Medical Negligence Claims
If you have been in care at the hands of a medical professional and you feel that they have failed to provide proper care and treatment resulting in further injury, illness or disease. You may have a legal entitlement to make a medical negligence compensation claim for injuries suffered through medical negligence.
What Is A Medical Negligence Claim?
Medical Negligence claims differ from personal injury claims as they can be more difficult to prove. In these cases, we must be able to prove that the healthcare professional has failed in their duty of care towards the patient and has not acted responsibly and provided the correct treatment or advice.
We must also prove that the failure of providing treatment and/or advice has caused the patient to suffer from an illness, disease, or harm which may have otherwise been avoided.
Our experienced medical negligence solicitors and barristers have already helped hundreds of victims all over England & Wales.
Medical Negligence Claims Experts
Highly Skilled & Professional
Our clients will always receive the highest levels of service both from our experienced claims team and also our panel of solicitors. All clients are assisted with completing paperwork including the initial paperwork, questionnaires and, witness statements from day one until the claim is settled. We aim to provide a hassle-free service and for the convenience of our clients, we can arrange free home visits to ensure complete satisfaction for our clients.
Understanding & Adaptable
We understand that every medical negligence claim is different. Our team takes their time to learn about you and your situation thoroughly so we can understand the effects of the injuries you have suffered and support you every step of the way.
More often than not, medical and clinical negligence claims can be somewhat more complex than normal claims; therefore you will need an expert team of solicitors to represent you. So contact us today to seek immediate legal representation and rehabilitation support anywhere in England & Wales.
Open, Honest & Caring
Medical Negligence Claims
Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
A medical misdiagnosis can have life changing health effects and cause distress for you and your loved ones. If you’ve been unfortunate enough to experience this then you could be eligible to make a claim.
Clinical Negligence Claims
If you have experienced any of the following, then you may be eligible to claim compensation:
- Failure to correctly investigate and diagnose
- Failure to refer appropriately for further investigation and treatment
- Failure to act appropriately on the results of investigations
- Failure to take adequate precautions to avoid instances of further infection
Dental Negligence Claim
Dental negligence is when your dental health professional has caused, worsened, or overlooked a dental problem or disease you have. You could be eligible to claim if you have suffered a physical injury or have incurred financial loss due to an accident or oversight made by your dental professional.
Surgery Claims
Malpractice during a surgery can have life-threatening impacts. If you have been a victim of malpractice during a surgery you may be entitled to make a claim. This includes use of defective tools, lack of training or competence, or a lack of consent.
Cosmetic Surgery Claim
Although the care and treatment provided by cosmetic surgeons are often exceptional, when faults and errors have been made, the results can be devastating. If you have suffered due to medical negligence, contact one of our claims specialists today for advice and support on making a claim.
Birth Injury / Cerebral Palsy Claims
If your child has been affected by cerebral palsy due to a delay in action by healthcare professionals or birth injury then you may be eligible to claim. The compensation we help recover gives your child the opportunity to receive the required financial funds to ensure they can receive the best care, treatment, therapies & housing to certify that they achieve their potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to make a claim?
You typically have around 3 years to start your personal injury claim and the time is counted from the date of your accident. If the date of your accident is approaching limitation, we can apply for an extension in most cases to ensure you do not lose the right to claim.
There are exceptions to the three-year rule in some cases, so if you think you might have a claim we advise you to contact us as soon as possible so we can determine your chances for successful compensation.
If you are making a claim for an accident at work then there are 3 main exceptions to the three-year rule:
- Mental Capacity – if your loved one no longer has the mental capacity to make a claim themselves
- Working Abroad – if your accident happened while you were working abroad.
- Defective Work Equipment – if your injury was caused by equipment that had a manufacturing defect.
How much compensation could I receive?
The amount of compensation varies depending on the type of accident, the severity of the illness or injury, and the individual situation as each person can be affected differently.
As the amount varies case to case, our personal injury solicitors can assess your situation and provide you with a more accurate quote. For a quick estimate on how much you could be entitled to, why not visit our claims calculator?
What can I claim for?
Depending on your case you can claim for both general and special damages.
General damages are made up of the pain, suffering and loss of amenities due to the injury caused. This will be detailed in the medical report written by the medical expert following an independent examination.
Special damages:
- Travel Expenses
- Medical Care & Prescription Costs
- Rehabilitation
- Loss of Earnings
- Household Assistance & Adaptations
- Vehicle Damage
- Vehicle Hire, Storage & Recovery Charges
- Any other out-of-pocket expenses
Can I make a claim for someone else?
Yes. You can make a claim on behalf of a child under the age of 18 and/or if the claimant lacks the mental capacity. For all other claims, you are welcome to make an enquiry via our website or our contact centre for information which may assist your friend/relative who has been involved in an accident.
What will it cost me to make a claim?
Claims 24 work on a no-win – no-fee basis.
No win, No fee is a risk-free way of getting compensation for an injury or illness that wasn’t your fault.
It means there are no upfront costs, and there are no legal fees to be paid in the unlikely event that your claim is unsuccessful.
If you win your claim, we will make the following deductions:
• A success fee for winning
• Your solicitor’s fee
• The 3rd party normally cover all legal costs and expenses but if there is a shortfall, then this may also be deducted from your compensation.
We believe there should be no surprises when making a claim with us, so anything you need to know when making a decision will be made clear from the get-go. Come and talk to us for free for impartial advice.
How long will it take to settle my claim?
The average time from the moment you contact Claims 24 till the moment you receive a check from us is 6-8 months.
However, every situation is different and the timeframe depends on many factors – one of them is your collaboration with us.
By providing all the correct information and attending all of the medical appointments which we arrange for you, our solicitors will be able to build a strong case on your behalf resulting in a quick, efficient payout.
Therefore, we kindly ask you to help us, and we will help you – because together we can achieve more.
What is the process for making a claim?
1. Call us or fill out our form
The first step is simple. All you have to do is get in contact and a member of our team will discuss your accident/ injury with you. We will gather information regarding your claim and advise you on how best to proceed.
2. Complete Claim Requirements
Once we have all the details of your case, we will put together your claim and manage your case from the first day to the last. You can be assured that we will do everything in our power to get you the compensation you deserve.
3. Receive Compensation
Once your claim has been successful, we will send your compensation to you! If we don’t win, we won’t charge you a penny. You can be sure you’ll get every penny of your compensation as our fees are paid for by the party at fault!
For more information on how to claim and an in-depth process, visit our ‘How To Claim’ page.
What kinds of claims are classed as medical negligence?
Medical Negligence is a wide umbrella term covering various claims. These claims vary in type and severity.
Below you can see common examples that we typically deal with:
• Baby / Mother Injuries
• Sedative / Anaesthetic Injury
• Orthopaedic Health Centre Errors
• False Diagnosis
• Failed Cancer Diagnosis
• Delays in Cancer Diagnosis
• Prescription Mistakes
• GP & NHS Neglect Claims
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Misdiagnosed Ectopic Pregnancy
• Hip & Knee Surgical Error