When we hear the phrase “vicarious liability,” it can sound like complicated legal jargon. But it’s actually a simple idea, and one that often comes up when an employee causes harm while doing their job. Here we take a look at it in practice.

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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.

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.

Each year, as the clocks go back and the nights draw in, road safety experts warn that November is the most dangerous month on UK roads. The combination of darker evenings, poor weather, and increased traffic all contribute to a spike in serious accidents involving drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.

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.

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.

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.