Nick Jervis

Patient Safety Incident Reporting In Accident & Emergency

Studies have shown that 10% of patients admitted to hospital experience what is known as an adverse event and when multiple adverse events are included the figure rises to 11.8%. Unfortunately, half of these are judged to be preventable and medication errors alone account for between 10 20% of adverse events in patients admitted to hospital, mainly amongst junior doctors. Furthermore, a number... (posted by Nick 1 year 294 days ago.)

The 5 Most Common Accident At Work Claims

In this article we explore five of the most common types of accident at work claims. 1. Wet floors. Wet floors in the working environment can be treacherous. Spillages can be particularly dangerous in hotels and restaurants due to the amount of rushing around. Often spillages can be left on the floor unattended and waiting staff, not knowing about them, return to the kitchen with their sight blocked by the items... (posted by Nick 2 years 175 days ago.)

How Does Your Solicitor Assess The Value Of Your Whiplash Compensation?

Every solicitor will need to prepare your whiplash claim as if it was going to go to a final Court hearing. In the majority of cases this will not happen, but your solicitor must always prepare for the worst case scenario. Therefore, they have to obtain as much evidence to support your claim as possible. The most important evidence that is needed relates to your medical condition. ... (posted by Nick 2 years 197 days ago.)

Do You Know The 5 Main Reasons That A Wrong Amputation Leads To A Medical Negligence Claim?

If you have already undergone surgery for an amputation you will have to come to terms with the situation. However, coming to terms with the amputation can be even harder if you subsequently discover that it was unnecessary or was carried out negligently. What, if anything, can you to about your wrong amputation. How do you know whether you can make a medical... (posted by Nick 2 years 245 days ago.)