Medical Negligence Solicitors
When medical care falls below an acceptable standard and causes harm, our specialist medical negligence solicitors are here to act for you. With deep expertise across a wide range of clinical negligence claims, we provide trusted, strategic advice focused on securing accountability and fair compensation. We handle cases on a No Win No Fee basis, allowing you to pursue a claim with confidence and no financial risk.
Medical Negligence FAQs
What is Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence, sometimes referred to as clinical negligence, arises when a healthcare professional fails to provide care that meets an acceptable professional standard, resulting in harm to a patient. This may lead to injury, illness, the worsening of an existing condition, or, in the most serious cases, death.
Claims involving medical negligence are often highly complex. They require a detailed understanding of both medical practice and legal principles, which is why specialist expertise is essential. Successfully pursuing a claim depends on careful investigation, expert evidence, and a solicitor with significant experience in this area of law.
For this reason, if you are considering a claim, it is vital to seek advice from an experienced medical negligence solicitor who can assess your case thoroughly and represent your interests effectively.
Claims involving medical negligence are often highly complex. They require a detailed understanding of both medical practice and legal principles, which is why specialist expertise is essential. Successfully pursuing a claim depends on careful investigation, expert evidence, and a solicitor with significant experience in this area of law.
For this reason, if you are considering a claim, it is vital to seek advice from an experienced medical negligence solicitor who can assess your case thoroughly and represent your interests effectively.
What constitutes medical negligence?
Medical negligence can occur in many different settings, and even minor errors can have serious consequences if they lead to delayed treatment or deterioration in a patient’s condition.
Examples of issues that may give rise to a claim include:
Examples of issues that may give rise to a claim include:
- Poor management of pregnancy, labour, or childbirth
- Surgical errors or poorly performed procedures
- Inadequate care following surgery
- Delays in emergency treatment
- Failure to carry out appropriate diagnostic tests, such as scans or blood tests
- Misinterpretation of test results or failure to follow them up
- Incorrect diagnosis or treatment of the wrong condition
- Incomplete assessment of a patient’s medical history
- Premature discharge without appropriate care arrangements
- Failure to monitor or record a patient’s condition properly
- Failure to recognise or respond to clinical deterioration
- General neglect of a patient’s overall health and wellbeing
What types of medical negligence can I claim for?
Medical negligence law covers a wide range of treatments and clinical settings, and serious harm can arise from many different forms of substandard care. We regularly advise on claims involving:
- Amputation and loss of limb
- Brain injuries
- Cancer-related negligence
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Orthopaedic injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Sepsis
- Surgical mistakes
This list is not exhaustive. If you believe that negligent medical treatment has caused you harm, you may still be entitled to pursue a claim regardless of the type of care involved. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors are available to discuss your situation and advise on your options. You can contact us on 0330 107 5091 or enquire online to find out more.
How do I make a medical negligence claim?
Deciding to bring a medical negligence claim can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are already dealing with the effects of injury or illness. Our experienced solicitors are here to guide you through the process and provide clear, supportive advice from the outset.
When you contact us, we will begin by gathering basic information about what has happened and how you have been affected. We will then explain the claims process in straightforward terms and outline the next steps involved.
Most medical negligence cases we investigate are funded under a No Win No Fee agreement, although in certain circumstances Legal Aid may also be available.
When you contact us, we will begin by gathering basic information about what has happened and how you have been affected. We will then explain the claims process in straightforward terms and outline the next steps involved.
Most medical negligence cases we investigate are funded under a No Win No Fee agreement, although in certain circumstances Legal Aid may also be available.
How long do medical negligence claims take?
The timeframe for medical negligence claims can vary significantly. Delays may arise due to the time needed to obtain medical records, instruct independent experts, or fully investigate complex clinical issues.
Another key factor is whether the defendant admits responsibility. Many claims are resolved without going to court, but if liability is denied and proceedings continue to trial, the process may take considerably longer.
Even where fault is accepted, it is not always appropriate to settle immediately. In some cases, the long-term impact of an injury cannot be fully assessed for several years. Your solicitor will keep you informed throughout and advise when it is appropriate to value and resolve your claim.
Another key factor is whether the defendant admits responsibility. Many claims are resolved without going to court, but if liability is denied and proceedings continue to trial, the process may take considerably longer.
Even where fault is accepted, it is not always appropriate to settle immediately. In some cases, the long-term impact of an injury cannot be fully assessed for several years. Your solicitor will keep you informed throughout and advise when it is appropriate to value and resolve your claim.
What will happen when I make a medical negligence claim?
If you ask us to investigate a potential medical negligence claim, we will start by discussing the background of your case and gathering initial information. If further investigation is appropriate, we will formally open a case and explain your funding options.
We will then begin collecting evidence, including requesting access to your medical records. Statements may be taken from you and any relevant witnesses, and independent medical experts will be instructed to assess your condition and the care provided.
Once the evidence has been reviewed, we will assess whether the treatment fell below an acceptable standard and whether this caused additional harm. If so, we will commence formal legal action by issuing a Letter of Claim to the responsible party.
Our priority is to establish liability as early as possible. Where responsibility is admitted, it may be possible to apply for an interim payment, allowing injured clients to receive part of their compensation before the case concludes. These payments can help fund rehabilitation, care, or necessary adaptations while the claim continues.
For further detail on the process, please see our medical negligence claims guide.
We will then begin collecting evidence, including requesting access to your medical records. Statements may be taken from you and any relevant witnesses, and independent medical experts will be instructed to assess your condition and the care provided.
Once the evidence has been reviewed, we will assess whether the treatment fell below an acceptable standard and whether this caused additional harm. If so, we will commence formal legal action by issuing a Letter of Claim to the responsible party.
Our priority is to establish liability as early as possible. Where responsibility is admitted, it may be possible to apply for an interim payment, allowing injured clients to receive part of their compensation before the case concludes. These payments can help fund rehabilitation, care, or necessary adaptations while the claim continues.
For further detail on the process, please see our medical negligence claims guide.