The NHS is something that many of us take for granted in the UK, and whilst it might not be perfect, our health service is not something that we should hold our noses up at.
Having said that, when we go into hospital or visit our GP, we are to an extent putting our lives in the hands of these medical professionals and entrusting them with it. With that comes a responsibility on their part, to take care of us to the best of their ability and act professionally at all times.
On most occasions this is exactly what happens, but every now and then mistakes are made that can lead to more harm than good. If a doctor makes a mistake and injury is considered to be a direct result of that, then it is very possible that you have suffered from NHS negligence and, as a result, hold ground to file for compensation.
Typical claims
Claims against the NHS are incredibly varied and can include injury to babies, misdiagnosis of a condition, surgical errors, dental injuries and administration of the wrong treatment to name just a few. There are a great many more examples of cases that are made claiming NHS negligence and those that can provide adequate evidence to support their claim, receive an appropriate amount in compensation.
The exact figure will be negotiated between your own personal injury solicitor and that of the NHS, and most of the time both parties agree to settle out of court. This saves both time and money and everyone wants the process over with as fast as possible. The amount you get in compensation will depend on the extent of your suffering, physically and psychology, as well as your financial loss as a result of your injury.
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