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16.01.2010

Compensation claims for ice and snow related accidents

Posted by Neil Worrall

Bad conditions no defence, in some compensation cases The thaw may have started here on Merseyside, but much of the rest of the country is still struggling with the worst winter conditions for over 30 years. With any cold spell, snow and ice can lead an increase in road traffic accidents and falling accidents. In these exceptional conditions, how far does the duty of care extend for local councils and authorities… read more

12.11.2009

Slips and trips on a night out

Posted by Neil Worrall

Compensation for slips and trips in nightclubs So you’re out with friends on a Saturday night, on the dance floor, when all of a sudden you slip and lose your balance, crashing to the floor and potentially suffering a very nasty injury. At some time or other, most of us have fallen over in a bar or a nightclub, usually as a result of having a few too many drinks. But… read more

07.10.2009

Injury claims on public footpaths on the rise

Posted by Neil Worrall

£3.5 million paid out by NI Government to accident victims An increasing number of people are being injured in tripping accidents on badly maintained public roads and footpaths, according to figures released by Northern Ireland’s Department of Regional Development. More than 1,800 people in the province made a tripping injury compensation claim in 2008, up from 1,000 in 2004/2005. All of these claims related to accidents that took place on defective roads. … read more

13.03.2009

Accident in supermarket car park leads to substantial compensation

Posted by Neil Worrall

A pensioner who tripped on a metal stump in a supermarket car park in the Manchester area has been awarded a substantial five figure settlement after the supermarket admitted breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act. This case highlights the serious implications that can arise where poor construction and maintenance of a business premises can cause a member of the public to injure themselves.The accident in question involved a… read more

20.02.2009

Study in Salford reveals a quarter of pavements are tripping hazards

Posted by Neil Worrall

A report by the Chartered Institute of Physiotherapy revealed that over a quarter of pavement services in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester have serious defects that could pose a hazard to pedestrians. Nationwide pavement inspections have revealed over a fifth of pavements and kerbs are in need of repairs.The findings of the study have drawn attention to the risks to pedestrians from slips, trips and falls in public… read more

10.02.2009

Health and Safety Executive launches new workplace safety campaign

Posted by Neil Worrall

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new campaign highlighting the risks of slips, trips and falls in the workplace – and the impact they have both in terms of deaths and injuries to the workforce, but also the financial implications for employers. Last year alone, there were 61 deaths and 14,000 serious injuries caused by slips, trips or falls from height in British workplaces, costing the economy… read more

04.02.2009

Spreading grit? Then make sure you do a thorough job

Posted by Neil Worrall

A Member of Parliament is calling for a review of the way local authorities carry out their duty to keep roads and pavements free of ice after it emerged that some councils were removing grit bins or leaving them empty to avoid compensation claims from people slipping on ice and snow. Apparently councils are worried that if members of the public use the grit, but do not spread it thoroughly… read more

Archive for the ‘Tripping and Slipping Compensation’ Category

Compensation claims for ice and snow related accidents

Slips and trips on a night out

Injury claims on public footpaths on the rise

Accident in supermarket car park leads to substantial compensation

Study in Salford reveals a quarter of pavements are tripping hazards

Health and Safety Executive launches new workplace safety campaign

Spreading grit? Then make sure you do a thorough job