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Attacked whilst at work is becoming increasingly more common, particularly in the health care profession. 8,746 reports of violence against NHS staff were reported last year. Statistics show that NHS staff are more likely to be attacked at work than involved in a Road Traffic Collision.
Children Injured Whilst At School
Children are inquisitive and curious and we often find that their curiosity get the better of them, leading them to have a tumble. However, when you entrust your child into the care of someone else i.e your child’s school you expect that a certain level of care to be carried out in order to protect their safety.
Dental negligence claims checklist
Dentists like all other health care professionals have a duty of care to their patients. If they are found to be in breach of that duty then a claim for negligence may be brought against them.
It is believed by many that pursuing a dental negligence claim can often be easier than other medical negligence claims. The reason this is believed is because most dental procedures are tried and tested over many years and therefore it leaves very little room for manoeuvre for negligence within the actual procedure itself.
Therefore, pointing the finger of blame when a personal injury is sustained to the dentist or health care professional performing the treatment.
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Brain injury claims are extremely complex personal injury claims. They must be conducted by a specialist in the area in order for the claim to be progressed and maximised to its full potential. It is often more difficult to prove a brain injury claim as this is due to the fact that the victim may not look as though they are actually affected or have a brain injury.
There also may not be a visible injury such as scarring. This is often why images of the injuries sustained at the time of the incident are often crucial in further strengthening a case to make a brain injury claim.
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Many people are not aware that if they have an accident that is partly due to their own carelessness that they might still be able to claim compensation for the damages. This is called contributory negligence. Under English Law, if the injured person of the accident is proven to be partly to blame then the blame will be split between the defendant and the claimant, and consequently the compensation paid to the claimant will be reduced by the percentage they’re deemed responsible.
Personal injuries are not always physical injuries more and more people are seeking to claim compensation for a physiological injury, such as, stress related injuries induced by a person’s working environment.
Ice-Skating, Festive Fun Or An Injury Waiting To Happen?
Ice-Skating is a traditional winter sport which is fun for all the family, but it doesn’t come without its accidents, which I’m sure you know; there’s always the amusement of watching Dad act like ‘a pro’, until he actually reaches the ice, that is. Mix slippery ice and novice skaters and it’s inevitable that trips, bumps and tumbles are going to happen. Unfortunately, sometimes more severe injuries can be sustained, such as broken limbs, dislocated shoulders and neck and back injuries.
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Compensation Claims for Children
It is possible to claim compensation for children, if they have sustained an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence? In most personal injury cases there is a three year limitation period. This means that you have three years in which to make a claim of compensation from the date of the accident. However, in respect of children, the limitation period is different, you have until the child’s 18th birthday to make a claim, or the child having reached the age of majority then has a further three years to make a claim of compensation themselves.
The government recently launched a campaign to get more and more people cycling in a bid to cut our green house omissions as well as attempting to tackle the growing problem of health and obesity in the UK. A great deal of people are already commuting via cycle bikes, especially in the big cities, as it is a cheap and quick way to get around. London, in particular, is really pushing for a bicycle revolution.
As we hit the shops to prepare and shop for Christmas we must take care. The high street will be getting busier by the day in the run up to Christmas. With the streets becoming busier and the weather becoming worse we must remember to take extra care when out braving the crowds, so as not to trip or slip on the high street.