Legal

Lack of Supervision & Training Led to Tractor Accident

Latest case report from the HSE; A 16-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after becoming trapped under a tractor while on paid work experience. Tom Cutler was gaining experience of vehicle repair work at Earlcoate Construction […]

News

Pothole Breakdown Rate Will Push Up Bolt-On Pricing

Drivers are being warned about the worsening condition of roads across the UK, following news pothole-related breakdowns are at a five-year high. Experts from price comparison website Quotezone.co.uk are calling on the government and local […]

Motor Insurance

Will The Pothole Epidemic Cause an Increase in Motor Claims?

Is the UK pothole epidemic in danger of becoming an insurance industry issue? Could be, as poor road maintenance affects the chances of cyclists or motorcycle riders in particular being killed or seriously injured. Then […]

Legal

Reaction to Court of Appeal Mixed Injuries Judgment

The Court of Appeal has issued a judgment on the OIC portal cases, specifically mixed injuries. Here’s some legal sector comment; Commenting on the Court of Appeal judgment, Matthew Maxwell Scott, executive director of ACSO […]

Insurance claims

Bernard Matthews Fined 400K Over Safety Breaches

Latest from the HSE; Bernard Matthew’s Food Ltd has been fined £400,000 following two separate incidents where employees were seriously injured. Colin Frewin was left permanently paralysed and spent six months in hospital following an […]