By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 6th March 2025. Welcome to our article discussing common causes of manual handling injuries. In this guide, we take a look at injuries that could be caused by manual handling tasks, meaning transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force, which could include lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving loads.

We also take a closer look at workplace accidents themselves, and how an employer failing to follow health and safety legislation could result in an employee suffering manual handling injuries. Employers have a duty to prevent manual handling injuries; if they fail to do this by breaching health and safety laws, they could be liable for any injuries that result. 

As the guide progresses, we discuss the duty of care employers owe their employees and the relevant legislation that enforces it.

We also discuss what an employer can do to reasonably prevent common causes of manual handling injuries. We end by highlighting common errors when it comes to manual handling tasks.

If you’ve been injured in a manual handling accident at work, you may have the right to claim compensation. Get in touch with our team for free advice and you can find out if one of our expert personal injury solicitors could help you on a No Win No Fee basis. Reach us through any of these routes:

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1. Common Causes Of Manual Handling Injuries
2. Manual Handling accidents And Employer Responsibility
3. 3 Most Common Types Of Manual Handling Injuries
4. What Are The Signs Or Symptoms Of Manual Handling Injuries
5. What Role Do Employers Have In Reducing Common Causes Of Manual Handling Injuries?
6. How Can Workplaces Prevent A Manual Handling Injury?
7. Claiming For Manual Handling Injuries With A No Win No Fee Solicitor

Common Causes Of Manual Handling Injuries

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, puts together annual statistics related to workplace injury and illness. They do this by recording accidents and injuries reported under the Reporting Of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 RIDDOR. When certain reportable workplace accidents or injuries take place, the employer has a responsibility to report these under this law to the HSE. The HSE will then record these and publish the statistics each year. 

According to the HSE statistics obtained through RIDDOR, the second-highest cause of non-fatal injuries in 2022/23 was handling, lifting and carrying. This accounted for 17% of overall non-fatal causes of injuries.

Common causes of manual handling injuries, for example:

• No training is given, which means an employee suffers a back injury when they try to lift a heavy load.
• The load has no indication of its actual weight. An employee tries to pick up the load but realises it is too heavy, dropping it on their foot, causing several metatarsal fractures.
• An employee suffers a rotator cuff injury through constant manual handling work without taking any sufficient breaks or rest periods. 

Have you been affected by a similar scenario to one of these examples? Call the number above today and learn how, if you have a valid and successful personal injury claim, your settlement could potentially cover the physical pain, mental harm and financial losses caused by a workplace injury. Or continue to read this guide for more advice on common manual handling injuries. 

Manual Handling Accidents and Employer Responsibility

Now that we have outlined some of the common causes of manual handling injuries, you may be wondering what your employer’s responsibilities are to you in the workplace.

As we have stated, your employer must act in accordance with UK laws that aim to protect you from workplace injuries. Therefore, your employer should:

• Have open discussions with employees regarding risks in the workplace and outline measures that should be taken
• Organise, plan, control, review and measure any procedures that are in place to protect you or prevent harm to you
• Conduct risk assessments if they identify risks to their employees’ health and safety
• Provide employees with advice and material relating to health and safety practices
• Write a health and safety policy for the business (if it employs more than five people)
• Provide employees with free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where appropriate

You can call our advisors if you have any queries about your employer’s responsibilities. We understand that it may not always be clear to you whether your employer was at fault for your injury. This is why our advisors offer free advice and can explain the eligibility criteria for starting a claim in further detail.

Keep reading to learn more about workplace accidents, including the 3 most common types of manual handling injuries.

3 Most Common Types Of Manual Handling Injuries

The HSE also publish statistics that have been provided from the Labour Force Survey, which is a study of the employment circumstances of the UK population. Key figures for 2022/23 show that 561,000 non-fatal injuries were reported through the Labour Force Survey, with 124,000 causing workers to miss more than seven days of work.

Lifting heavy loads can lead to severe injuries for which a person can be left in chronic pain. 0.5 million workers suffering from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (new or longstanding) in 2022/23 reported by employees to the Labour Force Survey.

