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Injured at Work? – Building Site Accident Experts
Building sites, by their very nature, can be dangerous and hazardous working environments, and the risk of serious injury or even death can be very high. However, according to the Health and Safety Executive, who are responsible for ensuring that sites adhere to high safety standards, there have been significant reductions in the number of…
Safer on the Couch? Health Club Accident Claims
At least four million people in the UK have a gym or health club membership, and for many it’s a regular port of call. Whether you’re in serious training or just visiting once a week for a spin class or a dip in the pool, you still expect your local health club to be safe,…
Summer Jobs for Students – Know your Rights
With student fees in the thousands and most graduates leaving university with £30-40,000 worth of debt, most students need to spend their summer holidays working to fund their education. However, many of the jobs available are ‘minimum wage’ positions, and transient in nature. This can result in some employers failing to recognise their ‘duty of care’ to provide a…
Government under fire for will-writing decision
Criticism of the government’s decision not to regulate will-writing continued yesterday – although the two bodies representing the will-writing community appeared at odds over the prospects of self-regulation succeeding. Will Writing Regulation is Much Needed The Institute of Professional Willwriters said it was “extremely disappointed by this outcome given the investigative work that has been…
School Accidents – Know the Facts
We like to think that one of the safest environments for children is a school. But with reports that county councils are paying out thousands of pounds in compensation claims for accidents on school premises, it is clear that schools could be safer. And it’s not just children who are at risk – it’s adults…
