Nick Jervis
1stclaims.co.uk is run by a non-practising Personal Injury Solicitor with over 14 years personal injury claims experience. We use this first hand knowledge of the Personal Injury Claim system to hand select the very best personal injury solicitors for you. We want you to be handled professionally and to receive the best possible service. We handle a wide range of claims including whiplash claims.
Articles by this Author
The Rise of NHS Clinical Negligence
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 11/29/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
More and more patients are deciding to sue the NHS for clinical negligence This demonstrates that people are more aware of their rights and better informed about the service levels they should expect from the National Health Service
NHS Medical Negligence - Failure to Diagnose Student With Broken Neck
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 11/29/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Although the NHS does strive to deliver high service levels and an excellent quality of care, it does sometimes make mistakes Nowadays, the NHS is more open about what patients should expect from it as a service provider, which means that if something goes wrong, more people decide to sue the NHS
HSE Launches New Asbestos Campaign to Reduce Claims
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 11/29/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Asbestos poisoning is a very serious issue, more serious than many people realise Asbestosis is responsible for more work related deaths in the UK than any other type of work related accident or disease
Holiday Accidents - How to Make a Claim
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 11/29/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Although intended to be a time of relaxation, it is still possible to have an accident whilst on holiday The types of accidents that happen abroad are largely the same as ones that would happen at home, but with a few additions
Are Vehicles at Work Putting You at Risk?
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 11/14/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
There are many different types of accidents at work; some of the most serious involve work related vehicles Vehicle related accidents could affect the driver of the vehicle or pedestrians in the vicinity, particularly in confined spaces such as warehouses
Dealing With Head Injury and Compensation Claims
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 11/14/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Head injuries can be very dangerous although the severity of the damage can vary dramatically, depending on the injury and its causes At one end of the spectrum there is what can be termed as mild head injuries
Holiday Accident Claims Guide
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 10/27/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
If you have an accident whilst you are on holiday you may be able to make a claim for compensation There is perhaps nothing worse than suffering an accident on what is supposed to be a peaceful and relaxing break
Child Accident Claims - Do They Make Life Safer?
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 10/27/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Recently, a six year old boy playing in a park had an unfortunate accident He gashed his chest open on a dangerous, exposed fence bolt that could easily have been concealed and made safe
Why Head Injury Claims Require Specialist Handling
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 10/27/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Head injuries are amongst the most dangerous types of injury that you can suffer It is surprisingly easy to suffer a head injury; they can occur when you are doing almost anything
MRSA, The Superbug That Won't go Away.
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 10/5/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
MRSA is an horrendous infection and is made worse by the fact that it is most commonly picked up in hospitals; an environment that is supposed to prevent those who are ill suffering from further infection It means that if you are already ill, contracting the MRSA infection could mean the visit to hospital that was supposed to aid your recovery could end up with you being worse off
Workplace Accident Claims. What Are Your Employer's Duties?
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 10/5/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
It is a simple fact that employers are responsible for the safety of their employees In the UK the Health and Safety Executive has been set up to ensure that employers know exactly what their responsibilities are
Derby's Past Leads to Asbestos Compensation Claims
- By Nick Jervis
- Published 09/23/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that occurs when someone is constantly exposed too, and breathes in, asbestos Commonly it occurs in the lining of the lungs and the mesothelium, which is a membrane covering many of the major internal organs