What is a medical negligence claim?
If you have suffered an injury or illness that has been caused by, or made worse as a result of medical negligence then you may be able to make a medical negligence compensation claim to obtain compensation and damages for your injuries, suffering, and loss of earnings.
Why choose Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors?
We have a team of friendly, experienced solicitors who will work diligently to recover compensation on your behalf. You will receive a personalised, friendly service and you will be kept informed of all developments at every stage of your claim.
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Our dedicated team of medical negligence solicitors are here to help you recover compensation on a No Win No Fee basis.
If you have been affected by clinical negligence you may be able to claim compensation. Our expert lawyers will help you with a free claims assessment and guide you through the process of making a medical negligence claim. We have helped many claimants recover compensation who have suffered because of clinical negligence. We have also assisted them in obtaining specialist care, rehabilitation and treatment.
Our solicitors will handle your claim on a No Win No Fee basis which means that if the claim is unsuccessful you will not be responsible for any legal fees. We have an expert team of solicitors who have experience in successfully bringing cases for people who have suffered from Medical Negligence.
What are the different types of medical negligence claims?
There are many types of medical or clinical negligence. Below are just a few examples. Critically however, negligence occurs when a healthcare professional breaches their duty of care, falling below expected standards and causing avoidable harm to a patient. In such cases it is appropriate for an individual to pursue a clinical negligence compensation claim.
- Dental Negligence Claims
- Hospital Negligence Claims
- Surgery Compensation Claims
- GP Surgery Negligence Claims
- Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
- Birth Injury Claims
Medical Negligence Compensation Claims FAQs
Medical negligence, or clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional breaches their duty of care, falling below expected standards and causing avoidable harm to a patient. It involves errors like misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, or incorrect treatment, for which patients can seek compensation for injury or loss. In such cases it is appropriate for an individual to pursue a clinical negligence compensation claim.
Yes, you can claim compensation for medical negligence if you have suffered harm due to substandard care from a healthcare professional (NHS or private). To be successful, you must be able to prove that the treatment you received fell below acceptable standards (breach of duty) and that this directly caused your injury (causation).
Usually, a medical negligence claim must be commenced within three years of finding out your perceived negligent treatment, however there are some exceptions to this rule.
Mental Capacity – If a person lacks the capacity to make a the claim themselves then there is no time limit for making a claim.
Children – The three year time limit commences on your child’s 18th birthday so the claim needs to be started before they reach the age of 21.
You should begin by contacting a specialist medical negligence compensation claims solicitor as soon as possible. Edwards Duthie Shamash solicitors offer a free initial consultation where we will be able to inform you as to whether we believe you have a case or not. We pursue most clinical negligence claims on a No Win No Fee basis, and this means you will not pay anything up front and will not pay any costs if your claim is unsuccessful.
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