Common manual handling injuries include:

• Musculoskeletal disorders.
• Strains and sprains, or other soft tissue injuries.
• Hand injuries, such as broken fingers or other broken bones in the hand.
• Back injuries, spinal damage or slipped discs.
• Shoulder injuries.
• Cuts and lacerations.
• Ankle and foot injuries.

What Are The Signs Or Symptoms Of Manual Handling Injuries?

How do you know when you’ve suffered a manual handling injury at work? Sometimes, manual handling accidents will prompt severe and immediate pain with a clear cause. However, that isn’t always the case. Consider the following signs of injury from manual handling activities, for example:

• A back injury could be identified as chronic if the pain does not go away. Severe back pain, coupled with further issues like weak legs and loss of bladder control, could be symptomatic of a very serious affliction.
• A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weak area of the muscle or its surrounding tissue wall. 
• Broken bones  – according to the NHS, the 3 most common signs of a broken bone are pain, swelling and deformity. 

It’s advisable to seek medical advice after an accident or when injured. As well as making sure you get the right attention, a clear record of injuries and symptoms could be useful evidence in a personal injury compensation claim.

What Role Do Employers Have In Reducing Common Causes Of Manual Handling Injuries?

Employers might not be able to prevent all manual handling accidents, especially in industries where heavy loads have to be moved by hand or bodily force.

However, Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states that employers must take reasonable and practicable measures to ensure their employees’ safety. A breach of that legal duty of care could leave employees at risk of manual handling-related injuries.

Employers should take further note of The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR), which says in Regulation 4 that, so far as is reasonably practicable, employers should avoid the need for employees to carry out manual handling operations which put them at risk of workplace injury or where it is not reasonably practicable to avoid the need take steps to reduce the risk. 

In the event that an incident results from unsafe practices and is reported, the HSE may investigate. Potential HSE enforcement action against an employer breaking workplace safety law could cost the employer money or even see individuals prosecuted.

You could have grounds to make an accident at work compensation claim if you can show that a breach of the duty of care your employer owes you led to your injuries. To find out more about how to make a claim, and how our No Win No Fee solicitors can help you, please call the number above any time.

How Can Workplaces Prevent A Manual Handling Injury?

With the above in mind, what reasonable steps can employers take to prevent common causes of manual handling injuries? There are numerous options for helping lessen the risk of injuries, such as:

• Providing the option of operating machinery to complete a task instead of manual lifting, where possible.
• Performing regular risk assessments should allow employers to highlight hazardous manual handling tasks and put in safety measures. Potential lifting accidents could be avoided through a thorough risk assessment.
• The employer should always provide proper training where it is deemed necessary so the employee can do their job safely. The employees should always follow and execute this training correctly to avoid injury to themselves and others.
• Always follow guidance given doing a two-person lift alone is a serious risk of injury. A risk assessment should highlight how many people are needed for a job.
• Giving appropriate equipment to help with lifting heavy objects, such as protective footwear or gloves. Employers should also remove or repair defective work equipment if they are made aware of an issue.
• Give the right training to teach employees about manual handling work and how to avoid incorrect lifting.
• Removing obstacles and ensuring lighting is adequate.
• Sharing the load between multiple employees if a load is too heavy. Legislation does not set specific weight limits, but the HSE provides manual handling guidance with suggested figures.
• Not giving employees repetitive tasks in order to reduce risk of chronic strain.

Claiming For Manual Handling Injuries With A No Win No Fee Solicitor

Those eligible to claim for common causes of manual handling injuries could seek the support of a solicitor. One of our No Win No Fee solicitors could help with your work injury claim under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

A benefit of claiming under a CFA is that your solicitor won’t need payments for their services either upfront or while your case is being processed. If your compensation claim is not successful, then you usually still won’t need to pay for your solicitor’s work.

If your work injury case is successful, your solicitor will take a success fee. That involves them taking a small percentage from your compensation. The way the success fee works is established in the agreement signed with your solicitor. The small percentage your solicitor will take is legally capped to make sure that you get to keep most of your compensation.

Contact our advisors today to learn more about making a work injury claim with a No Win No Fee solicitor. You can also ask other related questions, such as “what are the most common manual handing injuries?” To reach us:

• Call 0800 073 8804.
• Write to us about your potential claim online so we can call you.
• Use the live chat feature on this page.

