Tag: compensation claims
Does the British Airways data breach fine mean compensation for victims?
The provisional £183m British Airways data breach fine means that the airline is set to be severely punished for the 2018 cyber-attacks that took place.
Fines can be levied at up to 4% of a company’s global annual turnover, and in the BA case, the fine is understood to equate to 1.5% of their 2017 turnover.
The financial penalties that can be issued under GDPR are far higher than what they used to be under its predecessor, the Data Protection Act. But what about compensation for the hundreds of thousands of victims whose information was compromised?
BA data breach fine of £183m sets new record
The BA data breach fine that’s set to be issued in the sum of £183m will be a record high since GDPR was put into legislation in May 2018.
In accordance with the new rules, GDPR fines can amount to 4% of a company’s global annual turnover. In the case of British Airways, their fine of £183m is understood to be 1.5% of their 2017 global annual turnover.
The fact that the fine is set to be so high reflects just how serious the 2018 data breaches incidents were. The British Airways compensation action is one of the over 40 different group and multi-party actions our lawyers are representing people in. You can sign-up to start a claim now on a No Win, No Fee basis here.
Hernia mesh side-effects: legal advice
If you’re suffering with prolonged or unusual hernia mesh side-effects, we may be able to assist you with the legal advice and representation you may need.
We’re currently representing a group of people who are claiming for hernia mesh compensation having suffered horrendous side-effects from undergoing the procedure. With the risks of complications being as high as 30%, leaving some patients with extensive complications, compensation can be important.
That’s why we’ve agreed to act for the patients we’re already running cases for. If you’re eligible to start a case with us, we may be able to help you as well.
Private mesh removal surgery and compensation claims
In some cases, women feel that the only way forward is to opt for private mesh removal surgery when suffering problems after a vaginal mesh procedure.
We represent a number of women who are claiming for compensation having suffered pelvic mesh complications. We know how bad it can be, especially when some patients are left unable to walk or work at all. We know of cases where women have struggled to get help and advice form the NHS, and cases where patients are waiting over a year for referrals.
You may feel that you have to take matters into your own hands and go for private treatment and surgery. This can be factored into a claim for compensation.
Thousands more affected by the TalkTalk data breach
The information for thousands more victims of the 2015 TalkTalk data breach incident have been found online as the number of victims expands.
We’re representing a group of victims who are claiming for data breach compensation who were affected by the TalkTalk hack of 2015. This is one of the over 40 different group and multi-party actions we’re fighting for justice in on a No Win, No Fee basis.
If you are one of the additional 4,545 victims of the incident, or if you were notified previously and you’ve yet to start your case, make sure you contact us ASAP.
NHS breast cancer screening overhaul
There may be an overhaul into NHS breast cancer screening practices after last year’s scandal that led to some 450,000 women in the UK not receiving their vital invitation for screening.
We were contacted for advice soon after news of the scandal hit the headlines, and we have agreed to take claims for compensation forward on a No Win, No Fee basis. Our legal action is underway, and this is one of the over 40 different group and multi-party actions our lawyers are fighting for justice in.
If you were affected by last year’s screening scandal and you’ve yet to start your claim with us, we can offer you free, no-obligation advice now. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the breaking of the issue, we may be set to see a serious overhaul when it comes to how the NHS manages their screening services.
Should there be better hernia mesh regulations?
As we take on more and more compensation claims for patients who have suffered complications, should there be better hernia mesh regulations?
We’re now acting for a number of people who have come forward and asked for our help, and they all have something in common. They have undergone hernia repair surgery that has involved the use of mesh, and it hasn’t been effective.
Although vaginal mesh has been in the news for years, hernia mesh and the complications that can arise is a more recent thing. Will we see a pause on the use of the procedure so this perhaps controversial form of surgery can be looked at in greater detail? Will there be changes to the way patients are selected for this kind of surgery? Will we see better regulations?
Legal advice for TVT surgery claims
Following the criticism over the new guidelines that came out last month, we’ve received further enquiries from people asking for advice about TVT surgery claims.
With the issues surrounding vaginal mesh in the news again, here’s some advice for you if you’ve yet to speak to anyone about your options for compensation.
One of the first things we often remind people about is to make sure that you seek advice as soon as you can. There can be a number of timeframes to start a case in a legal action of this nature. Leaving it too late can be the difference between receiving tens of thousands of pounds or getting absolutely nothing as a victim of TVT surgery gone wrong.
Advice for hernia mesh surgery problems
If you’re suffering with hernia mesh surgery problems, we may be able to help you. We’re representing a number of people who are claiming personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.
We’ve taken claims forward for patients whose hernia mesh surgery has gone wrong. With some studies showing that complications can arise in 30% of cases, there are worries over the continued use of the procedure. Just this month there were calls for greater regulations because of growing concerns over the procedure, and from the reports of our clients and how they have suffered, we’re not surprised.
The nature and the severity of the complications that people can suffer from can be horrendous. Claiming compensation may be the only form of access to justice some patients will ever have.
Raindrop near vision inlay recall
The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay recall has been initiated due to an increased risk of corneal haze that patients implanted with the devices may experience.
A Medical Device Alert was issued via the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) a few weeks ago. There’s a warning to not implant Raindrop Near Vision Inlays and to dispose of any unused stock of them.
Any patients who have already been implanted with the inlays are to be monitored, and any incidents and problems are to be reported. This recall follows the recent news coverage about the Oculentis recall, which is one of the compensation actions we’re representing people for.
Xarelto compensation settlements
Big news! Xarelto compensation settlements are taking place, with almost £600m in damages set to be paid out by Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson.
The settlements are for around 25,000 lawsuits in the U.S., where Bayer and J&J have reportedly agreed to settle the litigation for $775m. The Group Action Lawyers continue to fight for justice for UK victims who are suffering side-effects of taking the drug, that’s also known as Rivaroxaban. You can read more about the UK action here.
While the companies maintain that the claims are without merit, and the settlement is made without an admission of liability, this is a huge result. The two companies are set to be sharing the burden of the cost as they jointly-developed the drug.
Concerns raised over new vaginal mesh guidelines
Following last year’s widespread pause, the new vaginal mesh guidelines have been published. Understandably, concerns have been raised that they may not good enough.
We can tell you from experience that the complications and suffering that women can endure when vaginal mesh surgery goes wrong can be horrendous. We’re acting for women on a No Win, No Fee basis who are making claims for personal injury compensation because of problems they’ve experienced. With some women left unable to work or walk ever again, the continued use of these devices must be heavily scrutinised.
Concerns have been raised that the new vaginal mesh guidelines that have been published haven’t considered the experiences of the victims, and don’t go far enough to protect women who may undergo the procedure.