Our specialist Daybrook Dental Negligence Team are leading the way in the fight for justice for the victims of Desmond D’Mello following the discovery he had been ignoring important NHS infection control procedures.

We’ve already lodged hundreds of our claims and we have received responses from several of the parties involved in the proceedings. We’re now preparing further action, and meeting with our expert counsel is always the way forward.
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Mr S was the unfortunate victim of a rear end collision when he was stationary at traffic lights. This sort of accident is hugely common and we take on a lot of whiplash claims for people who have been hit in the rear.

There are a lot of law firms out there who will want to take on your whiplash claim and there are a lot of claims management companies who have had years of success in selling whiplash claims on to law firms – often at the victims expense. As well as that, insurers will often pressure you to accept offers from them directly.

Luckily for Mr S, he contacted our specialist team and received a fair payout for his injuries – and here is why.
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You may recall the scandal where imported blood between 1970 and 1991 was found to have been contaminated, leaving thousands of people suffering from lifelong blood borne like HIV and Hepatitis C. According to a recent all party parliamentary report, it is thought that more than 30,000 may have been infected following NHS blood treatment.

Only 6,000 have been identified and the report confirms that over 1,500 were infected with HIV between 1978 and 1985. Now the BBC has reported that three victims have launched claims for disability discrimination for their payments for Hepatitis C.
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As a driver for 9 years now, I feel I’m fairly confident when it comes to the rules of the road and driving safely – as well as being quick to react to potential accident situations. But even the best of drivers cannot avoid the negligence of other drivers, which is why we have to have compulsory insurance to cover accidents and claims.

Roundabouts are a known accident hotspot – I’ve almost been in two non fault ones this week alone! So it seemed worthwhile to write a blog about the basics of roundabout exit claims.
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Anyone with diabetes who uses insulin pens manufactured by Owen Mumford are being urged to check if their pen is a part of a large scale recall following defects discovered with the products.

The MHRA has published a press release with information which we will outline in this article for you. Anyone who may use these pens must stop using them with immediate effect and obtain a replacement as soon as possible.
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The MHRA has investigated complications and serious injuries suffered by a small minority of people who have received surgical implants to treat conditions like pelvic organ prolapsed and stress urinary incontinence. Incidents have been reported from around the world, and millions of pounds have been paid out for cases in America.

Our specialist medical negligence team can help you make a claim for personal injury compensation if you have suffered complications following surgical mesh and tape implants.
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Our specialist personal injury lawyers have particular experience in representing victims for cosmetic surgery claims ranging from breast augmentation, laser eye surgery, hair removal procedures, facial surgery, and many other forms of cosmetic procedures.

There are concerns over the regulation of the industry as a whole and many procedures and high street practices have been called in to question following complaints from patients about poor quality work and a lack of information. The industry is worth millions and intensive marketing campaigns can be seen everywhere.

So what happens when something goes wrong?
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Statistics show that around 120,000 people have laser eye surgery in the UK each year, and NHS statistics show that less than 5% of people have any problems – so overall, laser eye surgery is generally deemed as safe.

But some people who have suffered with problems may have been the victim of negligence – so here is a little advice on the topic if you have suffered as a result of laser eye surgery gone wrong.
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Concerns have been reported by the media following issues that have been raised by Moorfields Eye Hospital, the largest eye clinic in the UK, to the MHRA about a lens fitted in to around 6,000 patients by Optical Express.

The claims come amid a law suit against the high street chain for its marketing practices where text messages have been used to offer competitions to win free laser eye surgery amongst other alleged invasive ways in which people have been contacted without consent.
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The short answer is – yes, you may still be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation! A lot of people are often unaware or unsure whether they can make a claim if they have been the victim of a mistake from a colleague.

It’s understandable – if you are injured by a colleague, how can you blame your employer and win a claim against them?

I’ll tell you how – with the law!
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