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North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust Failing in Key Areas
Published on 05/11/2012
No one ever wants to hear that the hospital service that they rely on has higher than expected rates of mortality on multiple measures, but unfortunately that is the case with North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust – which includes the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, the birthing centre at Penrith Community Hospital and the West… View Article
Injuries Caused by Faulty Products
Published on 04/11/2012
Capitalism in the 21st Century requires consumers to place an enormous amount of trust in manufacturers and suppliers, believing that the products on offer are safe. Unfortunately this faith is not always rewarded. Food stuffs, faulty appliances, medication and dangerous packaging are all common causes of injuries, from food poisoning to chemical burns. However, safeguards… View Article
Legal expenses insurance – can I use my own compensation claim solicitor?
Published on 27/10/2012
The answer is generally very simple – yes. You do have the right to pick your own compensation solicitor, one who you think is right for you – even if the solicitors fees are going to be covered by your legal expenses insurance policy. Our compensation claim solicitors regularly talk to clients who are not… View Article
Medical negligence risk – Medway NHS Foundation Trust mortality rates higher than expected
Published on 24/10/2012
If you live in the Gillingham or West Kent area, and you need medical treatment from the NHS, Dr Foster guide isn’t overly reassuring. If you take a look at the statistics from the 2011 Dr Foster Hospital Guide [and you might want to have a look at my earlier blog entry all about the… View Article
Increase in whiplash compensation claims
Published on 19/10/2012
According to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries [an organisation representing UK actuaries nationwide] , the number of people claiming compensation for whiplash is rising – despite the fact that the number of people actually injured on the roads has fallen. The Institute blame this on a general cultural change towards claiming compensation. In their… View Article