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October 14, 2014

Injured by a Bus driver pulling away too early – a quick guide

Keeping to a tight time schedule on our busy and congested roads can’t always be an easy thing to do. Bus drivers normally like to be as efficient as possible, which means they can set off before you are seated.

On occasions, people are injured by falling over or hitting something when the driver sets off before a passenger is seated. So where do you stand on this?

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October 14, 2014

Collapsing desk or table injury claim advice

It is said in certain circumstances that leaning on a table with your elbows is considered rude – and I probably break that rule all the time. But what most people would never expect is for that table or desk to collapse whilst your weight is being placed on it.

Rather obviously, this can be a cause of an injury – so where do you stand if this has happened to you? Can you make a personal injury claim?
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October 09, 2014

Broken foot injury compensation claims advice

Any lower limb injury, especially breaks, can be very painful and debilitating in even the most straightforward of cases. You’ll often need the limb to be immobilised for a set period of time, and you may not be able to bear weight on the foot either.

This can all lead to a lot of inconvenience, time off work, and financial problems. So read on for advice about foot injury compensation claims for fractures.
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October 08, 2014

Mr E awarded £4,000 for nail gun accident at work

A nail gun falls within the scope of work equipment and is therefore governed by The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. These rules, for years, have been very strict with the most prominent section of the legislation saying as follows: “ (1) Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.

So when Mr E approached our expert team here for legal representation, we were more than happy to oblige.

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October 08, 2014

Garage lifting injury claim advice

There are many places of work where manual handling is a big part of the role, despite the job not being classed primarily as a manual handling orientated career. The truth is that any workplace is subject to The Manual Handling Operations Regulations because lifting can occur in all sorts of workplaces, from offices, to warehouses.

So what about lifting and pushing / pulling in a garage?

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October 08, 2014

Foot caught on a workplace hazard – compensation advice from The Injury Lawyers

There are loads of workplace regulations that are designed to protect employees from being injured during their course of their employment. When it comes to slips, trips, and falls, the most prominent piece of legislation is usually The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations which has a specific section that covers the condition of floors and traffic routes.

So if you have been the victim of a trip and / or fall due to getting your foot caught on something in the workplace, what are your rights?

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October 07, 2014

Whiplash and headaches – advice from The Injury Lawyers

If I had a pound for every time I have used the phrase “whiplash is normally a lot more complicated than most people think” then I’d be a rich man indeed! I’ve said it many times in my articles on the subject, and I normally say it to anyone who asks me for advice about whiplash claims and personal injury compensation.

Whiplash can cause a number of associated side effects, and headaches are one of them.

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October 07, 2014

Mr J Awarded £2,550 for minor concrete chemical burns at work

Mr J approached our specialist team here at The Injury Lawyers having suffered from chemical burns due to exposure to concrete as part of his job role. The provision of personal protective equipment in the workplace is of paramount importance in preventing injuries like this in the workplace, but unfortunately for Mr J, his employer failed him on this occasion.

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October 03, 2014

I need an accident lawyer!

Had an accident that wasn’t your fault? Need an accident lawyer to represent you for a claim for personal injury compensation?

Read on for some important and VITAL advice about what you need to know when you’re in need of an accident lawyer to help you with a case. Different law firms work in different ways so it’s important to understand the ins and outs of charges, procedures, and ways of working.

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October 03, 2014

Deep cuts/lacerations to the leg – advice from the Injury Lawyers

Any fall or impact injury can result in deep cuts (lacerations) to the legs, which can have a far greater impact on a person’s life than most people might think. If it’s a deep wound then it may need to be surgically cleaned and stitched or stapled, and you may need to immobilise part of the leg to prevent the wound from reopening.

Read on for more advice about how we can value a claim for a leg laceration and what sorts of things we look at.

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