Awaab Ishaak was just aged two when he tragically died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition as a result of direct prolonged exposure to mould in his home.
This edition reports on the successful defence against a claim for personal injury in an employers' liability case in the context of agency workers and the use of unauthorised equipment.
This edition reports on the successful defence on a matter concerning highway kerb lines and Section 41 dangerousness, and an analysis of the Health and Safety Executive's annual statistics for 2020-21.
This edition reports on the operation of the Definitive Sentencing Guideline in a public sector and emergency service sentencing for breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, together with various case updates.
Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common workplace injuries. Adopting a scientific approach to floor safety can reduce the risk of incidents and demonstrate due diligence in the event of personal injury claims.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is a popular building material used mainly in roofs, but also in walls and floors. It forms part of many public buildings, including schools.
The introduction of the fixed costs regime resulted in a decrease of sums paid to claimants in motor injury claims. Now some claims management companies (CMCs) and claimant solicitors are focusing on a more lucrative revenue stream – property disrepair claims.