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In the UK, the law states that in many instances, the victim of accidents and personal injuries are entitled to financial compensation. There is a range of ways that a person can sustain injuries and this includes the use of cosmetics (more…)
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In 2009/10, there were over 121,500 cases under RIDDOR, (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations), to employees throughout UK workplaces according to the Health and Safety Executive. Of these, 5% were attributed to the hotel and restaurant sector which, as the sector employs 7% of the total UK workforce, can be seen in a very positive light.
In isolation, some areas are a concern though. Nearly a quarter of all cases where injuries are caused by contact with a harmful substance or due to an explosion are found in the industry. Considering the nature of the work (more…)
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They say that the home is where the largest number of accidents occur. However this may not be so, accidents may indeed happen anywhere and at any time and to anyone. There is no such thing as being accident prone, anyone can be involved in one and they can happen anywhere from on the road, pavement, in shops, pubs, clubs and in businesses. If you have taken all reasonable precautions, such as looking to see if a car is approaching, not walking around with your eyes shut and so on, accidents can still just happen to you and, if the accident is not your fault, you may entitled to claim compensation.
You might be entering your regular pub to have a quite drink and something may have been left on the floor which causes you to trip up and fall. You haven’t had a drop to drink so it cant be blamed on that, it can be blamed on whoever (more…)
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The transport sector is one place where often accidents happen that are not the fault of those suffering them. Teaching good safety measures to new transport recruits may be the answer to avoiding accidents which spares having to seek help and advice regarding accident claims.
Transport recruitment covers numerous areas, including bus drivers, taxi drivers, HGV drivers and delivery drivers. Companies taking on new drivers of any type, whether on a full time or part time basis, may want to ensure (more…)
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Accidents, of course, happen when you least expect them. You could be walking along the factory floor and slip on something that you have not noticed. You could be driving and someone crashes into your car, leaving you injured. Accidents happen all the time and often they are not our own fault.
In regards to injuries that are not your own fault, the law says that you are able to claim compensation for any injuries sustained in accidents. Often this may seem to be a very daunting task to take on. After all, you (more…)
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There are numerous types of personal injury that you may be able to make a claim for. Each year, thousands of individuals in the UK suffer an accident that is not their fault and which causes them not only pain and suffering but also financial loss. Could you claim for an accident?
For instance; you could be the innocent victim of a road traffic accident. If you suffered injuries you may be able to make a compensation claim. This may apply whether you were in a vehicle, walking along the pavement or even if a cyclist should hit you.
One of the places accidents typically take place is in the workplace. You may trip and fall on something left on the floor or slip over on a wet floor. It is also possible that something may fall on you. For example, you could (more…)
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