How to Make a Medical Negligence Compensation Claims

Medical negligence is poor medical care provided by a healthcare professional to a patient, which has directly contributed to an injury or worsens an existing condition. Negligent treatment can happen in a number of ways, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors or delayed treatment. If you have been a victim of substandard care and have suffered an injury or illness as a result, you may be entitled to a compensation claim.   

HOW DO I MAKE A CLAIM?

To make a successful medical negligence compensation claim, the first thing you need to do is get in touch with one of our specialist solicitors. We will help you manage the process by trying to understand events surrounding your case via a free initial consultation. After the consultation, we will request your medical records and work closely with independent medical experts, who will evaluate your case and give their opinion on whether you have suffered negligent treatment.

If we believe you have a valid medical negligence claim, we will begin legal action on your behalf.

HOW MUCH CAN I EXPECT FOR MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE?

Every medical negligence case is unique. The compensation you can expect will depend on the nature of your injury, its impact on your life and its impact on your current and future earning prospects. When our Medical Negligence Solicitors help you make a claim, they consider a number of things such as:

• The pain and suffering you have experienced. While this does not have a specific monetary value, the compensation you receive will depend on the severity of pain and suffering.
• Financial losses you have incurred such as medical equipment you have acquired to aid your daily living as well as cost of travel for medical appointments.
• Home adaptations
• Cost of current and future medical care
• Earnings you have lost due to the injury. You may also be able to make a claim for future estimated earnings if the injury has impacted your ability to continue work.
• Cost of medical procedures you need after the negligent treatment

The panel of specialist medical negligence solicitors we work with will use all of the information gotten from you to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.

CAN I MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST THE NHS FOR MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE?

Yes, you can. If you have been injured or your condition has been made worse due to medical negligence on the part of an NHS trust or medical professional, you may be entitled to a compensation claim. Medical negligence claims against the NHS can be daunting, but our specialist NHS solicitors can walk you through the process and help you get assess to justice.

WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT?

Most medical negligence claims are sorted before they go to trial, with only the very complex ones going all the way. If your case goes to court, you can count on us to support you through the process.

CONTACT US

For a free, no obligation consultation about making medical negligence claims, please call us today on 0800 644 4240 or contact us online and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.