Shocking abuse claims at children's hospitals span 20 years
New court documents reveal horrific allegations of abuse at Huntercombe Group Hospitals over two decades. Families seek justice as the Children's Commissioner demands reform.
Category : Search result: safety negligence
Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 159
The death toll from the devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire has reached 159, with 30 missing. Six arrested for allegedly deactivating fire alarms. Read the latest updates.
Parents sue school over 6-year-old's sexual assault
A North Carolina family is suing a school district, alleging it failed to protect their 6-year-old son from repeated sexual assault by a classmate. Learn more about the case.
Transgender Tycoon Drops NHS Negligence Case
Samantha Kane, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in Serbia, has dropped her £162k case against the NHS after being satisfied with patient safety improvements.
Dad jailed after gun misfire kills pregnant partner
Adam Winmar sentenced to three months for storing loaded homemade gun in sofa where child found it, leading to partner Kiara Ferguson's death. Read the full tragic story.
Hong Kong fire kills 83, 300 missing in deadly blaze
At least 83 dead and 300 missing in Hong Kong's deadliest fire for generations. Construction bosses arrested for gross negligence. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire kills 83, construction firm accused of negligence
At least 83 dead in Hong Kong's deadliest fire for generations as construction bosses arrested for gross negligence. Investigation focuses on bamboo scaffolding safety.
Hong Kong fire kills 44, hundreds missing
At least 44 dead and hundreds missing after a devastating level 5 fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks. Three executives arrested on suspicion of murder. Read the latest updates.
NHS destroys evidence in rogue surgeon investigation
NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre logbooks despite 'do not destroy' order in Eljamel inquiry. Patients demand accountability after surgeon harmed 200+ people.
Boston school bus death of five-year-old avoidable
Footage reveals Boston school bus driver's distraction led to fatal accident killing five-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph. Read the full investigation details.
Boy, 15, dies after air compressor prank explodes intestines
A 15-year-old carpentry apprentice, Muhammed Kendirci, died from catastrophic internal injuries after co-workers inserted an air compressor hose into his rectum. Read the full shocking story.
Boy, 6, hits head on bridge in viral sunroof video
A six-year-old boy suffered a lucky escape after hitting his head on an overhead barrier while leaning out of a car's sunroof. The incident, caught on video, has sparked major road safety concerns. Read the full story.
Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
South Korea ferry runs aground after phone distraction
A South Korean ferry carrying 267 people ran aground after the helmsman was distracted by his phone. All passengers were safely rescued. Read the full report.
Lawsuit Filed in Philadelphia Air Ambulance Crash
Families of two victims sue air ambulance company after January crash in Philadelphia killed eight. Read the latest on the wrongful death case and investigation.
Jailed Couple Operate Winter Wonderland Rides
Couple imprisoned for gross negligence manslaughter after Summer Grant's death now operate rides at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland. Read the full investigation into fairground safety.
Bosnia care home fire kills 15 from overloaded cable
Investigation reveals overloaded power cable caused fatal Bosnia retirement home fire killing 15 elderly residents. Authorities probe potential neglect as manager resigns.
Toddler dies after hospital decimal point error
A two-year-old boy with special needs died after a misplaced decimal point caused a tenfold medication overdose at a Florida hospital, sparking a wrongful death lawsuit.
Father in coma after stroke misdiagnosed as drunkenness
A 22-year-old expectant father is fighting for his life in a coma after paramedics dismissed his stroke symptoms as drunkenness. His partner, weeks from giving birth, faces motherhood alone.
Petrol station inferno: Smoker's match ignites fuel
Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment a discarded match at a UK petrol station nearly caused catastrophe, as friends narrowly escape a fiery explosion in hair-raising close call.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old gets $40M settlement
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by her six-year-old pupil, receives $40 million settlement after suing school officials for negligence in firearm safety.
Passenger Sues EgyptAir Over Hypodermic Needle Attack
An American traveller files a $2 million lawsuit against EgyptAir after claiming he was injected with a hypodermic needle during a flight, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and potential HIV and hepatitis exposure.
Author Christopher St John's agonising death revealed
The tragic medical negligence case that led to the painful death of acclaimed author Christopher St John, whose final days were marked by unimaginable suffering in a US hospital.
Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
Father reveals daughter's death after NHS misdiagnosis
In an emotional BBC Breakfast interview, John Story reveals how his daughter Lydia's fatal condition was repeatedly dismissed by doctors, leading to calls for urgent NHS reform.
HIV-Contaminated Blood Scandal Infects Indian Children
Exclusive investigation reveals dozens of children in India contracted HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusions, exposing critical gaps in medical safety protocols.
HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient
A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.
Teacher shot by student sues school over ignored warnings
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student, files groundbreaking lawsuit against school officials alleging deliberate indifference to warning signs before the classroom shooting.
Chicago rooftop s'mores burns spark lawsuit against Nuveen
A prestigious Chicago rooftop restaurant faces explosive legal action after a family suffered severe burns during a s'mores dessert incident, with investment giant Nuveen now entangled in the fiery controversy.
Veteran dies in scalding care home shower - family sues
The family of a 73-year-old US Army veteran is suing an Oklahoma care facility after he suffered fatal burns in a dangerously hot shower, alleging gross negligence and wrongful death.
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