MRSA compensation claimants hopeful after superbug screenings - 30/03/2008Victims of the medical negligence that resulted in the hospital superbug MRSA are optimistic about receiving compensation now the superbug screening is to be introduced says a study by Imperial College, London.
Thousands are left affected by the bacterium each year, and most have difficulties proving it was due to the hospital they were in with hospital chiefs contending that the patients already had the bug.
In hope of slowing the epidemic, plans have been made by the government for the next year, for pre-patient screenings and emergency admissions may start screenings in the next three years.
This would mean that people who catch it would be more able to place claims having been given the all clear before entering the hospital.
Stephen Webber, a clinical negligence lawyer said: "If you had a clear swab before going in, it would definitely make it easier to make a successful claim."
It is always recommended you take an alcohol hand rub into a hospital, and if unsure ask clinical staff to use it before being in contact with you.
Related News
15/04/2008
Drug trial victim set to get £2m compensation
A 22-year old man is set to get a 2m compensation payout after taking part in a disastrous drug trial.
Ryan Wilson from Highbury, North London, nearly died after... .....Read More
14/04/2008
Irish Personal Injury Board looks to NZ
The Personal Injury Assessment Board (PIAB) has been looking to New Zealand for ideas on how to improve its current claims system.
All personal injury claims relating to workplace, motor... .....Read More
11/04/2008
Personal Injury reform on its way
Its what insurers have been waiting for, as the Government has set a date for the next stage of reform of the personal injury system.
The Ministry of Justice has... .....Read More
Related Articles
Servicemen affected by radiation to seek compensation claims
Cold war veterans who were witness to nuclear tests in the South Pacific during the 1950s have joined one of the largest compensation claims against the Ministry of Defence for... ...Read More
Dodgy Compensation Claims in Decline
Unreasonable compensation claims are on the decrease.
Its largely believed that dishonest and exaggerated compensation claims are now on the decline and cases have certainly been out of the news... ...Read More
Have the people in pain lost perspective?
The blame game seems to be the name given to the culture of compensation claims. In what is said to be a very American culture, it seems that the U.K.... ...Read More
|
| |
|
|
| |
Simply fill in the brief form below and one of our specialist claims
advisors will be in contact with you very shortly.
|
|
| |
|
|
|