Medical negligence is a serious issue that affects countless individuals and families every year. When medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care expected, the consequences can be devastating, leading to long-term injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. In these situations, it is crucial to seek the help of lawyers for medical mistakes—legal experts who specialise in navigating the complexities of medical negligence claims.
PR Scully, based in Manchester, can help you anywhere in the UK where you reside. Our clinical negligence team is ready to ask the tough questions on your behalf and help clarify whether the healthcare professionals and medical staff who provided your medical treatment committed medical malpractice.
Our medical negligence solicitors in Manchester will gather the information to help get you any compensation you may be due.
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Understanding Medical Negligence
Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or surgeon, provides negligent treatment that falls below the standard expected, resulting in injury or harm to the patient. This harm can manifest as physical or psychological injury and may stem from a variety of causes, including surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, incorrect medication, birth injuries, or hospital negligence.
When these incidents occur, patients have the right to file a medical negligence claim to pursue medical negligence compensation for the damages they have suffered. The process of claiming compensation can be complex, so you need the help of expert medical negligence lawyers for guidance.
How Medical Negligence Claims Work
A medical negligence case typically begins with a thorough investigation of the patient’s medical records and the circumstances surrounding the alleged negligence. Our medical negligence lawyer will assess whether there is sufficient evidence to support the claim by consulting medical negligence experts. These experts will review the treatment provided and determine whether the healthcare professional’s actions deviated from the standard of care.
As with all clinical negligence cases we take on at PR Scully, if our medical negligence expert team determines that you have a case, our legal team will work to establish liability and demonstrate that the medical professional or healthcare provider is responsible for the injury suffered.
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The Role of Specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors
Navigating the legal system for medical negligence cases requires the assistance of specialist medical negligence solicitors experienced in handling these types of claims. At PR Scully, our medical negligence team has been dealing with the medical negligence claims process for many years, and successfully.
Our solicitors, sometimes referred to as medical negligence specialists, have a proven track record in helping victims secure maximum compensation. They are well-versed in medical negligence law and understand the unique challenges that can arise during the claim process.
To allow more clients to pursue a medical negligence compensation claim without the worry of upfront legal fees, we work on a “no win no fee” agreement. This fee agreement helps reduce the financial risk for clients, ensuring that those harmed by negligent treatment have access to legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.
Types of Medical Negligence Claims
Medical negligence can occur in a wide variety of settings, and different types of clinical negligence claims may be pursued depending on the circumstances. Some of the most common medical negligence cases include:
- Birth injuries: These claims often involve cerebral palsy, brain damage, or other severe conditions caused by improper care during pregnancy, labour, or delivery.
- Surgical errors: Patients may suffer from medical accidents such as wrong-site surgery, surgical instruments left in the body, or damage to internal organs.
- Delayed diagnosis: Failure to diagnose a condition promptly can lead to worse health outcomes, especially in cases of cancer, heart disease, or brain injuries.
- Hospital negligence: Hospitals may be held accountable for providing substandard care, inadequate staffing, or poor hygiene practices that lead to infections or other complications.
- Fatal negligence claims: In the worst cases, medical negligence may result in the patient’s death. Fatal negligence claims can be filed by the victim’s family to seek justice and financial compensation.
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Steps in the Medical Negligence Claim Process
If you believe you have a potential medical negligence claim, it’s important to act quickly, as there is typically a time limit for filing claims. Here is how the medical negligence claim process works:
- The first step in the process is to consult with our specialist medical negligence solicitor who will assess your case and help you determine whether you have grounds to make a claim.
- Once the claim is initiated, we will gather evidence, including medical records and expert testimony from medical practitioners.
- If liability is established, the next step involves negotiating a medical negligence compensation pay settlement with the responsible party, which may be an individual healthcare professional, a hospital, or a private hospital.
In some cases, interim compensation payments may be awarded to help cover immediate costs such as medical bills or loss of income while the case is ongoing. If a settlement cannot be reached, court proceedings may be necessary.
How Much Compensation Can Be Awarded?
The amount of compensation awarded in medical negligence claims varies depending on the severity of the injury and the financial impact on the victim’s life. Compensation may cover costs such as medical bills, rehabilitation, loss of income, and compensation for the pain and suffering experienced.
Why Choose PR Scully?
Choosing the right legal team is crucial for the success of a clinical negligence claim. Experienced medical negligence solicitors bring a deep understanding of clinical negligence compensation law, helping clients navigate the complexities of medical negligence compensation claims.
At PR Scully, our strong medical negligence team has been helping clients who have experienced medical negligence for more than two decades, claiming millions back in compensation. We have grown organically since our founding in 1999 thanks to our ability to help people who have experienced medical malpractice/personal injury at the hands of a medical practitioner. More importantly, our efficiency helps clients to make a claim before the time limit expires.
Whether dealing with NHS resolution cases or pursuing claims against private hospitals, our solicitors have the knowledge and expertise to achieve the best possible outcome. Our expert medical negligence solicitors are here to make a medical negligence claim on your behalf.
P R Scully & Co Solicitors Limited
166 Chaddock Lane,
Worsley,
Manchester,
M28 1DF
0161 768 3175