It has been confirmed that the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is progressing with its planned changes to the claims process for whiplash and soft tissue injuries. Hayward Baker cannot confirm the exact details at this time as to what is being proposed, however the main provisions are: Increase the small claims limit to £5,000 for […]
Charity work within the Hayward Baker office
Charity work has always been of great importance to the team at Hayward Baker, and we are proudly involved with a number of important causes. Whether it’s taking part in a run or baking an array of cakes, our dedicated staff are always willing to take an interest in a range of charitable activities. Great […]
Hayward Baker and AquaAid
AquaAid is a company that is passionate about making the world a better place; with every water cooler sold, enough money is raised to allow two children access to water for the rest of their lives. Here at Hayward Baker, we are keen to contribute towards this in any way we can. Drinking water is […]
Contractor fined £600,000 when a workman died on a construction site
Accident at work caused the death of a workman when a platform collapsed Article courtesy of Lexis(R)
Ministry of Justice not pressing ahead with the Small Claim Limit and Whiplash Damages proposed reforms
Good news for Personal Injury Small Claims Limit and Whiplash Claims It appears that the Ministry of Justice have announced that they will not be pressing ahead with the Small Claims Limit and Whiplash Damages proposed reforms. George Osborne’s reforms to how insurers deal with claims for whiplash injuries have been set aside by the UK […]
Two scaffolders imprisoned after worker falls to death
Two scaffolders imprisoned after worker falls to death 21 September 2016 UK Regulatory Materials Summaries Two scaffolders have received prison sentences after a worker fell seven metres to his death. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found Colin Marshall Scaffolding was not qualified to erect the scaffolding, and there was no evidence that […]
£1m fine for manufacturer after worker dies
£1m fine for manufacturer after worker dies 21 September 2016 UK Regulatory Materials Summaries Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Ltd has been fined £1m, with full costs of £6,311, after a worker died when machinery fell on him. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the work was not properly planned. Article Courtesy of […]
Manufacturing firm fined after employee breaks arm
UK Regulatory Materials Summaries 2 September 2016 UK Regulatory Materials Studies Sovex Ltd has been fined £17,000, and ordered to pay £24,000 in costs, after an engineer suffered an injury when his arm was pulled into machinery while he was working to install a new conveyor belt system. A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) […]
Engineering firm fined after worker injures leg
UK Regulatory Materials Summaries 2 September 2016 UK Regulatory Materials Summaries GEA Mechanical Engineering Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, has been fined £75,000 and ordered to pay costs of £15,831 for safety failings after a worker suffered serious injuries to his leg while attempting to lift a decanter scroll into a mobile trailer. An […]
RAC Survey suggests motorists are taking photos and videos whilst driving
The number of motorists using their mobile phones while driving in on the rise a survey by the RAC suggests. The survey reported that around 31% of motorists said that they used their phone while driving compared to 8% in 2014. 7% – 19% sent messages or posted on social media and a shocking 14% say that […]