Clinical negligence

When we visit a doctor or are treated in hospital, we can be confident that the people caring for us will look after us well.

Very occasionally, mistakes occur. An important factor may be overlooked, leading to an incorrect or delayed diagnosis. There might be unexpected complications following an operation, or a treatment regime may prove to be inappropriate. There may be a failure promptly to spot and deal with deterioration in a patient’s condition.

If someone is injured as a result of a medical accident, whether under NHS or private care, he or she is likely to want an explanation, an apology and assurance that standards will improve in future. These can be sought direct from the treating doctor or from the relevant NHS body via formal complaints procedures.

However, if an injury caused by a medical accident has substantial or even permanent adverse effects, causing loss of earnings or a need for extra care, it may be important to seek financial compensation to help with day-to-day support and ensure long term security. Specialist legal advice is essential in this area.

We can advise on your rights and on how to pursue and fund a claim for compensation. We can investigate your case and take legal action on your behalf.

Parents of children injured through medical accident will benefit from our holistic approach to the needs of disabled children, including expertise in education and community care law, to ensure that a child’s educational and care needs are properly met. Adult patients may also benefit from our help with aspects of community care law.

To find out more about our clinical negligence services, please contact us.