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When treatment does not meet an acceptable standard.
Medical Negligence
Medical treatment is provided with the intention of improving health and wellbeing. However, there are situations where care falls below an acceptable standard and results in avoidable harm. In those circumstances, it may be appropriate to investigate whether there are grounds for a medical negligence claim. In many cases, the key issue is not a single error, but a failure to act at the right time.
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Medical Negligence Claims
Many clients come to us because something about their care does not make sense. It may relate to a diagnosis that was delayed. It may involve treatment that did not reflect the seriousness of the condition. It may be that symptoms were not investigated properly. Or it may be that events unfolded in a way that does not align with what they were told or expected. In many cases, the issue is not immediately obvious and only becomes clear once the records are reviewed in detail.
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If you have concerns about medical treatment or care, you are not expected to determine whether negligence has occurred. A free, no-obligation discussion allows us to understand your circumstances and advise whether further investigation is appropriate.
A FREE, no-obligation discussion allows us to understand your experience and advise whether further investigation is appropriate.
Specialist in Medical Negligence Claims
'No win, No fee' available
FREE inital consultation
Over 20 years’ legal experience
Understanding your concerns
Medical negligence cases often arise where there are questions about whether appropriate steps were taken at the right time. Concerns may include:
symptoms not being properly investigated
delays in diagnosis or referral
misinterpretation of test results
failure to act on clinical findings
delays in treatment
inappropriate or ineffective treatment decisions
In many cases, the issue is not a single event, but a sequence of decisions which, when viewed together, may indicate that care fell below an acceptable standard.
Types of cases we handle
In addition to our specialist areas, we act in a wide range of medical negligence claims, including:
cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
GP negligence
hospital treatment errors
missed fractures
pharmacy errors
optometrist negligence
failure to investigate or refer appropriately
misinterpretation of diagnostic results
Each case is assessed on its own facts and requires careful review of the medical records and relevant evidence. Many of these cases involve complex questions of diagnosis, timing and clinical decision-making.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you have concerns about medical treatment or care that does not fall within the areas described above, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss whether we are able to assist.
Diagnosis and delay
A central issue in many medical negligence claims is whether a condition should have been diagnosed earlier. This may involve considering:
whether symptoms were appropriately assessed
whether further investigations should have been carried out, and if so, whether they were done so in a timely manner
whether referral to a specialist was required
whether test results were properly interpreted
Where diagnosis is delayed, the key question is often whether earlier identification of the condition would have led to a different outcome.
Treatment and management
In some cases, the issue is not diagnosis but the treatment that followed. Concerns may arise where:
treatment did not reflect the seriousness of the condition
appropriate treatment options were not considered
treatment was delayed
the patient's condition was not monitored appropriately
complications were not recognised or managed properly
These cases often require detailed analysis of treatment decisions and clinical judgment.
Systems and communication failures
Medical negligence does not always arise from a single decision. In some cases, it may involve a failure within the wider system of care. This can include:
failures in communication between healthcare providers
breakdowns in referral pathways
delays in passing on critical information
administrative errors affecting treatment
Understanding how these issues contributed to the outcome is an important part of assessing the claim.
Assessing the claim
Liability — whether the care was acceptable.
This involves assessing whether the care or treatment provided fell below the standard expected of a reasonably competent practitioner. This may involve examining:
the diagnostic process
the treatment decisions made
the timing of those decisions
how the patient's condition was managed
whether appropriate steps were taken at each stage
Causation — whether that made a difference?
Even where a failing is identified, it must also be shown that it had a material impact on the outcome. This may involve considering:
whether earlier diagnosis would have improved the prognosis
whether different treatment would have avoided complications
whether the outcome would have been different with appropriate care
Causation is often the most complex aspect of a claim and requires detailed expert evidence.
Helping you get the answers and compensation you deserve
Compensation and outcomes
Where medical negligence is established, compensation may be recoverable for:
pain, suffering and loss of amenity
financial losses, including loss of earnings
medical treatment and rehabilitation
care and support needs
future losses, where applicable
The level of compensation will depend on the specific circumstances of the case. Our role is to ensure that any claim reflects the full impact of what you have experienced.
How we handle our cases
A careful and structured approach
Medical negligence claims can be complex and require detailed investigation. Our approach is to provide clear, practical advice based on a thorough review of the evidence.
Not every case will proceed. Where the evidence does not support a claim, you will be advised of that at an early stage.
Where a claim can be pursued, it will be handled carefully and with a clear focus on achieving an appropriate outcome.
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Time limits for bringing a claim
In most cases, a claim must be brought within three years. However, this is not always straightforward.
In medical negligence cases, the time limit may run from:
the date of the incident; or
the date on which you first became aware that something may have gone wrong
Different rules apply in cases involving:
children
individuals who lack capacity
If there is any uncertainty about your time limit, it is important to seek advice at an early stage. Failing to settle or issue proceedings within the relevant limitation period may result in your claim becoming statute barred, meaning you lose the right to pursue it entirely.
It is also important to be aware that we may not always be able to accept instructions where insufficient time remains within the limitation period to investigate and prepare a claim properly.
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