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.
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.
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.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on ‘Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury’ (NG252).
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Sports injuries can happen to anyone, whether you’re playing competitively, training at a club, or simply enjoying sport in your free time. While many injuries are just part of being active, sometimes they happen because of negligence. If your injury was caused by poor supervision, unsafe facilities, or a lack of proper medical support, you may be able to make a claim.
Playing sport is a great way to stay active, build skills, and be part of a team. But when injuries happen, it’s not always clear who is responsible.