The partners and staff at ASD Solicitors visited Sheffield Children’s Hospital on Friday 30th November to be given a tour of the fantastic new outpatient’s wing. This state of the art facility provides a fantastic light-filled atrium entrance. At the heart of this is the sculptural ‘play tube’, which provides play space in a fun placing children…
When it comes to work-related ill health and accidents, the UK fares better than other large countries in the EU. However, as we work with the individuals affected by poor workplace health and safety, we know that the impact on one person and their families can be enormous. New statistics have been released that show…
With most sports, there is a risk of injury. Whether you’re playing a team sport like rugby, or you are alone, perhaps skating, skiing, running or lifting weights at the gym, there is always a chance that you may injure yourself. This is why professional athletes need to keep to strict physiotherapy programmes and are…
When Liability Bites Although there are no official figures, the best estimate is that there are 6.1 million dogs kept as pets in the UK (one for every ten people). Sadly not every one of that number is well trained and controlled and it is perhaps not surprising that dogs cause millions of pounds worth…
The catering and hospitality industry is vast, employing around 1.96 million people in the UK. While catering and hospitality may not be considered as high risk compared to industries like construction, work within accommodation and food service accounts for a statistically significant rate of workplace injuries. Source: HSE Common accidents and injuries in the catering…
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the name used for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. These conditions include: Emphysema – The air sacs at the end of the lungs break down, which makes the lungs become baggy and causes them to trap air. Bronchitis – The airways…
The latest government statistics thankfully show that whilst traffic in the UK is increasing, overall road casualties and fatalities are decreasing. However, it’s disappointing to discover that according to Gov.uk there has been a significant increase in road casualties where at least one drunk driver was involved. Whilst the current road casualties caused by drunk…
Vibration caused by machinery or vehicles can cause painful injury to the arms and hands, or to the whole body. Injuries caused by vibration can be extremely debilitating, permanent and preventable. Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Hand-arm vibration syndrome or HAVS, is the medical term for symptoms caused by vibration damage that occurs in the hands,…
We’re delighted to announce that Ralph Clark and Chris Chappell are now equal equity partners alongside our senior partners Richard Meggitt and Richard Long. ASD has come a long way since we began working together in 1996. We are very proud of the services we have provided to over 15,000 local clients. As one of…
The construction industry is in the top three occupations for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. What is a work-related musculoskeletal disorder? A musculoskeletal disorder is a broad term used to describe a disorder within the body’s musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system consists of the body’s bone, ligaments, tendons, nerves and muscles. Musculoskeletal disorders can cause pain, discomfort, numbness or tingling. If…