Pages On: Workplace Slip

Carer Wins Landmark Case After Slipping on Ice Getting to Work

Posted: 7 March 2016

Posted in: Arm Injury, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Slip

A landmark case has seen the Supreme Court upheld a personal injury claim after a care worker was injured when she slipped on ice on her way to the home of a terminally ill woman. The ruling could have a severe impact on employers, as the case involved a woman obtaining an injury when on her way to work. Miss Kennedy seriously injured her wrist after a slip on icy conditions, with the Supreme Court ruling that her company, Cordia, was duty-bound to provide equipment to staff if they could…

Glasgow Slip, Trip and Fall Injury Claims

Posted in: Public Place Accidents, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Slip

Slips, trips and falls can happen anywhere and are among the most common types of claims in the UK. Thankfully, the injuries received from a fall are usually minimal. However, the worst cases can involve severe injuries such as back injuries, hip injuries, broken bones, paralysis or brain damage. If you suffered a slip, trip and fall as a result of the negligence of your employer, a supermarket or local council, you might be able to make a claim against them for damages. Contact our solicitors today on 01418 465 957 to…

Close to £300,000 Paid out to Teachers in Injury Compensation

Posted: 11 January 2016

Posted in: School Accidents, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Slip

Around £290,000 was given to teachers who had been injured in the workplace in the last year, according to a new study carried out by the-the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS). According to the figures collected by the organisation, one teacher alone was offered £150,000 after slipping on ice outside a school. Slips, trips, and falls were the most common type of injury with the vast majority a result of dangerous, uneven or slippery surfaces. Other common injuries were due to objects falling onto teachers, with one being injured by…

The Most Common Office Injuries: Reasons to be Careful in Your Workplace

Posted: 6 January 2016

Posted in: Workplace Injuries, Workplace Slip

A number of personal injury claims following accidents in the workplace come from high-risk areas of employment, such as the construction industry or agriculture. However, while many do not believe that accidents are common in an office, there are many hazards in an office that can result in serious injury. Despite many initiatives to try and reduce the number of workplace accidents, there is still a substantial risk to employees who work in an office environment. Common Accidents in Office Environments When it comes to accidents in the office workspace,…

Dangers of the Construction Industry: The Most Common Accidents

Posted: 21 December 2015

Posted in: Falls from Heights, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Slip

Despite continued efforts to improve health and safety in the workplace, the vast majority of accidents still occur in workplaces or on the roads. Sadly, the construction industry remains one of the most dangerous workplaces, with some injuries being exceptionally common. In the last year, there were 35 fatal injuries to workers in construction, 22% lower than the five-year average. However, workplace accidents on construction sites are still exceptionally common. We take a look at some of the most common injuries and what you can do if you are involved…

Thousands of NHS Staff Injured in Work

Posted: 19 January 2015

Posted in: Criminal Injury and Assault, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Slip

Just under 10,00 NHS staff workers were injured at work in the Glasgow area between 2011-13 according to figures uncovered recently, representing a third of all NHS injuries throughout Scotland. Between 2011-2013, there were over 35,000 injuries across Scotland varying from slips, trips and falls, violent assaults, staff being knocked out, punctures on dirty needles and infections. Despite the alarming figures NHS Scotland insists that the numbers represent a decline on the number of injuries seen in the past. The figures were uncovered by the Liberal Democrats and showed a…