Medical Negligence Claims
Expert Legal Support When Healthcare Goes Wrong
Medical negligence can have devastating and life-changing consequences. Our experienced medical negligence solicitors help victims seek justice and compensation for injuries caused by substandard healthcare.
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What Is Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence occurs when healthcare professionals breach their duty of care, causing avoidable harm to patients. This applies to treatment from hospitals, GP surgeries, private clinics, dental practices, and care homes.
Key Elements of Medical Negligence
For a successful claim, we must establish:
- The healthcare provider owed you a duty of care
- This duty was breached through substandard treatment
- The breach directly caused your injury or harm
- You suffered damages as a result
Types of Medical Negligence Claims We Handle
Surgical Errors
- Wrong-site surgery
- Organ damage during procedures
- Retained surgical instruments
- Post-operative complications
- Anaesthetic errors
Diagnostic Failures
- Misdiagnosis of serious conditions
- Delayed cancer diagnosis
- Failure to order appropriate tests
- Misinterpretation of test results
Maternity and Birth Injuries
- Cerebral palsy from oxygen deprivation
- Erb’s palsy and shoulder dystocia
- Maternal injuries during childbirth
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Delayed caesarean section
GP and Primary Care Negligence
- Failure to refer to specialists
- Prescription errors
- Misdiagnosis of symptoms
- Delayed treatment
Hospital and NHS Negligence
- Hospital-acquired infections
- Medication errors
- Falls due to inadequate care
- Pressure sores from poor nursing
- Emergency department failures
How Medical Negligence Compensation Is Calculated
Medical negligence compensation accounts for both immediate and long-term impacts:
General Damages
Compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of amenity
- Psychological impact
- Physical disability
Special Damages
Financial reimbursement for:
- Private medical treatment costs
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost earnings (past and future)
- Care and assistance needs
- Home and vehicle adaptations
- Medical equipment and aids
Our Medical Negligence Claims Process
Initial Case Assessment
We review your medical records and circumstances to determine if negligence occurred.
Medical Expert Opinion
Independent medical experts assess whether your treatment fell below acceptable standards.
Letter of Claim
We formally notify the defendant of your claim, outlining the negligence and its consequences.
Investigation Period
The defendant has four months to investigate and respond to your claim.
Settlement or Litigation
Most cases settle through negotiation. If necessary, we’ll proceed to court to secure your compensation.
Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims
- Adults: Three years from the date of negligence or date of knowledge
- Children: Until their 21st birthday
- Mental incapacity: No time limit while incapacity continues
- Fatal claims: Three years from date of death
No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims
Our medical negligence claims are handled on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning:
- No upfront legal costs
- Free initial consultation and case assessment
- You pay nothing if your claim is unsuccessful
- Legal fees paid from your compensation when you win
- Insurance available to protect against other side’s costs
Medical Negligence Compensation Calculator
Use our calculator to estimate potential compensation based on the Judicial College Guidelines and Ogden Tables for future financial losses.