A Leeds-based firm has been ordered by a court to pay a heavy fine and large costs after a worker died because it failed to properly follow health and safety laws. AETC Ltd, a Leed-based specialist engineering company, was sentenced by the Leeds Crown Court this month after a worker died from serious head injuries. […]
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Bradford Council fined after worker falls 35 feet from cherry-picker
A Council in the north of England has been fined and ordered to pay the prosecution’s costs after a worker nearly died in a fall last year. Bradford Council appeared in front of the Bradford Magistrates’ Court last month after a worker was extremely seriously injured in a fall from a cherry picker because of […]
Newport Council fined for allowing contractor to carry out work on boiler
A Welsh local authority has been heavily fined by a Magistrates Court after it allowed a contractor to perform work when it had not properly checked his competence to do so. Newport City Council have got into hot water with the law after it engaged a contractor in 2010 to carry out work on a […]
What You Need To Know If A Dog Bites You
Dog bites can cause life-threatening injuries. Even small dogs can render a victim powerless and inflict serious harm. Depending on the breed, nature, and temperament of the dog, the bite can be fatal. Most states hold the owner liable for all damages when it is clear that the dog attacked without provocation. Some states disregard any provocation […]
Bike and Motor Vehicle Accidents: Finding Fault
Robert Morrissey is a recent law school graduate who has picked up a love of writing. He contributes frequently to Solomon-Relihan, a law firm based out of Arizona. When he’s not writing or making the coffee at his office, Robert spends time traveling and volunteering in his community. With rising gas prices and more attention being […]
Worker could make personal injury claim after concrete manufacturer’s health and safety failings
A worker at a concrete factory in Ayrshire, Scotland, could claim personal injury against his former employer after he was seriously hurt in a workplace accident. Mr Christopher Fay worked for Hillhouse Precast Concrete Ltd in Mains Road, Beith, before his accident occurred on 18 January 2010. On the day in question Mr Fay was […]
Statute of Limitations to File a Medical Malpractice Suit
If you’ve ever dealt with any legal situation, you’ve probably heard the term statute of limitations. This is the statute that defines how long you have to act in a given situation involving the courts. If you’re working with a medical malpractice attorney, they’ll make sure to file your claim before this statute expires. The […]
Are You Still Using Mirena?
For many busy women, keeping track of birth control is one more thing to program into the “reminder” section of their iPhone and starting a family may be the farthest thing from their minds. For many young women, a commitment to a career comes first, as well as a trustworthy, hassle-free birth control option. For […]
How to Make A Personal Injury Claim
When disaster strikes and you find yourself injured through no fault of you own, the stresses of temporary disability and the inability to work can be overwhelming. Don’t forget that you may have the option of compensation. Making a personal injury claim is straightforward and can see you with financial reward that makes this difficult […]
Common Car Malfunctions that Can Lead to Accidents
Vehicle malfunctions can cause some of the worst imaginable accidents. Car malfunctions are sometimes rather innocuous, such as having the “check engine” light come on and stay on; no matter how many times a mechanic checks the engine. There are other malfunctions, however, that can be deadly. Most of them can be eliminated by simple […]