Check Out Our New Needlestick Injury Video

Below is a short promotional video for our services at Byrne & Co Solicitors in relation to Needlestick Injuries, please check it out.

We are personal injury lawyers here at Byrne & Co Solicitors in Southport, and one of the areas we specialise in is needlestick injury claims.

Needle stick injuries, or sharps injuries as they are often known as, are a particular hazard for healthcare workers, but there are many other people who can suffer from them as well. If you have been caught by a needlestick it can be a worrying time as there is the chance that you may have got infected.

There is a possibility of contracting Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or the HIV/AIDS virus so it is important to get checked out and report any incident that may have occurred.

If you feel that you may be entitled to compensation and you would like to put in a needlestick claim you can contact the offices on either 0800 0856 779 or 01704 545 912. Your call will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

And if you do go ahead with a compensation claim they will give you a £1,500 advance on any accepted accident claim , and they will also give you 100% of any compensation due to you.

Byrne & Co Solicitors, 42 Hoghton St, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0PQ.

You can view the video at Needlestick Injury Claims or click on the video below.

Hidden Crisis Of Hearing Loss

According to the Action on Hearing Loss, there is a hidden crisis in our care homes in relation to hearing loss.

It believes that up to 250,000 elderly people in England have undiagnosed or unsupported hearing loss.

Action on Hearing Loss said it had found a "high level of undiagnosed hearing loss" among care home residents because staff lacked the training to recognise problems and elderly residents accepted that their failing hearing was part of the ageing process. 

We believe that our overall care of our elderly in the UK is just not up to standard and strong action should be taken to remedy this. 

U.K. Must Learn From U.S. On Reducing Needlestick Injuries

NHS efforts to reduce needlestick injuries must draw on experience from the US, where they have fallen by a third in a decade, safety campaigners believe.

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is consulting on how to introduce a 2010 EU directive on preventing sharps injuries into UK law.

US group Safe in Common , which works to reduce needlestick injury risk, believes the consultation offers a chance to learn from the US experience.

Since the 2000 Federal Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, needlestick injuries have dropped by a third in the US. Safe in Common chairwoman Dr Mary Foley told GP the consultation should be used to ‘review the pioneering efforts of the US and get it right first time’.

‘If the HSE can build upon the foundation of regulations that the US has instituted and learn from our errors, a new standard will be set in the expectation of safer working conditions for healthcare personnel across the globe,’ she said.

The UK must pay attention to ‘secondary’ sites, such as consulting rooms. ‘This has been one of the biggest challenges in the US experience,’ she said.

The UK should provide the safest, simplest devices for all procedures, regardless of cost, inspect sharps environments every two years and monitor trends in injuries, she added.

What Are Needlestick Injuries Video

Hello,

 Here is another video on Needlestick Injuries. It looks at what Needlestick Injuries are, the possible consequences of them, and shows you how to claim in the event of such an injury:

How Common Is A Needlestick Injury?

How Common Are Needlestick Injuries?

Needlestick injuries are far too common hazard. Some hospitals report one third of nursing and laboratory staff suffer such injuries each year.

Available statistics probably underestimate the severity 

of the problem because many workers do not report their injuries. This makes it difficult to know exactly how serious the problem is or how well prevention programs work.

If you report a needlestick injury and decide you wish to proceed with a claim for compensation you can ring our office for a confidential chat on freephone  0800 0856 779. We have lots of experience in these matters and will ensure that any claim is dealt with efficiently and fairly.

The Potential Hazards Of Needlestick Injuries

Accidental punctures by contaminated needles can inject hazardous fluids into the body through the skin. There is potential for injection of hazardous drugs, but injection of infectious fluids, especially blood, is by far the greatest concern. 

Even small amounts of infectious fluid can spread certain diseases effectively.

Accidental injection of blood-borne viruses is the major hazard of needlestick injuries, especially the viruses that cause AIDS(the HIV virus), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

The risk of infection after exposure to infected blood varies by bloodborne pathogen. The risk of transmission after exposure to HIV-infected blood is about 0.3%, whereas it is estimated to be up to 100 times greater for hepatitis B virus (30%) and could be as high as 10% for hepatitis C virus.

Byrne & Co Solicitors Update

Hello,

This post is just a quick update as to where we are with regard to updating our online profile here at Byrne & Co Solicitors in Southport. Besides this blog we have been busy in other areas too.

