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Is it possible to claim compensation for an injuries suffered whilst working in a mine or quarry?
Published on 26/03/2013
It’s probably no surprise to learn that the UK mine and quarry industries have not been granted any special opt out from workplace and employee health and safety legislation – fortunately for the employees. Through all of that legislation, like the name of a seaside town through a stick of rock runs the employer’s legal… View Article
Choosing a different compensation claim solicitor
Published on 22/03/2013
Given the enormous physical and psychological stress as well as the financial losses that can be experienced as a result of an accident which was not your fault, it is crucial that you receive the best possible legal advice. Your accident compensation or medical negligence solicitor will need both legal expertise and the ability to… View Article
Preventing construction accidents
Published on 13/03/2013
There are various pieces of legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace and the common denominator in all of these is that employers are responsible for protecting the well being of their employees. The same rules apply to the construction industry and it is up to employers and managers to ensure that they… View Article
Staff shortages lead to thousands of preventable deaths
Published on 11/03/2013
A joint study by Imperial College London and the University of Southampton has found that the lack of medical staff in the nation’s hospitals is contributing to nearly 30,000 avoidable deaths in the UK each year. The figures recorded in the study are truly alarming. In hospitals with a lack of nurses, patients were 8%… View Article
Compensation Claims for Kitchen Injuries at Work
Published on 07/03/2013
Burns, cuts, scalding and slips are hazards that we are familiar with in our kitchens at home. However, in a commercial kitchen, where the time pressures, noise level, heat and stress are all amplified, individuals are far more susceptible to serious injuries. Commercial kitchens are regulated by the Health and Safety Executive, who impose catering… View Article