Have a read of our articles regarding Industrial Disease Advice. From work related accident statistics to why asbestos is harmful. View all of them here.
Slips are the most common cause of accident, injury and claim in most sectors. More than 300,000 people a year go to A&E after a slip. One of the leading UK insurers spent nearly 80 million a year paying out claims resulting from trips and slips. Yet this number could be much, much higher. Claims…
What is it? In the event of a fatal accident family members and the deceased’s estate may be able to make a claim for financial losses from the insurers for the person or company which caused the accident. One such head of claim is the Bereavement Payment. Who is entitled? There are only a limited…
Exposure to asbestos; what should an employer in the 1970s have done? Mr Bussey was employed as a plumber from 1965 to 19618. 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.…
There’s a lot out there about claiming compensation after an accident at work, so much in fact that you can feel flooded with jargon terms like ‘no win, no fee’, ‘personal injury claim’ and the like. Below is an easy summary of the criterion needed to make a personal injury claim and some advice about how to…
Without further ado, here is a list of the 21 mistakes someone may make in their personal injury claim: Not seeing your solicitor in person. I am of the opinion that when someone is injured and thinking about making a claim the first meeting should be ‘face to face’ with a solicitor. That is true…
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…
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…
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…
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…