MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS
WHEN MEDICAL CARE FALLS SHORT. WE STAND UP.
If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to substandard medical treatment, whether from the NHS or a private healthcare provider, you deserve answers and you deserve justice. Our specialist solicitors are here to fight for both.
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We understand this is a difficult and sensitive matter. Our solicitors handle every medical negligence case with the care, compassion and confidentiality it deserves.
CAN I MAKE A CLAIM?
WHAT IS MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE?
Medical negligence, also referred to as clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional or institution provides a standard of care that falls below what a reasonably competent practitioner would provide, and that failure directly causes harm to the patient.
It is important to understand that a bad outcome from medical treatment does not automatically mean negligence has occurred. Medicine involves inherent risk.
However, where that harm was caused or made worse by a failure to meet the accepted standard of care, you have the right to seek compensation and, just as importantly, an explanation.
Medical negligence claims can be brought against NHS trusts, private hospitals, GPs, dentists, surgeons, midwives, care homes and any other regulated healthcare provider.
You may have a claim if you suffered harm due to:
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A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a serious condition
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Surgical errors or complications caused by poor technique
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Prescription or medication errors causing adverse effects
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Failures in antenatal or postnatal care causing birth injuries
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A&E or emergency care failures leading to avoidable harm
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Failure to obtain proper informed consent before a procedure
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Anaesthetic errors during surgery
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Care home neglect or substandard residential carea
HOW A CLAIM IS ESTABLISHED
WHAT MUST BE PROVED TO WIN YOUR CLAIM
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DUTY OF CARE
The healthcare professional owed you a duty of care. This is almost always established automatically — any doctor, nurse, surgeon or other clinician treating you owes you a duty of care by virtue of that professional relationship.
BREACH OF DUTY
The clinician breached that duty by providing a standard of care that fell below what a reasonably competent practitioner in the same field would have provided. This is assessed against the Bolam test — the standard accepted by a responsible body of medical opinion.
CAUSATION
The breach of duty directly caused or materially contributed to your harm. This is often the most complex element to establish and is where expert medical evidence plays a critical role. We instruct leading independent experts to prove causation on your behalf.
TYPES OF CLAIM
TYPES OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE WE HANDLE
We handle the full range of medical and clinical negligence claims against NHS trusts, private hospitals and all other healthcare providers.
WHO CAN BE CLAIMED AGAINST
NHS & PRIVATE HEALTHCARE CLAIMS
You can make a medical negligence claim regardless of whether your treatment was provided by the NHS or a private healthcare provider. The legal standards are the same.
NHS CLAIMS
Claims against NHS trusts are managed through NHS Resolution, the body responsible for handling clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS organisations.
Our solicitors are highly experienced in navigating the NHS claims process.
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NHS hospital trusts and foundation trusts
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NHS GP surgeries and practices
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NHS mental health trusts
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Ambulance trusts
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NHS dentists
PRIVATE HEALTHCARE CLAIMS
Private healthcare providers are subject to the same legal duty of care as NHS providers. Claims are pursued directly against the private hospital, clinic or individual practitioner — or their insurer.
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Private hospitals and clinics
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Private GP and specialist practices
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Cosmetic surgery providers
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Private dental practices
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Private care homes and nursing homes
THE PROCESS
HOW YOUR MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM WORKS
Medical negligence claims are often more complex than other personal injury claims. Here is how our solicitors handle your case from start to finish.
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FREE CONSULTATION
We listen to your experience, review your initial evidence and advise you honestly on whether you have a viable claim — at no cost and with no obligation.
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OBTAIN YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
With your consent we request your full medical records from the relevant providers. This forms the foundation of your case and is an early priority.
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INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXPERT REVIEW
We instruct a leading independent medical expert in the relevant field to review your records and provide an opinion on whether the standard of care fell below what was reasonable and whether it caused your harm.
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LETTER OF CLAIM
We send a formal letter of claim to the defendant setting out the allegations of negligence and the harm caused. The defendant has four months to investigate and respond.
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NEGOTIATE & SETTLE
The majority of medical negligence claims are settled out of court. We negotiate robustly to secure the maximum compensation you are entitled to — and will pursue court proceedings if necessary to achieve the right outcome.
CLIENT REVIEWS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Sharmila Kandel
"Really happy with the support I received. Stephen was friendly, kept me updated, and made the whole claims process easy. Would definitely recommend!"
Jakub Mihalda
"5 star service from Sioned! She has helped me with my claim, explained everything in friendly manner throughout."
Tash Counselling
"Great supportive law firm, who were always at hand whenever I had any questions. I would highly recommend them for any future representation."