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| Clinical Negligence Claims |
You may be entitled to compensation if you have suffered as a result of miss-diagnosis, improper choice of treatment or medication, negligence in surgical procedures or any negligence or mistakes by any health care professionals including GP’s, surgeons, midwifes, nurses and hospital doctors.
What will you need to prove?
To bring successful clinical negligence claim you will need to show that:- You have been treated by a doctor or other health professional; and
- The treatment you have received is not supported by any reasonable body of medical opinion; and
- As a result of the treatment you failed to recover from a pre-existing condition, your chances of recovery were diminished or your original injury or condition has become worse.
We understand that it is often difficult to know what has happened to you in these cases or to know if you have received negligent treatment by a health care professional.
In practice clinical negligence claims will largely turn on medical evidence and we will ensure that we obtain copies of your medical records and arrange for a medical expert to examine you, review your records and prepare a report on your condition and treatment. We will be able to advise you on the contents of the report and the merits of any claim.
What can you claim?- Compensation for your pain and suffering
- Any reasonable financial losses that were incurred as a direct result of your treatment
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your claim
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- You may qualify for public funding if you are in receipt of benefits, in which case we will direct you to a firm of solicitors with a legal aid franchise.
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will arrange for a specialist to review your medical reports, examine you and prepare a report. We will advise you on the contents of the report and merits of any claim.
- We understand the importance of dealing with your claim in a professional manner and maintain a good relationship with the medical staff who may be responsible for your ongoing care and treatment.
- We will help you ensure that you receive the maximum compensation.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should find as much information as possible in relation to your condition and the treatment you have received. Keep a diary of your illness or injury and the effect it has had on you. If you write or receive any correspondence from the hospital. NHS trust or GP concerned always keep copies of these letters.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your injuries or conditions you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within three years of becoming aware of the possibility that you could claim. If you do not issue your claim in court within this time your claim will be statute barred and you may not be able to claim the compensation to which you are entitled.
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