November 28th, 2008
Bowthorpe 53-year-old Ivor Woods has vowed to seek compensation for his father’s death from mesothelioma, the Norwich Evening News has reported.
Leslie Woods was exposed to asbestos during his career as a carpenter, which resulted in the malignant lung condition that took his life at the age of 87 in September last year.
However, his son is not sure precisely where or when the exposure took place and is asking for information that could help him identify the location.
He believes his father may have come into contact with asbestos at a number of hospitals in London during the 1970s when he was employed by Anglian Widows.
A spokesman for Anglian Home Improvements said the company could not comment on the case before it gains specific details of how, when and where Mr Woods worked for them.
Giving insight into why he is seeking compensation, Mr Woods said: "I never want to see anyone be so afraid through struggling to breath and be so scared as he was in his final hours."
The Health & Safety Executive recently launched a campaign designed to raise awareness that asbestos is still a danger to workers, particularly those in the construction industry.
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November 28th, 2008
Nottingham University Hospitals has paid £10,000 to the family of four-month-old Ellie Behan, who died from a rare bowel condition less than two weeks after being discharged from Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC).
The Nottingham Evening Post reports that Ellie had shown signs of being seriously ill when she vomited green liquid in front of nurses, but the information was not passed on to doctors and the family were told they could take her home later that day.
She then became critically ill and died nine days later.
Ellie had initially been admitted for vomiting green liquid, but she vomited clear liquid in front of the doctor who first saw her, which indicated that her ailment was not as serious. Her case was then passed on to another doctor.
"We are deeply sorry that there were shortcomings in the care she received," commented trust spokesman Stephen Fowlie.
"Ellie should not have been discharged when she first came to the QMC."
The news comes as the Southport Visitor revealed that medical payouts by Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust increased by 60 per cent over the last 12 months.
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November 27th, 2008
A man has taken his ex-girlfriend to the high court in a bid to claim compensation from her.
Luke Jones, now 25, was travelling in a golf buggy being driven by Amber Mounty while on holiday in 2006, the South Wales Argus reports.
However, she lost control and Mr Jones’ leg was crushed under the vehicle.
He had to have his leg amputated and also suffered problems with his liver and an MRSA infection while at hospital.
Mr Jones has now taken the case further as, although Ms Mounty’s insurance company has admitted liability, the two sides are unable to agree upon the amount of compensation that should be paid.
He claims he will be unable to get an equivalent job to that he had before the accident and that he still suffers psychological problems.
Anyone injured in such an accident should seek legal advice as they could be eligible for compensation if it can be proved that another party was responsible for the incident.
Tags: Bid, Ex Girlfriend, Golf Buggy, Insurance, Insurance Company, Job, Legal Advice, Liver, Luke Jones, Mounty, Mrsa Infection, Psychological Problems, South Wales Argus
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November 27th, 2008
A British family are suing their tour operator after they were attacked in their apartment by a man with a machete.
Dane Lee, 44, his wife Benita, 45, and their children Millina and Redmond, aged 11 and 13 respectively, were staying at the Southern Pals Hotel in Barbados in April on a trip organised by Virgin Holidays.
On their first morning, a masked man entered their apartment and tried to attack the family with a machete, the Kent News reports.
Although they managed to fight him off, they claim they were left traumatised by the incident, as well as suffering minor injuries including torn muscles.
"The whole experience was terrifying and we were all very shaken up, especially my wife and daughter. I am extremely concerned that an armed intruder was allowed to wander around the hotel grounds undetected," said Mr Lee.
The family has now taken legal action against Virgin, claiming that the security at the hotel was insufficient.
A spokesperson for the tour operator said the company is liaising with the Lees in order to establish what will happen next.
British tourists who suffer from an accident, personal injury or food poisoning while on holiday can sue their tour operator provided that the holiday was a package which includes travel and accommodation.
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November 27th, 2008
A woman whose post-operative care was mismanaged by a hospital has received a substantial payout for the injuries she went on to sustain.
Clair Simpson, now 27, had open heart surgery for a congenital defect when she was 11 months old.
Although staff at the Royal Liverpool Hospital successfully carried out the operation, Ms Simpson’s drug therapy afterwards was not managed properly and she had a heart attack which caused brain damage, the Winsford Guardian reports.
She now needs round the clock care and will never be able to live independently.
Ms Simpson’s mother Veronica sued the North West Strategic Health Authority and it has now agreed upon a payout of £5.8 million in order to cover care for Clair in the family home.
"No sum of money can ever compensate Clair and ourselves for what we have lost," Veronica said.
Compensation for brain damage will often be more substantial than that for other injuries since it must cover care for the remainder of the person’s life in most circumstances.
Tags: Brain Damage, Brain Damaged Woman, Circumstances, Clock Care, Congenital Defect, Heart Attack, Ms Simpson, Open Heart Surgery, Post Operative Care, Remainder, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Strategic Health Authority, Sum Of Money, Veronica, Winsford Guardian
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