Have you been subjected to pains and suffering due to clinical negligence in the NHS? We are here to help you make your claims today.
Our medical negligence solicitors are experts in helping victims of NHS clinical negligence get the justice they deserve.
If you or your loved one has received inadequate care from the NHS, we can help you set things right. We understand that even in the NHS, where high standards of care are usually expected, Medical negligence can occur.
We have handled tons of clinical negligence cases of victims who have been mistreated by the NHS, and have recovered worthy compensation payouts for them.
What is clinical negligence?
NHS clinical negligence occurs when a patient's right is trampled upon. More explicitly, it is when a patient is provided with unsatisfactory care, or negligent treatment that is not in-line with the regulations mentioned in the NHS constitution.
Clinical negligence in the NHS
For most NHS negligence cases, actions of the healthcare provider usually results in harm,injury, or worsened condition of the victim.
Some clear examples include:
- Medication errors or wrong prescriptions
- Misdiagnosis or Missed diagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Dental errors
- Hospital infection
Though the NHS have been known to provide high standards of treatment, on occasions, things may go wrong. NHS medical practitioners and hospitals still find themselves involved in medical negligence cases. In fact, in 2018/2019 about 16,809 cases of medical negligence were registered against the NHS.
If you need help because you've been involved or been a victim of NHS negligence, our clinical negligence solicitors can assist you. Please contact us today.
Making NHS Negligence Claims
- Bringing an NHS claim is a bit different from bringing a personal injury claim. Before you consider making a claim, it is important that you seek expert advise from NHS solicitors who specialize in clinical negligence cases.
- How hard is it to prove medical negligence?
- As a victim, you would have to prove liability in NHS negligence claims. Generally this involves:
- Breach of Duty - that your NHS medical practitioner or hospital failed to adequately fulfil their duty to you as a patient
- Avoidable harm - that the breach of duty caused you harm that was avoidable.
When you present your case to our NHS malpractice lawyers, we will carefully investigate your case, including all evidence provided and will advise whether or not you have a valid claim. Going forward, we will help you make a formal complaint to the NHS to see that your claim is resolved at the earliest time possible.
NHS Negligence Claims Payout
The amount of compensation that you receive for your sufferings in an NHS clinical negligence claim is dependent on various factors. Some of which include:
- Type of injury
- Severity of injury
- Location of injury
- Impact of injury on you
- Further complications
- Your recovery time limit
You can speak to us today regarding your claim and our medical negligence solicitors will give an estimated range of what to expect after evaluating your claim.
Is there a time limit for making NHS claims?
If you have been a victim of NHS negligence, it is important that you understand the time limit for suing the NHS.
Generally, the NHS negligence claim time limit is about three years. What this means is that you can start a medical negligence claim against the NHS within three years, from when you first observed the negligent treatment received.
However, in some cases, this time limit may not apply. For example, if the claimant was a child under 18, claims can be brought on behalf of the child anytime, until when the child turns 18 and is capable of lodging claims themselves. Also, if the claimant is unable to submit an NHS complaint due to mental incapacity, then there may be no time limit for bringing compensation claims against the NHS.
No Win No Fee NHS Negligence claim
No matter the financial position you find yourself in, you can afford to make claims against the NHS for negligence.
Our expert clinical negligence solicitors Liverpool understand how devastating these times may be for victims and operate a no-win no-fee claims policy where no upfront payment is required. With this agreement in place, you will only be required to pay a success fee when we win your case and have retrieved your compensation.
Are you feeling worried or nervous about making an NHS claim?
First thing we need you to remember is this - suing the NHS for NHS negligence is within your legal right! You deserve that compensation to enable you to deal with the consequences of medical negligence.
Get in touch today as we’d be happy to assist you
