When you read or watch the news, when it comes to a case about suing for damages, you may wonder where they come up with the amount that they are asking for in the judgment. It may seem arbitrary, but they are not pulling the numbers out of a hat. Those that are suing have assessed everything that they paid for in a variety of areas and they are also looking to recoup the money they might have otherwise made if they were healthy. These are tort cases – which means there was…
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Medical Negligence 3
With Britain bring placed in the grip of a freezing winter, the NHS is increasingly struggling to provide the appropriate care for the deluge of patients coming through the doors of accident and emergency. Elderly people are freezing in their homes, whilst slips, trip and falls are more common in icy conditions. In environments where these accidents could be avoided, personal injury claims are on the rise. Additionally, a medical negligence claim can be instigated in cases where patients have not been correctly protected while they are receiving medical care.…
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