Bristol Personal Injury Blog
Centre’s Measles anti-vaccination claims ‘not supported by objective scientific evidence’
Posted: 22nd August 2013
Posted in: Medical Negligence
The Cheshire-based Children’s Immunisation Centre – who had been selling separate mumps, measles and rubella vaccines – has received numerous complaints after claiming online that a link was present between the MMR jab and autism. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) told the centre to remove the “misleading” claim from their website, arguing that it “could […]
Read MoreHospital fire shuts minor injury ward in South Bristol
Posted: 13th August 2013
Posted in: Medical Negligence
A small fire in the newly opened South Bristol Community Hospital has meant that patients requiring urgent medical advice are being forced to go to their GP, a walk-in centre, or an A&E department. The fire broke out in the early hours of the morning, which forced staff to cancel and rearrange scheduled procedures and appointments. […]
Read MoreCyclists fight for their safety on the roads
Posted: 11th August 2013
Posted in: Bicycle Accidents Road Traffic Accidents
The beginning of the week saw yet another cyclist killed on a London road where no space is dedicated for cycling. Only a week ago, the day before the accident, tens of thousands participated in the traffic-free RideLondon event to protest the lack of cycle paths in the UK. 67-year-old retired GP Clive Richards died […]
Read MoreScientists reveal link between rugby and dementia
Posted: 5th August 2013
Posted in: Head and Brain Injuries Sporting Injuries
Although early onset dementia has only ever been associated with boxing, Dr. Willie Stewart – a brain injury specialist – has revealed a worrying link between the illness and many other high impact/injury sports, including rugby. A recent BBC interview heard Dr. Willie Stewart discussing research that he had carried out with a former rugby player […]
Read MoreLife on medication for Hereford metal worker
Posted: 25th July 2013
Posted in: Workplace Injuries
Steven Bond-Lewis will spend the rest of his life on medication following a serious accident at his workplace. The metal worker from Hereford was crushed by falling machinery containing molten metal, leaving him with such severe organ damage that he expects to live the rest of his life on medication. After having spent eighteen days on […]
Read MoreWoman mauled by dog on Blackpool promenade
Posted: 20th July 2013
Posted in: Animal Attacks Leg Injuries
Detectives have released details regarding a recent dog attack that took place on Blackpool promenade. Lesley Wilson (54) was viciously attacked at around 23:00 BST on the 8th July near the sea wall, in the south side of the popular resort. Following the attack, Ms Wilson has endured two operations – one being a skin graft. […]
Read MoreDeath in the Lake District provokes warning for swimmers
Posted: 14th July 2013
Posted in: Public Place Accidents Wrongful & Accidental Death
After the recent death of 21-year-old Matthew Joseph, a warning has been issued regarding the dangers of open-water swimming. Cumbria’s Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) pleads that swimmers avoid swimming in reservoirs, rivers and lakes. Matthew Oliver Joseph was airlifted to hospital earlier in the month after getting into difficulties swimming in the Lake District. Originally […]
Read More£150,000 injury compensation paid out to Gloucestershire pupils
Posted: 8th July 2013
Posted in: Personal Injury Public Place Accidents School Accidents
It has been recognised that over the last five years, more than £150,000 in personal injury compensation has been paid out to school pupils across Gloucestershire. With the largest payout standing at £18,000, the council has been forced to look into the underlying cause of such payments. A Freedom of Information request by the BBC discovered […]
Read MoreCyclists raise funds for counties’ air ambulance service
Posted: 24th June 2013
Posted in: Uncategorised
A sponsored cycle, optional 100 miles or 100km, took place yesterday with the hope to raise money for Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex’s air ambulance service. Around 100 cyclists will be riding through these counties, hoping to raise more money than the £9,000 raised last year. The Double 100 Cycle Challenge – the registration of […]
Read MoreLeading cheese company fined following tractor death
Posted: 20th June 2013
Posted in: Employer Negligence Workplace Injuries Wrongful & Accidental Death
JA&E Montgomery Ltd have been fined a total of £120,000 after one of their farm workers was killed when the sub-standard tractor she was driving overturned. 26-year-old Kim Webb was out checking the cattle when she was thrown out of the vehicle in June 2009. She was crushed as the tractor overturned and was later pronounced […]
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