Stockport, United Kingdom (30 September 2010) Although there were only an estimated 20 motor cars in total on UK roads at the time, a domestic servant from South London walking to a Church fete became the unfortunate victim of the country’s first fatal car accident. On 17th August 1896 Bridget Driscoll was hit by a “horseless carriage” being driven to an exhibition at the...
Stockport, United Kingdom (16th August 2010) – The recent serious injuries suffered by ex- Olympic rower James Cracknell whilst filming a TV series in the USA highlights both the inherent danger of cycling and the life saving potential of wearing a helmet. James was cycling along a country road in Arizona when he was hit by a truck and sustained serious head injuries including a fractured skull...
Stockport, United Kingdom (June 23rd, 2010) The trial of the boss of an Aberdeen plumbing company accused of breaching health and safety laws should make employers take note of the steps they can take to avoid industrial accidents such as this tragic case. Apprentice plumber Michael Scott was only 18 in December 2006 when he was crushed to death at work by falling MDF boards. A spokesperson from...
Stockport, United Kingdom (March 10th 2010) – A solicitor at personal injury firm ClaimsSolicitors believes that the Government’s new proposal announced yesterday to legislate for compulsory insurance for all dogs would help victims of dog attacks to get accident compensation. “We have seen a big increase in claims from people injured by dog bites. Some of the injuries have been...