Personal Injury Law Review Autumn 2006

HSE Consults [Health & Safety]

The Health and Safety Commission has launched two consultations.

Guardian Newspapers in RSI Payout [Health & Safety]

A Guardian Newspapers night editor who was refused access to the company physiotherapist after developing repetitive strain injury has been paid £37,500 in damages.

Compensation Restored [Health & Safety]

On 3 May 2006 the House of Lords delivered a devastating judgement.

Asbestos Compensation [Health & Safety]

The Association of British Insurers wrote recently to members of Parliament calling for a “new independent body” to make the compensation system for mesothelioma victims “both fairer and faster”.

Occupational Deafness [Health & Safety]

It is well established in law that, in terms of exposure to noise, the watershed between risk and safety is defined at 90dB(A)leq.

Bullying & Harassment [Other News]

Two recent bullying cases highlight the different legal approaches that can be adopted in pursuing them.