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When you are at work, your employer has a legal responsibility to report any accidents, pay you sick pay and allow you to have time off because of an accident you suffer at work, should it be necessary. To give you an idea of the scale of this issue, the most recent figures published by […]
Read moreThe most common type of accidents in the workplace continue to be slips, trips and falls. Although these terms sound very similar and may seem like they have been grouped together because of this, they are in fact quite different from each other and protecting you from injuries caused by slips, trips and falls is […]
Read moreCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition caused by the compression of the median nerve within the wrist. Because of this, the condition is heavily linked with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), although it should be said that the conditions are distinctly different. In this guide, we wil outline the causes of CTS, how to […]
Read moreRepetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is an umbrella term for an increasingly common range of injuries that affect the hands and wrists and which are caused by prolonged and repeated movement. Initial symptoms may only initially appear while a certain action is being carried but may include aching, soreness or pain, stiffness, cramp, loss of strength […]
Read moreIf you’ve gone to work, taken the kids to school or frankly done anything that’s required leaving the house in the last few days, then you will no doubt have experienced the effects of Storm Ciara. With Storm Dennis now forecast to be hitting British shores by the weekend, we are likely to continue experiencing […]
Read moreDo you want to make a claim after an accident or injury that wasn’t your fault, but aren’t sure how long you have to make it? Here’s everything you need to know about the personal injury claim time limit in the UK. What is the statute of limitations in the UK for personal injuries? Sometimes, […]
Read moreIt was interesting to note the coverage the so-called ‘National Sickie Day’ received earlier this week. While the BBC played it with a very straight bat, other media sources took a more light-hearted approach with both The Sun and The Daily Star focusing their coverage on what they considered to be the weirdest and worst […]
Read moreYou may have read some stories late last year about a spate of deaths across the United States linked to the use of vape pens. The story has now taken an interesting turn, as The World Health Organisation (WHO) published new guidance on its website at the start of the week stating that it regards […]
Read moreThe possible link between football and dementia has been in the headlines again in recent days, with the news that the Scottish FA is considering putting a ban in place on under-12s heading the ball in football training. Of course, this has been an issue for some time now. For example, Dawn Astle, the daughter […]
Read moreIn her final annual report before she left the role last year, England’s then-Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, declared mental health issues to be a public health emergency. While such an announcement could be seen as being overly-dramatic, it is supported by evidence. The impact of occupational stress For example, according to the […]
Read moreIf you’re suffered a workplace injury, the prospect of claiming compensation from your employer for any medical expenses you’ve incurred along with such things as the loss of earnings you incurred while away from work recuperating or being treated can be very daunting. The physical, emotional and financial costs of suffering a workplace injury can […]
Read moreAt The Compensation Experts, we have a great deal of experience handling cases for various personal injury compensation amounts. For example, we help victims of road traffic accidents. As such, motor accidents can cause tremendous amounts of damage, both physically and financially. Yet we also need to combat false personal injury claims. This is a […]
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