MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITORS

Do you believe you have suffered as a result of medical negligence? Perhaps your doctor or surgeon misinterpreted your diagnosis or acted incompetently? It is important you get in touch with a professional. We are medical negligence solicitors, and we can assist in proving your case. Remember too, we operate on a ‘no win no fee’ basis.

What is medical negligence?

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care that is reasonably expected, leading to harm or injury for the patient. This can involve errors in diagnosis, treatment, or aftercare, where the care provided falls short of accepted medical practices. Essentially, if a medical provider’s actions or omissions result in negative outcomes for the patient, it may be considered medical negligence.

Am I eligible to make a medical negligence claim?

We deal with clinical and medical negligence with the NHS and private medical claims of all kinds, including the following:

• Medical misdiagnosis: When your GP or another medical professional makes a mistake or fails to take proper care in their dealings with you. For example, if they misinterpret test results, don’t examine you properly, or diagnose the wrong condition.
• Brain injury: Brain damage can occur when the medical care you receive falls short of acceptable standards. This might happen if a healthcare provider overlooks critical signs of a stroke or brain bleed, or if errors are made during a surgical procedure, leading to serious neurological harm.
• Amputation: When medical errors lead to amputation, you need medical negligence solicitors who can help.
• Accident and emergency (A&E): When the standard of care provided in A&E falls short and results in additional injuries or illnesses, for example, if mistakes are made in taking your medical history or test results are misinterpreted.
• Birth Injury: Mistakes made by healthcare professionals during delivery can sometimes result in injuries to both the mother and the baby. For mothers, this might involve complications from improper anesthesia administration, errors in performing episiotomies, or inadvertent damage to organs during a Caesarean section. In newborns, such errors can lead to conditions like cerebral palsy, hip dysplasia, or various forms of brain injury.
• Nerve injury: When you suffer damage to nerves as a result of medical mistakes, for example, because of errors made during surgery or when administering syringes or injections.
• Cosmetic surgery: When unsatisfactory treatment or mistakes lead to injuries or scarring in surgeries such as facelifts, breast enlargements or reductions, nose reshaping, laser skin resurfacing, or cosmetic dentistry.
• Anesthesia errors can lead to serious harm if an anesthetist’s actions fall below acceptable standards. For instance, you might unexpectedly be conscious during an operation, have anesthesia delivered into the wrong area, such as your nerves or spinal cord, or suffer critical issues like brain damage or strokes because your blood pressure wasn’t adequately controlled during the procedure.
• Dental negligence: When negligent treatment by a dentist causes pain or injury, for example, incorrectly fitted dental implants or failure to manage gum disease (periodontitis).
• Spinal injury: When medical errors lead to damage to the spinal cord, causing loss of feeling and paralysis, for example, missed fractures of the back and neck, surgical mistakes, or errors handling patients with back or neck injuries.
• Cancer: When you suffer as a result of a delayed or incorrect diagnosis of cancer.
• Orthopaedic: When you suffer injuries to bones, ligaments, or joints because of missed fractures or mistakes during surgery.
• Medication errors: When you receive unsuitable medication because of prescription or dispensing errors, for example, you’re given the wrong dose of a medicine or the wrong medicine.
• Care home: When the care that was given to vulnerable and elderly people is unacceptably poor, resulting in problems such as medication errors, pressure sores and ulcers, or injuries caused by falls or handling errors.
• Fatal medical negligence: When medical negligence results in death, for example, because of missed or delayed diagnosis or surgical error.

What are the time limits for claiming clinical or medical negligence?

In clinical or medical negligence cases, time limits generally apply to ensure claims are made within a reasonable period after the incident. Typically, the claimant must bring the case to court within three years of the alleged negligence or the date they became aware of the harm. However, there are exceptions, such as in cases involving children, where the time limit may not begin until they turn 18, or for individuals lacking mental capacity, where time limits could be extended. It’s important to seek advice promptly, as missing the deadline might prevent the claim from being pursued.

For clinical or medical negligence claims, the standard limitation period is three years. This means you typically need to file your claim within three years of either the incident or the date when you became aware that the negligence had caused harm. In cases where the injury or its link to negligent care was not immediately apparent, the countdown may start from the moment you discovered the issue. Additionally, if you were a minor at the time of the incident, special rules often allow you to bring a claim after reaching adulthood. Given the complexity of these time limits, it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure your claim is submitted within the allowed timeframe.

Client testimonial – Medical negligence claim

“I would like to thank Lesley Delaney from Marley Solicitors for all her help in getting me the best outcome for my medical negligence claim.

I can’t thank her enough for all the help I have received from Marley Solicitors. Thank you once again.

A very Happy customer.”

– Charles     

How do you make a medical negligence claim?

To begin a no win no fee medical negligence claim, it’s important to reach out to us as soon as possible. We provide a complimentary initial consultation where we’ll assess whether you have a valid case and offer an estimate of potential compensation. Contacting us early allows us to gather the necessary details while they’re still fresh in your memory. If the NHS or private healthcare provider acknowledges their responsibility early on, we may be able to secure interim compensation payments to support your recovery. These payments are made prior to your final settlement and can help cover immediate medical and living expenses.

Why choose us?

We are medical negligence solicitors, amongst other specialisms. Regardless of the type of claim you wish to bring to our firm, you can rely on us. We provide exceptional service and prioritise your needs. We’ll help you to secure medical negligence compensation. We will also facilitate your access to any rehabilitation support you require to regain your health.

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