Medical Negligence

While the vast majority of medical treatments are performed without any hiccups, unfortunately there are instances where a medical professional has been negligent in their duties and the patient has sustained injury, illness or even death.

This may result in a loss of earnings from time off work to recover, extra pain and suffering or costs associated with additional care needs you may have due to the impact of the mistake that was made and you are entitled to make a claim for compensation to help pay for these legitimate losses.

Medical Negligence occurs when the standard of care falls below an acceptable standard for a UK medical professional, resulting in damage to your health.

This may be as a result of an incorrect diagnosis, surgery, pregnancy or complications that have arisen as a result of private or elective surgery, such as cosmetic surgery.

There are many examples of medical negligence, but some examples might include:

• Misdiagnosis – Receiving an incorrect diagnosis for a condition, symptoms missed and illnesses worsening.
• Delayed diagnosis – Failing to diagnose your condition, a failure to follow NHS pathways for diagnosis, particularly in relation to cancer
• Incorrect treatment – Where incorrect medication has been prescribed
• Surgical Mistakes – An error during a procedure or operation resulting in an injury or further illness – such as a medical instrument left inside of a patient, or ‘botched’ cosmetic surgery.
• Consent – Receiving treatment without obtaining the proper written consent.
• Pregnancy & Birth – Negligence before or during the birth which can result in catastrophic injuries to the mother or infant