Personal Injury News & Insights

It has been reported that Liverpool based Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Specialist Solicitors Hampson Hughes have entered administration.

The article states that the issue, which affects the gastroenterology department at Aintree Hospital, dates back to 2015.

Facts of the case Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors represented a client in relation to an accident at work. Our Client was employed by the Defendants as a Driver. When loading their vehicle they lost their balance on an uneven surface and fell from the vehicle, sustaining injury. There were no handrails, guards or other devices in place to prevent any fall from the vehicle.

Facts of the case Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors represented a client in relation to an accident at work. Our Client worked as a Carer. During the course of her employment a patient approached our client from behind and punched them in the side of the head, causing them to fall to the floor and lose consciousness. Our client suffered from permanent damage to her hearing as well as headaches and earaches and was initially afraid to return to work.

Gregory Abrams Davidson recovers £55,000 of damages for taxi driver injured when he tripped over a defect on a road maintained by the council.

Drivers know they can be prosecuted for using a handheld phone whilst driving but many are evading prosecution or having their convictions overturned due to a legal loophole. However, last month the Department for Transport opened a consultation which is likely to result in a change to the law in early 2021.

Unfortunately in some situations time is a critical factor because often the earlier a diagnosis is made and treatment commenced, the better the chances of a patient making a good recovery. If treatment is delayed, this can lead to permanent complications and health issues which could potentially have been avoided.

Has your GP been closed and have you suffered as a result? Will your GP be the next to close?

Care inspectors the Care Quality Commission have taken steps to ensure an NHS Hospital Trust improve its safety and leadership in order to protect patients.