One of the most common types of accidents at work involves workers injured when falling from a height. In order to reduce the number of serious injuries sustained as a result of this type of accident at work the Work at Height Regulations 2005 were brought into effect on the 6th April 2005.

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The regulations apply whether you work outdoors, indoors or underground, and there is no requirement for a fall to be from a minimum height, just that there is a...

When someone is injured in a serious accident, the consequences can be considerable, especially if they were not at fault in the accident. In that case, the injured party is usually entitled to compensation for things such as their medical bills and time kept away from work. Embarking on this type of lawsuit requires a careful search for the best personal injury attorneys San Diego.

A great place to start looking for a personal injury law firm is with friends and family who...

When it comes to obtaining a lawyer after an accident there are certain things that need to be considered. The province of Ontario has many time limits that you should be aware of when it comes to seeking compensation from the injuries that resulted from a motor vehicle accident or and other general accident. Many people often think to themselves after being involved in a car accident, bicycle accident, motorcycle accident, or slip and fall if they actually need to hire a lawyer to...

You will often see the terms "accidental death" and " wrongful death " used synonymously in Pennsylvania. However, they are examples of two different terminologies used by the legal system -- one criminal and one civil -- that refer to the same event.
Accidental death is a term used in criminal law.  It refers to the unintentional death of a person caused by another who was engaged in a reckless activity sufficient to warrant criminal prosecution.

The law caught up to mesothelioma a long time ago, even if it seems that mesothelioma is more of a modern concern. True, today's tests can more easily detect mesothelioma than before, but asbestos manufacturers have been receiving lawsuits against them since 1929. Asbestos has been seen as a danger since as early as the 1890s, even if they didn't know what to call the disease which erupted from the inhalation and exposure. People have been seeking compensation not only for medical...

Whiplash injuries result from jerking the neck or shoulder and these injuries can often cause permanent problems. Since whiplash is considered as a serious injury claimants are allowed to file whiplash injury claims if they require compensation for medical expenses. This article will elaborate on 5 tips that will help you get maximum compensation for whiplash.

# 1- After an accident occurs the first thing the claimant should do is to get his whiplash injury checked by a...

There are quite a few things that a wrongful death attorney does for his clients. First, let's define a wrongful death case. This is a case in which a person that you loved died as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another. Generally, you must be an immediate family member to file a wrongful death suit, but there may be exceptions and you should talk to an attorney specializing in wrongful death to find out if you can qualify for filing. Compensation varies as well depending...

Each year millions of our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and family loved ones are victimized by the very people that are entrusted with their care. Nursing home abuse is far more prevalent than most of us would like to think. Exact statistics are very difficult to come by showing the number of citizens aged 65 and older that are exploited, abused, neglected or mistreated each year in the United States but even the most conservative estimates put that number at over one million....

When you are involved in a construction accident, Marc Bern is there to help. Construction accidents can happen at any time. Sometimes it is because of something you have done. Other times it is because of something another employee has done. It can also be your employer’s fault that an accident has happened. For any of these cases, Marc Bern can help.

Even when it is your own fault, you may still need Marc Bern to help you with your construction accident case. Usually...

If you have suffered an injury due to a slip, trip or fall, you can make a claim. These accidents can occur anywhere. They may occur while walking over a pavement too. These accidents are one of the most common types of accidents. A simple slip can also cause serious injuries such as back injuries, paralysis, broken bones and head injuries. Many of the slips and trip accidents also happen in the working environment due to poor health and safety regulations. Injury claims specialist can...