Medical professionals have a duty of care to patients, which extends to the accurate diagnosis and treatment of conditions. Failure to warn of the risks involved in undergoing a procedure or taking a certain medication constitutes medical negligence, as does sub-standard care.
If you have suffered as a result of misdiagnoses, wrongly prescribed medication or sub-standard care, our medical negligence solicitors could help you seek damages and compensation.
We are a specialist personal injury law firm with many years experience of claims involving medical malpractice. Unlike many of our contemporaries, our team of specialist medical negligence solicitors undertake cases involving both NHS and private practitioners. We understand that commencing a claim for clinical negligence is not an easy decision to make, however, we do our best to alleviate the financial stress by offering a transparent no-win, no-fee service and full settlement with 100% compensation.
Our medical negligence solicitors can help in a wide range of cases, including:
Birth injury claims
Cerebral palsy claims.
Post-surgery complications.
Delayed diagnosis, resulting in additional suffering or loss of a loved one.
Mis-diagnosis resulting in additional injury/ suffering.
Sub-standard care.
Post-operative infection not related to your condition.
Unusual side-effects not illustrated prior to treatment.
Surgical malpractice/ negligence.
Grounds For Medical Negligence Claims
Medical negligence claims are one of the most complex areas of personal injury litigation, since UK law requires sufficient proof before damages can be negotiated. Firstly, the level of care received must be proven to fall below that expected of a health professional in his/ her relative field. More importantly, this failure must be linked to an illness or injury you were not suffering prior to treatment – legally known as “causation”.
The process of ‘proving’ malpractice can be a complicated one, which is why it is key to consult an expert medical negligence solicitor with experience of similar cases. Your solicitor will conduct appropriate investigation in support of your case, and seek to act on your behalf when liaising with the practitioner’s legal representatives. In some circumstances, it may not be clear whether a negligence case warrants legal attention, but we will do our utmost to help.
If you are unsure whether you have a case, please contact one of our medical negligence team today for free advice.
No Win, No Fee Access To Compensation
Life is full of unprecedented surprises, and none more so than illness or injury. Our personal injury law firm recognise the hardship faced by families with an unwell relative, which is why we offer a transparent medical negligence claims package, open to all. Administrative and legal costs are sought directly from the other side, meaning representation on your behalf will not incur any hidden fees. Depending upon your circumstances, we may also be able to seek damages for loss of earnings and medical costs, with a view to getting you the maximum amount of compensation in each case.
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