Solicitors Dealing With Medical Negligence

Solicitors Dealing With Medical NegligenceWe place our trust in medical professionals to take of us when we need it most. Luckily, most of the time, they do a great job. Sometimes, though, things do go wrong. When they do, solicitors dealing with medical negligence are on hand to help you hold those responsible for the harm you have suffered to account and recover the compensation you deserve.

At Simper, our experienced solicitors dealing with medical negligence have vast experience in this niche area of legal practice. We combine our legal expertise with a deeply personal service, and we are committed to supporting our clients from the start to the finish of the claims process.

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What Is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence is when a healthcare professional provides substandard care that directly causes a patient injury, illness, or a worsening of an existing condition. This includes mistakes made in NHS hospitals, private healthcare settings, GP surgeries, dental practices, and other medical environments.

Medical negligence can take many forms, including the following:

  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
  • Surgical errors
  • Medication and prescription mistakes
  • Birth injuries to mother or baby
  • Negligent medical advice
  • Failures in aftercare or monitoring
  • Dental negligence

To succeed in a medical negligence claim, you need to prove two key elements:

  • Breach of duty, meaning that you must show that the care you received fell below the standard expected of a competent professional doing the same job as the medic taking care of you.
  • Causation, meaning that the medical professional’s failure directly caused you harm or made an existing condition worse.

Evidence is crucial in proving both elements of a negligence claim. That is why help from specialist solicitors dealing with medical negligence is so important.

Why Choose Solicitors Dealing With Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence claims are among the most complex areas of law. They require deep technical medical and legal understanding, careful gathering of evidence, and strong negotiation skills. At Simper Law, our solicitors dealing with medical negligence offer our clients a specialist service, including the following:

• We Understand Medical Issues

Our solicitors dealing with medical negligence have decades of experience in medical negligence work. As a result, we have a deep understanding of medical issues and can quickly identify conduct that may warrant a medical negligence claim.

• We Understand How To Build A Strong Evidential Case

Evidence in medical negligence claims is often extensive, including medical records, medical expert reports, witness statements, and financial documentation. Our solicitors dealing with medical negligence understand the types of evidence required to prove each case and know how to assemble and present it effectively to support our client’s claim.

• We Understand How To Deal Effectively With Healthcare Providers And Insurers

NHS Resolution and private insurers usually defend claims robustly. Our solicitors dealing with medical negligence understand the tactics used and will negotiate fiercely on your behalf to secure the highest possible settlement.

• We Will Support You Throughout The Process

Medical negligence claims can be emotionally draining. Our solicitors dealing with medical negligence go above and beyond to ensure that our clients understand each stage of the process and that their voices are heard.

How Much Compensation Could You Receive?

The purpose of compensation is put you back in the position you would have been in had the medical professional not acted negligently. It is not intended to punish the healthcare provider. The legal term for compensation is ‘damages’. Damages are typically divided into two categories:

• General Damages

General damages compensate you for your pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. The level of general damages awarded in each case is based on a set of guidelines but is tailored to the circumstances of the individual case. Our solicitors for medical negligence will advise you on the amount of compensation you can expect once they have had a chance to review your claim.

• Special Damages

Nobody should be out of pocket as a result of somebody else’s wrongdoing. Special damages make good any financial losses caused by the medical negligence. Examples of the types of special damages that you might be able to include in your claim include the following:

  • Past loss of earnings
  • Future loss of earnings
  • Medical treatment costs
  • Rehabilitation and therapy costs
  • Mobility aids or home adaptations
  • Care and support needs

Strict time limits apply to medical negligence claims. If you miss the applicable deadline, you will be unable to seek compensation, no matter how strong your case. Accordingly, if you believe that you may have experienced negligent medical treatment, seeking legal advice early is crucial in ensuring that you issue your claim within the time limit, securing a swift resolution, and obtaining the compensation you deserve.

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