Failure to warn patient of risks associated with surgery In a case that has recently been at the High Court the Claimant, Mr. Spencer, sued Hillingdon Hospital for compensation following an allegation of negligence against the hospital. The Claimant had been referred to the hospital by his GP and underwent a hernia operation on 1st…
It was recently reported in the news how a grandmother, aged 89, died after suffering complications from a broken neck. Her family state that her broken neck was repeatedly missed by paramedics and her GP, leaving her in pain and being told to “take paracetamol”. She was not given an x-ray until three weeks after…
A Warrington company has recently been fined £150,000.00 plus costs of £80,000.00 at Warwickshire Crown Court following the death of an employee in an accident at work. William Ward, a 56 year old married man from Sheffield, died at the Company’s Warwickshire depot in October 2011 when a barge which he was dismantling collapsed and…
How to choose a personal injury solicitorTips for choosing a personal injury solicitor Check their credentials. Unfortunately there are bogus firms around. If in doubt check the Law Society’s website. http://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/ If the firm is not listed, move on. Look for an experienced solicitor. Don’t believe everything you read. Just because someone claims they are a specialist doesn’t mean that they are. How…
Is free legal advice available for accident claims? Most no win no fee solicitors will offer a first consultation free of charge. At the initial interview they should explain the process involved in bringing a claim, approximate timescales and costs involved. What is no win no fee for accident claims? No win no fee agreements…
At some time in our lives we are all likely to need medical treatment. When we do we can be at our most vulnerable. It is widely recognised that medical and nursing staff as well as the thousands of ancillary and support staff in the NHS work incredibly hard under often very difficult conditions. The National…
