£1m a year paid out for bungled cosmetic operations

    COMPENSATION paid to patients for bungled cosmetic surgery has averaged more than £1 million annually over the past decade, with claims awaiting settlement likely to push the figure even higher, research shows… ...
Accident Claim COmpensation for Braindamaged Man

    A man left in a vegetative state after being knocked down by a drunk joyrider has been granted millions of pounds in compensation despite a legal challenge from insurers. Gary Dawes, 44, suffered...
Driver, agency sued for death of 23-year-old (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)

    An Auburn man must respond to a lawsuit alleging his road rage caused a fatal accident in September on Route 61 in West Brunswick Township. ...
City must pay after losing disability lawsuit (The West Frankfort Daily American)

    MARKHAM, Ill. (AP) — The city of Markham must pay $400,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit that alleged officials tried to block the opening of a group home for developmentally disabled men. ...
Jun Lee Crash Victim Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit (WREG-TV Memphis)

    A terrifying accident caught on tape. A vehicle crashes into a store running into customers and workers. Now a midsouth family has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit. ...
Compensation Settlements for Too Slow

    Victims of violent crimes are being compensated too slowly, the National Audit Office has said. Its report said the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority took an average of 515 days to resolve cases in...
Dateline Iowa (The Des Moines Register)

    A roundup of news from across the state. ...
Relatives of man killed in car accident appeal to Rell, state to include all facts in final report (Journal Inquirer)

    The brother of a man killed in an car accident last year is asking the governor and public safety commissioner to make sure the crash investigation is carried out fairly. ...
Student Sues UT Austin for Discrimination (FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth)

    In a federal lawsuit, UT Austin is accused of unfairly giving preferential treatment to minorities when it comes to admissions. FOX 4’s Melissa Cutler reports on the lawsuit details. INSIDE: Link ...
Accident Claim - Soldier’s Whiplash Was Actually Broken Kneck

    A war veteran who broke his neck in a vehicle crash was allegedly sent home from a hospital after medics failed to spot his injury. John Jarvis, 82, faces a long recovery after...