Tag: accident at work
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Finding the right Solicitor
The accident Mark Smith was about 36 years old when he suffered a serious injury at work. Mark fell over five feet to the ground. His immediate injury that was apparent to his colleagues, was a serious open wound to the back of his head. He was taken to hospital in an ambulance. The injuries…
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Joe’s story: Finding the right support when it mattered most
Joe Mitchell was working in the demolition industry in 2018 when he was involved in a serious and life changing accident. At the time, he was working on the sixth floor of a building, carrying out asbestos removal. This type of work is inherently hazardous due to the risk of asbestos contamination and the serious…
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Worker crushed to death by machinery
A cement company was fined £1 million following the death of an employee Dragon Alfa Cement Limited employed a 35 year old worker, Martin Bennett who was crushed beneath a 1.6 tonne concrete weight on 4 August 2021. The weight was being used as part of a system for raising pallets loaded with 25kg bags…
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Stage fall claim puts spotlight on event safety
Stephen Fry has reportedly issued a claim after suffering serious injuries at the CogX Festival, held at The O2 Arena. The broadcaster is said to have fallen from the stage after delivering a keynote speech, sustaining fractures to his leg, hip, pelvis and ribs. The incident demonstrates a very straightforward legal duty:- organisers and venues…
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Apprentice injured by guillotine
Rotherham based metal fabrication company pleaded guilty to serious failings. A Rotherham based metal fabrication company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to serious health and safety failings following an incident in which a 17 year old apprentice was injured by a metal cutting guillotine during training. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive…
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Claiming for an Accident at Work: Your Complete Guide
Claiming for an Accident at Work: Your Complete Guide Introduction: Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury Suffering an injury at work is a deeply unsettling experience. In an instant, you can be facing physical pain, emotional distress, and financial uncertainty. In our experience, the first step is often the most difficult, and many people…
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How Long After a Workplace Accident Can I Claim?
How Long After a Workplace Accident Can I Claim in the UK? In our experience, the moments following an accident at work are often filled with confusion, pain, and anxiety. Beyond the immediate concern for your health, practical questions quickly arise. One of the most common and critical questions our clients ask is: “How long…