Birth injury claims arise when mistakes made during pregnancy, labour, or delivery cause harm to a baby or mother. This can include delayed treatment, failure to monitor the baby's wellbeing, or errors during delivery that result in avoidable injuries.
Misdiagnosis occurs when a medical condition is incorrectly identified, leading to inappropriate or delayed treatment. An incorrect diagnosis can allow the true condition to worsen and may result in unnecessary complications.
Dental negligence claims relate to substandard dental treatment that causes injury, pain, or additional treatment needs. Common examples include incorrect tooth extractions, nerve damage, failed procedures, and delayed diagnosis of dental conditions.
Delayed diagnosis claims involve situations where a medical condition should have been identified sooner but was not. The delay may reduce treatment options, worsen the patient's condition, or lead to avoidable harm.
Surgical negligence occurs when errors are made before, during, or after an operation, resulting in avoidable injury. Examples include damage to surrounding organs, retained surgical instruments, wrong-site surgery, or inadequate post-operative care.
Medication error claims arise when the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or inappropriate prescription causes harm to a patient. These mistakes can occur at any stage, including prescribing, dispensing, or administering medicines.
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Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional or organisation provides care that falls below the accepted standard, resulting in avoidable harm, injury or illness. This can include mistakes made by doctors, nurses, surgeons, dentists, hospitals, GPs and other medical professionals.
You may have a claim if the treatment you received was below an acceptable standard and directly caused you harm that could have been avoided. Every case is different, so it's important to seek professional advice. We offer a free initial assessment to help you understand your options.
Most medical negligence claims are settled through negotiation without going to court. If a court hearing becomes necessary, your solicitor will guide you through every stage of the process and ensure you're fully prepared.
Your initial consultation is free and there is no obligation to proceed. If your case is suitable, you may be able to pursue your claim through a No Win, No Fee agreement with a specialist solicitor.
A No Win, No Fee agreement means that, if your claim is unsuccessful, you generally won't have to pay your solicitor's legal fees, subject to the terms of the agreement. Your solicitor will explain exactly how the funding arrangement works before you decide to proceed.
In most cases, you have three years to begin a medical negligence claim. The time limit usually starts from the date the negligence occurred or from the date you became aware that your injury may have been caused by negligent treatment. Different rules can apply for children and people who lack mental capacity.
Yes. A parent or legal guardian can usually bring a claim on behalf of a child under the age of 18. Different time limits apply, and we can explain these during your initial consultation.
