Category: Accident Claims

5 Accidents To Watch Out For In The Construction Field

Over 25 percent of all job related fatalities occur within the context of a construction environment, according to National Institute for Occupational Safety statistics. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has also recognized that 90 percent of construction injuries and fatalities fall under several categories. 1. Falls. Approximately 33 percent of all major work […]

5 Most Common Causes of Injury at Work

Workplace injuries are very common and disruptive to the lives of employees and businesses. Certain types of injuries as a result of negligence are more common than others and should be addressed by employers to avoid unnecessary liabilities. Listed below are the five most common types of injuries in the workplace, according to insurance companies. […]

Could We See an End to Bogus Whiplash Claims?

The Ministry of Justice have started a consultation on reforms with the aim to reduce the epidemic of claims we are witnessing here in Britain. According to statistics there are now 2.7 claims for whiplash for every accident that involves someone in the vehicle being injured. The Numbers: If a change comes out of this […]

Preventing Fatalities in Public Transportation

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 120,000 accidental deaths occur every year. The majority of these incidents occur in public places like parks, schools, transits, and businesses. Transits are a major concern because of the likelihood of fatalities or serious injuries in accidents on buses, trams, and trains. By practicing basic […]

What Do You Do After A Hairdressing Injury?

Has a recent trip to the hairdressers left you with hair damaged beyond repair? Are you still suffering from the awful consequences of a hairdressers’ negligence?   Miss A suffered bad burns to her scalp following hair straightening chemical treatment which left her with severe burns, and she suffered so much pain that she received £4,000 compensation.   […]