Two major retailers has been find this month for the negligence of it’s workers who suffered serious injuries following accidents involving forklift trucks.
Peter Edgecombe, a worker at Swedish retailer IKEA was suffered multiple injuries in a forklift truck accident at the company’s Bristol store. Continue reading
The government has agreed to trial speed limits of 80mph on some sections of motorways across the country, some are already in place.
Road Safety Charity Brake is appealing against such changes and is calling on the Government to abandon its plans including recent trials. Continue reading
A female driver had a miracle escape yesterday after a 40-tonne lorry overturned crushing her car.
The lorry flipped on its side blocking all three lanes for more than eight hours, forcing thousands of motorists to take alternative routes.
Miraculously the woman walked away from the accident with minor cuts to her hands. The
accident happened yesterday morning between junctions 29 and 28 on the M6 between Lockstall Hall and Leyland, Preston, Lancashire. Continue reading
Following a recent survey conducted by road safety charity BRAKE, PHC Law is appealing for motorists to take extra care whilst driving on motorways.
Brake and Direct Line who carried out the survey amongst 942 motorists found that:
Over 53% of those surveyed admit breaking the two second rule on motorways, compared to 49% in a similar survey carried out in 2004.
In 2013 it is intended for learner drivers to undergo driving lessons on the motorway if accompanied by a qualified driving instructor.
According to figures compiled by the Department for Transport, 82 drivers under the age of 21 were involved in a fatal motorway accident between 2006 and 2010. Continue reading
The Claimant was injured in a road traffic accident which occurred on 20th June 2008.
The Claimant suffered injuries to her neck, lower back, shoulder and hip together with psychological problems. A report from the General Practitioner anticipated a complete and early recovery. The insurers offered £3,500.00 and £4,250.00 on the basis of this information. Continue reading
Every thirty seconds someone, somewhere in the world is killed in a car crash. Road safety charity, Brake has tirelessly campaigned and worked extremely hard to win the backing and support of the Government to move more swiftly towards creating a zero tolerance towards drink and drug driving in the UK.
As a personal injury firm dealing with hundreds of road traffic accidents every year, the team at PHC Law applaud Brake and admire their continuous efforts, hard work and dedication towards ensuring that Britain’s roads are safer. Continue reading
Mr. Wilkinson was a production worker working at a dairy.
He was working doing his own job when a pressure tank failed and caused the lid on the tank to be released without pressure.
A plastic screw with a metal insert was thrown out which struck him on the side of the head. He was not knocked out by the blow but it did make him feel sick and he subsequently vomited. He was taken to hospital but released after being kept under observation. He was away from work for 7-weeks. Continue reading
In severe weather conditions, accidents on the road can easily multiply.
With more weather warnings being issued for many parts of the UK this week, here is a brief guide to help you maintain your own health and safety whilst on the roads:
Check your vehicle is in good condition and always carry and emergency kit Continue reading
Mr Price was injured in an accident at work. He had to fill a truck with diesel using a high pressure hose. The indicator level on the truck tank was faulty and the pistol on the hose did not cut out when the truck became full. There was a splash back of diesel into Mr. Price’s eye. Continue reading