Whiplash is a very common injury that often results from car accidents, although it can also be caused by other accidents, including falls and slips. Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly jolted forwards, sideways or backwards, causing damage to the ligaments or tendons in the neck. This can be very painful, and often leads [...]
Imagine you are walking in public place such as a footpath, a car park or a shopping centre and you suddenly slip and fall. You have been blissfully minding your own business and doing your thing and, all of a sudden, you are in a heap on the ground and you are so embarrassed that [...]
Wherever you work, you have the right to be safe and protected from harm. Your employer has a duty of care to you, and to all other employees, to ensure that the environment you work within is not damaging to your health, and that the equipment and tools you use within your job are safe [...]
For many of us, holidays are the highlights of our year, and they usually go without a hitch. However, there are situations in which people […]