Medical Negligence Lawyers: Here For you
Medical Negligence: What is it?
If you believe you have suffered harm due to substandard medical care, we are here to support you.
Navigating the complexities can be overwhelming, and it is essential to have knowledgeable and empathetic support.
Our team of specialist lawyers are here to provide expert guidance and representation.
What is Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional's actions fail to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient.
This can encompass a wide range of scenarios, and it is crucial to understand what constitutes a claim determine if you have grounds to make a claim.
If poor care provided by medical professionals has caused an injury or worsened a pre-existing condition, it may constitute a claim.
What Constitutes Medical Negligence?
Medical Negligence is a complex legal area; it occurs when a healthcare provider's actions deviate from the expected standard of care, leading to injury or damage to the patient.
Types of claims
There are various types of negligence acts which can lead to a claim, including:
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Prescription errors
- Negligent advice
- Birth injuries.
Seeking guidance from a specialist lawyer is crucial to determine the specific type of negligence involved in your case.
Scenarios Leading to Claims
Several medical professionals can be held liable for negligence if they fail to meet the expected standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient.
These medical professionals include general practitioners (GPs), specialists, surgeons, and hospital doctors. Also included are nurses, dentists, midwives, anaesthesiologists, radiologists and ophthalmologists.
To establish a claim, it must be proven that the medical professional breached their duty of care, and this breach directly caused harm or injury to the patient.
Making a Medical Negligence Claim: Steps to Initiate a Claim
Claims can be complex and challenging; therefore, it is vital to consult with a specialist medical negligence lawyer to guide you through the process effectively.
The first step in the process to make a claim is to contact us; we will gather the relevant documentation, such as medical records and doctors’ reports, which help provide the context of your experience and the impact it has had on your quality of life.
We will write to the healthcare provider that treated you, which could be your GP or the local NHS Trust, informing them that you are taking legal action to claim compensation.
While the Letter of Claim is not an official court document, it sets out your allegations and requests compensation. If liability is accepted, the process of settlement negotiation can begin, based on what we collectively believe you are entitled to.
If the healthcare provider denies liability or we cannot reach a suitable settlement, we may need to initiate court proceedings. The first step of court proceedings entails the Court setting a timetable for the various stages of the litigation.
To help us prepare your claim, we will obtain a comprehensive set of your medical records and review them thoroughly. We will also take a detailed record of your version of events and check this against your medical records.
It may be helpful for us to consult an independent medical professional who specialises in a relevant field to help prove what occurred.
Claims are subject to strict time limits. You must commence your claim within three years from the date when the incident occurred or when you first realised you had suffered an injury. There are special rules for calculating when the three-year time period runs in the case of children and people experiencing mental capacity problems.
Therefore, it is imperative to seek the guidance of a negligence lawyer as soon as possible.
Funding Your Medical Negligence Claim: Options Available
We guarantee transparency about costs; if your claim is successful, you may have to pay legal fees and expenses from your compensation.
Our specialist lawyer is available to discuss any queries you may have in this regard.
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How We Can Help: Our Expertise in Clinical Negligence Cases
Every year, our negligence lawyers recover millions of pounds of compensation for clients across the country.
Choosing Dutton Gregory means choosing a firm with a proven record of success in handling a wide array of claims and our team is well-versed in the complexities of law.
Our approach is centred on empathy and a commitment to providing clear, straightforward advice.
We handle each claim with the sensitivity and understanding it deserves, and our medical negligence team strives to ensure you feel supported throughout the entire legal process, offering reassurance during a challenging time.
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