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Work Accident News Updates
Work accidents happen every day in the UK and around the World, and many will go unreported as workers are too scared to start a compensation claim against their place of employment.
Below are news stories related to accidents in work, many of which describe how the workers have gone on to successfully claim compensation.
If you have been involved in a work accident and want help making a compensation claim, call us today on 0800 089 4444 for a free no-obligation assessment.
Postman Gets £11,000 in Compensation after Falling out of Van
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- Created on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 08:56
A British postman has won £11,000 in compensation after he fell out of the back of a delivery van in a work accident.
The 49-year-old received the compensation payout after taking legal action when he fell over an edging strip which had come loose in the van.
Scottish Ambulance Worker to Sue Over Work Accident
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- Created on Monday, 20 February 2012 16:49
The 57-year-old who has been working for the service for almost 3 decades was helping an elderly patient who had just been saved from cardiac arrest when he injured his ankle.
Suffolk Company Fined for Putting Workers Lives at Risk
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- Created on Monday, 23 April 2012 08:28
A company based in Suffolk has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after inspectors found conditions that could easily lead to work accidents.
Suffolk Mushrooms Limited, which is based in St Edmunds was also found to be housing 37 of its employees in a disused office block with a potentialy unsafe gas boiler.
Scottish Forestry Worker Killed in Work Accident
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- Created on Monday, 13 February 2012 13:44
The 59-year-old male died whilst felling trees.
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