When medical treatment goes wrong, patients can suffer significant physical, emotional, and financial harm. In such situations, lawyers for medical malpractice play a crucial role in helping individuals pursue justice. Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional provides substandard care, leading to injury or worsening of a condition. If you believe you have suffered due to negligent treatment, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim.
The help and guidance of a specialist medical negligence solicitor can be pivotal in a successful medical negligence claim. At PR Scully, our personal injury lawyers have been helping clients who have suffered from negligent treatment for over two decades. We look at every medical negligence case to see if there is a potential claim to be filed against a medical professional or institution – private hospitals, clinics, NHS, etc.
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What is medical negligence?
Medical negligence, or clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or surgeon, fails to provide the expected standard of care, causing harm to the patient. This can take many forms, including but not limited to:
- Surgical negligence
- Incorrect treatment
- Delayed diagnosis
- Inadequate maternity services
- Birth injury claims related to cerebral palsy, plus more.
In such instances, the negligence of medical professionals may result in lifelong conditions that require ongoing care and support.
How PR Scully’s medical negligence lawyers can help
If you have suffered due to medical accidents, our experienced medical negligence solicitors can guide you through the legal process. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors possess a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding medical negligence claims and can provide practical advice tailored to your case.
Our lawyers will gather evidence, including your medical records, to assess whether the healthcare professional involved provided substandard care. If our medical negligence lawyer can prove that a clinical negligence claim is likely, they will take on the case and work on your behalf until a result is determined. If the clinical negligence claim goes as far as court proceedings, PR Scully will represent you.
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Making a Medical Negligence Compensation Claim
If a medical negligence solicitor determines that you have a valid case, they will help you make a medical negligence compensation claim. A successful claim could compensate you for physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial losses, such as lost wages or the cost of additional medical treatment. Compensation awarded can vary depending on the severity of the negligence and the impact on your life. Your specialist solicitors can guide you on how much compensation you may be entitled to, based on your specific circumstances.
Many law firms offer services on a no-win no-fee basis, meaning you only pay legal fees if your case is successful. This helps reduce the financial risk involved in pursuing a legal claim.
Common types of medical negligence claims
There are various forms of medical negligence, and medical negligence lawyers can assist in all types of claims, including:
- Surgical negligence: Errors during surgery, such as leaving medical equipment inside a patient or performing the wrong procedure.
- Delayed cancer diagnosis: When a doctor fails to diagnose cancer early, leading to worsening of the condition.
- Birth injuries: Complications during delivery that result in conditions like cerebral palsy.
- Spinal injury: Damage caused by incorrect treatment during spinal surgery or mismanagement of spinal conditions.
- Hospital negligence: General failures in care provided by a hospital or health board.
- Incorrect treatment: Receiving the wrong medication or incorrect dosage.
In any cases where medical professionals have not followed the correct steps to ensure patient safety, a claim can be filed. This means that if our medical negligence client has suffered at the hands of healthcare professionals, we can fight your corner.
The legal process
The legal process for making a medical negligence claim can be complex. Your medical negligence team will first attempt to settle the case outside of court by negotiating with the hospital or health board involved. If a settlement cannot be reached, your case may proceed to court proceedings. In such instances, an experienced medical negligence solicitor will represent you in court, aiming to secure the compensation you deserve.
Throughout the process, the clinical negligence team will work to reduce client stress. This includes handling patient recall letters, obtaining interim payments for urgent financial needs, and ensuring that all necessary medical negligence services are available to support you.
Time limits and mental capacity
It’s important to note that medical negligence claims must be made within a certain time limit, usually within three years from the incident or the date you became aware of the negligence. However, exceptions can be made in cases where the injured person lacks mental capacity, such as in cases of severe brain injury, or the victim is not an adult.
Compensation and interim payments
When making a medical negligence compensation claim, the amount of compensation awarded can depend on several factors, such as the severity of the injury, the extent of financial losses, and the long-term impact of the negligence. In complex cases, especially those involving catastrophic injuries, interim payments may be arranged to provide financial support during the ongoing legal process.
Our medical negligence experts can advise you on everything during your initial consultation. Contact us on 0161 768 317 to speak to a PR Scully medical negligence lawyer.
Why choose PR Scully
PR Scully, based in Manchester, is one of the foremost law firms in the North West of England. Since our establishment in 1999, our law firm has successfully resolved many clinical negligence cases, helping to recover over £6 million annually in compensation for clients throughout England and Wales. Working on a no-win no-fee basis, we help clients file clinical negligence claims, check medical records, and speak transparently about how much compensation a medical negligence client could receive. This can make a significant difference in reducing the financial risk of pursuing a claim.
Medical negligence claims can help individuals and families recover from the devastating effects of negligent medical treatment. With the assistance of experienced medical negligence solicitors, you can hold responsible healthcare professionals accountable and receive the financial compensation needed to rebuild your life. If you believe you’ve suffered due to substandard care from a healthcare professional, don’t hesitate to seek legal advice from medical malpractice lawyers who specialise in this field.
P R Scully & Co Solicitors Limited
166 Chaddock Lane,
Worsley,
Manchester,
M28 1DF
0161 768 3175