When medical treatment goes wrong, the consequences can be life changing. If you have suffered an injury because a healthcare professional did not meet the standard of care you were entitled to, you may have grounds for a clinical negligence claim. We are here to help you understand your options and guide you through the process.
What counts as clinical negligence?
Clinical negligence happens when a doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, dentist or another healthcare provider fails to act with reasonable skill and care, and this causes avoidable harm. Common examples include:
- Delayed or missed diagnosis
- Surgical mistakes
- Errors with medication
- Poor maternity care
- Inadequate aftercare or follow up
- Misinterpreting test results
If you are not sure whether what happened to you or a loved one qualifies, we can talk it through with you.
What you need to prove
For a successful claim, two things usually need to be shown:
Breach of duty
The care you received fell below the standard expected from a competent professional in that field.
Causation
That failure directly caused your injury or made your condition worse.
We will help gather medical evidence and work with independent experts who can assess what went wrong.
Time limits
Most clinical negligence claims need to be started within three years of the date of injury or the date you first realised something had gone wrong. There are exceptions for children and people who lack mental capacity, so it is always worth getting advice even if you are unsure about deadlines.
What you can claim for
Compensation aims to put you in the position you would have been in if the negligence had not happened. It can cover:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of earnings
- Ongoing care and support
- Future treatment or rehabilitation
- Mobility aids and home adjustments
- Travel and medical expenses
Every case is different, and we will explain what applies in your situation.
What happens when you contact us
Your first conversation with us is simply a chance to talk. You do not need to bring documents or prepare anything. We will guide you through the next steps, including gathering information, exploring evidence and assessing whether your case can proceed. If you choose to make a claim, we will support you throughout the process.
The Kirwans Personal Injury Team
Our Personal Injury team will provide specialist legal guidance to advise you on the best steps to be awarded up to 75% compensation on a No Win No Fee basis for your claim, as well as providing legal advice in respect of your rights when bringing a claim.
To talk to a Personal Injury solicitor about your compensation claim, contact Kirwans today on 0151 608 9078 or complete our online enquiry form.
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