Buying second hand property – should I obtain a structural survey?
The principal of caveat emptor is an important Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware” the premise of this principal is that the purchaser buys at it his own ...
Diverticulitis and medical negligence
What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition caused by the inner lining of the colon bulging out through weaknesses in the bowel wall to form permanent, small spherical pea ...
Does failure to diagnose appendicitis constitute medical negligence?
Failure to diagnose appendicitis is very common, an appendicitis presentation does have similar symptoms as other minor conditions such as pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea and vomiting. ...
When is medical treatment deemed negligent?
In order to bring a medical negligence claim the Plaintiff must be able to prove that the medical practitioner who treated the Plaintiff failed to exercise due skill and ...
What compensation is payable for medical negligence?
Each and every medical negligence case is complex to say the least. At the outset it is impossible to determine the value of any persons case until detailed expert ...
I am unhappy with my medical treatment; do I have a medical negligence action?
If you feel that you are the victim of medical malpractice, then first of all the first step for you is to seek out appropriate remedial medical treatment, and ...
My child was injured in a road traffic accident– what do I do?
My young child was in the car with me when we were involved in an accident what do I? If a minor child, i.e. a person under the age of ...
What initial steps should I take if I have suffered an injury?
The first thing which is vital, immediately following any type of injury, be it a road traffic accident, slip, trip and fall, workplace accident is to take photographs of ...
What to do when an insurance company makes an offer following a road traffic accident
I have recently had an accident and have received an offer from the insurance company - what should I do? You may be approached by the insurance company for ...
Why are personal injury claims thrown out of court?
I have heard of people’s injury claims being thrown out of court-why does this happen? In assessing a personal injury claim, the trial judge is obliged to consider if ...