ASD Solicitors recently acted for a HGV driver who slipped from the back of a wagon while working for a local haulage company: Hargreaves Transport. Unfortunately Mr W suffered a fracture to his hip after he fell due to the lack of hand grabs to the rear of his employer’s trailer. Liability was denied and…
A public liability claim is a claim for an accident that’s happened on property that’s open to the public. This includes places that are owned or maintained by a local authority, but also private businesses that are open to the public such as museums, bars, gyms or restaurants. The people responsible for the upkeep of…
It’s devastating to be told that you or your loved one have a life altering, or life ending disease. Finding out this disease was caused by preventable workplace health and safety issues can be even more of a blow. Although Britain has some of the lowest instances of workplace illnesses, 1.1 million working people suffered…
Ask most people what an occupational therapist is and they will probably answer, ‘someone who helps people with their occupation’. Yet they usually do not know what this means. I work with occupational therapists (OTs) who assist people who have suffered injury or illness and need support to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. They…
ASD Solicitors assisted a Sheffield client who was injured at work. Mr Smith was briefly knocked out when he struck his head on a defective horizontal bar, outside of his place of work. Initially, Mr Smith complained of a neck injury but in the weeks following the accident suffered a range of symptoms including dizziness,…
What is it? Post-Concussional Syndrome (PCS) is the development of various symptoms including physical, psychological and emotional symptoms following a mild traumatic brain injury. It’s a complication of concussion. The exact cause isn’t known. PCS can occur whether or not the person loses consciousness in the original trauma, and the severity of the original injury…
New Rules for Whiplash Claims for Accident on or After 31st May 2021 What’s changed? From 31st May 2021, the law will change in respect of making a claim after a road traffic accident. If you suffer a whiplash injury, then it is unlikely that we will be able to recover any legal fees. Further,…
In this article: What is asbestos? What are the health problems associated with asbestos exposure? How does asbestos cause these health problems? Have I been exposed? Where and how will I have been at risk of asbestos exposure? Are there other situations in which I might have been exposed to asbestos? What do I do…
It’s estimated that there are currently 700,000 workers engaged on zero contracts in the UK. Many of those are employed through agencies. In the event of an injury at work, what rights do those workers have? Who do they seek compensation from, and are they treated differently from other employees? ASD Solicitors recently acted for…
The date for the three year period can start from date of “knowledge” of your disease or illness. That means you can make a claim against your employer years after you have stopped working. But as soon as the thought of a claim crosses your mind you should start to enquire. If you get any…
