When Liability Bites

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…

COPD

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…

Drunk Driving is on the Rise in the UK

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…

Injuries Caused by Vibration at Work

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,…

New Parters at ASD

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…

Work Related Musculoskeletal Injuries and Construction Workers

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…