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Services temporarily halted after Metrolink tram collides with car in Manchester 19th July 2013 The Metrolink was temporarily suspended in Manchester following a serious incident on Mosley Street, leaving two people trapped in their car. Read More »

MP calls for road safety action at Davyhulme school 19th July 2013 Stretford and Urmston MP, Kate Green, has lobbied for improved road safety after St. Mary’s School in Davyhulme contacted her for help over serious road safety problems. Read More »

Mother saves baby after taxi crash 19th July 2013 Eight-month-old baby saved by her mother after taxi collides with them after the driver reportedly had a heart attack and lost consciousness. Alondra Gervacio, 17, and her baby, Perla, were on thei... Read More »

Firefighters cut motorist from vehicle after M56 multi-car smash 19th July 2013 A motorist has had to be cut free from a vehicle after a crash involving several cars on the M56 near Manchester Airport caused long delays on Sunday. Firefighters had to use cutting gear to free t... Read More »

Claiming compensation for minor burns at work 19th July 2013 Minor burns and scalds are among some of the most very painful injuries you can receive in the workplace, as even the slightest one can remain painful for a long period of time. Read More »

Claiming compensation for major burns at work 19th July 2013 Burns can be among the most painful types of personal injury to receive in life, let alone the work place. As well as involving the possibility of scarring and disfigurement, serious burn injuries can... Read More »

Claiming compensation for injuries sustained through poor lifting technique 19th July 2013 Whether you have been injured at work or in the gym, suffering an injury as a result of a poor lifting technique could be very damaging for your health with some people even being confined to a wheelc... Read More »

Claiming compensation for injuries caused by a faulty winch 19th July 2013 Working with a winch can be a dangerous activity as there are certain safety precautions which should be put into place before you consider using it, including checking the cable for any frays and kin... Read More »

Claiming compensation for injuries caused by a faulty hoist 19th July 2013 Regardless of where you work, suffering an injury as a result of a faulty hoist could pose a serious threat to your health and may require you to have substantial treatment. Read More »

Claiming compensation for injuries caused by a faulty crane in the workplace 19th July 2013 According to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Act (1998), the operation of cranes is prohibited to certain rules in order to protect the health and safety of employees, so if you ha... Read More »

Claiming compensation for glass factory injuries 19th July 2013 If you have had an accident in the workplace which you believe could have been prevented, then you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Read More »

Claiming compensation for faulty stationary 19th July 2013 Everyone requires some form of work equipment while in employment, whether it consists of basic stationary such as scissors or staplers to specialist tools or large industrial machinery. Read More »

Claiming compensation for falling out of an open window 19th July 2013 If you have been injured as a result of falling out of an open window then this can be a very dangerous situation and could require you to have a lengthy stay in hospital. Read More »

Claiming compensation for electrical burns at work 19th July 2013 The workplace is often full of electrical appliances that can result in you receiving electrical burns, whether it’s through faulty appliances or broken fuses, but you shouldn’t have to suffer if ... Read More »

Claiming compensation for a pothole in a pavement 19th July 2013 The road conditions in the UK are among some of the best in Europe, with many roads and public walkways being able to withstand constant use for years. Read More »

Claiming compensation for a lack of safety equipment when working with glass 19th July 2013 Working with glass requires a lot of concentration and adequate safety equipment; such is the risk that it poses to your health. Read More »

Claiming compensation for a lack of safety equipment when working with chemicals 19th July 2013 There are many different types of chemical disease and chemical injury which could result in you becoming injured, including chemical burns, chemical poisoning and allergies arising from chemical expo... Read More »

Claiming compensation for a lack of safety equipment on the production line 19th July 2013 Working on the production line without an appropriate amount of safety equipment can often result in you obtaining an injury, as it is one of the most dangerous stations in the workplace. Read More »

Claiming compensation for a harness failure at work 19th July 2013 Cases such as this are most likely to occur on a construction site and usually require you to work in dangerous conditions, so if you are injured as a result of a harness failure then you are more lik... Read More »

