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Industrial Accidents

05th October 2011
Accidents in the workplace arise on a standard foundation. Lots of of the industrial accidents that transpire could have been prevented with suitable security precautions.Setting up sites, factories and warehouses are notoriously hazardous destinations to...
Author: HershelBradley
Personal Injury

Industrial Injury Claims – Know Your Rights

23rd May 2011
According to the Government’s Labour Force Survey 233,000 reportable injuries at work occurred in 2009/10. Many of these were industrial injuries – injuries sustained in an industrial working environment such as a factory, warehouse, or construction site....
Author: Jessica Parker
Law

What Health Hazards Are Associated With Asbestos Exposure?

20th April 2011
Asbestos has been widely used in the construction, ship building, automobile, and flooring and roofing industries for many years. Unfortunately, many people who are exposed to asbestos in their communities, homes, or workplace eventually are struck with ...
Author: Wendy Moyer
Law

How Major Companies Covered Up Asbestos Related Diseases In The Early 20th Century - A Short History

19th April 2011
Asbestos related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma are life threatening diseases. In most instances the victim of these diseases will die within ten to fourteen months after being diagnosed with an asbestos related disease. Mesothelioma and...
Author: Wendy Moyer
Family Law

Exposed to Asbestos - You Have Legal Rights To Make Mesothelioma Claim

04th March 2011
In most all cases. A victim files asbestos complaint against the party allegedly responsible for his injury to defendants such combinations are generally manufacturers, employers, contractors, asbestos removal or even government agencies. Or mainly for th...
Author: arlene recce
Law

What Are the Different Types of Asbestos Exposure?

24th February 2011
Exposure to asbestos can happen in numerable ways. The most common type of asbestos exposure occurs when someone inhales asbestos fibers that are floating in the air. When these fibers are inhaled the human body finds it extremely difficult to expel t...
Author: Wendy Moyer
Personal Injury

10 Personal injury causes that result in a compensation claim

02nd February 2011
Personal injuries are often followed by a claim for compensation by the victim. Here are 10 injury causes that often lead to a claim. 1. A motorcycle accident can be extremely serious, with injuries ranging from minor knocks to fatalities. Whether you'...
Author: Rob.Berry-Smith
Accident claims

Compensation Claims: When To Make An Accident Claim

19th April 2010
If you are wondering whether or not to make an accident claim following an injury you have suffered, read on to find out how to decide and what to do next. This article talks about the misconception of the UK ‘compensation culture' and how to decide if ...
Author: Jessica Parker
Personal Injury

The Risks of Asbestos

21st December 2009
Many manufacturers using asbestos in the workplace were aware of the risks involved over 70 years ago but chose not to warn their workers. It wasn't until the mid 1960's that some places began to divulge this information. Even then many factories ignored ...
Author: SmithSEO
Accident claims

Accident compensation claims: should you make an accident claim?

01st August 2009
Following an accident, there is a lot to think about. You may have to get used to sudden lifestyle changes, and the recovery period can be long and demanding. For many people, legal action against those responsible is the last thing on their mind. Howe...
Author: Jessica Parker
Legal

3 Top Florida Mesothelioma Lawyer Profiles

14th October 2008
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately in many cases the diagnosis is only made many years after the exposure occured and so the damage has been done. Asbestos is a substance that was heavily used i...
Author: Belinda Marshall