World Drowning Prevention Day
Today is World Drowning Prevention Day where organisations around the world coordinate efforts to prevent drowning. Recent hot weather has caused 12 deaths in this country alone, with even people who can swim getting into difficulties in the water. Partly this is due to the unexpected ‘shock’ the body can go into when it…
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Sepsis: Cwm Taf Morgannwg failures ‘led to woman’s death’
The Ombudsman has found that Princess of Wales Hospital failed to diagnose a patient (Mrs F) with appendicitis twice, leading to the appendix rupturing and Mrs F sadly contracting sepsis and passing away the following month. During investigations, Ms F attended the hospitals emergency department on 17 July 2020 and was discharged negligently without…
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Empowerment Care Ltd Failures
Empowerment Care Ltd, based in Cannock, has been rated as “requires improvement” after its first Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. This rating is the second-lowest possible rating. The CQC on inspection noticed many failures including the following: A patient who needed two doses of medication a day was given three doses for 24 days.…
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Nationwide Benefit Consultants Ltd T/A The Pensions Reporter under investigation
Nationwide Benefit Consultants Ltd T/A The Pensions Reporter is under investigation by the FCA, FSCS and the Financial Ombudsman Service in relation to pension transfer advice. Who are Nationwide Benefit Consultants? The Pension Reporter was a trading name of Nationwide Benefit Consultants (“NBCL”) who were appointed representatives of Joseph Oliver Mediaçao de Seguros Lda…
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What should I do if I am injured on holiday?
Now the sun is shining we are all looking forward to a holiday, either close by or somewhere a little more adventurous. After a few years of travel limitations we are all excited to get back on a plane, or pitch a tent and enjoy some relaxation. However, what should you do if things…
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It’s HOT HOT HOT! – Hot weather and work
In the cold months of January and February, when the rain falls (or even snow!) and we’re huddled into our coats, the thought of a long, hot summer is a wonderful consolation. When you are experiencing extremes of heat such as we are at the moment, however, it can be difficult to sleep, settle…
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Injury Prevention Week – Top Tips to avoid Accidents at Work
Top Tips to Avoid Accidents At Work Every company in the United Kingdom is obligated to keep their staff safe whilst they are at work, failing which their negligence could lead to a compensation claim being made on their insurance policy, an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive or even criminal sanctions being…
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Injury Prevention Week – Collisions
APIL’s injury prevention week is focusing on e-scooters this year. We’ve all seen them (and encountered them, no doubt) and it is clear they are a swift way to move within a city without the need for additional vehicles on the road. However, if in the hands of riders who lack care, they are…
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Negligent surgical procedures – Client case studies
Here are two recent medical Negligence client case studies regarding negligent surgical procedures, complete with their awarded compensation amounts and a client testimonial. Case Study 1 – Trans-Vaginal Tape Surgery The Claimant was diagnosed with stress incontinence and thereafter, was advised to undergo TVTO (Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Obturator). No alternative treatments were offered to…
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