Nick Jervis

Asbestos Solicitor Comment

Debbie Brewer was diagnosed with the asbestos related disease in 2006 and was given a poor prognosis. She had contracted the illness from hugging her father, an asbestos lagger at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth in the 1960s. Instead of opting for the sta... Read >

Clinical Negligence Solicitors

Your guide to contacting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor? If you believe that you may be a victim of clinical negligence, what action can you take and what will happen if you have to meet a clinical negligence solicitor? We know that the whole experien... Read >

Clinical Negligence Claims v Medical Negligence Claims

Is there a difference and what should you do first? If you are looking for information about clinical negligence claims or medical negligence claims, you will often be confused. Some websites will refer to clinical negligence, others to medical negligenc... Read >

HSE Campaign Highlights The Dangers Of Asbestos

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has long been at the forefront in the campaign to highlight the dangers of asbestos at home and particularly in the workplace. As asbestos continues to claim lives, the HSE have decided to up the ante in the campaign,... Read >

MRSA: The Superbug That Just Won't Go Away

Everyone has heard of MRSA but what exactly is it? MRSA (sometimes referred to as a 'superbug') stands for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and is a bacterium from the staphylococcus aureus family. About one in three people carry it on the surf... Read >

No Win No Fee Solicitors

What Does No Win No Fee Mean? No win, no fee. Any accident claims solicitor worth their salt now will have this phrase tagged onto any advertising campaign they use to promote their services. But what exactly does that mean? It's common knowledge th... Read >

Is a C. Diff vaccine around the corner?

Clostridium Difficle (or C. Diff, as it is commonly called) is a bacterium that causes diarrhoea, particularly in those with a weakened immune system. C. Diff infection is usually acquired in hospitals, and almost all those who develop diarrhoea caused by... Read >

Workplace accident claims. What are your employer's duties?

It is a simple fact that employers are responsible for the safety of their employees. In the UK the Health and Safety Executive has been set up to ensure that employers know exactly what their responsibilities are. As the workplace can be a dangerous plac... Read >

MRSA, the superbug that won't go away.

MRSA is an horrendous infection and is made worse by the fact that it is most commonly picked up in hospitals; an environment that is supposed to prevent those who are ill suffering from further infection. It means that if you are already ill, contracting... Read >

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

Many solicitors offer their services with a 'no win, no fee' clause attached. It sounds very attractive; a solicitor takes on your case and (win or lose) you appear to pay absolutely nothing. But is this really the case? Will a solicitor actually go to al... Read >

The Mesothelioma Compensation Claims Time Bomb

If you work with or around asbestos and aren't properly protected, there is a chance that prolonged exposure will leave you vulnerable to developing mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. With mesothelioma, ... Read >

Derby's Past Leads To Asbestos Compensation Claims

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that occurs when someone is constantly exposed too, and breathes in, asbestos. Commonly it occurs in the lining of the lungs and the mesothelium, which is a membrane covering many of the major internal organs. As mesotheli... Read >

Whiplash Claims - Five Step Guide To A Successful Claim

Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD), known simply as 'whiplash', is one of the most common injures to suffer from in a car accident. A sudden impact or abrupt stop can cause the neck and head to suffer a jolt, or rapid movement, usually as the result of a ... Read >

Sue The NHS?

If you have arrived at this page you are obviously concerned that a medical mistake has been made and you want to see if you can sue the NHS for an injury you have suffered. This guide looks to examine the basic legal system. If at the end of it you would... Read >