Theme parks are subject to extensive health and safety legislation and industry safety guidance thanks to the inherent risks associated with heights, heavy machinery and high-speed activities.
Theme parks are subject to extensive health and safety legislation and industry safety guidance thanks to the inherent risks associated with heights, heavy machinery and high-speed activities.
Horse riding can lead to a wide range of injuries, but injuries to the head and brain are among the most serious.
Road traffic accidents involving a heavy goods vehicle can be life changing. Because of their size and weight, an HGV accident often results in severe injuries, and you could be entitled to claim significant compensation if an accident occurred that wasn't your fault.
A forklift accident can cause serious and sometimes life-changing injuries. Forklift trucks are heavy, powerful vehicles. When they are driven unsafely, poorly maintained or used in an unsuitable environment, the consequences can be severe.
A serious injury can change your life in an instant. You may need urgent medical treatment, months of rehabilitation or support with tasks you once managed without a second thought. In some cases, the effects will last for the rest of your life.
Forklift accidents can happen in seconds. One moment, you are getting on with your usual work. The next, you may be dealing with a painful injury, time off and questions about what went wrong.
A serious injury can affect every part of your life. You may be unable to work, need ongoing treatment or rely on other people for everyday support. It can also change your independence, relationships and plans for the future.
Before taking part in certain sports or leisure activities, you may be asked to sign a liability waiver, but does that mean you can't claim compensation if you're injured? In this blog, Katrina Elsey explains how sports liability waivers work, when organisers may still be liable for negligence, and what your legal options are if you've been injured through no fault of your own.