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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...
Dental Implants and Correct Aftercare
Posted in Medical Negligence on 20th Apr 2020
A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails. Just like a tooth root, it is placed into the jawbone. However, implant treatment is not for everyone and this something your dentist will need to assess.
Whether implant treatment is something for you will depend on the condition of the bone in your jaw.
Your dentist should arrange several special tests to find out the amount of bone present. If there is not enough, or if the bone isn't healthy enough, it may...
Tummy Tuck Surgery Negligence: An Introduction
Posted in Medical Negligence on 17th Apr 2020
An abdominoplasty procedure, otherwise known as a ‘tummy tuck’, is generally performed to remove excess skin around the abdominal area. It often follows weight loss, pregnancy or liposuction.
The latest figures from BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) show that the demand for this surgery increased 6% for women and 18% for men in 2018.
It is a procedure that is in demand and as such, it is even more important that the surgeons who undertake these are qualified and competent to do so.
If you decide to have a cosmetic procedure,...
Dental Veneers & Negligence
Posted in Medical Negligence on 16th Apr 2020
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth which is designed to improve your appearance. Sometimes a natural-colour ‘composite' material is used instead of porcelain.
Veneers can be used to fix the following problems:
Discoloured teeth;
Teeth that are worn down;
Teeth that are chipped or broken;
Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped;
Teeth with gaps between them; or
Simply for cosmetic purposes to make your own teeth look better.
Getting a dental veneer usually requires at least two...
