This week we will take a look at the government’s fitness push and cycling accidents, and the growing NHS legal bill for personal injury claims. Cycling accidents and the government’s fitness push Over the last few weeks, we have seen the UK government pushing fitness in the UK as a means of tackling the obesity [...]
When rumours first broke out about a virus sweeping through China who would have guessed six months later the pandemic would still be ongoing, indeed nowhere near peaking. The working environment has changed dramatically, large numbers of people continue to work from home and many are concerned about going back into work. This prompted the [...]
As the UK returns to a modicum of normality in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there are serious concerns over a potential surge in fraudulent personal injury claims. This comes at a time when the UK legal system is creaking, personal injury claims cases are amounting up and insurers are being encouraged to negotiate [...]
In the weeks and months ahead it is likely that millions of employees will return to work as the UK economy finally starts to move again following the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent 20% plus reduction in GDP was not unexpected as a consequence of the lockdown, but it has certainly focused the eyes of business [...]
It is safe to say that all areas of business have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought some sectors to a standstill. We, therefore, thought it would be interesting to publish some of the recent news from the personal injury claims sector which highlights topical matters and developments in the industry. Even [...]
As the worldwide economy faces up to what is likely to be the sharpest economic downturn in living history, there are concerns regarding employee safety going forward. Whatever happens, it is thought that there will be a sharp increase in unemployment in the UK which will also be reflected in other countries. While there should [...]
In light of the coronavirus pandemic more there has been a huge surge in the number of people working from home. The idea that the virus will be around for some time to come would suggest that this trend will continue. Indeed, the recent changes to working practices have prompted many businesses to re-evaluate their [...]
Care homes are very much in the news in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the medical and staffing challenges this has created. Each day we hear differing stories regarding PPE (personal protective equipment) and the testing of residents for the coronavirus. As a consequence, it can be confusing with regards to your legal rights [...]
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there have been concerns expressed regarding personal injury claims. It is fair to say that the pandemic has impacted every area of personal and business life and will do for some time to come. Thankfully, many insurance companies and personal injury solicitors have taken a pragmatic and sensible [...]
Over the last few days the UK government’s response to COVID-19 has been significantly ramped up with employers often left in a state of confusion and concern. Can they remain open? Should they remain open? What are their rights and obligations towards employees? In reality, the UK government can’t answer every single possibility in the [...]