More Resources 

Here are some further workplace accident claim guides from our collection:

• If you suffered a back injury caused by no health and safety training, we explain how to claim.
• A look at part-time worker accident claims and what your rights are if you do not work full-time.
• Plenty of detail on how our accident at work solicitors can help you.
• We also have a guide on claiming compensation for a transportation and logistics accident.

Also, try these resources:

• How to report a health and safety concern to the HSE.
• Government advice on how to claim Statutory Sick Pay if you miss work through injury.
• NHS guidance on when to call 999 for injuries.

Thank you for reading our guide on common causes of manual handling injuries. If you have any questions about making a compensation claim for your injuries in the workplace, please call any time.

Wrongly prescribed antidepressants can have an array of negative impacts on your health and well-being, from not effectively treating your condition to various side effects. To that end, we provide information on when you could be eligible to start a medical negligence claim for compensation for wrongly prescribed antidepressants.

We look at the duty of care owed by medical professionals to their patients and how failing to meet the correct standard of care can lead to patients experiencing harm. You will also see an explanation of how medical negligence compensation is calculated under the two relevant heads of loss, as well as an overview of how you can prove medical negligence took place.

At the bottom of this page is an overview of how our No Win No Fee solicitors work when they take your claim on, and all the benefits this presents. 

You can reach our advisors at any time. As well as providing answers to any questions you may have, they can assess your eligibility to begin a medical negligence claim free of charge. Contact our team today using the contact information given here:

• Phone on 0800 073 8804.
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1. Can I Claim Compensation For Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants?
2. How Could You Have Been Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants?
3. How To Prove A Claim For Compensation For Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants
4. How Much Compensation For Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants Could I Receive?
5. How A No Win No Fee Solicitor Could Help You Claim For The Effects Of The Wrong Medication
6. Further Guidance On Claims For Being Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants

Can I Claim Compensation For Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants?

The NHS define depression as a low mood that lasts for weeks or even months and can have a considerable impact on your day-to-day life. Antidepressants are a range of medicines primarily used to treat clinical depression. The most common antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), as they cause fewer side effects and the danger of overdose is less serious.

They are typically only prescribed for cases of severe depression, or sometimes in cases of mild or moderate depression where other treatments have proved ineffective. Anti-depressant medication can also be prescribed for other mental health problems, such as OCD and anxiety disorders.  

All medical professionals, both those in public and private healthcare, have a duty of care to provide their patients with the correct standard of medical care. Medical negligence, or clinical negligence, is defined as a medical professional causing their patient avoidable harm through a failure to provide care that meets the correct standard.

The criteria to begin a medical negligence claim for compensation after being wrongly prescribed antidepressants are as follows:

1. A medical professional owed you a duty of care.
2. That professional breached this duty by failing to provide medical care that met the correct standard.
3. This breach caused you to suffer avoidable harm.

Our advisory team have substantial experience in assessing medical negligence claims. To find out more about the claims process, or to get a free consultation regarding your eligibility to claim, contact our team via the details provided above. 

Can I Claim On Behalf Of Somebody For Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants?

You may be able to claim compensation for wrongly prescribed antidepressants for your loved ones, if they are:

• Minors: This is because a person cannot make a claim before the age of 18.
• Having Reduced Mental Capacity: A person must be of sound mind to make their own claim.

You can claim on behalf of your loved ones by becoming a litigation friend if you are the person’s:

• Parent or guardian
• Family member or friend
• Solicitor
• Holder of a power of attorney

The court will make the appointment at any point during the claim once you demonstrate that:

• There is no conflict of interest.
• You can make fair and competent decisions throughout the entire claims process.

If you successfully claim on behalf of your child, their compensation will be held in a bank account by the Courts Fund Office until their 18th birthday. Once your child turns 18, the court will transfer the amount to them and close the account. As a litigation friend, you would be responsible for supervising this bank account until your child’s 18th birthday.

We understand that the process of claiming on behalf of somebody else may seem complex. However, our advisors are there to simplify each step of the claims process and will guide you through the formal procedures. Contact us now for more information.

