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Novum Law supports Doc Bike Dorset’s 2022 charity ride out

Novum Law was delighted to support motorcycle charity Doc Bike Dorset’s second annual charity ride out, which took place on Sunday, 25 September, at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s base....

Should there be speed restrictions and compulsory safety helmets for e-scooter users?

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) recently called for mandatory speed restrictions on e-scooters and for e-scooter riders to wear safety helmets as part of a consultation into their...

Novum Law supports One Punch Awareness Week

It is One Punch Awareness Week (19-23 September) organised by the charity One Punch UK, which aims to raise awareness of the devastation that one punch can cause victims and...

Looking at Sepsis Prevention on World Sepsis Day 2022

Today (Tuesday 13 September) is World Sepsis Day, which aims to raise awareness of those affected by sepsis worldwide and focusing on its symptoms and sepsis prevention. There are around...

Increase in asbestos cancer cases among ‘white-collar’ workers

Concerns have been raised about the increasing numbers of asbestos cancer cases among ‘white-collar’ workers. Traditionally, those being diagnosed with the asbestos cancer mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related diseases like asbestosis...

Electric bike safety concerns as sales boom

Electric bikes (or e-bikes) are an increasingly popular and environmentally friendly way to get around. Sales have boomed in recent years, with around 60,000 e-bikes sold in the UK each...

Rugby players set to take governing bodies to court over dementia claims

A group of 185 former professional rugby players are expected to take rugby’s governing bodies to court after they were diagnosed with early onset dementia and other irreversible brain conditions....

Latest Health and Safety Executive figures reveal 123 deaths at work in 2021

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released the latest figures for fatal work accidents in Britain. These reveal that 123 workers and 80 members of the public were tragically...

Government rejects Select Committee’s asbestos removal recommendations

The Government has officially rejected the recommendations set out by the Work and Pensions Select Committee in its April report about the removal of asbestos from public buildings. Asbestos is...

What are the most common types of motorcycle collisions?

With the summer months in full swing, many motorcyclists are getting out and enjoying the freedom of the open road. However, as we all know, bikers face many risks that...

Bristol named as one of the UK’s most dangerous cities for cycling

Bristol has been named as the ninth most dangerous city in the UK for cycling in a recent study. Over 12,000 cycling routes around the country were examined, taking into...

People with lung conditions urged to take precautions during heatwave

Temperatures are rising in Britain again over the coming days, with highs in the mid-30s expected in the South during the weekend. Last month’s heatwave caused severe disruption across the...