why shelving injuries occur so that you can decrease your chances of being inj...
Read MoreDevelopment Of RSI Due Working At HomeÂ
Ergonomic Conditions And RSI Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a general term that is used to describe muscle pain or pain in the nerves and tendons of certain parts of the body. This sort of injury occurs due to repetitive movements and overuse of that part of the body where the injury has occ...
Read MoreHorse-related Road Accidents
Horse-Related Road Accidents According to an article by the Manchester Evening News, road accidents involving horses have increased drastically within Greater Manchester over the past 12 months. However, this issue isn’t just contained to Greater Manchester. Sadly, there has been an increase in ...
Read MoreBonfire Night Health And Safety
Keeping Safe Bonfire night is always a great time for family and friends to come together. While gatherings will no doubt be limited and restricted to just your immediate household this year due to COVID-19, it will no doubt still be a fun experience. However, there are certain health and safety...
Read MoreRestaurant Compensation Claim: Can I Sue For A Broken Tooth?
Tooth Damage Any type of tooth damage can be quite traumatic and painful. If the tooth damage happens suddenly while you are in a public place like a restaurant, the incident may be even more traumatic. If your tooth damage was caused by poorly prepared food or another form of negligence within ...
Read MoreRise In Car Accidents
Increase In Accidents According to a recent study, there has been a rise in the number of car accidents since the easing of lockdown began in the UK. A study performed by the accident management company AX has revealed that there were 72% more accidents in the month of May compared to April, wit...
Read MoreCommon Manufacturing Accidents
Manufacturing Accident Claims There are many different ways in which a manufacturing accident claim can happen. However, some accident types pose more of a risk than others. According to a 2019 report by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) about the Management of Health and Safety in the Workp...
Read MoreSteps to Take After An Accident At Work
Steps to Take After An Accident At Work Your main concern after suffering an accident at work will be your health and safety. However, there are additional steps that you can take to improve your chances of making a successful accident at work claim in the future. Call our specialists on 0333...
Read MoreI Slipped and Fell At Work-What Should I Do?
Fallen At Work? What Steps Can I Take?  If you have experienced a fall at work, you may feel unsure about what your next steps should be. If you would like to make a personal injury claim, there are certain steps that you can take to increase the likelihood that your claim will be successful. T...
Read MoreThe 4 Steps to Take After a Factory Accident
4 Steps You Should Take After an Accident in a Factory Suffering an accident in the workplace can often be traumatic and making a claim can often seem even scarier. After an accident, making a claim likely isn’t the first thing on your mind. However, if you would like to make a personal injury c...
Read MoreYou’ve been knocked off your bike by a car
You’ve been knocked off your bike by a car In 2018, 17,550 cyclists were injured in reported road accidents, including 4,205 who were killed or seriously injured. Many of these cyclists will have been knocked off their bikes by another road user. Some of the most common cycling accidents caus...
Read MoreLetter of Engagement (what’s that then?)
What is a letter of engagement? It's a legal term that's often used in personal injury claims and is sometimes left unexplained. So what exactly is it? A letter of engagement acts as written confirmation that there is an agreement about the services that a firm is going to provide for their c...
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