All workplaces should be subject to the many workplace health and safety regulations that are in force. Such regulation is very important to protect employees from being exposed to risk that can be easily preventable.

Building sites can naturally be a hotspot for accidents and compensation claiming due to the many dangers involved in working on them. So what happens if you suffer an accident due to a fall on a building site? Can you claim and who do you claim from?
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Have you been the unfortunate victim of an accident due to poorly maintained roads or highways?

Have you been a passenger or the driver of a vehicle and have fallen victim to a whiplash injury because of a pot hole in the road? Maybe you are the owner of a bicycle and have been injured riding over a defect on the road? If you have had an accident and sustained an injury as a result then you could make a claim for compensation.
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To drive as safely as you can, you need to be cool and confident under pressure. As my instructor always used to tell me – ‘always be scanning ahead’ which I found to be a very useful piece of advice, especially as I commute quite a distance to and from work every day.

I avoid accidents several times a month, all of which are never my fault! So I consider myself to be a good and confident driver (famous last words if I have a crash soon!) and I see time and time again that other drivers panicking is a recipe for disaster.

So what happens when you’re the victim of a panicked driver? Can you claim?
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Even minor burns can result in prolonged pain and unsightly scarring, whether it’s in the short term or the long term. With minor burns, the pain will often go away in a few days, but damage to the skin may last longer.

So for a burn injury compensation claim, how do we value the case and what kinds of things can you include in a claim? Read on for an insight in to what we look for and what we do to value a burn injury case.
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The rules of the road are fairly clear when it comes to T-junctions. Normally the road is clearly marked to indicate who has the right of way – and where a driver must give way to you, its expected that they will do so.

But if a driver pulls out of a T-junction and hits you, or perhaps they pull out in front of you leaving you no time to stop and resulting in a collision, you may have a claim for personal injury compensation.

Read on for more info on how it wall works and what your chances are of winning.
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Whether you’re simply using a piece of office equipment like a photocopier as part of your everyday role, or whether you are working on a factory machine or using plant equipment, the last thing you expect is to end up with an electric shock from the equipment that should be safe to use.

There are specific regulations for workplaces when it comes to managing the health and safety of work equipment, so if you do receive an electric shock, you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
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We can offer 100% or competitive deductions for work accident claims in light of the law changes from April 2013

There are certain hazards in the workplace that can only be avoided through the use of Personal Protective Equipment – or PPE as its known for short. Handling certain potentiality dangerous materials can warrant the use of PPE, most commonly gloves. Glass can of course be dangerous for several reasons – it may have sharp edges for one, and secondly, if dropped, it could shatter and cause serious injuries to the hands and arms.

So what are the duties on employers when it comes to handling glass and providing PPE?
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How much do we take for a compensation claim? Read here for info

You’d be surprised at just how badly a broken finger injury can affect you when it comes to simple domestic tasks and being able to work in your normal capacity. As I sit here typing this blog I realise that even typing away on my keyboard could be a near impossible feat if I had a huge splint wrapped around one of my fingers!

Although if you’ve come to this blog I presume I’m preaching to the choir – so here’s some info on what you can claim for and what you can expect to receive for a broken finger compensation claim.
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Back injuries can be very painful and debilitating. For the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on serious back injury compensation. We will look at what you can claim for, expected payouts, and what’s the best direction for you to go in getting an expert claims lawyer.
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It’s an unpleasant enough experience to be in a car accident – but when the other driver drives off, knowing they’re at fault and attempting to escape liability, it’s infuriating. Perhaps someone has bumped you in the back, and given you a quick cursory wave in apology before driving off. Or perhaps you have been clipped on a roundabout and the other driver sheepishly makes their getaway in the hope you won’t find them.

If this happens to you, what can you do?
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