Different Types Of Negligence

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Sadly, accidents happen on a regular basis. This is largely thanks to the fast pace of modern life, which means injuries are more frequent. In this post, we are going to take a look at the different types of negligence experienced today.

The true scope of accidents and negligence today is astounding. This post aims to provide you with further insight into this.

Examples of negligence and accidents 

  • Car crash
  • Injuries from dog attacks
  • Beauty treatments that have gone wrong
  • Medical negligence
  • Injuries sustained as the result of a crime
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Industrial diseases
  • Slips, trips or falls
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Industrial deafness 
  • Vibration white finger 
  • Holiday accidents
  • Food poisoning 
  • Sports injuries
  • Untraced driver accidents
  • Uninsured driver accidents
  • Care home negligence
  • Injuries sustained from slipping on ice
  • Poor health and safety in the workplace
  • … And much, much more!

Who knew there were so many types of accidents that happen due to negligence? We are going to take a look at some of these in further depth below.

Nursing home negligence

The decision to send someone we love to a nursing home is a very difficult one. However, we do this because we feel that it is going to be the best thing for them. Therefore, when something goes wrong, it can be exceptionally difficult to come to terms with. 

There have sadly been cases of nursing home abuse in recent years, which is very worrying. However, there are so many different ways that negligence could happen in a nursing home environment. For example, this ranges from someone being given the incorrect medication to slip, trip, and fall hazards not being dealt with. 

If someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you will be able to take action on his or her behalf. 

Four kinds of incidents that can lead to a workplace accident claim

 Unfortunately, accidents in the workplace are not uncommon. Nonetheless, if your employer has acted negligently or made an error, you will be entitled to claim. Read on to discover four types of incidents that can result in a workplace accident claim…

 

  1. Repetitive Strain Injury – This is an injury to the muscles and tendons that is caused by either overuse or misuse. Many different working environments can cause it. It is common in individuals that spend extended periods of time sitting at their desk working on a computer. If you feel your employer has not taken the necessary steps to prevent this you will be able to claim.
  2. Poor Health and Safety Incidents – This type of workplace accident claim covers a wide scope of incidents. Perhaps you have been injured in a construction accident? Maybe there was a hazard in the workplace that you had not been informed about? The scenarios vary.
  3. Vibration White Finger – This is an injury that is caused because of using hand-held vibration tools. It can result in varying symptoms, from muscle weakness to permanent numbness in the fingers. If you do not believe your employer has taken the necessary steps to prevent this, you can claim.
  4. Industrial Deafness – Many would agree that industrial deafness can be one of the most stressful and upsetting types of injuries. There are lots of industries that are noisy, from nightclubs to farming. Nonetheless, in these business environments, it is imperative for your employer to take the vital presentational steps, such as providing protective equipment. Again, if they have failed to do this, you can make a workplace accident claim.

 

An injury that has occurred because of sunbeds or another type of tanning treatment

 Tanning treatments and sunbeds are increasing in popularity at the moment. It has become trendy to have a sun-kissed glow and people are using the different treatments available to them in order to achieve this. Nonetheless, on rare occasions mistakes can be made and individuals can suffer at the hands of a tanning treatment that has gone wrong. If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to compensation and thus you should definitely explore the possibility of making an accident claim further. Keep on reading to discover all you need to know about this type of negligence…

 There are hidden risks when undergoing any type of treatment and tanning treatments are no different. Of course, mistakes aren’t frequent, but they do happen. What types of injuries can be caused when it comes to tanning treatments?

  •     Skin irritation and conditions can arise if the equipment is not properly sanitized.
  •     Eye damage can occur if you aren’t given the proper protective equipment. It is actually law to ensure eye protection is provided. This could lead to the development of cataracts.
  •     Individuals can end up burned if the equipment is not maintained properly.
  •     Allergic reactions to spray tans can occur if a patch test has not been carried out on new customers.

