by Russell Worth | Sep 25, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News
A man from Hampshire died from asbestos exposure, an inquest has heard. Ronald Lee, who was 88-years-old, died following a long career working on the railways with asbestos. Mr Lee worked his way up to a foreman electrician role, beginning his career at 14. He worked...
by Russell Worth | Sep 24, 2013 | Medical Negligence, News
Needlestick injuries are wounds typically caused by needles that accidently penetrate the skin. These types of injuries can occur when people use, dissemble or dispose of needles. If the needle is contaminated with blood or other body fluid, it is possible that it...
by Russell Worth | Sep 24, 2013 | Medical Negligence, News
Proposals are being put forward for nurses and midwives in the UK to be given checks every three years from the end of 2015. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (also known as the NMC) says it wants to see patients, employers and colleagues give feedback on performance...
by Russell Worth | Sep 24, 2013 | Medical Negligence, misdiagnosis advice, News, Types of Misdiagnosis
Millions of pounds in compensation is being paid out for medical malpractice at hospitals in Sussex. Nearly £25 million was spent within one year following claims made against its three main hospital trusts, an increase of £3.9 million on the year before. Health...
by Russell Worth | Sep 24, 2013 | Accident at Work, News
A builder from Leicestershire has been fined for safety failings after a sub-contractor fell through a fragile roof light, breaking his neck and arm. James Beeston, who is self-employed, had been hired to complete minor building repairs at a factory in Bagworth,...
by Russell Worth | Sep 10, 2013 | asbestosis compensation, Industrial Disease, News
An elderly man from Hampshire who began his working life in the shipping industry died as a result of asbestos exposure, an inquest has heard. John Taylor, from Southampton, died in hospital in August this year after suffering asbestosis. Southampton Coroner’s Court...
