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Motorcycle Accidents

It is a sad and worrying fact that 62% of all motorcycle accidents are caused by other road users. The Institute of Motorcycling commissioned a survey of Metropolitan Police data covering some 600 accidents involving motorcyclists, which revealed that the main mistakes made by road users were:

• Turning right without looking;
• Not complying with traffic and road signs, and;
• Failure to anticipate other traffic.

Research would seem to suggest that contrary to popular belief, the majority of motorcyclists are extremely responsible and the image of racing around public highways is a myth.

There are too many campaigns to list on this site, all of whom are striving for the same goal – to promote a greater awareness of the problems facing today’s motorcyclist. However, a site well worth checking is the Motorcycle Action Group who can be found at www.mag-uk.org

Any accident can be traumatic and you may wish to talk to a specialist counselor. This service is free of charge and completely confidential.

Injured at Work – A Breach of Duty

All employers have a responsibility to safeguard their employees in the workplace. This is known as a 'duty of care', and involves a statutory obligation to look after your welfare.

Many of these laws are laid out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which amongst other things requires an employer to ensure:-

• The premises is safe;
• Equipment/machinery is appropriate and well maintained;
• The correct training and supervision is provided;
• Exposure to harmful substances (such as chemicals) is controlled;
• Competent staff are employed;
• Regular risk assessments are carried out;
• There are first aid facilities available.

Should an employer fail to comply with these responsibilities, they have breached their duty of care.