 

As you can see, there are many different incidents that can arise in regards to tanning treatments. You simply need to be able to prove that you have been injured because of the professional’s error or negligence. Aside from this, the incident must have happened within the past three years, as this is the time limit on all personal injury cases. You need to have seen a doctor for your injuries as well. 

Motorcycle accidents

 Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault? Sadly motorbike accidents are not uncommon in any part of the world, and there are many casualties as a result of these incidents every year. Read on to discover all you need to know about what to do if you have been the victim of someone else’s negligence on the road. 

 What type of motorbike accidents can result in a successful claim?

 Generally, when it comes to making an accident claim, you need to be able to prove is that the accident occurred because of someone else’s error or negligence. It certainly cannot be through any fault of your own. Aside from this, the accident must have happened within the last three years and you need to have seen a doctor as a result of your injuries. Keeping that in mind, here are a few examples of motorbike accidents that tend to result in successful claims…

 –       Accidents that have occurred because of dangerous potholes

–       Incidents that have happened because of poorly marked spillages

–       Drivers causing crashes since they haven’t seen the motorcycle

–       Poorly marked road works that result in incidents occurring

 What shall I do if I have been involved in a motorbike accident?

 The first thing you need to do is to make sure you receive medical attention. As mentioned, this is not only vital for your injuries but also for your accident claim. Aside from this, it is advisable to get the contact details of the person that caused the accident. This includes their name, address, contact number and the details of the insurer. If there were any witnesses it is also recommended to get their details, since their statements can really help to strengthen your claim. 

Hair salon negligence

 We tend to associate injury cases with road traffic accidents, slips and trips, and even workplace incidents. However, the truth is that personal injuries can occur in a monumental number of ways. Hair salon negligence is one of these. Keep on reading to discover all you need to know about making this type of accident claim…

 There are many instances that can occur when it comes to hair salon negligence. If you are having your hair dyed it is imperative for the salon to carry out a patch test, to ensure that you are not allergic to the product being used. Failure to do so can result in a nasty reaction. From blisters and rashes, to hair becoming brittle and falling out, there are lots of distressing injuries that can arise. Fortunately, these do not happen on a regular basis, yet they can occur. Burns and injuries can also occur when curling tongs and hair straighteners are used negligently. 

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the broad scope of incidents that can count as negligence. This merely scratches the surface of the different injuries we can sustain because of someone else’s actions today.

Overcoming Major Setbacks Later In Life

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The nature of life is that setbacks will always occur. Just when you think things are sailing along nicely, life likes to throw you a curveball. And those can be minor, although challenging to cope with – like losing a business contract – or they can be major, like serious ill health, natural disaster or a significant accident. Learning to cope with life’s more trying moments is something that we all have to face from time to time. However, these challenges can be harder to face for older people. They tend to be a little more set in their ways, and acceptance and recovery – physically and mentally – can be a much slower process. Things which are hard to cope with can get magnified into a catastrophe as you get older. So, if your elders are suddenly faced with something severe, how do you best support them and help them to cope with the crisis? 

Help Them Start To Accept What’s Happened

The first reaction for a lot of people in the face of unexpected bad news is denial – they simply can’t process the reality of the situation. Gently explain to them that no one is immune to setbacks and reassure them that you’ll get through this one together. Accepting the situation is the first step in a long process of recovery and healing. The journey they will go in may change who they are as a person and how they see the world. If your loved one is trying to bury their head in the sand, try to help them start this process. If they can acknowledge a tough situation, they’ll be on the way to coming out of the other side and perhaps experiencing real personal growth as they do so. Steer them to acknowledge to themselves that something bad has happened that they couldn’t control, but then ask them what they can control in the situation, what positive steps they can take. This will help them to feel much more action-centred and give them a direction to head in when everything around has been turned upside down. 

