A recent article has reviewed how the failure to recognise an ovarian tumour on a routine scan has led to terminal illness. Regrettably, this case of medical negligence has left the patient with lifelong difficulties and in an incurable condition.
We all encounter potholes on public roads, for many on a daily basis, but are we really at crisis levels? Yes, according to Cycling UK, “Britain’s pothole crisis costs lives”. According to the charity’s statistics, nearly one person per week (255 people) has been killed or seriously injured while cycling due to potholes and road defects on Britain’s roads since 2017.
Like any other business, restaurants have a legal duty to ensure the safety and well-being of their customers. This duty of care means that a restaurant can indeed be held liable if a customer is injured on its premises due to negligence.
Every day, 13 babies die before, during, or shortly after birth in this country, according to the 2009 “Saving Babies’ Lives” report. This tragic figure has not improved much today, with half of all stillbirths occurring without any apparent reason, often in low-risk pregnancies.
Much attention is given to the damage housing disrepair has on families, especially those with young children. However, older people are often left in situations of housing disrepair that can go unresolved for years. Last month, Westminster City Council agreed to pay £21,000 to an elderly tenant who could not get necessary repairs done on her flat.
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, often resulting in physical injuries and emotional distress.
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence on the road, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses.