Woman killed in two-car crash on A2 10th July 2013 A 72-year-old woman has died and four others left injured following a two-car collision in Kent. Read More »

Woman arrested after 4x4 crashes into Stockport garden 10th July 2013 Police have arrested a woman after 4x4 ends up in a garden following a crash. Read More »

Schoolboy, 5, survives horrific car crash thanks to his 'bendy bone' syndrome 10th July 2013 A five-year-old boy has escaped death after he was hit by a car travelling at 30mph. Read More »

Compensation for injuries sustained in an office environment 10th July 2013 Working in an office environment can pose a lot of potential risks to your health, as there are a number of occurrences which could lead you to sustaining an injury. Read More »

Compensation for injuries sustained in a new workplace 10th July 2013 A new workplace can take a lot of time trying to get used to and you may not be familiar with certain requirements, meaning that you run the risk of becoming injured. Read More »

Compensation for injuries caused by workplace tools and instruments 10th July 2013 Although you may not realise it, there are a lot of potential hazards in the workplace that could result in you having a serious injury that could have life-altering effects on you. Read More »

Compensation for injuries caused by poor fleet vehicle maintenance 10th July 2013 One of the perks of working for a business that has fleet vehicle insurance is that you get to use a company car; a useful asset to anyone in the bustling 21st Century where getting from A to B quickl... Read More »

Compensation for injuries caused by malpractice 10th July 2013 If you have ever been in a position where you have been injured or suffered as a result of malpractice, then you could be eligible to make a claim for compensation. Read More »

Compensation for injuries caused by a faulty crane 10th July 2013 It is important that you have equipment that is safe to use, especially if your job requires you to use a crane as there is a lot that could go wrong if it is faulty. Read More »

Compensation for injuries caused by a faulty chairlift 10th July 2013 If you are a lover of alpine sports such as skiing or snowboarding then you will understand how tiring it can be, what with the constant pressures you put on your body and the constant trips. Read More »

Compensation for injuries caused by a failure to maintain workplace machinery 10th July 2013 Whether you work in an office, on a building site, in a shop or a factory, chances are that at some point during your daily routine you will use machinery of some kind. Read More »

Compensation for incorrect safety equipment in the workplace 10th July 2013 It is the responsibility of your employee to provide you with adequate safety equipment in order for you to complete your job at the best of your abilities with minimal risk, so if this basic need isn... Read More »

Compensation for faulty equipment in the workplace 10th July 2013 If you are injured at work as a result of faulty equipment then you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Read More »

Compensation for a lack of appropriate training in the workplace 10th July 2013 Although you may not realise it, there are a lot of potential hazards in the workplace that could result in you having a serious injury that could have life-altering effects on you. Read More »

Compensation for a lack of appropriate safety equipment in the workplace 10th July 2013 In the modern working environment it is imperative that the correct safety equipment is in place to ensure the wellbeing of staff and in general this is usually upheld. Read More »

Compensation for a failure to adequately maintain training in the workplace 10th July 2013 Ensuring that staff are trained for their jobs is one of the most important aspects of running an efficient and safe workplace, because if they haven’t been implemented then there could be a risk of... Read More »

Claiming compensation for sheet glass injuries 10th July 2013 If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury at work as a result of sheet glass then you could be eligible to seek out compensation. Read More »

Claiming compensation for industrial hearing loss 10th July 2013 Losing your hearing can be a very traumatic issue for you to deal with, so if you have been subjected to high levels of noise in the workplace and have lost your hearing as a result, then you could be... Read More »

Car crash on A515 at Pomeroy 10th July 2013 Two motorists had to be rescued by fire crews after a car crash left them trapped in their vehicle. Read More »

Claiming Compensation for broken safety equipment in the workplace 10th July 2013 The workplace can quite often be a dangerous place and as such it is important that you are provided with adequate safety equipment, otherwise you could be at risk of an injury. Read More »