Accidents When Using Faulty Electrical Equipment
Electrical goods are something we use everyday – we use them both at work and at home, and let’s face it, we would struggle to do everyday things without them. When we use electrical equipment at work, it all needs to have been tested to make sure that it is safe for us to use, and that it follows all UK safety regulations.
When we purchase electrical equipment for our home we usually buy it from retail stores that we trust, and only buy and sell stock that has undergone the necessary checks, and abides by all safety regulations. To ensure our electrical equipment is safe at home, we should maintain it safely, and keep it away from damp conditions. If we think a piece of equipment is faulty, we should restrain from using it, and get it fixed or checked immediately.
A report done by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) confirms that electricity can easily and injure, and sadly kill, people using them. The report says that around 1000 electrical accidents are reported to them in the workplace each year, and that about 25 of those people die from their injuries. If electrical equipment isn’t used and maintained properly, it can have serious implications for those using it.
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All road users should understand that children have little understanding about using the roads safely. That is why as a driver, when we see a child waiting to cross a road, we should slow down in the event that they run out in front of us.
When we talk about children, we mean those who are still at primary school or of a young age. Sometimes parents let their children walk home, especially if the school is local and not a far walk. Even if their parents pick them up they often wander off in front with friends, or lag behind. Whatever the situation, it is important that all drivers take into account the possibility of a child running out in from of them.
Children do not have the same understanding of danger as adults, and so a child may not realise the potential risk when running out in front of motor vehicles. When a child is put in a potentially dangerous road traffic situation, a lower standard of personal care is expected of them. This means that if there was a road traffic accident, children at a young age may not be found to have shown negligence in an accident where an adult may clearly have been at fault. Read More
How Sporting Injuries Are Caused
Sport is something a lot of us have been brought up with from such a young age. It may be that our dad followed the local football team, or that our older sister regularly took part in athletics. Whatever the reason, sport has grown to play a huge part in British culture.
Sport not only leads to a healthy lifestyle, but it is a hobby many of us enjoy. There are a variety of sports that we can take part in throughout the UK, some indoors, some outdoors. For those of us who can’t bare the cold, I’d say it’s best to stick to the indoor sports.
For those of us who watch sport we will be aware that sporting accidents are actually quite common. When we watch a football game, it is extremely likely that at some point during that game we will see a player get injured and taken off the pitch. Some sporting accidents can be minor and simply require those taking part to rest for a while. Others can have extreme effects on those injured, and may prevent them from taking part in any sport for a long time.
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Be Safe When Using Public Transport
When using public transport, we all have a right to feel safe and free from any harm. On a bus, it is the driver and the bus company who owe us as their passengers a duty of care. In order to maintain this duty of care, they should drive safely, stick to the speed limit, stop at designated bus stops, and allow us time when boarding to sit down before they depart.
There have been many accidents on buses resulting from the driver failing to allow passengers time to sit down before they depart from the bus stop. This has caused unnecessary accidents, especially amongst the elderly who aren’t as strong on their feet.
A bus driver should give all people boarding the bus time to sit safely in their seats before departing from the bus stop. If a bus driver speeds off from a bus stop without giving passengers time to sit down, it is possible to make an injury compensation claim in some circumstances. Read More
Why the Highway Code Saves Lives
The Highway Code is something all road users must abide by; if they fail to do so, some of the penalties can be a criminal offence, leading to prosecution. Knowing the rules in the Highway Code is essential.
The Highway Code is a series of rules created for all road uses in England, Scotland, and Wales. The reading and understanding of it is essential for everyone. It affects:
- Pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people
- Cyclists
- Motorcyclists
- Horse riders
- Drivers
When we go to work, our employer has a duty to ensure that the conditions we are working in abide with safety regulations, and that all possibilities of staff becoming involved in an accident are kept to a minimum. They do this by carrying out a number of safety checks, and by sticking to health and safety regulations.
If an employer fails to abide by the health and safety regulations that are outlined and revised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), then they could be found negligent if an employee becomes involved in an accident whilst at work.
Whatever career you have, whether you work as a receptionist, a fitness instructor, or as a contractor on a building site, you are still at risk of becoming involved in an accident if your employer fails to carry out the necessary safety checks.
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Motorcycle Accidents: Named Riders Campaign
Some motorists on the roads see the motorcyclists out there as road demons. They have no understanding of them and see them as speed machines with no care for others on the roads. The Think! Bike campaign has been created by the government in order to give some understanding to motorists about motorcyclists.
