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Dog Bite Law and Public Protection

10Jul

Judge Beatrice Bolton, 57 of Rothbury, Northumberland, was recently arrested following three separate attacks carried out by her aggressive German Shepherd, Georgina. The case raises two useful points about how dog bite law acts both as a preventative measure for attacks and as an active medium in order to ensure public safety. Both of these points should present themselves as a comfort to anybody who has been the victim of a dog bite and is struggling with what can seem the vague and confusing nuances of the UK’s dog bite law.

When can you make a dog bite claim?

09Jul

Knowing how to act when a dog bites you is very important when it comes to making a dog bite claim. If you are bitten by a dog then it is important to receive the medical attention you need, however, if it is possible, it is also worthwhile taking down the dog owner’s details and making sure that they are clear on what has happened. You want to make sure that your story is clear and that you know exactly why you are making a claim. You need the contact details of the dog owner in case your solicitors should need to contact them.

Dangerous dog bites young woman in Norwich

08Jul

A woman was bitten twice by a Rottweiler outside a bakery in her home town, it was heard at court in March 2011. The report states that the woman bent down to say ‘hello’ to a dog, which was tied up outside a bakery and it bit her twice. The woman was obviously very distressed and this incident has come at a time when the term ‘dangerous’ when applied to dogs is struggling to become properly defined. This article will hopefully clear up a few questions about what exactly constitutes a ‘dangerous dog’ and whether the owner is always to blame. In this incident, the owner of the dog was wrong to leave it unsupervised, making it likely it would commit serious dog bites.

Dog bite claim brings justice to self-employed

07Jul

A dog bite claim is helpful for anybody who sustains a dog bite and needs financial support whilst recovering from the injury. However, for a self-employed person, this type of compensation is absolutely vital. Self-employed individuals do not have the benefit of sick leave pay, and so compensation is the only means of recovering from a dog bite injury if they need to take time from their work in order to recover fully. If you are self-employed and feel that a dog bite claim will help you, then definitely get in touch with a solicitor as soon as you are able.

Remembering mental injury when it comes to dog bite compensation claims

06Jul

Whenever a dog bite or attack occurs, it not only causes the victim obvious physical injury, but also mental trauma. It is the latter which is all too often forgotten about and this causes many victims to believe that they have no grounds for a dog bite compensation claim. This is, however, incorrect. The emotional effect an attack has on an individual is, of course, different for each person and each case. However, when ignored or misunderstood emotional trauma can lead to serious conditions. A dog bite compensation claim can help prevent this and even go some way in treating the problem.

Spinal injury claims can ensure financial peace of mind

01Jul

The spine is a delicate and complex part of the body. It is made up of different parts. The vertebrae are small bones which support the body and protect the spinal cord, which is a bundle of nerves that carries signals to and from the brain. In between the vertebrae are discs of cartilage which cushion the joints. If the spinal cord becomes damaged, this can affect movement and sensory functions because the signals to and from the brain may be disrupted. This is called paralysis. In cases of paralysis, the costs of home adaptation and care can be very high.

The right solicitor is essential in a spinal cord injury claim

01Jul

The solicitor that you use for a claim for compensation may directly affect the payment that you receive. An experienced and knowledgeable solicitor will pursue detailed medical evidence and witness statements and will also pursue an interim payment if you need one for things like home adaptation. Spinal injuries can have devastating effects which can impact the rest of your life. Because the spinal cord carries nerve signals to and from the brain, if it is damaged, this can result in paralysis and loss of sensory function. Therefore, it is important to use a solicitor who will ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve.

Back injury compensation in case of employer negligence

01Jul

According to HSE statistics, musculoskeletal disorders, including back injuries, are the most common type of work-related illness reported. This equates to 3.3 million working days lost in 2009/10 because of musculoskeletal disorders. Measures can be taken by employers to reduce the risk of back injuries in the work place. One company has introduced on-site physiotherapy to reduce the impact of back injuries and has reduced the number of employee injuries and the amount of sickness leave as a result. Unfortunately, not all employers put this much care into their workers’ wellbeing. If a company’s negligence results in an injury at work, the employee may be able to submit a claim for back injury compensation.

Risk of back injury at work

01Jul

Spinal injury is one of the most common causes of paralysis. The spinal cord carries nerve signals from the brain to the rest of the body. If it is damaged, it can affect movement and sensory functions. Other types of back injury include slipped discs, where one of the cushioning discs between the vertebrae becomes damaged, and sciatica, where the sciatic nerve which travels from the pelvis to the feet becomes irritated. Employers have a responsibility to ensure that the risk of spinal injuries and other back injuries is minimised.

Compensation payment in back injury settlements varies

01Jul

A nurse who worked in an Intensive Care Unit has been awarded a compensation payment of £800,000 in one of the biggest back injury settlements of its kind. There was no mechanical hoist available so the nurse and one other member of staff moved a patient by hand. As a result, he tore a vertebral disc which caused intense pain and meant that he had to leave his job. Back injuries are common in the British work force. Approximately 49% of the UK population will suffer from back pain for at least one day in any one year.

Ambulance worker wins £140,000 in back injury compensation claim

01Jul

An ambulance worker was injured whilst moving a patient. Two wheels came off the patient’s stretcher meaning that the worker was bearing the full weight of both the patient and the heavy stretcher. Bearing this weight caused an injury to his lower back and right leg. The injury was so severe that he is no longer able to work. This worker is just one of many throughout the country who was able to submit a back injury compensation claim which resulted in a compensation payment. Back injuries are a risk across many occupations but particularly those which involve manual handling.

Spinal injury claim can lead to compensation

01Jul

The spinal cord links the brain to the rest of the body. Signals travel down the spinal cord to control movement and sensory information travels back up the spinal cord to the brain to be processed. If the spinal cord is damaged, it can affect this transmission. Spinal injuries are usually caused when there is trauma to the neck or back through an accident such as a car crash or fall. Some occupations are particularly at risk unless proper precautions are taken to protect workers but a spinal injury could happen to anyone.

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