Our Facebook pages are now well established and are getting more Likes all the time. I will give you a list of our Facebook pages so that you can go ahead and visit them and Like them if you wish to:

Our general Facebook Page is at http://www.facebook.com/ByrneandCo

Our Facebook Page on Road Traffic Accidents is at http://www.facebook.com/ByrneandCoRTA

Our Facebook page on Hearing Loss At Work is at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hearing-Loss/444558062254403

Our Facebook Page on Needlestick Injuries is at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Needlestick-Injuries/444672632250225

And our Facebook Page on Public Liability Claims is at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Public-Liability-Claims/263188137117206

We have also created a Pinterest board at http://pinterest.com/desatbyrneandco/ 

You can also find our LinkedIn company page at http://www.linkedin.com/company/byrne-and-company-solicitors?trk=hb_tab_compy_id_2736919

We are still in the process of creating a new website for the business, which has been delayed unfortunately, but as soon we have it finished you will be the first to know!! Our current website is at http://byrneandco.com  

As you are probably aware we are currently offering a £1,500 advance on all accepted accident claims, for more information on this please contact our offices on our freephone number of 0800 0856 779.

Be Extra Careful When Reversing Your Vehicle

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive show that nearly 25% of all UK deaths at work involving vehicles occur during some form of reversing manoeuvre. Insurance claims data and research from the University of Huddersfield also reveal that as many as a third of all reported freight transport collisions occur when a vehicle is reversing. 

If you have been in a road traffic accident that was not your fault and wish to discuss a claim you can ring our freephone number on  0800 0856 779. 

All calls are treated in the strictest confidence.

Byrne & Co Solicitors, 42 Hoghton, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0PQ.

http://byrneandco.com    

What Are Needlestick Injuries ?

What Are Needlestick Injuries ?

Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. Needlestick injuries are a hazard for people who work with hypodermic syringes and other needle equipment. These injuries 

can occur at any time when people use, disassemble, or dispose of needles. When not disposed of properly, needles can become concealed in linen or garbage and injure other workers who encounter them unexpectedly.

Needlestick injuries transmit infectious diseases, especially blood-borne viruses. In recent years, concern about AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C has prompted research to find out why these injuries occur and to develop measures to prevent them. Despite published guidelines and training programs, needlestick injuries remain an ongoing problem.

If you have suffered from a needlestick injury and you would like to evaluate whether you could be in line for some compensation please give our freephone number a ring in complete confidence on  0800 0856 779.

We will give you expert advice and guidance on the matter.

Byrne And Co Solicitors.   http://byrneandco.com   

 

Supplementary Legal Aid Scheme Is Abandoned

Attempts to claw back almost £10 million a year from compensation awarded to disabled children and their families have been abandoned. See the link below:

http://www.claims.com/blog/2012/09/26/supplementary-legal-aid-scheme-is-abandoned/

Please keep visiting our blog regularly for information and updates from Byrne & Co Solicitors, the Accident Claims Specialists.

For advice and help on a claim please ring our freephone number on 0800 0856 779.

3 Good Reasons To Use Our Accident Specialist Company

I am going to give you 3 very good reasons why you should use Byrne & Co Solicitors in Southport for any Accident Claims that you may wish to put forward.

1. Byrne & Co Solicitors are personal injury lawyers who specialise in these types of claims, be they Road Traffic Accident Claims, Public Liability Claims, Hearing Loss At Work Claims, Accident At Work Claims, Needlestick Injury Claims etc. They have many years of experience of dealing with these types of claims and their help and guidance will be of great benefit to you in your quest for any successful compensation claim.

2. At present they are offering a £1,500 advance on all accepted accident claims, subject to terms and conditions. This is a very generous offer that you can take up if you wish to, and will give you peace of mind whilst the compensation claim moves forward.

3. If your claim is successful you will keep 100% of the compensation that is offered to you, there will be no costs taken out.

If you feel that you may have valid reason for a compensation claim for a personal injury and you would like some confidential advice on the matter please ring Byrne & Co Solicitors on our freephone number on 0800 0856 779.