The government have picked up on the public’s disregard to motorcyclists, and want their campaign to encourage motorists to see motorcyclists as people. The reason people choose to ride a motorbike is not necessarily because of the speed it can reach – it may be for a number of other reasons. Some people just love the feeling of riding a motorcycle; it creates a sense of freedom that no other motorist may feel.
Motorbikes are slim and can therefore squeeze though traffic, meaning those riding them aren’t forced to sit in traffic jams every day. The Think! campaign ‘Named Riders’ aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries amongst motorcyclists by humanising them in the eyes of car drivers. The message given out by the campaign is that motorcyclists are a wide range of people with names, personalities, and families – just like car drivers.
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Medical negligence: The NHS postcode lottery exposed!
When we become ill, we expect that the medical care we receive will be of a high standard, and that those responsible for our treatment will do everything in their power to help us get over the illness. However, a report published in the Daily Mail shows how the level of care you receive depends on the area where you live.
The level of care you receive is shown through map diagrams. The map shows that the high spending areas of the NHS are found in regions which included Norfolk, Devon, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northumberland. The low spending areas included London, Durham and Derbyshire.
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Acidents When Travelling in a Taxi
When we order a taxi as a means of transport we expect that the service we receive from them will be to our satisfaction and that it will get us from A to B safely. In some cases it is understandable that road traffic accidents can’t always be prevented, especially if the person responsible for the accident makes it inevitable for the other party to avoid it.
If we become involved in a road traffic accident when travelling in a taxi, some of us may choose not to make an injury compensation claim, because we are unaware that we are able to so. As a passenger in the vehicle, any damage to us is covered under the driver or taxi companies insurance.
In the instance that we do become involved in a taxi accident, and suffer injury as a result, we may be able to make an injury compensation claim. As a passenger in the taxi, your chances of a successful claim are extremely high. After all, what could you have done to contribute or prevent the accident as a passenger?
Regardless of who is at fault, we are able to make a claim against the driver that caused the accident.
If we do become involved in a taxi accident there are a number of procedures we should follow:
- We should take the name, address, and contact number of the other party involved in the accident, along with their insurance details and the make, model, and registration of their vehicle.
- We should also take the identification number of the taxi driver (this should be visible in their vehicle) along with the registration of their vehicle.
- If we have suffered any injuries we should seek medical attention. The medical staff will then be able to record these injuries in our medical records, and state how we suffered them.
- If possible, take any photos of the accident scene or of any visible injuries sustained in the accident.
- Keep a written account of the accident. What happened? Where did the accident happen? What time?
For more information on making a taxi accident claim contact the Injury Lawyers for free and friendly advice about claiming..
Prepare for Blizzards and Chaos on the Roads
As temperatures plummet, the Met Office has issued warnings for heavy snow and blizzards until Saturday, and has urged those travelling to prepare for chaos on the roads and rail networks. Parts of the country have been told to expect up to four inches of snow in the next few days, which will mean travel chaos on the roads across Britain.
Winter is set at arrive with a vengeance as the big freeze kicks in tonight. It is expected that blizzards of sleet and snow will hit parts of the Midlands, the north of England, and Scotland.
Met Office forecaster John Hammond said: “It looks like an early taste of winter for millions of people over the next few days. We will start to get wintry showers on Wednesday night, especially on higher ground. By the time people wake up on Thursday, there could be a good covering of snow. Temperatures will dip below freezing on Thursday night so there’s a risk of frost.”
Drivers are being urged to prepare for the winter by carrying out vehicle checks and carrying an emergency weather kit in their cars. It’s expected the cold conditions are set to continue up until Christmas.
Snow on the roads can create for the worst driving conditions, so if possible, it’s best to avoid driving in such conditions. When snow is on the roads, the slightest pressure applied to the breaks can cause a vehicle to skid out of control, resulting in a road traffic accident.
No one wants to spend this Christmas in hospital, or laid in bed injured at home, so make the most of public transport this year and leave your motor vehicle at home. If in the unfortunate event that you do become involved in a car accident this year, and suffer injury as a result of the accident, you may be able to make an injury compensation claim if the accident wasn’t your fault.
To make a successful injury compensation claim, you need to be able to prove that the other party involved were negligent, and that their negligence caused you to suffer your injuries. For more information about making a claim, contact the Injury Lawyers for free and friendly advice.