Pedestrian road fatalities still increasing: please take care out there
As part of our month-long focus on Road Safety at DMA Law, we have already looked at Road Safety technology that is finding its way into more and more new vehicles – now we want to discuss pedestrian safety. March is always one of the peak times of year for road accidents involving pedestrians. We…
Technology’s effects on road safety
Technology has improved the experience – and safety – of driving in many ways. From autonomous braking to more reliable navigation systems, automotive companies have offered a range of technologies that can help the driver to anticipate and react to events on the road, ensuring they drive safely – with some of them even doing…
Protect yourself from injury while walking
This week, the 23-29 November, is Road Safety Week, and this year’s theme is “Drive less, live more.” Organisers of the event, Brake, chose the theme to encourage walking or cycling instead of driving, which could lead to safer roads while also reducing obesity and pollution. However, we would like to remind everyone that although walking does have…
Road safety – please take care this autumn
As we move into October, it is worth a reminder that this time of year is one of the worst for accidents and serious injuries on the road, especially involving pedestrians. At DMA Law, our personal injury team is all-too-familiar with the devastating effects that road crashes can have on the lives of individuals and families. Autumn throws…
Latest stats show still too many people are being killed or injured at work
The UK has an enviable record for safety at work – our health and safety procedures are admired and imitated across the world. However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE; the Government Agency responsible for monitoring workplace safety, accidents and injuries) has still revealed some worrying statistics in relation to the number of people who…
Motorcycle safety: Look out for bikes this summer
Every year, as the weather improves and summer returns, we see increasing numbers of motorcyclists on our roads. This is no surprise, with everyone wanting to take advantage of the better weather: the North of England is home to some of the best driving roads in the country and they are a huge draw for…
DMA Accident Angels App
Nobody expects to be in a road accident, but it’s vital to be as prepared as possible in case the worst happens. Accident Angels, the accident management and recovery service has launched a new iPhone and Android app that helps motorists gather all the data they need to in the event of an accident. Ian…
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Claims
Personal injury claims for noise-induced hearing loss are on the increase. DMA Law’s personal injury expert Ian Wanstall examines the issue. Where a person is exposed to excessive levels of noise in the course of their employment over a long period of time they may well suffer damage to their hearing. The noise exposure has to…
Horses for Courses – Get the personal touch from DMA
As those of you who have read previous blogs on this site will be aware DMA Law recently set up DMA Accident Angels. For those of you who have not heard of this before, DMA Accident Angels is an accident management scheme set up in conjunction with Unique Claims solutions. The idea is that all…
DMA launches Accident Angels service
DMA Law launches new service that gets motorists back on the road as quickly as possible after an accident. At DMA Law, we deal with scores of people who have been injured in motoring accidents through no fault of their own. We help countless people across the North East to claim personal injury compensation, including…