Medical Negligence Solicitors, No Win No Fee

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Clinical or medical negligence compensation may be claimed if you have been injured, either physically or psychologically or because of a health professional’s negligence.

Specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors

Cases of clinical or medical negligence can occur in any setting. Most frequently, we see cases involving negligent hospital and GP care, but we also commonly see cases involving nurses, midwives, paramedics, opticians, physiotherapists and osteopaths. You may have a claim for compensation for medical negligence if a healthcare professional has not provided you with the correct medical treatment and you have suffered harm as a result. This can include both physical and psychological injury.

You may have a claim for compensation for medical negligence if a healthcare professional has not provided you with the correct treatment and you have suffered harm as a result. This can include both physical and psychological injury.

Claims for poor NHS hospital and ambulance care are made against the NHS Trust administering the Hospital. The NHS carries insurance to cover against such claims. Claims for negligent GP, optician and private physiotherapy and osteopathic care are made against the individual treating practitioners, who carry their own insurance.

The main evidence you need for medical negligence claims will come from independent medical experts or expert witnesses. These are doctors or other health care experts who can give an expert opinion on your case. They will give their opinion on:

  • your medical records;
  • your statement about what has happened;
  • any other documents supporting your case.

You cannot claim compensation just because healthcare professionals, medical professionals or NHS trusts have done something wrong; you have to be able to prove that this has caused you an injury . To make a claim for medical negligence compensation, you have to be able to prove two things:

  • the health professional acted in a way that no responsible or reasonable practitioner would have done (“negligence”): and
  • you have suffered a physical or psychological injury as a direct result of the negligent act or acts (“causation”).

Medical negligence claims normally have to be made within three years of the incident, but there are exceptions for those aged 18 or under and for clients who suffer from a mental disability. The three-year time limit runs from either the date of injury, or the date on which you first suspected, or became aware of, your injury, whichever is sooner.

There are exceptions to these rules, so it is important that you take advice from a specialist medical negligence lawyer as soon as possible. We also recommend that you keep a diary of events, including your subsequent GP and hospital visits and expenses incurred as a result of your injuries (keeping receipts where possible). These will help if we have to issue court proceedings.

If We Don’t Win You Don’t Pay

We have many years experience in achieving the maximum possible compensation for all our clients on a no win no fee basis. There is no financial obligation to you should you lose your compensation claim. We conduct our own investigation into what happened and, if we feel that you have a valid case for an medical negligence claim against a third party, we will begin the legal process on your behalf. We have a wealth of experience dealing with a wide range of medical claims.

Industry Leading Success Rates

Our track record and industry leading success rates mean that you can be confident that your medical negligence claim is in safe hands. Sometimes, a case will go to Court if the other party wishes to fight it, but usually this is not necessary, particularly if the other party accepts liability and makes a reasonable offer to settle the case out of court. When you contact us, you will work with one of our highly qualified, local medical negligence solicitors or lawyers who is a specialist in no win no fee claims; we will fight very hard to win your case and obtain maximum compensation for you.

Speak to an Expert Lawyer Now!

If you need a medical negligence lawyer or a specialist in elderly care claims or dental negligence, why not contact us free, to discuss your injury and discover if you have a claim for the compensation you deserve? You have nothing to lose! Contact details for our lawyers are below so that you can speak directly to a lawyer about your claim.

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