Injuries Caused By Fireworks
Fireworks are a popular show piece at many parties, events and celebrations throughout the year, which unfortunately also means that many people are exposed to the risk of injury. Around 1000 people a year are injured by fireworks, which can cause severe burning injuries, often resulting in the need for… Read More
Posted on: October 31, 2023Cut-price lip fillers can leave users permanently disfigured
Lip enhancing treatments carried out by unregistered practitioners in a bid to save money, can lead to infections, tissue dying and disfigurement. Unregulated, cheap products used by those administering second-tier treatments, unhygienic environments in which they are administered, syringe-sharing for cost-minimisation and poor aftercare are all amongst the causes of… Read More
Posted on: August 17, 2018Actons PI team attend the Trichological Society’s Graduation Day 2018
This year’s annual Trichological Society Graduation Day was held on 14 May 2018, with Associate, June Makings and Chartered Legal Executive, Anne Thomas representing Actons - who are long standing members of the group. The Trichological Society is a body of professionals whose work involves hair and scalp related matters.… Read More
Posted on: May 23, 2018Building company pays out £320,000 in compensation after sub-contractor suffers career ending accident
Newark-based construction firm Caledonian Modular Limited has been forced to pay £320,000 in compensation to a painter and decorator they had sub-contracted. The 48 year-old from East Yorkshire was using a step ladder to reach a ceiling, when a flurry of sparks came towards him through a hole in a… Read More
Posted on: March 20, 2018Aldi forced to recall ‘Poppin’ Chicken’ over plastic contents
Supermarket Aldi were forced to release a statement last week to inform its customers that it was unsafe to eat their faulty ‘Poppin’ Chicken’ product. This came after traces of plastic had been discovered inside the frozen snack, leading to serious safety fears. Aldi described the warning as only ‘precautionary’,… Read More
Posted on: December 12, 2017Consumer Drones Spark New Personal Injury Fears
With an estimated 600,000 commercial drones set to be in the air by 2018, it’s no wonder there are increased concerns over new types of personal injury. Manufactured and sold by brands like Parrot, DJI and Revell; the small and popular gadget has become readily available in the UK during… Read More
Posted on: October 31, 2017Teen left with facial scar from henna tattoo
A teenager has been left with severe scaring on his face after getting a £9 temporary henna tattoo while on holiday in Zante. The teen got the tattoo to resemble that of Mike Tyson’s but was shocked to discover it had left him with red scarring down the side of… Read More
Posted on: August 17, 2017Aldi fined £1m after accident at work claim
Aldi has been fined £1mililon after a worker had to have two toes surgically removed following a 'horrific' incident at one of its Derbyshire stores. The worker was driving a powered pallet truck when the accident happened. The injuries the man suffered included fracturing all toes on his left foot,… Read More
Posted on: August 11, 2017KFC fined around £1m after workers scalded by gravy
KFC has been fined after two workers in Stockton suffered agonising third degree burns from handling boiling hot gravy. A 16-year-old was burnt across their arms as a tub of gravy spilled upon removal from the microwave, with CCTV showing colleagues dodging the individual before being sent to hospital alone… Read More
Posted on: August 4, 2017The Trichological Society Graduation Day 2017
As long-standing members of the Trichological Society, Actons' Directors, Heidi Gleadhill and Gary Chadwick, attended this year's annual Trichological Society Graduation Day on 8 May 2017, where Professor Stevens, a leading hair expert, commended the graduates. The Trichological Society is a body of professionals whose work involves hair and scalp… Read More
Posted on: July 18, 2017