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If you’ve been injured or harmed by someone’s negligence, you may be able to pursue a medical negligence claim. If the person who caused your injury was negligent in the way they treated you, we can help.
What is a medical negligence claim?
A medical negligence claim is a lawsuit brought against a doctor or other health care provider who has committed a mistake while treating you. You may be wondering if you have grounds for one of these claims, and what exactly they entail.
It’s important to know that there are different types of medical negligence claims and they each have their own requirements:
- Negligence – A simple mistake in treatment that causes harm to the patient (e.g., misdiagnosis)
- Breach Of Contract – When there is an agreement between doctor and patient about how much will be paid for certain services, but then the doctor fails to provide those services at all or does so poorly (e.g., surgery performed incorrectly)
Practical advice for those seeking a medical negligence claim.
If you are injured, get medical treatment. This is the first step in pursuing a claim for medical negligence.
If you are seeking legal advice about your possible claim, seek several quotes from reputable firms before making a decision about which one to work with. A good lawyer will be able to offer sound advice and help guide you through the process of making an informed decision about whether or not to pursue legal action against an individual or organization that may have caused harm or injury due to negligent medical treatment.
Key factors to consider in a medical negligence claim.
If you have suffered an injury or harm as a result of medical negligence, it is important to know that not all errors are considered negligent. To successfully bring a claim for compensation against the doctor or hospital involved in your care, you must prove that:
- The doctor was negligent (i.e., they breached their duty of care). For example, if they failed to diagnose an illness or mistreated you during treatment;
- You have suffered injury or harm due to this breach of duty; and
- That injury or harm was caused by this breach of duty rather than some other factor such as your own actions or genetics (this is known as ‘contributory negligence’).
What are the costs involved in pursuing a Medical Negligence Claim?
You may be wondering what the costs involved in pursuing a medical negligence claim are. The answer is, it depends on your circumstances and the amount of time you spend working with your lawyer.
- The cost of legal representation: Legal fees vary depending on where you live and which lawyer you choose. The average hourly rate for lawyers in England and Wales is £200-250 per hour but this can vary depending on experience levels and whether they specialise in certain areas of law such as medical negligence cases.
- Medical evidence: Doctors tend not to report incidents where they feel they have made mistakes because they don’t want their actions questioned by colleagues or patients’ families; therefore many cases come down solely upon witness testimonies from those involved such as family members who were present during operations/tests etc.. This means that there may be gaps in evidence which need filling before proceedings begin so additional investigations may need conducting at an extra cost which could include obtaining expert witnesses reports etc…
Can we help you with your case?
If you are considering making a medical negligence claim, it is important to understand the process. The first step is finding a solicitor who specialises in this area of law. This can be done by searching online or asking friends and family for recommendations.
After choosing a solicitor, you should discuss their fees and what they will do for your case. They will also explain how long it may take before they are able to start dealing with your case (this depends on factors such as how busy they are). Once this has been agreed upon, they will prepare paperwork including:
- A statement from yourself outlining what happened
- Details of any witnesses who were present at the time of injury
It is possible to win a medical negligence claim if you have been injured or harmed by an individual or organisation’s negligence.
If you have suffered harm or injury as a result of medical negligence, it is possible to win compensation for your losses. However, it is important to note that there are time limits for making a claim.
For example, if your loved one has died from the negligence of others, then this must be reported within three years of their death. If they have been injured but not yet died (for example: they are paralysed or suffering from brain damage), then the time limit runs from when they become aware that their injuries occurred due to someone else’s negligence; however this can only go back two years before making a claim!
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you understand the basics of a medical negligence claim. We know that it can be a very difficult time for anyone who has been injured by the negligence of another person or organisation, but please do not let that stop you from pursuing justice! If there are any questions about your case or our services, please feel free to contact us today so we can help answer them.