What Is The Time Limit For Prescription Error Medical Negligence Claims?

If you want to make a claim for the effects of being prescribed the wrong medication, you will need to abide by the limitation period. A medical negligence claim generally needs to be started within 3 years as per the Limitation Act 1980. This time limit can be counted from the date of knowledge, the date you would have been first expected to realise that negligence had occurred.

Exceptions can apply in certain cases. Patients who were minors when the medical negligence took place have the 3-year limit paused until they turn 18, as they cannot pursue a claim themselves as minors. In cases where the patient lacks sufficient medical capacity to begin a claim, the time limit is frozen indefinitely as they, too, are unable to pursue a legal claim.

While the time limit is paused or frozen, a suitable adult can apply to act as a litigation friend in these circumstances and pursue any legal action on the patient’s behalf. You can learn about the time limits and exceptions that apply to cases of wrongly prescribed anti-depressants by speaking to our advisors. Our team are available24 hours a day via the contact information provided above.

How Could You Have Been Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants?

Depression is primarily diagnosed by asking the patient about their health, their home and work environment and any stressful or traumatic events that may have occurred. While, generally, there are no physical tests that can be used in the diagnosis, blood and urine tests may be used to rule out other conditions, such as thyroid problems.

Antidepressants can cause nausea, bowel issues, suicidal thoughts and other psychiatric illnesses and seizures, so it is important that before you are prescribed these, the doctor has diagnosed you correctly. We have included some possible scenarios of how a medical professional could incorrectly prescribe antidepressant medication:

• A doctor failed to correctly investigate your symptoms and diagnosed you with depression when you had a different condition. You were prescribed antidepressants, which were ineffective at treating your condition, meaning that your health deteriorated and you suffered adverse reactions to the antidepressant drugs.
• Although you were correctly diagnosed with depression, you were prescribed antidepressants that had an ingredient you had a known allergy to. This led to a severe allergic reaction. 
• Due to suffering from an anxiety disorder, the doctor prescribed you antidepressants. However, they failed to check the other medication you were taking to prevent an adverse drug reaction. Due to the fact you were taking anti-inflammatory drugs, the antidepressants meant you went on to suffer from serotonin syndrome. 

Not all cases of being wrongly prescribed antidepressants will mean a clinical negligence claim is valid. It is only when the prescribing error happens because the doctor or health care facility breached their duty of care and this led to suffering that was avoidable that a claim is eligible. 

There are scenarios that could arise that result in you suffering avoidable harm due to a wrong medication error, whether this is because of the wrong dosage or wrong medicine. To find out if you could start a claim for compensation if you have been wrongly prescribed antidepressants in your specific circumstances, contact our team today via the details provided below.

How To Prove A Claim For Compensation For Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants

You will need to compile a body of supporting evidence to prove you were wrongly prescribed antidepressants. This evidence will be used to demonstrate the harm you sustained as a result of the medical professional breaching their duty of care. We have provided this list of possible evidence you could collect here:

• The medical records from your diagnosis of depression could be used to demonstrate errors. If you acquired additional treatment to deal with the adverse effects of the wrong medication, you can acquire records of this as well.
• You should also retain your prescription letter as well as the antidepressants, including the packaging and labels.
• A witness statement could be taken from anyone who attended your appointments with you, so make sure you have the relevant contact information.

Will The Bolam Test Be Used In Cases Of Wrongly Prescribed Medication?

The Bolam Test is sometimes used in cases of medical negligence. This is where selected medical experts from the relevant field evaluate the care you received and assess whether the correct standard was met.

You can use any findings from the test as part of your evidence if used. It won’t be applied in every medical negligence case and isn’t something the claimant organises themselves, so you don’t need to worry about this.

Remember, the evidence you collect must demonstrate that the correct standard of care was not provided and this caused you avoidable harm in order to make a medical negligence claim. While you may be dissatisfied with the level of care you received, if the correct standard was met, you cannot begin a claim.

One of our expert medical negligence solicitors could provide support with gathering evidence, such as requesting your medical records. Once our advisors have decided you’re eligible to claim, one of our solicitors could take on your claim and assist with collecting supporting evidence, as well as make sure your claim is brought within the relevant time limit.

