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Certain groups of people face a much higher risk of serious injury on the roads. According to the Highway Code, vulnerable road users include: Pedestrians, especially children, older adults and people with disabilities Cyclists Motorcyclists Horse...
Slips, trips and falls can happen anywhere however if you’re injured in a public place through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries. We regularly see a wide range of accidents occurring in public...
When a new client comes to Stephensons with the intention of instructing us to help them pursue a claim for personal injuries, we have to carry out a conflict check on both the potential client and their opponent, whether it is a company or individual, that...
Not surprisingly, door injuries in public places are commonplace, often involving children who don’t understand the hazards a door can present. Injuries from doors can be traumatic and include crush injuries,...
No one should go out to work and not come home safely. Your place of employment shouldn’t be somewhere where the risks are so high that you are potentially gambling with your life. However, the Health and Safety Executive have published...
When someone is directly injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, they are entitled to bring a claim for compensation as a primary victim. But what if you are not directly involved, but you are a witness to something traumatic? A secondary...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and workplace safety is no exception. In the UK, where over 500,000 non-fatal workplace injuries occur annually, businesses are increasingly turning to AI to reduce risks and improve...
If you have had an accident and suffered injuries, it can be an overwhelming experience depending on the type of accident and seriousness of your injuries. It could even be life-changing. Bringing a personal injury claim can add to the already...
The 2024 government statistics on road casualty figures are now available. It is a sad fact that deaths on the road are an everyday occurrence. Whilst there is a small decrease in the number of overall incidents compared to the previous year, the numbers...
Flexible and hybrid working, including working from home regularly, have now become the norm. Whilst working from home is convenient and comfortable, it can also pose health risks, particularly with regards to back injuries. Poor posture, unsupportive...
