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…
Talking about workplace accidents, injuries or diseases still holds some stigma. Even though employers have insurance that covers personal injury claims against them, there are still many misconceptions about making a claim. There is plenty of bad press about personal injury claims which give the impression that the UK is becoming ‘too risk-averse’ or…
When you have a personal injury, you may need treatment, rehabilitation and support quickly. As part of your claim, the costs of treatment, care, or home adaptations/aids can be covered. We will, where possible secure an interim payment to help you access the services that you need. Depending on the severity of the injuries, rehabilitation…
With a reported 37 million cars on the road in the UK, it is not surprising that there is the occasional collision. The victims that rarely get reported on, however, are those who suffer long-term from the loss of a loved one: the secondary victims. There are common cases involving the devastation…
Motorcycling has a reputation for being dangerous, but it’s such an exhilarating and fun way to travel, motorcyclists are often very passionate about riding in spite of the dangers. Only 1% of road users are motorcyclists, but they account for 29% of all road user deaths. Because of this motorbike users are classed as a…
Nowadays, many people want to keep working past 50. The state pension age has been put up, the default retirement age has been removed and life expectancy has gone up. Aside from the financial necessity for some people to continue working late into life, a lot of people just don’t feel old by the time…