Construction site hazards are something most workers are aware of, but few expect to be injured by. One moment you’re doing a routine task, the next something goes wrong and you’re dealing with pain, time off work, and uncertainty about what happens next. It’s a situation thousands of people across the UK face every year.
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What is RIDDOR is often the first thing people search for after a serious accident at work, usually because they’ve been told the incident “Has to be reported” or they’ve seen the term on paperwork and don’t know what it means. If you’ve suffered an injury at work, it’s normal to feel shaken. The pain is one thing, but the worry is often worse: will you be blamed, will your employer turn cold, and will reporting the incident put your job at risk?
If you’ve had an injury at work, it’s normal to feel shaken, not just by the pain, but by the fear of what happens next. Many people worry about sick pay, whether they’ll be blamed, and whether speaking up could risk their job.
Safest mode of transport in the UK, it’s a question many people don’t think about until something goes wrong. Every day, millions of people travel by car, bus, train, bike, or on foot, assuming they’ll arrive safely. Most do. But the risks behind everyday travel are very different depending on how you move.
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Have you lost someone you love because of a workplace-related illness, perhaps mesothelioma, asbestosis or another occupational disease? You might be asking: Can I, as a family member, claim compensation after their death? The answer is: Yes, under certain circumstances.
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An industrial disease claim after retirement is something many people only start to consider once they finally receive a diagnosis linked to their past work, often many years after leaving the job
Can you claim for industrial diseases after you’ve retired? Read More »
Product recall liability is becoming increasingly important as the number of unsafe or defective products continues to rise across the UK and Europe. According to the UK Government’s Product Safety Database, 1,418 product-safety notifications were recorded in 2024–25, covering 1,792 consumer products. Of those notifications, 335 (24%) were officially classified as presenting a “serious risk” to health or safety.
Product recalls and liability: Does a product recall help or hurt your claim? Read More »
The medical negligence claims process is more common than many realise. In 2024/25, the national body responsible for handling clinical negligence, NHS Resolution, received 14,428 new clinical negligence claims, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous year. That same year, NHS Resolution paid out more than £3.1 billion in compensation and associated costs under its clinical schemes.
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Psychological injury at work is far more widespread than most people realise, and the latest national data shows just how serious the issue has become. In 2023/24, around 1.9 million UK workers were living with a work-related illness.
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Spectator injuries at sporting events are more common than most people realise. From football matches to motorsport races, thousands of fans attend live games every week, and while most go home with only memories, some leave with serious injuries.
Injured while spectating a sports event, can you claim? Read More »