Locate Some Professional Support 

When something overwhelming happens, sometimes you find yourself on sensory overload and you simply don’t know where to begin. In older people, this can be especially true, so a good way to support them is to signpost them to appropriate support services, be they medical, legal, practical or emotional. Assess the situation and involve them in asking what they might need. It could be professional counselling or a support group, someone to repair their damaged roof, Personal Injury Lawyers, or a good physiotherapist. Older people can find it harder to seek out this information, so support them to find it and you’ll be helping the situation a lot. If they don’t feel ready for it though, especially counselling or a support group, then don’t push them into it – leave them the information and let them come to it in their own time. 

Give Them Time To Heal

Sometimes, recovery from a major setback is just one of those things which takes time. Just as physical injuries need time in order for the body to heal, so time is needed for emotional upheaval to settle and begin to reconcile. Make sure that you – or indeed, they – aren’t being impatient in your attitude to recovery from a significant event. Impatience will only make everything harder in the long run. Sometimes we can definitely be in too much of a hurry to try to fix our problems, or those of our loved ones, when actually we need to accept that healing is a process, not a quick fix. Try to guide their focus onto other matters – things they can enjoy in the here and now – it could be a trip out, or a new book, or a family dinner. Something simple that will take their attention away from the situation for a while. 

Help Them Fix Their Sleep

Sleeping can often be a challenge for older people anyway – our quality of sleep tends to decrease when we get older – and when anxiety and sadness are also factors at play in the wake of a setback it can be even harder. Great sleep hygiene is what is often referred to as a keystone habit – a practice that acts as the foundation for lots of other things in our lives – and especially the physical or emotional healing needed after a major adverse event. The effects of not getting good quality sleep can range from loss of appetite to poor concentration and general low mood. It can affect our work, our relationships and most definitely our physical health. So support your loved one to get better sleep – make sure their sleeping environment is dark enough with a slightly cooler temperature. Buy them some high quality sheets and pillows. And if they are really struggling, look into options like an aromatherapy diffuser or lavender pillow spray. If they are still struggling, point them to a healthcare practitioner who may be able to prescribe a sleeping aid.

Caring For Your Parents After You Retire

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No matter how old you get, your parents will always be older, and this means that the tables will often turn at some point in your life. As you grew up and even into your adult life, your mom and dad will have always worked hard to give you all of the support you need. Of course, though, age doesn’t come alone, bringing with it all sorts of maladies and ailments, especially once someone gets into their 80’s. To give you the opportunity to provide them with the life they deserve, this post will be exploring some of the best ways to care for them after you’ve retired.

Giving Them Company

It’s easy to get lonely as someone gets older, with the likelihood of their partner surviving being limited, and the difficulty they find moving around on their own. This makes spending time with your elderly loved ones the most crucial part of their care. I don’t matter if they’re sick or injured, seeing you a few times a week will bring a smile to their face and give them the chance to be themselves. You can also use this opportunity to take them to places or people they don’t get to see very often, adding some variety to a life which may largely consist of sitting in a chair.

Giving Them Independence

While it will feel natural to smother your parents when they need help, being to hands-on can end up making their lives harder. People often find that they only lose the ability to do certain jobs when they don’t do them for a long time. If you don’t walk for weeks on end, for example, it will be hard for you to go out for a hike. It’s better to look for ways to help them to be independent, whether this is a car which they can drive or simply a grabber which can be used for their chair. A lot of companies are turning their focus to this sort of care, and this means that there are loads of products on the market to help.

Personal Care

Most parents don’t like the idea of their children providing their personal care. This part of life should be something which is kept strictly professional, but you don’t have to go to the extent of putting them in a home or hospital to achieve this goal. Home care providers can send a professional to just about any address. They will handle the personal aspects of your parent’s care, with options to have someone move in on a temporary basis if more extreme measures have to be taken. Building a good relationship with a company like this really early on can be a great way to ensure an easier future.

With all of this in mind, you should be feeling ready to take on the challenge of caring for your parents after they retire. A lot of people struggle with work like this, finding it hard to know whether or not they should throw their lives into helping their loved ones. Of course, though, there are loads of places to look for help in this field.

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