Medical Negligence Solicitors
Our medical negligence solicitors understand that talking about your experiences can be distressing, and approach all claims with sensitivity and professionalism.
Medical negligence solicitors guide those who have been injured as a result of medical negligence through the process of claiming compensation.
Medical negligence claims are slightly different to other personal injury claims in that they may involve an examination of medical records, or an independent medical assessment. This should not put you off claiming injury compensation - your solicitor will be able to arrange these things for you, it just means it’s vital you get the right legal advice from the outset.
National Accident Helpline works with a network of experienced medical negligence solicitors – we find the right solicitor for your claim, saving you time and effort. What’s more, our medical negligence solicitors understand that if you’ve been affected by medical negligence, talking about your experience can be distressing, and approach all claims with the sensitivity and professionalism they deserve.
What do medical negligence solicitors do?
Medical negligence occurs where a medical professional – for example a doctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, or physiotherapist, fails to provide the ‘appropriate level of care’, that directly results in unnecessary harm to the patient.
Examples of medical negligence include the following;
- Failure to correctly diagnose a condition which leads to unnecessary suffering
- Surgical errors that lead to excessive scarring
- Medication errors, or over-medication that leads to serious side-effects
- Errors during childbirth leading to injuries to mother or child
Medical negligence solicitors can firstly help the patient understand whether they have a legitimate claim, and if so, start legal proceedings against those responsible. This will involve gathering medical records, statements, and arranging a medical assessment if necessary.
Medical negligence solicitors and the NHS
Unfortunately, mistakes, whether through poor communication, a lack of care, or any other reason, happen in both NHS and private medical practices.
Our medical negligence solicitors can help with claims relating to private medical treatment and NHS treatment. The main difference between claims against the NHS, and claims against a private medical practice, is that all claims involving the NHS are handled by the National Health Service Litigation Authority (NHSLA).
No win no fee medical negligence claims
We believe that you should be able to make your claim without worrying about expensive legal fees. This is why all of our medical negligence solicitors can work on a no win no fee basis. To find out more or to get started, give one of our friendly, legally trained advisors a call or click claim online now.
