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Medical Negligence Claims
We deal with medical injury claims against the NHS and private healthcare providers.
Whether you’re consulting your GP, having routine treatment, or going into hospital for major surgery, when we put our health in the hands of others we expect to receive a good standard of care. In the vast majority of cases the medical care we receive is first class and cannot be faulted. However, things do occasionally go wrong, causing preventable or avoidable injury to the patient. So what happens if you suffer injury as a result of medical negligence? In what circumstances are you entitled to compensation?
Making a no win, no fee* medical negligence claim with us could not be simpler. Fill in the short form and one of our medical negligence claims UK advisers will contact you to discuss your claim.
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Medical negligence occurs when an action or inaction by a healthcare professional causes harm or loss either directly, or where there is a material contribution of the action or inaction to harm or loss.
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Medical negligence claims must be issued within three years of the negligent treatment, or within three years of you knowing of the potential negligent treatment. Exceptions apply to children and adults with mental difficulties. We recommend that you contact our team of medical negligence solicitors as soon as possible to talk through your options.
We offer a no win, no fee service, so you can pursue your case with peace of mind. If your medical negligence claim is successful then your opponents will usually pay the majority of your legal costs, in addition to the compensation due to you. Any compensation for things you will need in the future will be paid to you in full. From the other compensation for other losses, you will need to make a contribution to legal costs of up to 25%. We may also advise you to take out an after the event (ATE) insurance policy to ensure you are fully protected against the possibility of paying legal costs and the cost of this will also come from your compensation. We do not ask for any up front payments.
Our services operate on a strict NO WIN, NO FEE* policy, ensuring that you face no financial risk. You can have peace of mind knowing that we will exert utmost effort to assist you in obtaining the compensation you rightfully deserve for your injuries. Our team of seasoned lawyers and legal experts will provide comprehensive guidance throughout the entire process, from initiation to completion.
Most medical negligence claims take around 12 -18 months to be investigated, then a further 9 months or more to reach a settlement. However, the time frame will also depend on the circumstances and complexity of your medical negligence claim.
You need to prove that: The standard of care fell below the standard expected of a reasonably competent medical practitioner; AND The substandard care resulted in direct harm or materially contributed to injury and loss. It is not enough to prove that care has been negligent if, thankfully, no harm has come of it.