You may be wondering what medical negligence is and whether it applies to you. Medical negligence is an umbrella term that covers a range of different issues, including errors in diagnosis, misdiagnosis and surgical errors – but also includes other circumstances where healthcare professionals have failed to act properly or with compassion when dealing with patients.
A medical negligence lawyer can help you claim compensation.
A medical negligence lawyer can help you claim compensation.
A medical negligence lawyer can also help you get the compensation you deserve.
Medical Negligence Lawyers can help you get the compensation that is needed to cover your injuries and losses, as well as any other damages caused by the negligent actions of someone else.
If you’ve suffered an injury and believe it was caused by medical negligence, speak to a medical negligence lawyer.
If you’ve suffered an injury and believe it was caused by medical negligence, speak to a medical negligence lawyer.
Medical negligence lawyers are experienced in claiming compensation for victims of negligent doctors and hospitals. They will investigate your case and advise you on your options, negotiate with the other side to help reach a settlement or represent you in court if necessary.
The UK has a strict legal framework for healthcare providers and the NHS which sets out to protect patients from negligent treatment and ensure that doctors are held accountable for their actions.
The UK has a strict legal framework for healthcare providers and the NHS which sets out to protect patients from negligent treatment and ensure that doctors are held accountable for their actions.
In order to be found guilty of medical negligence, it is necessary to prove that:
- There was a breach of duty by the defendant (the doctor or nurse)
- This breach caused harm or damage to another person (the patient) – or if there was no intention on behalf of the doctor/nurse but they still caused harm through their negligence in some way. For example: A nurse failed to wash his hands after changing gloves without washing them properly; he then touched another patient who subsequently caught an infection from this contact.
At some point in our lives we all need medical treatment from professionals who have received extensive training in their field, but mistakes can happen every day in hospitals, GP surgeries and other places where doctors practise their skills.
Medical negligence is a serious issue for all of us. It can happen in hospitals and other places where doctors practice their skills, but it is also possible that mistakes will occur at home.
If you or someone you care about has been injured by medical negligence, it’s important to get legal advice as soon as possible. By getting legal advice on your options, you’ll be able to understand what options are available to you and how best to proceed with your claim against the responsible party (the hospital/doctor who made the mistake).
These mistakes can range from simple errors like misdiagnosis or prescribing the wrong medication, through to more serious incidents such as surgery gone wrong or life threatening infections being missed by hospital staff.
Medical negligence is a complex area of law and there are many examples of medical errors that can occur. These mistakes range from simple errors such as misdiagnosis or prescribing the wrong medication, through to more serious incidents such as surgery gone wrong or life threatening infections being missed by hospital staff.
Therefore, if you have been injured through your doctor’s negligence and suffered financial loss as a result of their actions then it may be worth making a claim against them in order to recover damages for your injuries and loss of income.
The process for making a successful claim for medical negligence compensation varies according to the circumstances surrounding each case but generally involves filing an official complaint with either NHS England or another relevant organisation such as Serco at which point they will conduct an investigation into your case before deciding whether or not they believe that there has been any wrongdoing by them (and if so what action should be taken). If deemed appropriate then damages may be awarded depending upon how much money was lost due directly due from this incident alone plus additional costs incurred during litigation proceedings should these go ahead (such as legal fees).
Whatever the circumstances of your case, it is vital that you seek expert legal guidance as soon as possible – ideally within three years of the event taking place so that any potential compensation claim is not compromised by statute of limitations rules governing how long after an incident you are allowed to make a claim for compensation under UK law.
Whatever the circumstances of your case, it is vital that you seek expert legal guidance as soon as possible – ideally within three years of the event taking place so that any potential compensation claim is not compromised by statute of limitations rules governing how long after an incident you are allowed to make a claim for compensation under UK law.
When making a medical negligence claim and/or seeking compensation from an insurance company, it’s important that you keep in mind some key time limits:
- Statute of Limitations: The normal time limit for bringing a personal injury claim against someone else is 12 months (6 months with respect to employment). However, this will depend on whether or not your case falls within one of two categories:
- “proceeding” – which occurs when someone has been injured or killed; or
- “claims” – where there has been no actual physical harm caused but only emotional distress caused by something like embarrassment from public humiliation at work or being humiliated in front of friends etcetera.
Medical Negligence Solicitors Can Help You Get Compensation
Medical negligence solicitors can help you get compensation. They can help you with your claim, they can help you understand the legal process and they will also be there to support you emotionally and financially during the stressful time of making a claim.
If you have suffered an injury or illness as a result of medical negligence, it is important that someone who knows what they are doing helps guide your case through this complex area of law. Our expert legal team offer advice on all aspects of personal injury claims including:
- Understanding how medical negligence works in practice
- Understanding how claims are processed in court
- Advising clients on whether they need to take action themselves or seek out legal representation from an experienced solicitor
Conclusion
If you or someone you know has suffered a serious injury at the hands of a negligent doctor or hospital staff member, then it is important that you seek legal advice as soon as possible. A medical negligence solicitor can help guide you through the complicated process of making a claim for compensation and ensure that any evidence is gathered in order to support your case. If you would like further information about this area of law please contact us.
