Category Asbestos
CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE, APPORTIONMENT, CAUSATION, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY AND THE EMPLOYEE
In Blackmore -v- The Department for Communities and Local Government ( Exeter County Court 23rd October 2014 – reported on Lawtel) HH Judge Cotter Q.C. made important observations about issues of contributory negligence and apportionment in cases where the defendant is in breach of statutory duty to an employee. THE CASE This was a fatal […]
EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS: STILL A MAJOR RISK: LINKS AND GUIDES FOR PRACTICAL ACTION
The dangers of asbestos are now well known. However it remains a very real risk, particularly to builders, tradesmen and the self employed. This post looks at useful links which deal with the risks of exposure to asbestos. HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE “Asbestos is the biggest on the job killer of trades people in the […]
PERSONAL INJURY: LIABILITY AND DAMAGES 