Yorkshire motorcycle accident spate prompts police warningRSS Feed

A recent spike in motorcycle accidents is causing concern for one police force.

Police are warning bikers about the risk of traffic accidents after five deaths in two weeks on roads in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Deputy Chief Constable Adam Briggs said that 16 riders have been killed on roads in the area so far this year and he is keen to avoid a 17th.

He explained: "We simply do not want another needless and preventable death and all the heartache that goes with it.
"Therefore I am pleading with motorcyclists, the vast majority of whom are safe and sensible riders, to please take care and ride safely.
He urged bikers to think about their families and the effect that not returning home would have on them.

The news comes after both Scotland and Wales reported record-low death figures for last year.

Accident claims advice from Serious Law

Posted by T B Walters

Accident at work results in employee losing his thumb

18 May 2012

An accident at work that saw a man lose part of his thumb has resulted in the prosecution of an adhesive tape manufacturer.The 19-year-old agency worker had only been employed by Latrave Limited for three...

Read More...

'Safety failings' lead to accident at work death

17 May 2012

A retail marketing company's failure to heed safety warnings has led to the death of an employee in an accident at work.Bezier Limited was ordered to pay £118,500 in fines and costs after William...

Read More...

Safety failings lead to equipment hire company fine

16 May 2012

Failing to address unsafe working practices has led to an equipment hire company being fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).Four Improvement Notices were issued to Rapid Hire in Swindon, as concerns...

Read More...