London Fire Brigade - Road accidents at all time low ahead of biggest ever rescue competition

London Fire Brigade - Road accidents at all time low ahead of biggest ever rescue competition

Final defendant jailed following 'crash for cash' investigation

Final defendant jailed following 'crash for cash' investigation

Road Traffic Accidents Fault Guide

The Definition Of A Traffic Accident:

An accident is defined as a traffic accident if it occurs on a road or in a place to which the public have access. This can include footpaths and bridleways. In Scotland, a public road is one that a local authority has a duty to maintain.

Responsibility For A Traffic Accident:

It may be obvious that someone caused the accident and there will be no dispute a

bout liability. However, there will be cases where it is not obvious, or where the extent of liability is difficult to work out. For example, as a general rule, the driver of a vehicle which runs into the back of another vehicle will be held liable for the accident. This is the case even if the car in front has braked sharply or unexpectedly, because drivers are required to drive a safe distance behind other vehicles. However, there may be circumstances when this does not apply, and if liability is disputed, legal advice will be necessary unless the insurance company is dealing with it.

For help and advice ring Byrne & Co Solicitors in Southport on  0800 0856 779.

Monday Jokes

Seeing it has been a rather dull Monday, here are a couple of jokes to hopefully bring a smile to your face, or possibly just a groan---

What did the lawyer call his daughter--------Sue.

Sally walked in to the Dentist office to make an appointment. “How much do you charge to pull out a tooth?” She asked.” “It’s £130″, was the prompt reply. “£130!” gasped Sally, that’s ridiculous! There must be a way for you to go cheaper.” “Well,” said the Dentist thoughtfully, I suppose if we don’t numb it, we could knock off £30.” “Only £30?,” countered Sally, “that’s still £100, you’ve got to make it cheaper.” “Well,” said the Dentist after a long pause, “I suppose if we take it out with a wrench we could knock it down to $50.” “Perfect”, said Sally happily. “I would like to make an appointment for next Tuesday, for my husband Jack.”

Have a great day

Byrne & Co Solicitors, the Accident Claims Specialists, 0800 0856 779. 

Road Traffic Accident Claim Advances

Did you know that Byrne & Co Solicitors can advance you £1,500 on all accepted accident claims?! We believe this is going beyond generous to our clients and is a great reason to use our sevices if you are ever, or have recently been, involved in a Road Traffic Accident.

We offer a free and no obligation assessment of your cliam initially, and of course all enquiries are dealt with in the strictest confidence.

In most cases we will place you on a Conditional Fee Agreement, which you may know as a No Win No Fee agreement. We can explain this more fully when you contact our office.

There will be no deductions when you receive your settlement cheque, just 100% compensation.

We think that all the above, allied to our high quality and experienced service, makes our company the one to be with. So contact us on our freephone number now on 0800 0856 779.

Road Traffic Accident Statistics

According to the Department For Transport the statistics for Road Traffic Accidents in Great Britain make sobering reading. Here are some of the key points:

"

• In 2011, there were a total of 203,950 casualties of all severities in road accidents reported to the police, 2 per cent lower than in 2010. There were 1,901 people killed, a 3 per cent increase than in 2010 and 23,122 were seriously injured, up 2 per cent. Motor vehicle traffic increased slightly (0.2 per cent) over the same period.
• The number of fatalities fell for three types of road user, with a fall of 22 per for bus and coach occupants, 10 per cent for motor cyclists, 4 per cent for pedal cyclists. Pedestrian and Car occupants rose by 12 and 6 per cent respectively.
• In 2011, it is estimated 9,990 reported casualties (5 per cent of all road casualties) occurred when someone was driving whilst over the legal alcohol limit. The provisional number of people estimated to have been killed in drink drive accidents was 280 (15 per cent of all road fatalities).
• The rate per billion vehicle miles for total casualties in reported road accidents and the rate of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) in 2011 were both 15 per cent lower than the 2005-09 average. For fatalities alone, the 2011 rate was 32 per cent lower than the average.
• Failed to look properly was again the most frequently reported contributory factor and was reported in 42 per cent of all accidents reported to the police in 2011.
• In 2011, the economic welfare cost of reported road accidents was estimated to be around £15.6 billion."

If you have recently been in a road traffic accident and you believe it was the fault of a third party then please contact our offices at Byrne & Co Solicitors to discuss your claim. Tel: 01704 545 912. We will give you 100% of the compensation that is paid out.