If you have been harmed by the carelessness of a doctor or other healthcare practitioner, then you should consult a medical negligence solicitor UK. This way, your rights will be protected and you can get compensation for your injuries or lost income. The following information will help you understand what is medical negligence and how to make a claim as a victim of such a negligent act:
Medical negligence solicitor UK
Medical negligence solicitors in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool are experienced in dealing with claims for compensation. If you have been injured as a result of poor care or treatment at the hands of a medical professional, they can advise you on how to pursue your claim.
Medical negligence solicitors also handle cases involving:
- Birth injuries – including brain damage due to lack of oxygen during labour; cerebral palsy; blindness or deafness; club foot syndrome; spina bifida (open spine); cleft palate/lip deformities; congenital heart disease (CHD).
- Accidents – including road traffic accidents caused by defective vehicles or poor road conditions such as potholes in the road surface which may cause injury if driven over at speed by an unsuspecting driver who did not see them coming until too late because he was driving too fast under normal circumstances without being distracted by anything else happening around him at that time either inside his car itself or outside it elsewhere along his route home from work tonight…
What is medical negligence?
Medical negligence is a breach of duty by a doctor or other healthcare professional. It is a civil wrong and not a criminal act, which means that you can’t be punished for bringing legal proceedings against your doctor. In fact, if you are successful in your claim against them it will be their responsibility to pay you compensation for any damage they have caused and costs associated with pursuing your case through the courts.
Medical negligence can occur when there has been either:
- A single act or omission on behalf of your doctor which leads directly to injury; or
- A series of acts or omissions over time which causes injury to your health
Who can become a victim of medical negligence?
You may be asking yourself, “Who can become a victim of medical negligence?” The answer is anyone. Children, adults and elderly people are all at risk of experiencing an adverse event due to the carelessness of a doctor or healthcare practitioner. You do not have to be a patient in order for your rights as an individual human being to be violated by someone who has taken an oath – and who should therefore have a duty – not only to provide treatment but also ensure that it is given safely and competently.
When to seek legal aid?
If you think that you have a valid claim, then it is worth seeking legal advice. If the negligence occurred recently, then there may be medical records which can support your case and make it easier to prove. A solicitor will also be able to advise whether or not the doctor who treated you would be covered by their insurer if they were sued (this depends on where in the UK they work).
If you have suffered harm from medical treatment or carelessness on behalf of another person or organisation, such as a hospital trust or GP surgery group practice then we can help.
You would need our assistance if:
- You believe that an error has been made during treatment for an illness;
- You believe that someone else’s actions led directly or indirectly towards causing an injury;
- Someone else failed in their duty of care towards another person resulting in harm being caused
How can one start a claim as a medical negligence victim?
In order to start a claim as a medical negligence victim, you need to be able to prove that the doctor or other healthcare practitioner was negligent. You also need to be able to prove that your injury was caused by this negligence and not by some other factor. Finally, you will need evidence of financial loss resulting from the injury brought on by their negligence, such as lost wages or medical bills.
A medical negligence solicitor is consulted when you have been harmed by the carelessness of a doctor or other healthcare practitioner.
A medical negligence solicitor is consulted when you have been harmed by the carelessness of a doctor or other healthcare practitioner. The term “medical negligence” refers to when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care that they should. The standard of care is set by both the General Medical Council (GMC) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), who regulate doctors and nurses respectively.
It is important that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible after an incident occurs, so it’s best if you contact us right away on 0203 616 9012 or fill out our online enquiry form here: http://www.duncanbuchananlawyers.co….
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that a medical negligence solicitor UK is a person who helps those who have been harmed by the carelessness of a doctor or other healthcare practitioner. We hope this article was helpful in understanding more about medical negligence law and what it means for you as a patient. If you feel you have been wronged by any doctor or hospital staff member, contact us today so we can discuss your case with no obligation on either party!
