Asthma is a very serious health condition which can cause shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and wheezing. Asthma sufferers can find basic things become very difficult, such as climbing the stairs or playing with their children. Many sufferers of severe asthma find themselves unable to work in the industry they are trained…
Mr Bussey was employed by as a plumber from 1965 to 1968. In the course of that employment, he handled and cut asbestos cement pipes and manipulated asbestos rope when installing and repairing central heating systems and boilers. In February 2015, he developed mesothelioma. He died from the condition on 27th January 2016. Following…
The facts are clear, in order to drive safely, the road needs our full attention at all times. However, distracted driving is a problem in the UK. In a survey of 11,000 drivers in St Albans, 1 in 6 were found to be engaged in a distracting activity. Regardless of new rules and legislation, distracted driving…
As an individual working in the field of health and social care, you’re an invaluable part of many peoples’ lives, every day. From the patients and clients who rely on you, to their family and loved ones, many people look to you as a source of reassurance, hope, and practical support. You bring people through…
Surveillance evidence – latest case law There have been several reported cases in the past two years or so which deal with the admissibility of surveillance evidence obtained by insurance companies. The most important message that comes across is that the court will consider when was the time when the defendant should reasonably have commissioned such…
Rehabilitation Brain injury cases The Major Trauma Pathway was launched in 2010 with the recommendation that rehabilitation was a key concern. “Every patient admitted to a Major Trauma Centre should have their rehabilitation needs assessed and documented through a Rehabilitation Prescription”. The background to this development was that the Clinical Advisory Group on Major Trauma,…
Despite improvements to workplace safety, the construction industry remains a potentially dangerous profession. 80,000 workers suffered from work-related ill health each year (LFS) There were 30 fatal injuries to workers in 2016/17 (RIDDOR) and 64,000 non-fatal injuries to workers each year (LFS) The vast majority of construction fatalities were caused by falls from a height.…
Northern people are known for valuing hard work, and we often take pride in not making a fuss. While that attitude is admirable for the most part, when it comes to claiming compensation for injuries sustained at work, or illnesses that arise as a result of working conditions, it can hold decent, deserving people back…