A recent BBC investigation into England’s NHS hospitals has revealed that 750 patients have been at the receiving end of mistakes that have been so serious that they should have ‘never’ happened. ‘Never’ events are classed “serious, largely preventable incidents that should not occur if the available preventative measures have been implemented.” (NHS Patient Safety) [...]
Over the years, there seems to have been a sort of stigma attached to someone who makes a personal injury claim and insurance companies have long been lobbying for changes to do away with so-called ‘ambulance chasers’. As a result, the Government have decided to take drastic measures in making significant changes to personal injury [...]
As of April 1st 2013 some major changes in the legal rules governing personal injury cases have come in – but do you know how these changes are going to affect you? We’re all used to hearing the phrase “no win, no fee” – this is the agreement we’ve come to expect when bringing a [...]
In 1967 the Beatles sang about 4000 holes in Blackburn, Lancashire and judging by the news this week there still are and not just in Blackburn, but all over the country. The report said a third of motorists have their vehicles damaged by potholes. However it is not just vehicles that get damaged by them, [...]
Exercise is big business and a record number of people enjoy regular exercise and in particular go to the gym. It does not matter if you go before or after work or during your lunch break, you need to be aware of the dangers that lurk in gyms. Approximately 4.5 million people have gym memberships [...]
In horse racing the jumps season is in full swing, with Cheltenham just gone and the Grand National coming up. If you have a personal injury claim you will also have several hurdles and obstacles to jump, so how can you ensure that you stay the course and get the right result at the finish [...]
When you drive or ride to work, how is your commute? Do you have smooth roads to sail along or do you jolt and jitter all your way to work? A shocking new survey reports that a third of all drivers have suffered damage to their car as a result of potholes over the last [...]
When handling a claim for injury ensure that you are being properly represented. I have had three recent examples of one insurer ( who made 24 million from selling injury cases (yes their own clients cases) ) trying to manipulate injury cases for their benefit. Example 1 A case (when my client was dying [...]
The care profession is supposed to be exactly that, caring. Unfortunately this is not always the case and with people living longer and more people having to go into care homes the problem is escalating. A care home in Bolton has been closed today due to numerous instances of shocking neglect. The residents have been [...]
More and more frequently nowadays, insurance companies are approaching victims of accidents directly and making offers to settle claims, cutting out the middleman. If you were the innocent victim in say a road traffic accident and the next day, the insurance company for the other driver calls you up and offers you £1,000 compensation, would [...]
