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Ice and Snow personal injury claims come to the fore in 2010
The cold snap and icy and snow conditions of late 2009 / early 2010 brought to the fore the issue of liability for accident compensation claims precipitated by treacherous weather conditions.
Few industries were as concerned with this question as that of haulage. For, although many businesses were able to shut up shop or restrict hazardous activities during the cold snap, most hauliers had to carry on operating or else risk the UK coming to a standstill.
With this pressure in mind, most set about gritting yards and walkways with a view to preventing accidents and personal injury claims.
However, there were other concerns too, with many businesses having to respond by carrying out swift but appropriate risk assessments into the added hazards posed by the weather.
Furthermore, all also had an obligation to keep safety signs "clearly visible and kept free of snow and ice". In short, it was one of the busiest and most high pressure times in the recent history of the haulage industry.
Piers Carroll, vice-chairman of a haulage firm in Berkshire exemplified the experience of many when he said, "We are very strict with our health and safety procedures. Our Manchester and Glasgow yards have been the worst affected by theconditions, but we've now put down plenty of salt and have had the boys shoveling the snow when necessary."
Indeed, employers have a duty to ensure that workplaces are free of hazards such as snow and ice. Should they fail to do this and workers suffer injury as a result, anyone affected is likely to be able to make a successful personal injury claim. This is why risk assessments are necessary and it is also one of the reasons why so many businesses close during the most difficult weather conditions.
Make a personal injury claim for the damages your injuries deserve
Making a personal injury claim can ensure that you are compensated not only for the pain and suffering of your injury but also for the lost earnings and medical expenses you have incurred as a result; it can also help provide for your future care so that you are given the best opportunity possible at rehabilitation.
By serving as a lesson to negligent parties, it may also help prevent a similar accident from occurring in the future; some would argue that this is what makes it a civil responsibility as well as a civil right.
To find out more about how our 100 percent compensation, cost free service might benefit you, echat, complete an online claim form or call an advisor today and speak in confidence, without obligation, on 0800 10 757 95.
