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Accident as passenger in a car or other vehicle

Passengers are regarded as the innocent victims of vehicle accidents, and are in a legally strong position. If you suffered an injury while travelling as:-

• a passenger in a car;
• a passenger in a taxi;
• a passenger on a bus;
• a passenger on a train;
• a motorcycle pillion.

You could be entitled to claim compensation. You may have suffered whiplash, a spinal injury, a head or back injury and require immediate or ongoing treatment. Road accident victims are not always immediately aware of muscle injury, which, at a later date, can require extensive physiotherapy. Similarly, these types of injuries should not be overlooked in terms of compensation claims.

In most road accident claims, the insurance company of the person who was at fault pays compensation. Even in the case of an uninsured or 'hit and run' driver it is possible to claim compensation through the Motor Insurers Bureau, an organisation established to compensate the victims of negligent uninsured or untraced motorists.

To find out if you have a claim for an accident while you were a passenger in a vehicle, simply call our freephone number or complete the online enquiry form NOW for totally confidential, free, no-obligation, expert advice.

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.