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Insurers remain reluctant to pay business...
Posted in Dispute Resolution on 3rd Mar 2021
On 28 February 2021 the Sunday Times reported that FTSE 250 insurer Hiscox offered a struggling East London café owner $13.00 in settlement of its business interruption claim.
The London café claimed for more than 3 months’ loss, comprising of $1,600 a month in rent and $2,500 a month in stock, after it faced closure due to the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The café had said it had been “battling bankruptcy” due to closure, like many other businesses in the UK today.
It was reported by sources close to the FTSE insurer that only...
Scaphoid Fracture Negligence
Posted in Medical Negligence on 27th Feb 2020
Scaphoid Fracture Negligence
A scaphoid fracture is a very common injury which, if left untreated or misdiagnosed, can cause a variety of adverse outcomes that can be linked back to clinical negligence.
In fact, the scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured carpal bone in the human body.
Unfortunately, scaphoid fractures can be more challenging to identify and is commonly missed or misdiagnosed.
Therefore, it is important to make sure that the right treatment is provided in a timely manner.
What is the correct initial response?
When visiting...
100,000 Strokes Occurring Every Year in UK
Posted in Medical Negligence on 3rd Feb 2020
Stroke is a leading cause of death and serious injury in the UK, with more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year – that’s roughly one every 5 minutes.
Statistics by the Public Health Foundation in 2018 indicated that 1 in every 6 people will suffer from stroke in their lifetime, caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain.
Stroke affects people of all ages from all walks of life and the effects can be devastating but the sooner a stroke can be diagnosed, the better chance of recovery.
Of course, it is best to diagnose the cause of the poor blood...
The Importance of Health & Welfare LPAs
Posted in Wills & Probate on 27th Jan 2020
There is a widespread misconception held by many people that your next of kin can make important decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
The Office of Public Guardian has recently posted that:
72% of people think a next of kin can automatically make medical decisions on their behalf if needed to. This is not true.
In order to be able to make these decisions a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) needs to be put in place and registered.
The Health & Welfare LPA once registered appoints attorneys chosen by you who can...
