Pottery Worker With Hearing Loss Awarded Compensation
Posted on June 19, 2012
Ex-potter, Adrian Ward, has been awarded £3,000 in compensation against the insurers of pottery manufacturer John Tams Group PLC – after lawyers successfully argued that his hearing loss was caused as a result of working in an excessively noisy environment without sufficient ear protection.
Medical negligence lawyer welcomes Commons Health Committee report attacking Government stance on faulty breast implants
Posted on March 30, 2012
A major report by MPs criticising the Government’s stance over the PIP breast implant scandal has been welcomed by a leading medical negligence lawyer. Ashley Attwood has been a vocal critic of the Government’s failure to order the replacement of the faulty French implants on the NHS. Thousands of women in the UK are known [...]
Hip Implants Compensation
Posted on February 22, 2012
Hip Implants Compensation Hip implants have been the subject of controversy, with many patients experiencing serious side effects. Some doctors believe the cup of metal-on-metal hip implants is too shallow and that this design flaw has led to improper implantations, loosening the hip implant within the body, which may result in the release of potentially [...]
Professional body denounces PIP implant clinics for pressurising victims
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News from BAAPS… The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has issued a press release which highlights the increasing number of women affected by the PIP implants scandal who are being asked to sign waivers relating to their right to take legal action regarding their PIP revision surgery. At Attwood Solicitors, we have been [...]
Dental Negligence
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When Things Go Wrong At The Dentist Going to the dentist is not a pleasant experience for many of us, but even so, few really expect to receive inadequate treatment. But sometimes dentists may give less than satisfactory service, or even prolong dental treatment by administering unnecessary procedures. Dental injuries can be painful and can [...]