Medical negligene Claims

What is medical negligence?

Medical negligence occurs when a mistake or below-average care from a medical professional leads to your injury or worsens your condition. While most doctors and medical staff are highly trained and provide excellent care, errors can happen with serious consequences for you as a patient. If you or a family member has experienced negligent medical treatment, it can be distressing. When you seek medical help, you trust the staff to provide the necessary treatment. A medical mistake can leave you feeling disappointed and let down.

Compensation won't make your injury or condition disappear, but it can assist you in getting the support needed to move forward or restore things to how they were before the incident. To find out if you can make a claim, contact a trained legal by submitting your details through the claim form on this page.

Can you start a medical negligence claim using no win no fee?

Absolutely, in most cases, you can proceed with your medical negligence claim on a no win no fee basis.

When you have your initial conversation with a legal adviser, they will assess the likelihood of your claim succeeding. If, for any reason, you don't receive compensation, the no win no fee guarantee ensures that you won't be required to pay any money to your injury solicitors.

With no win no fee, there are no upfront charges or hidden costs. In the event that you win your case, your clinical negligence solicitor will apply a 'success fee,' which is a percentage of the compensation you receive. However, this fee will be capped at a maximum of 25%, allowing you to retain the majority of the compensation.

While it's uncommon, your solicitor will inform you in advance if you do not qualify for the no win no fee arrangement.

The types of medical negligence

There are many different types of medical negligence, so you might be unsure whether you could make a claim following your experience.

Usually, a solicitor can help you make a claim if you received bad treatment in the last three years or if it became clear in the last three years that the treatment was not good and made your condition worse.

Here are some examples of medical mistakes people have claimed for:

1. Wrong or delayed diagnosis

2. Surgical errors, like mistakes in cosmetic surgery

3. Injuries during birth

4. Problems with a GP or dentist

5. Issues with the NHS or a hospital

Medical mistakes can pause your life, at least for a while. Sometimes, they can cause long-term health problems or, in serious cases, even lead to death. Making a claim might seem scary, but it can really make a difference in your recovery and future.

How much compensation can I receive?

The compensation you may receive for your medical negligence claim depends on how serious your injuries are, both physically and emotionally, and any financial losses you've suffered or are likely to face due to your injuries.

The compensation award is divided into two parts:

1. Special damages: These cover concrete financial losses and expenses directly resulting from the medical negligence. This includes costs like medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, lost earnings due to inability to work, etc.

2. General damages: These cover non-monetary losses and intangible harm you've experienced due to the medical negligence. General damages include things like pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and any other non-economic impacts on your well-being.

Here are some approximate examples of compensation amounts for specific medical negligence injuries:

• Severe heart damage: £94,470 - £140,870

• Loss of an arm below the elbow: £90,250 - £102,890

• Serious damage to the digestive system: £40,370 - £58,100

How to start your personal injury claim

Starting a medical negligence claim might seem scary, but a helpful legal adviser can connect you with a skilled injury solicitor. This solicitor will help you through the process and handle the hard parts for you.

To begin, just fill in the form on our website and you will be contacted by a professional. You can ask questions, and they'll check if you have a case by asking about your injury. But don't worry, they'll only ask what's needed for your claim.

If the adviser thinks you can make a claim, they'll connect you with the right medical negligence solicitor. The solicitor will chat with you for free to make sure you're comfortable before moving forward.

And remember, you don't have to start your claim if you're not ready. Your adviser will always ask for your permission before connecting you with a solicitor.