Glasgow Personal Injury Blog

Scottish Trampoline Park Closes Amid Health And Safety Concerns

Posted: March 2, 2015

Posted in: Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents Head and Brain Injuries Neck Injuries Personal Injury Public Place Accidents 

An Edinburgh based trampoline park has shut amid concerns over its license, with over 100 people receiving injuries in the premises within the first three weeks of it opening its doors. The park may be subject to legal action after it was revealed by The Edinburgh Evening News that the waiver signed by customers to […]

Merely 7% of Whiplash Claims Fraudulent

Posted: February 24, 2015

Posted in: Car Accidents Road Traffic Accidents Whiplash Injuries 

A new study from Liverpool Victoria (LV) revealed last week that one million GP hours were wasted by fraudsters claiming for whiplash. The survey also revealed that premiums and other aspects of insurance suffered as a result of fraudulent whiplash claims.  Despite the survey calling the UK the capital of whiplash, statistics from Labour’s Andy […]

High Profile Rugby Case Highlight Sport Concussion Concerns

Posted: February 16, 2015

Posted in: Head and Brain Injuries Sporting Injuries 

The decision by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to allow George North to play on following a concussion in the opening game of the Six Nations has been met with criticism by medical experts. North was clearly knocked out in front of a sold out Millennium Stadium in the match against England. Despite the player needing treatment, the […]

Child Road Deaths And Injuries Up By 3%

Posted: February 10, 2015

Posted in: Road Traffic Accidents Wrongful & Accidental Death 

The number of children killed and injured (KSI’s) on roads in the UK has risen for the first time in 20 years according to provisional figures from the government. Statistics in September 2014 showed that the number of children involved in serious road traffic accidents has risen by 3% in comparison to the previous 12 […]

A9 Average Speed Cameras Reduce Road Traffic Accidents

Posted: February 2, 2015

Posted in: Car Accidents Road Traffic Accidents 

The introduction of average speed cameras on one of Scotland’s most dangerous roads has led to a decrease in road traffic accidents according to the latest statistics.  According to the A9 safety group, which consists of Transport Scotland, Police Scotland and other members, overall speeding incidents and accidents are down. The figures show that speeding […]

Construction Deaths in the UK Expected to Rise For 2014

Posted: January 27, 2015

Posted in: Employer Negligence Workplace Injuries Wrongful & Accidental Death 

A poll from construction union Ucatt has revealed that more than half of construction workers in the UK are concerned that there has been no improvement in health and safety, The damning results come as workers believe that there has been no effort in the last year to improve on health and safety issues resulting […]

Thousands of NHS Staff Injured in Work

Posted: January 19, 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 […]

Glasgow Home to Scotland’s Most Polluted Street

Posted: January 13, 2015

Posted in: Road Traffic Accidents 

For the second year in a row, Glasgow streets have topped the most polluted in Scotland, with figures showing that the air pollution in the city is getting worse and could lead to a series of illnesses and respiratory issues for the people of Glasgow.  Glasgow’s Hope Street is the most polluted street in Scotland, remaining […]

Councils Pay Out Over £15 Million in Damages

Posted: January 5, 2015

Posted in: Pothole Injuries Public Place Accidents 

Scottish councils have paid out over £15.5 million in damages according to a report regarding compensation claims in Scotland in the last five years. The vast majority of payments were a result of claims were due to poor road conditions and potholes, with water related incidents also resulting in some of the highest claims against […]

Grieving Family Call for Awareness of Construction Health & Safety Laws

Posted: December 16, 2014

Posted in: Employer Negligence Workplace Injuries Wrongful & Accidental Death 

The family of a Sheffield worker have called for more awareness regarding health and safety laws in the workplace in the UK to prevent others losing their lives.  Michael Dwyer, was killed when a steel casting fell on him which resulted in him being crushed against a shipping container. An inquiry into his death found […]