Author name: Farheen Sidiqi

You may have had an accident at work due to a slip and fall, maybe it’s that nagging repetitive strain, or something more dramatic involving a faulty machine. In addition to the pain, you are hearing big, ambiguous terms like “personal injury medical assessment” and “medical assessment for work injury compensation.” Isn’t that a lot? […]

It begins as a positive experience. You have just bought that trendy new face serum everyone’s raving about. You apply it, expecting glowing skin and a confidence boost. Instead, you are left with redness, a rash, or worse, swelling, itching, and even a trip to A&E. What was meant to be self-care turns into stress

Every parent beams with pride watching their child grow, acing maths tests, making friends, and giving it their all on the sports field. But what happens when that lively physical education lesson ends with a tumble, a tear, and a trip to the accident and emergency department? Sadly, an injury during sports at school in

Crashing a company vehicle, even a tiny bump, can make your heart drop. Whether you reversed into a lamppost or were in a serious accident, questions flood in: Am I in trouble? Will I have to pay? Is this even covered by insurance? You’re not alone in wondering what happens if I crash a company

Every time you head into work, you should feel safe, not like you’re walking into a health hazard. But for thousands of people across the UK, exposure to hazardous substances at work is a hidden danger that’s all too real. We’re talking about serious illnesses, long-term health issues, and, in some cases, life-changing consequences. Whether

Slip and fall accidents might bring to mind cartoonish banana peels and harmless trumbles, but in real life, they’re anything but funny. These incidents can cause serious injuries, like broken bones, back trauma, and even long-term disability.  The consequences go beyond just the physical. Lost income, medical expenses, and emotional stress often follow, turning a

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly exhausted because of your job? If so, you’re not alone. Stress at work is becoming a silent epidemic in the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over 875,000 workers in the UK reported work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2022-23. That accounts for a staggering

If your child has been injured in a road traffic accident, it’s more than just a moment of panic; it’s every parent’s worst nightmare. The worry, the confusion, the hospital visits, it all adds up quickly. While your priority is, of course, your child’s recovery, you also deserve to know your rights, especially when it

Winter in the UK can bring magical scenes of frost and snow, but one wrong step on the icy path can make it a painful memory. If you’ve ever asked whether you could claim for slipping on ice, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of people suffer injuries due to icy conditions, and many are

When you buy something, you expect it to work properly and—more importantly—not harm you. Whether it’s a toaster, a toy, or a medical device, safety is a basic right. But what happens when that trust is broken and someone ends up injured? That’s where a defective product liability claim comes into play.  A study by