is when a medical or healthcare professional fails to provide treatment at the standard considered reasonable for their experience and specialism; they fail in their ‘duty of care’ – with life changing consequences for the patient. This is usually by doing something they shouldn’t have or not doing something they should have.
So, if you or a loved one believe you’ve come to serious harm at the hands of a surgeon, doctor, midwife, GP, optician or any other healthcare professional, you could be due compensation.
If you’ve suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one as a result of another person’s actions or negligence, our personal injury and medical negligence solicitors have the specialist expertise to get you the maximum amount of compensation you need to rebuild your life and regain your independence.
Your recovery, rehabilitation and quality of life are of the utmost importance to us.
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Businesses and individuals depend on their professional advisors to help them to understand and then to protect from areas of risk. However, if a professional fails to protect their interests, the entity seeking their advice can suffer severe financial harm.
Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough. Even more so if you feel that they did not receive acceptable care from their treating doctors and that medical mistakes or medical negligence may have led to their death.
Our medical negligence solicitors have helped many mothers who have experienced preventable life-changing complications during pregnancy or childbirth pursue a successful maternity negligence claim and secure compensation to cover private remedial surgery and treatments.
If a medical professional has failed to meet the standards necessary to keep you and your baby safe during childbirth, and their actions (or inaction) has had life-changing consequences or even endangered your baby’s life, you could pursue a birth injury claim for compensation.
If you or a loved one have suffered severe illness or injuries after being wrongly diagnosed, diagnosed too late or not diagnosed at all, you may be entitled to claim compensation for misdiagnosis.
Undergoing surgery can be daunting enough, but when something goes wrong the consequences can be devastating. If a mistake or complication that could have been avoided has worsened your condition, prolonged your recovery or left you needing more surgery or with an ongoing injury, you may be able to bring a surgical negligence claim.
Sarah Jones, Senior Associate in our Medical Negligence team discusses whether practitioners should be provided with immunity from negligence during the coronavirus pandemic. Contact Sarah on 0345 209 1601.
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Gynaecological and fertility problems tend to be intensely personal and can have a long-lasting physical and psychological impact, even when treatment is prompt and effective. If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer further due to medical errors or negligent care, you may have grounds to claim compensation.
You, another family member or friend can be authorised by the Court to become a Court of Protection Deputy. There are a number of forms that you must complete and return to the Court. The process of applying to be a Deputy can often be time consuming and confusing, but we can support you through the application process or make the application on your behalf.
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