School is meant to be a safe place, a place where children learn, laugh, and grow together. But sometimes, what starts as a “bit of fun” on the playground can quickly turn into something serious.

Many employees are injured at work and, according to figures from the Health and Safety Executive, almost 2 million British workers have suffered or are suffering from a workplace injury or illness in the last year. For many of these workers, however, the decision to bring an employer’s liability claim is not straightforward.

Cutting corners in health and safety matters can only lead to one outcome – as illustrated in this case, which should have been a routine skip delivery.

Major Trauma Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025, and is Day One Trauma Support’s flagship annual campaign which aims to raise awareness about the devasting impact of major trauma.