Posts Tagged ‘compensation’
Anti depression medication- what is the right thing to do?
There have been some articles lately about anti depression drugs. Further articles about mistakes in prescribing drugs and errors in 1 on 5 makes even more grim reading. In this article we look at the studies and the practical things you can do for you or others suffering. Statistics Use of antidepressants is on the…
Read MoreAsbestos cancer loss may help others win compensation
Asbestos cancer victims may have a future pathway to compensation currently denied to them.We have reported before that asbestos mesothelioma victims are finding it increasingly tough to make claims. However a recent case, combined with an upcoming Court of Appeal case, may pave the way for easier cases in the future. Asbestos cancer – this…
Read MoreNHS mistakes- will greater transparency get us to the truth?
NHS mistakes are often reported in the press and on television. We look at recent changes which may mean a more transparent approach to finding out if your loved ones have had poor treatment. NHS hospitals and medical staff are there to help us all in our hour of need. The majority of the time…
Read MoreFemale medical pain – are your doctors doing enough?
Female medical pain is a serious matter. Doctors taking reports of medical pain symptoms less seriously in women than in men has recently been in the media. An article by the Daily Mail click here reports on a worrying trend that female patients are taken less seriously than men. Reports of failing to take notice or…
Read MorePleural plaques to mesothelioma in less than 12 months – a stark warning
Asbestos pleural plaques victims can go on to suffer the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Read our true story of how Corries pleural plaque register helped an asbestos cancer victim secure six figure compensation in less than 6 months. Pleural Plaques case facts Our client, Mr C was told in October 2016 that he had pleural plaques. …
Read MoreAsbestos Claims – Our easy guide to help you or others
Asbestos claims are our business. Asbestos disease victims often talk to us about whether or not they should make a claim. For families helping older relatives talking about a claim can be difficult. Very often victims are not keen to make a claim. Most are from a generation of workers who don’t like to make…
Read MoreCarillion collapse & asbestos victims – could they be the losers?
Carillion asbestos victims may be the big losers following the company going into liquidation. The collapse of construction giant Carillion will have far-reaching effects. We consider how this may affect asbestos victims who worked for Carillion. Carillion – Company background Carillion has, over many years, taken over a large number of different companies. These have…
Read MoreWhat is IPF? -Keith Chegwin’s death -Your Questions answered
The death of much loved television presenter Keith Chegwin has shocked many of us. Keith Chegwin has sadly died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, known as IPF. What is IPF? IPF is a scarring to the lung which stops the lungs breathing properly. Over a course of time this fibrosis causes the lungs to stiffen and…
Read MoreAsbestos papers judgment may open Pandora’s Box
An important asbestos papers judgement could have wide ranging support for asbestos victims. The Asbestos Papers Case A claim was heard in the Royal Courts of Justice between insurance companies who had previously paid compensation to dying asbestos cancer victims. These victims were employed by Cape Distribution Ltd and it’s subsidiary companies. An argument was raised…
Read MoreAsbestos Cancer scheme – our call for change as Government letting down victims
A government asbestos cancer scheme report has shown many victims are still being denied compensation. The Department for Work & Pensions have published a review of the payments and statistics of the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) for year 2016/17. They make interesting reading. The DMPS Scheme The DMPS was introduced in April 2014 and…
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