An internationally-renowned company has been heavily fined after a temporary worker was crushed to death at work. Mr Linas Mataitis started work for European Metal Recycling Ltd in May 2010 and worked as a labourer until the incident occurred on 18 July 2010. On the 18th July he was assisting in the shut-down cleanup for […]
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Loss of Consortium: What it is and How it Can Affect You
Loss of consortium is the legal term applied to intangible aspects of a personal relationship when an individual is a victim of significant injuries or wrongful death due to the negligence of a responsible party. All cases are adjudicated by financial damage awards and are normally determined by exact dollar amounts from a traditional formula, […]
5 Things to Do After You’ve Been In a Car Accident
A car accident can cause a variety of injuries. There are several important steps that you should take after every car accident. Although, hopefully you will never need any of these tips, it’s better to be prepared and have a plan if something does happen. Get out of Traffic One of the common effects of […]
Fine for company after worker loses finger in industrial accident
A Dagenham-based business has been fined and ordered to pay costs after one of its employees lost a finger in an accident at work. An unidentified 39 year-old man from Greenwich, South-East London, was employed as a wood machinist by his employer, K & D Joinery, when the accident happened on 19 November 2010. The […]
Heavy fines for businesses after employee dies in work accident
A man has been jailed and a business and its director heavily fined after a demolition worker fell to his death in County Durham. Health and safety breaches can be particularly serious. It is recommended that businesses take employment law advice and health and safety law advice if they think that they may have breached […]
Year in Review (2011)-Car Accidents
If you live in Alabama, you may already know that you are at a high risk of being involved in some kind of car accident at some point in your lifetime. Alabama’s US Route 431, once made a “Dangerous Roadways” list and was coined “Highway to Hell”. While some improvements have been made, the statistics […]
Company heavily fined after worker suffers serious injuries in fall from brick kiln
A company has been heavily fined after it breached UK health and safety laws. This case demonstrates that companies should always take health and safety advice and employment law advice from expert professionals. A failure to apply proper health and safety standards in this particular incidence led to serious injuries to an employee. A Cheshire-based company has […]
Companies prosecuted for health and safety failings after fall at work
Two East Anglia companies have been prosecuted after a worker suffered serious injuries after a fall at work. This case demonstrates that companies should always take health and safety advice and employment law advice from expert professionals. A failure to apply proper health and safety standards in this particular incidence led to serious injuries to […]
Safety When Vacationing
Your family vacation is the ideal opportunity to relax while reconnecting with your loved ones. Sometimes, in the rush of preparing for your vacation, it’s easy to forget that some simple safety tips and preparation can reduce your headaches, keep you safer on your trip, and reduce your chances of going through a personal injury […]
What to Do Following a Work Injury
While being able to support a family without ever leaving the house would be ideal for many, the reality of modern life is that earning living wages tends to require going to the workplace. Unfortunately, not every job is glamorous and some can put workers in significant danger. Whether you’re on a construction site or […]