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Impacted by Trigger Finger? Learn your solution

If you have suffered as a result of Trigger finger, a painful condition affecting daily tasks and earning a living. You are covered by a workers’ compensation claim for medical treatment, lost wages, and related expenses.     What Jobs are at risk of causing trigger finger? Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is…

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…

Understand How Occupational Dermatitis Victims Can Claim Today

Occupational Dermatitis is a skin condition caused by different substances or conditions encountered in the workplace. It is a form of eczema triggered by exposure to allergens at work.     What substances were you exposed to? The frequency of exposure can impact on the strength of your claim. Occupational Dermatitis can arise from exposure…

World Lung Cancer Day: Understanding Occupational Lung Disease

Every year on August 1, the world observes World Lung Cancer Day, a global campaign to increase knowledge of occupational lung cancer, its effects, and the value of early identification, prevention, and innovative treatments.   World Lung Cancer Day, established in 2012 by Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) , educates the public about occupational…

Guide to Military Musculoskeletal Injury Claims

The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) commemorates its 12th anniversary on June 23rd, 2025, for International Women in Engineering Day (INWED).   The platform aims to highlight the under-representation of women engineers globally, with only 16.5% of UK engineers being women in 2021. It promotes gender diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and…

Protect Yourself: A New HSE Guide to Safe Stone Worktop Installation & Dust Control

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduces new guidelines and develops regulations for stone worktop installers, educating employers and employees on stone dust protection and health monitoring for potential hazards.   Dust from natural, artificial, or engineered stone can cause serious illness and occupational asthma, especially in industries involving chemicals and hazardous materials like respirable…

VE Day 80th Anniversary: Military Legal Claims

As we mark 80 years since Victory in Europe, it is important to remember and honour the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of all those who served.   Celebrating the spirit of unity and hope that emerged from those challenging times. Serving in the military involves honourable and challenging roles with risks, but understanding legal matters…

What is Vibration White Finger and how is it related to Ajax tanks?

Vibration White Finger Syndrome is a term used when secondary Raynaud’s has been caused by vibration.   This typically happens to people who extensively use certain types of vibrating tools, such as: Sanders, grinders, and disc cutters Hammer drills Chainsaws, hedge trimmers and power mowers     Any vibrating tool that causes tingling or numbness…

Guide to Asbestosis

What is Asbestosis? What are the symptoms? What can we do to help?   As Industrial Disease solicitors, we act for Claimants in relation to a number of different conditions, but one of the most serious conditions is Asbestosis. Often a diagnosis of Asbestosis can be slow to obtain, and other conditions can arise as…

17 Asbestos Hotspots in UK

In this article we look at which areas of the UK are most affected by the devastating affects of asbestos exposure based on statistics from the Health and Safety Executive.   Asbestos is a natural material that was commonly used in building materials up until it was banned in 1999.     However, it was…