Jan 31

Road traffic accidents are a growing problem, and despite the number of speed related collisions and deaths being reduced, the number of other causes such as mobile phones, drink and drug driving, and simple tiredness or not wearing a seatbelt. Here are the facts to keep you from making trivial mistakes that can cost lives.

Driving under the influence is a criminal offence, and refers to not only having one too many pints; it refers to anything that can impair your senses and judgement. Being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol can cause slow reaction times and a lack of concentration, hallucinations, dizziness, tremors and more. It doesn’t matter how much of a careful driver you think you are, or how unaffected you feel, the police will pull you over, and will be able to test and arrest you on the spot for driving under the influence. Sentences include a minimum 12 month driving ban, a fine of up to 5000, and a criminal record. If a death is caused due to driving under the influence, a minimum 14 year prison sentence is to be expected.

One of the main culprits for averting a driver’s attention is the mobile phone, and that includes using them hands-free. One well known road safety campaign put out the message “Missing a call won’t kill you”, trying to make drivers think again about answering their phone when at the wheel. Police on the Isle of Man have put up road side messages threatening a maximum penalty of 1000 for anyone caught using a mobile at the wheel, hands -free or not.

Around 20% of all road accidents are caused by fatigue, and sleep related accidents are more likely than accidents of any other cause to be fatal or cause serious injury. The risk is even greater when commercial vehicles are involved. To help prevent fatigue it is best to remember the following. If you have to take long journeys try to take a break every 2 hours, and have a caffeinated drink. Remember that caffeine takes round 15 minutes to kick in. Be aware of the risks if you have to travel particularly early in morning or late at night, and plan for regular breaks or even an overnight stay along the way. If you become overly tired, find a safe place to stop like a motorway services or similar, NOT the motorway hard shoulder.

Road safety should be priority for all drivers, and in most cases it is. However there are the few who cause the number of road deaths and accidents to remain, and this is due to small and simple acts that have catastrophic consequences. Keeping within speed limits, ignoring or switching off your phone, and leaving the recommended 2 second gap between yourself and the car in front can all help improve your focus and keep our roads safe for everyone.

Find out more about road accident claims with MoneyBright.

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Jan 30

Despite there being no government-backed recommendation to remove all PIP breast implants thought to be faulty, the NHS has announced that they will be offering 3,000 women replacement implants following this latest worldwide health scare. These 3,000 women were originally given the ‘boob job’ on the NHS – many of them were cancer patients – so it stands to reason that any one of these women distressed by the latest claims that PIP implants are potentially a health risk should get them replaced for free. But what about the other 47,000 women in the UK thought to have PIP implants?

These 47,000 women, however, are entitled to the removal of these implants on the NHS should the woman be severely stressed by the recent announcements that PIP implants could be unsafe. Lansley has said how the NHS has duty of care to support those when there is ‘clinic need’, which is this case applies to women (whether or not the implants were done the NHS) who are overwhelmed with anxiety.

As it stands, all 50,000 could be eligible to have their implants removed on the NHS. The 3,000 NHS patients automatically qualify for not just the removal, but the replacement of their implants with high-quality alternatives. However, those who had their breasts enlarged privately are not offered replacements, just the removal. The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says how the NHS has a duty of care to help if there is ‘clinical need’. In the case of PIP implants, this applied to the anxiety caused by this latest scandal.

Although many agree that private clinics or the French supplier of the PIP implants should be paying for the surgery, a report conducted by Lansley has concluded that there is no substantial link between the rupture of the PIP implants and cancer, despite France declaring that cases there do prove such a link. Despite Jean-Claud Mas, the former Poly Implant Prosthese owner (the factory for which has since closed down) facing international criminal charges, women fitted with PIP implants are still unable to claim compensation for their distress.

So should the NHS be paying to remove all these potentially faulty implants? Well, with no legal obligation for private clinics to remove these implants, most would agree that yes; the NHS should support these women just as they would those with other self-inflicted medical problems such as alcoholism, smoking and obesity.

Speak to expert medical negligence solicitors for help claiming compensation.

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Jan 30

Have you suffered an injury as a result of medical negligence? If so, it’s possible you’ll be able to make a claim for compensation. The only problem is, how are you going to pay for it? Solicitors’ and barristers’ fees, paying for expert witnesses, it all adds up! Luckily, there are a range of funding options available for medical negligence claims. We’ve highlighted the five main methods below.

1. Legal Aid

Despite the widely publicised cuts to legal aid funding, it is still available in some situations. To find out if you are eligible to claim legal aid, contact a solicitor. They will need some information from you, such as your income and expenses and those of your partner (if relevant), details of your savings and information about benefits you claim. A good solicitor should be happy to provide some initial advice free of charge.

Number 2: Legal Aid

Legal expenses insurance (LEI) is not designed to make direct payments towards your claim; instead, it covers you for costs like hiring an expert witness to testify to the severity of your injuries. It can also cover you for costs like solicitors’ and barristers’ fees. If you think this might be the best funding option for you, ask your solicitor for more information on how it works.

Conditional Fee Agreements (no win, no fee)

A Conditional Fee Agreement, also known as ‘no win, no fee’, is a situation in which you are not required to pay anything towards the cost of your medical negligence claim. Instead, if your case is successful your solicitor will claim all fees from the opposing side. Law firms tend to take cases on a conditional fee basis when the chance of winning is very strong; to find out if your case qualifies, contact a firm that offers ‘no win, no fee’ for a free consultation.

