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Hospital trust faces record fine

James Ratcliff — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:21:20 +0000

Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation after an independent inquiry ruled that Stafford Hospital “routinely neglected” patients and displayed “systemic failings” in its approach to…{+}

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Unite prepares asbestos appeal

James Ratcliff — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:18:13 +0000

Unite has announced its intentions to challenge a ruling that could prevent thousands of asbestos cancer victims and their families receiving compensation.
The UK’s biggest union will oppose a decision made in the court of appeal in October, which said…{+}

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Kidney swap man seeks £14m damages

James Ratcliff — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:17:02 +0000

A man has claimed High Court damages of nearly £14 million after receiving “catastrophic” injuries after an operation to donate a kidney to his father.
The 38-year-old – who can only be identified as XYZ – was the victim of a medical negligence during…{+}

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Government moves forward on Jackson

James Ratcliff — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:50:25 +0000

The Ministry of Justice is starting to look seriously at the implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s recommendations on curbing litigation costs.
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke has given his clear support for the recommendation that legal costs be recovered…{+}

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7/7 scheme has insufficient cash

James Ratcliff — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:45:09 +0000

A Government compensation scheme is to be reviewed because it does not have enough money to pay out on claims made by the victims of the July 7 London bombings.
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke said the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme has “huge delays”…{+}

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Work deaths at lowest ever level

James Ratcliff — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:42:36 +0000

The number of people killed at work has fallen to the lowest on record, an official report showed today.
The Health and Safety Executive said that between April 2009 and March 2010 there were 152 fatalities, down from 179 the previous year, a rate of…{+}

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Blood contamination Bill launched

James Ratcliff — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:39:11 +0000

Victims and family members of contaminated blood scandals would be given extra compensation and support under new laws proposed in the House of Lords.
Lord Morris of Manchester, president of the Haemophilia Society and former Minister for Disables People,…{+}

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Cab driver admits fraudulent claim

James Ratcliff — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:28:38 +0000

A London taxi driver has pleaded guilty to being in contempt of court after falsely claiming that an accident forced him into early retirement.
Michael Seabrook, of Ilford, Essex, avoided going to prison because he is seriously ill after insurance firm…{+}

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Tomato leap failure costs £24,000

James Ratcliff — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:25:21 +0000

Failing to jump over a “human tomato” has cost a former mayor’s council £24,000 after he injured the person who was dressed in the fruit costume for a publicity stunt.
Jim Rodgers kicked council worker Lorraine Mallon in the head by accident, leaving…{+}

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PM praises health and safety report

James Ratcliff — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:22:41 +0000

The Government has announced plans to drastically overhaul health and safety rules in order to tackle Britain’s “damaging” compensation culture.
David Cameron revealed he hoped a review by former Tory minister Lord Young would be a “turning point” and…{+}

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