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November 10, 2025
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E-bike accidents in Leeds: Rising concerns over safety

E-bikes have transformed how people move around Leeds, particularly for delivery riders working long hours in the city centre. But a recent rise in serious and fatal e-bike accidents, alongside growing reports of dangerous riding in pedestrian zones, has raised significant concerns for public safety.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury, Brain and Spinal Injury
November 05, 2025
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The hidden dangers of playground pranks

School is meant to be a safe place, a place where children learn, laugh, and grow together. But sometimes, what starts as a “bit of fun” on the playground can quickly turn into something serious.

Robert Frost
Personal Injury
November 03, 2025
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Spectator injuries: Your rights and how to claim compensation

Attending live sport is an exciting experience, whether it’s a football match, a motor racing event, or a local rugby fixture. When something goes wrong and a spectator is seriously injured, the effects can be devastating.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury, Sports Law
October 31, 2025
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Employers' liability claims: Overcoming the fear of repercussions

Many employees are injured at work and, according to figures from the Health and Safety Executive, almost 2 million British workers have suffered or are suffering from a workplace injury or illness in the last year. For many of these workers, however, the decision to bring an employer’s liability claim is not straightforward.

Robert Frost
Personal Injury
October 29, 2025
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The cost of cutting corners with workplace safety

Cutting corners in health and safety matters can only lead to one outcome – as illustrated in this case, which should have been a routine skip delivery.

Robert Frost
Personal Injury
October 27, 2025
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Winter workplace safety in construction: Preventing serious injuries

When winter arrives, construction workers face conditions that can turn a routine job into a dangerous one. Ice, rain, wind and darkness can all increase the risk of serious injuries, many of which could be prevented with the right safety measures in place.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
October 17, 2025

New NICE guidance sets out what you should expect from neurological rehabilitation

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on ‘Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury’ (NG252).

Sam McFadyen
Brain and Spinal Injury, Personal Injury
October 15, 2025

What is concussion?

Sam McFadyen answers the common question, 'what is concussion?' - the common causes, symptoms, ways of prevention and the recovery journey involved for those who have sustained a concussion.

Sam McFadyen
Personal Injury, Brain and Spinal Injury
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