What is Vehicle Diminution?
Vehicle Diminution (loss in value) occurs when a car is damaged in a collision and has therefore had some of its value diminished. As a result, regardless of condition of the car after it is repaired there is still a perceived loss of value to the vehicle. Diminution has been acknowledged in law for…
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135 work-related deaths confirmed in 2022/23
Figures recently published by the Health and Safety Executive have confirmed that 135 employees sadly lost their lives at work within the United Kingdom between 2022 and 2023, an increase of 12 from the previous year. The statistics highlight that the industries most impacted by work-related deaths were construction, which accounted for 45 out…
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Respiratory diseases and risk industries
Respiratory conditions are not simply restricted to workers exposed to chemicals, dust, fibres and vapours, but this article touches upon this aspect of respiratory disease and risk industries. Likewise, there is no exhaustive list of industries and professions that may put you at risk of developing a respiratory disease over the course of many…
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The inquest into the death of Evelin Chacko
Concerns were raised over the care provided by the Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton Social Services and Greater Manchester Mental Health teams following the tragic death of Evelin Chacko in July 2020. Evelin was a loving and caring 16 year old student of Bolton College. Unfortunately, she had a history of self-harm and suicide attempts…
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High Court Ruling allows 3,000+ Military claims to be made on a single form
Thanks to a new High Court ruling, it is now possible for 3,000 or more ex-military service personnel to submit a claim against the Ministry of Defence on one single form. Mr. Justice Andrew Baker and Lord Justice Dingemans upheld an Abbott v MoD appeal, stating that a single group claim was permissible subject…
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Trips and Slips – Accidents at Work
Most of us spend a lot of any given week in the workplace, so it is important that your working environment is a safe one. Unfortunately, accidents happen. Therefore, it is essential to determine whether the accident was was individual error, or if the employer was responsible because the workspace wasn’t up to safety…
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Smiles Better Dentistry – BBC fake Google reviews report
In a continuation of the story we reported on yesterday, the BBC has looked into Smiles Better Dentistry in Manchester. The company has been investigated for fake reviews that have been placed on Google. The BBC investigation has found that a number of reviews left on the website were to be considered fake. This…
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Vibration Injury Guide – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
‘Vibration Injury’ can sound rather vague, so here we will be focusing on one of the most common vibration injuries – Carpal tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Read on to learn more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), as well as symptoms and how it is diagnosed. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,…
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Package holidays and skin cancer figures
In July 2023, multiple news sources reported that cases of skin cancer within the UK have risen substantially within recent years. Cancer Research has stated that 17,500 people within the UK have been diagnosed with melanoma each year. This has been linked to the cheap package holidays provided by many airlines, which have become much…
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