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Accidents in public places around Christmas

The Christmas build-up is an extremely busy time, with shops and supermarkets full to bursting on evenings and weekends, roads more hectic at peak times, and people generally out and about more as they pay visits and attend celebrations.   People are generally in a huge rush to get everything done in a limited amount…

The work Christmas party – Harassment, Safety and Duty of Care

The work Christmas party is supposed to be the one time of the year when everyone can get together and spend time with colleagues in an informal environment, celebrating the successful completion of another busy year.   However, whenever you put a large group of people in a room with food, alcohol, music and a…

What is a “No Win, No Fee” Agreement?

If you’re considering a compensation claim but are worried about the financial risk. A no-win, no-fee agreement, also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement, can offer a solution.     This type of legal arrangement allows you to pursue a claim without paying any solicitors’ fees upfront. The core principle is simple: you only pay…

What is Whistleblowing? Understanding the Basics

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting suspected wrongdoing within an organization, often by an employee or insider, to internal or external authorities. It exposes issues ranging from illegal activities to potential risks to public safety or the environment.     What is whistleblowing? A whistleblower is someone who reports certain types of wrongdoing or suspected…

What should I do if I am experiencing harassment or bullying at work?

If you have suffered a recognised psychiatric injury because of bullying and harassment at work, you could have potential claims in both the Civil Courts and the Employment Tribunal against your employer.   People often experience unpleasant treatment at work at the hands of their managers and fellow colleagues at certain time during their working…

Slips and Trips: Keeping safe at work in winter weather

As the nights draw in early and the temperature starts to plummet, it is crucial that workers and employees take extra care while carrying out their jobs.   According to the Health and Safety Executive, slip and trip accidents increase during the Autumn and Winter season for a number of reasons: there is less daylight,…

Progression of a Claim

You have been involved in an accident, you are hurt and financially in some difficulty and you know it was not your fault.   You would like to hold the company or individual accountable for their actions, but are unsure how to do this, or what it would involve. Firstly, let me reassure you that…

It’s HOT HOT HOT! – Hot weather and work

In the cold months of January and February, when the rain falls (or even snow!) and we’re huddled into our coats, the thought of a long, hot summer is a wonderful consolation.   When you are experiencing extremes of heat such as we are at the moment, however, it can be difficult to sleep, settle…

How pressure at Amazon affects safety in the workplace

As a personal injury paralegal, I encounter a number of clients who are injured due to pressure of work.   When considering the word ‘pressure’ I am not referring to day to day pressures, such as dealing with an urgent task and then moving on to something that is more routine, I am talking about…

Work Experience Student Interview of the Employers’ and Public Liability Department

As a student from Mount St Mary’s on a two-week work experience at Oakwood Solicitors, one of my jobs was to interview two brilliant workers here to find out about what led and inspired them to work in a law firm.   Oakwood Solicitors is an award-winning Law Firm in Leeds, England which provides service…