Taking legal action against medical negligence

Medical negligence, which is now becoming known as “clinical negligence” here in the UK, is the suffering of an injury of some kind that was caused as a result of negligent care or treatment by a medical professional. 

You only have a case to make a claim if there is a casual connection and the injury could have been avoided. There are many factors involved when it comes to taking legal action and no case is the same. Contacting a personal injury solicitor will be necessary for advice that is specific to your case.

Examples of claims

• Medical negligence claims can cover a whole variety of areas but examples include:
• Misdiagnosis or failure to make a diagnosis at all
• Prescribing the incorrect medication
• Making a mistake during surgery or another medical procedure
• A lack of warning regarding risks of a treatment
• Failure to gain the patients consent before beginning a treatment

Typical first contact with a solicitor

If you believe that you have grounds to claim for compensation, then the first form of action that you need to take is to find a firm of UK Personal Injury Solicitors. Many of the more reputable firms will be willing to provide a free consultation, of which is well worth taking advantage. Use the opportunity to openly discuss your case revealing the details of your claim and ask for advice regarding what step you should take next. 

Your solicitor should tell you honestly whether or not your case is worth pursuing and the kind of compensation to which you may be entitled. They should also spell it out very clearly to you that the process could be lengthy, expensive and physically and mentally draining. Medical negligence cases are normally very complex, so be prepared for what you are about to take-on.