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…
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Responsibilities on an applicant during a CICA claim
Whilst it is a representative’s role to assist with the claim process, there are certain tasks that an applicant must do themselves. In this article we will run through the specific responsibilities which fall on an applicant and will explain why they are necessary to ensure the success of a claim to the Criminal…
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What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and terminal lung disease which disproportionately affects men, resulting in scarring and thickening of the tissue around the lungs, which inevitably leads to serious breathing issues. The causes of PF still remain poorly understood, although much of the recent research links a higher-risk of developing the condition to…
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HSE launches two Asbestos Campaigns to highlight risks
The Health and Safety Executive is running two consecutive asbestos campaigns to highlight safety concerns and the measures that should be taken to keep workers safe. Asbestos is a toxic material that was used in building and construction up until the 1990s – before it was banned. If disturbed, asbestos can cause fatal lung…
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World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day to encourage people to talk about their feelings, support one another and raise awareness of suicide prevention. This year, it is crucial to raise awareness as the number of suicides has been recorded as the highest on record since 1999. Recent figures released by the Office for…
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Asda workers take supermarket to Court in sex discrimination case
Asda workers are set to sue the retail giant after complaining that their colleagues in the warehouses receive a higher wage. More than 60,000 supermarket employees are taking their grievances to the Employment Tribunal, which is thought to be the largest of its kind in the private sector. One of their main…
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National Grid fined £3.2million after pylon worker suffers serious burns
The National Grid has been fined more than £3 million after a father-of-two was left with life-changing injuries whilst working on a pylon in South Wales. Justin Hollins was replacing step bolts on the pylon at Treforest Industrial Estate in Pontypridd, when he received an electric shock of 33 thousand volts. The 50-year-old sustained…
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Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2024
September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of different types of blood cancers, symptoms to look out for and what to do if you have suffered delays or a misdiagnosis. Blood Cancer is a type of cancer that affects your blood cells, and is caused by mutations in the DNA. When this…
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Calls for background checks on private tutors as 90 convicted of child abuse
Calls for private tutors to go through more checks to protect children have been heard as more than 90 have been convicted of sexual offences over the past 20 years. According to research, around 30 percent of children aged between 11 and 16 receive private tutoring at some point during their education. But at…
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