Over the last couple of weeks tabloid talk shows and reality shows have been in the news amidst concerns about the health and well-being of participants. The Jeremy Kyle show has been pulled from ITV after the death of a guest just one week after appearing on the show. There have also been concerns about [...]
At first glance it may be difficult to see how a personal injury claim, and a potentially large payout, could help the business community. Even though the vast majority of personal injury claims are covered by some form of business insurance, there will be a knock-on effect to premiums and very often staff morale and [...]
It goes without saying that after the death of a loved one the last thing on your mind will be financial compensation. Grief will take over, life will pass you by but unfortunately over time the financial impact of losing a loved one can become too much for many people to handle. In the event [...]
There seems to be a general misconception that there is no such thing as an “accident” these days and all incidents are the responsibility of one or more parties. This then moves us on to negligence, liability and potential compensation payments for injuries received. However, there is a very clear legal distinction between a simple [...]
When you are employed on a part-time or full-time basis there is a general assumption that your employer is liable for accidents in the workplace. The consensus of opinion is very different for volunteer work and “helping out” when in reality it is still fairly straightforward. Additional confusion can arise where volunteer workers are initially [...]
Whether you have a small, medium or large business, a personal injury claim can place serious pressure on cash flow. Indeed, for some small businesses a large personal injury claim could have serious repercussions for the long-term viability of the business. In reality it is virtually impossible to negate the chance of injuries as a [...]
We live in a world where regulations are continually tightened and new ones introduced. As a business, or even as an individual, it is very easy to ignore these changes in the law. However, failure to abide by regulations can and has for many companies led to significant personal injury compensation claims. It is worth [...]
As the Brexit debacle continues to rumble on, many businesses have been cutting back on their investment in staff, training and equipment. The simple fact is that nobody knows whether the UK will leave the European Union with a no deal Brexit or we will see a transition period, estimated at around two years, after [...]
Whether attending a relatively small professional sporting event or a large-scale event such as the World Cup finals, many people fail to appreciate the preparation and the training required to ensure the safety and security of participants and those in attendance. When you consider that the 2012 London Olympics involved 70,000 volunteers, all of which [...]
For many years now experts have predicted a greater work/life balance with more leisure time and less time in the office. It is difficult to say with any great confidence whether this has actually occurred but fitness is a more prominent part of many people’s lives today. You will often see businesses offering employees cut [...]
