As the cold winter weather approaches, we look at the legal duties surrounding snow and ice-related accident risks. The most likely places for slips or falls on snow or ice can happen in everyday situations such as at work or at a bus stop.
Personal injury actions are governed by the Limitation Act 1980. Briefly, this means that Court proceedings must be issued within three years from the date you were injured (the accident) or the date you had knowledge that your injury was caused by the Defendant to your action.
British law does not require cycle helmets to be worn on the roads. Currently, wearing a helmet is deemed to be a personal choice rather than compulsory by legislation.
To make accidents less common in the workplace it is important to know exactly how they occur. Through this reporting, it can be identified whether the risks which arise in the work place need to be investigated
The Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team at Timms Solicitors, once again, help victims of accidents that were not their fault claim the compensation they deserve for their injuries.
