by Russell Worth | Nov 13, 2013 | Accident at Work, Accident Claims, News, Personal Injury
A company in Croydon that builds truck bodies has been fined after a worker’s leg was crushed by almost 4 tonnes of steel sheets. The incident happened when Andrew Trotter, a self-employed lorry driver from Stoke-on-Trent, was working alongside a number of employees...
by Russell Worth | Nov 8, 2013 | Accident at Work, Accident Claims, asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News, Personal Injury
A former navy man died after he was exposed to asbestos, an inquest has ruled. David Topliff, known as Sailor Dave, served in the Navy for 22 years. He died of pulmonary asbestosis in May this year. He had worked on a number of ships over the years, and was chief...
by Russell Worth | Nov 5, 2013 | Medical Negligence, News
Bosses at a hospital in Leicester have apologised and launched an investigation after surgeons put the wrong size lens in a patient’s eye. The incident – classed as a “never event” – meant the patient had to be taken back into theatre at Leicester Royal...
by Russell Worth | Nov 4, 2013 | Industrial Disease, News
North Warwickshire Borough Council and a decorating firm in Birmingham have been fined after workers were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibres. Leamington Spa Magistrates’ Court heard last Thursday (31st October) how the council was refurbishing its community centre...
by Russell Worth | Nov 1, 2013 | Industrial Disease, News, Personal Injury, repetitive strain injury
A construction company has been fined after one of its employees developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrew Wood, from Heathfield, Sussex, was working for C J Gowing and Son Ltd. when he developed the painful condition as a result of prolonged and...
by Russell Worth | Oct 29, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News
A hotel in Skegness has been fined after it exposed staff to asbestos. The County Hotel, owned by UK Holiday Group Ltd, pleaded guilty to three separate breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and was consequently prosecuted by East Lindsey District...
