January 31st, 2011
A patient group is to be formed, for those people affected by the failure of the DePuy ASR prosthetic hip joint.
It is hoped that the group will allow the opportunity to meet other people who have been affected, to discuss concerns and experiences on an informal basis.
While the group will be organised and run by the patients themselves, the first meeting is being arranged by Pryers Solicitors.
It is intended that the first meeting will take place in York on Saturday 12th February 2011.
If you would be interested in attending, please contact Richard Starkie or Richard Greensit at Pryers Solicitors on 0800 316 0166 or by email at richard.starkie@pryers-solicitors.co.uk or richard.greensit@pryers-solicitors.co.uk
Pryers Solicitors LLP is a York law firm specialising in medical law. Pryers acts for a large and growing group of clients in damages claims against DePuy International Ltd, in relation to the failure of the DePuy ASR hip products, which were withdrawn from the market in August 2010.
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September 23rd, 2009
It has been confirmed that five people are seeking compensation from the owners of a Surrey farm where 64 people suffered E.coli poisoning.
According to the Telegraph, the victims who opt to take legal action against Godstone Farm could be awarded hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation.
Among them is 24-year-old Clare Zahra, who visited the farm in August and fell ill with vomiting and diarrhoea.
She said she had to take two weeks off work and has still not managed to go back full-time.
"Becoming ill brought my life to a standstill and I do not think the farm acted quickly enough to protect the public," she added.
Anger mounted after the E.coli outbreak came to light and it emerged that Godstone Farm stayed open for two weeks after the first evidence of the bug, unnecessarily exposing more people to it.
Seven per cent of E. coli victims go on to suffer permanent and severe kidney damage after exposure, according to the BBC.
Tags: Anger, Bbc, E Coli, E Coli Outbreak, First Evidence, Full Time, Hundreds Of Thousands, Kidney Damage, People, Standstill, Surrey Farm, Telegraph, Vomiting And Diarrhoea, Zahra
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September 4th, 2009
A toddler who was attacked by a dog in a Cumbrian pub’s beer garden has been awarded compensation for his injuries.
Zion Kasaija, then five, was with his family at the Stanley Arms Hotel in Calderbridge when the bull mastiff attacked him.
He sustained serious injuries to his face during the five-minute ordeal, which also saw his father William bitten as he tried to save his son, the Times and Star reports.
It was later discovered that the dog had bitten people on three previous occasions. The owner of the dog, who also owned the pub, was banned from keeping a dog for eight years.
Zion’s family took legal action against the unnamed man and a payout has now been secured for his parents, as well as for him.
The final settlement for the child will be decided in a year’s time.
Compensation can be claimed following an attack by a dog, particularly if it can be proved that the animal had a history of aggression and that the owner should therefore be taking extra measures to protect the public.
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August 17th, 2009
A care worker who suffered whiplash due to faulty equipment is to receive compensation for her injuries.
The unnamed woman had been working at a day care centre for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Leeds and had been using a bath seat to bathe a patient.
However, when she attempted to lift the patient out of the bath, the seat caught on a panel that had been broken and not repaired.
The sudden jolt caused neck injuries more commonly associated with car crashes and the care assistant had to take three months off work.
She took legal action against Leeds City Council, which has now admitted liability and agreed to a £4,000 payout.
Lifting equipment in care homes is covered under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and must be examined every six months for faults.
Anyone who is injured by faulty equipment may be eligible for compensation.
Tags: Alzheimer, Bath Seat, Car Crashes, Day Care Centre, Dementia, Faults, Faulty Equipment, Leeds City Council, Lifting Equipment Regulations, Lifting Operations And Lifting Equipment Regulations, Lifting Operations And Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, Neck Injuries, People, Six Months, Sudden Jolt, Three Months, Whiplash Injuries, Woman
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