Sepsis is a medical emergency, as delays in diagnosis and management are associated with higher mortality rates. A recent study confirmed the importance of hospitals following a protocol to rapidly identify and treat sepsis. It found that for each hour sepsis treatment is delayed a patient’s risk of death increases by 4 percent. Giving immediate antibiotics (defined as within one […]
Health & mortality information with a delayed sepsis diagnosis
Who is Your Next of Kin?
Most people tend to think that the term “next of kin” means someone closest to them in their family – their spouse or civil partner, parent, child or other relative. Legally, however, this may not always be the case. This apparent contradiction is the subject of this blog. When is your next of kin of automatic significance? If you haven’t […]
The Impact of Covid-19 on Pressure Sore Mitigation and Prevention
It is now a little more than two years since the Covid-19 pandemic was declared by the World Health Organisation. Vaccination and new drugs have reduced the effects of the virus and relieved stress on the NHS and residential care homes where some of the more serious outcomes of Covid-19 were (and still are) experienced. In the early stages of […]
How can I make a sepsis claim for compensation?
Curtis Legal can help, guide and support you through what is a very traumatic period in your life to ensure you get the compensation you need either for rehabilitation or to ease the financial burden on those who lose a loved one. Our team will always ensure your best interests are at the centre of your case and you can […]
How long have I got to make a sepsis compensation claim?
As with all personal injury claims there is what is known as a limitation period by which time proceedings have to be issued. The standard limitation period is that a claim has to be issued within three years of the date of knowledge that an injury has occurred. Where a person lacks mental capacity there is no limit and with […]
Annual Report Highlights Link Between Covid-19 Pandemic and Neglect in West Berkshire Care Homes
An increase in instances of neglect in some West Berkshire care homes has been highlighted in the latest annual report released by the West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board. The cases of neglect have not been blamed solely on the staffing issues caused by the series of waves of Covid-19, but the report does stress that it has caused […]
Road traffic accidents
If you have suffered as a result of a road traffic accident either as a driver or passenger or pedestrian our team of specialist solicitors is on hand to help you claim the compensation that you deserve. We have several in-house solicitors who specialise in road traffic accident claims. Not only are they experts in dealing with the legal aspects […]
Accidents at work
Accidents at work can have a devastating effect on your finances and your health. If you have been physically or psychologically injured whilst at work as the result of an accident, you are not alone – and we are here to help you. We are experts in dealing with personal injury claims for people that are injured in the course […]
Stages of Pressure Sores
The most common system for staging bed sores pressure ulcers, classifies them based upon the depth of skin damage, ranging from the least severe (stage 1) to the most severe (stage 4). This is a scoring system that should be used within the healthcare system without fail, which analyses the symptoms and gives an appropriate action to remedy the symptoms. […]
Pressure Sores: Can I Claim Compensation?
If you, or a loved one has developed a pressure sore while being looked after by a care professional either at home, in a nursing home or a hospital you may be entitled to compensation. Most pressure sores are preventable with proper assessment and nursing care. It is the caregiver’s responsibility to ensure that anyone that is at risk of […]
What are Pressure Sores?
Pressure sores (also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores) are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure on the skin They are painful and debilitating and can cause serious harm. They can develop within hours and although generally affect older people anyone who is immobile for a period of time can be at risk. Pressure sores […]
What is probate and estate administration?
When someone has died in order to realise their assets and pay any debts you need to apply for a document that gives you the authority to act on their behalf. This is known as the grant of representation. When there is a will it will appoint executors to act and these are the people who have to apply for […]