Trade Union Funding

More famous under their alternative name (no win, no fee) Conditional Fee Agreements are an agreement between solicitor and client that the solicitor will not take a fee for their services. Instead, they will claim their expenses and a success fee from the opposing side. CFAs are typically available to clients with very strong chances of success. To find out if you are eligible to make a claim under these conditions, speak to a ‘no win, no fee’ medical negligence solicitor.

Number 5: Fund Your Claim Privately

If all other funding options are unavailable, you may have to cover the cost of your claim yourself. In such situations, solicitors will be happy to discuss pricing to give you an idea of how much the case is likely to cost.

Once you’ve decided how to fund your medical negligence claim, you will need a solicitor capable of guiding you through the compensation claims process.

If you have suffered as a result of clinical negligenceand want to make a claim, visit JMW’s site to seek professional advice from clinical negligence solicitors and how they can help you.

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Jan 29

1 in 4 UK teenagers have stated that they want cosmetic surgery – a startling statistic that displays the obvious influence of the media. Procedures such as liposuction, breast enhancement and tummy tucks were all cited as a preferred treatment, but do young people truly understand the risks involved? Cosmetic surgery may be becoming increasingly popular, but this has meant that the number of complications and clinical negligence claims has also risen. Anyone that is considering plastic surgery should understand what can go wrong and what they can do if they receive sub-standard treatment.

Understanding What Can Go Wrong

Like any type of operation, cosmetic procedures will always involve risk, but it’s important that your surgeon outlines these clearly before you agree to anything. No matter how well the surgery is performed, a patient is always susceptible to the following complications:

* Chronic infection
* Skin disfigurement, such as extensive scarring, uneven skin and pimpled skin
* Disappointing results – remember, cosmetic surgery cannot guarantee that you will get your desired look.
* Allergic reactions
* Blood clots

Those that are seriously considering cosmetic surgery should understand that the right surgeon can be crucial to a successful result. Not all doctors offer the same level of care, so don’t be fooled by misleading advertisements or special offers. Instead, put some time into researching good surgeons online or speak to your GP about reputable surgeons in your area.

Making a Clinical Negligence Claim

In some instances, the complications arising from cosmetic surgery are not simply down to the general risks of an operation. Clinical negligence is more common than people think and errors in surgery can lead to ongoing suffering and a need for additional treatment. If you believe you have been subject to negligence during your cosmetic surgery, then it is important to consult a solicitor about whether you can pursue a clinical negligence compensation claim. Remember, if your suffering could have been avoided, it is likely that you will be able to recover the compensation that you deserve.

For more information about clinical negligence compensation claims, contact the solicitors at JMW LLP. JMW are a full service law firm with specialist departments in clinical negligence and personal injury.

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Jan 28

There are a amount of circumstances that get in touch with for Minnesota employees compensation. There are some circumstances in which a worker could qualify to get specific rewards due to perform connected injuries. The initial situation is wage loss this refers to a circumstance in which a worker loses his capability to earn due to a perform connected injury. In this sort of a situation the worker is entitled to employees compensation Minnesota from their employer.

This is since they can no lengthier earn a residing themselves then they want some sort of rewards. This also applies if the injury has triggered you to perform in a place at a decrease shell out package deal compared to what you employed to earn. This employees compensation Minnesota for wage loss rewards is calculated dependent on a amount of items. These incorporate items like the earlier salary as properly as the extent of injuries the worker has sustained.

The other employees compensation Minnesota is healthcare advantages. This happens when a worker has to be hospitalized or get healthcare focus resulting from function associated injury. This is in accordance with the laws of Minnesota that govern healthcare compensation. Nevertheless, there are a couple of circumstances that govern the Minnesota employees compensation. The 1st 1 is that the compensation ought to be in accordance with the essential therapy needed by the worker. The other situation is that the healthcare therapy the worker gets has to be associated to the injury the worker has sustained. This kind of healthcare compensation is usually covered by the employer’s insurance coverage business.

There is disability advantage that is supplied to employees who have sustained long term injuries from a perform connected accident. This employees compensation Minnesota is only provided right after a worker has been provided all the required health-related interest. Right after this, if the worker nevertheless has some kind of disability due to the injury then they are entitled to disability Minnesota employees compensation. This compensation normally depends on the extent of the disability. The sum a worker could get also depends on the extent to which the injury impacts the worker’s capacity to carry on earning for himself. This is also paid by the employer’s insurance coverage organization and the worker has to be examined by a medical doctor to ascertain the extend of the disability.

The other situation is when a worker has to go for rehabilitation following injuries incurred although functioning. This sort of Minnesota employees compensation is identified as rehabilitation rewards. The employer could also be necessary to get a competent rehabilitation consultant to supply the victim the necessary help. This is also in situation the worker can not be capable to recover and perform in the identical spot. The competent rehabilitation consultant must be capable to aid the victim locate substitute jobs as portion of the employees compensation Minnesota.

There are lawyers who are qualified to help victims get workers compensation Minnesota in case they do not know how to go about it. Many workers also prefer to get lawyers to represent them so as to get the most out of the compensation since some employers may give less than what is deserved.

John Q. Ruschmeyer
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