Get your eligibility to claim assessed for free today by calling the number given below.

How Much Compensation For Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants Could I Receive?

Following a successful claim for compensation for wrongly prescribed antidepressants, you will receive a compensation payout under up to two heads of loss. Compensation for the physical and psychological harm caused by medical negligence is awarded under general damages. You may also be entitled to compensation for certain financial losses, which is awarded under special damages, the second head of loss.

To assist in the calculation of a potential value for general damages in your claim, the legal team can make reference to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG publication is a document detailing guideline compensation for different types of harm. We have provided a selection of these figures in the table here.

Compensation Table

Please be advised that the top entry is not a JCG figure and that we have included a compensation table as a guide only.

Special Damages

The second head of loss, special damages, awards for costs sustained as a result of the medical negligence you experienced. Some examples could be:

• Lost earnings if you needed leave from work to recover.
• The costs of travel to and from your place of work once you’ve returned.
• Assistant with domestic duties such as food preparation, cleaning or gardening if you can no longer carry out these tasks safely on your own.
• Various medical expenses such as talking therapy, medications or other out-of-pocket expenses.

Be sure to keep hold of financial documents, such as receipts, tickets and your payslips, as part of your supporting evidence. To get a more in-depth assessment of the potential value of your medical negligence claim, contact our advisors using the details provided below.

How A No Win No Fee Solicitor Could Help You Claim For The Effects Of The Wrong Medication

You can consult our advisors for a no-cost assessment of your eligibility to begin a medical negligence claim for compensation after being wrongly prescribed antidepressants. If eligible, one of our specialist solicitors could offer you a No Win No Fee contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

CFAs provide claimants with some substantial advantages. First of all, there will not be an upfront fee for your solicitor to start working on your claim, generally speaking. Similarly, you will also not be liable for any fees for this work during the actual claims process. Finally, if the claim fails, there is no fee for the solicitor’s services.

Following the success of your claim, you will receive a compensation award. A percentage of this award will be taken by the solicitor before they transfer the remainder to you. This is known as a success fee. Success fees are capped at a maximum of 25% so you, the claimant, will be keeping most of your award.

You can learn more about medical negligence claims from our advisors, who can answer any questions that have arisen during the reading of this guide.

Our team can also offer a free consultation regarding your eligibility to start a medication error claim.  Contact our team today via the details provided here:

• Phone on 0800 073 8804.
• Contact us online.
• Use the live chat button at the bottom of your screen. 

Further Guidance On Claims For Being Wrongly Prescribed Antidepressants

You can read more of our guides to making medical negligence claims by following these links:

• Learn more about the eligibility criteria to begin a claim for a missed lumbar fracture and how compensation is calculated.
• You can read this guide to making a complaint about unnecessary surgery and what harm could be caused by such negligence.
• Read more about how our solicitors can help with brain cancer misdiagnosis claims.

We have also provided some external resources you may find useful:

• Find mental health services near you on this NHS webpage.
• Find out about how doctors are regulated in the UK on the General Medical Council website.
• NHS England on reporting patient safety incidents.
• You may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay. Read more on this government webpage.

Thank you for taking the time to read our guide on starting a claim for compensation for wrongly prescribed antidepressants. To find out more about the claims process or to get your eligibility to claim assessed at no charge, speak to an advisor today.

By Megan Swan. Last Updated 4th March 2025. If you are wondering what the average payout for medical negligence resulting in death is, and how fatal medical negligence claims work, our guide could help provide the information you need.

We explain the duty of care a medical professional owes their patients and how death caused by failing in that duty could be the basis of a compensation claim.

You can learn who is entitled to claim for the wrongful death of a loved one and the eligibility criteria that need to be met for a medical negligence claim to be valid.

We also cover how one of our No Win No Fee solicitors could make the experience of seeking compensation following a negligent fatality straightforward.

Get in touch for more information as our advisors can offer support and a detailed case assessment, all for free. They could also connect you with one of our experienced medical negligence solicitors who have helped many eligible claimants seek fatal accident compensation. 

For further guidance, you can use the contact details below:

• Phone: 0800 073 8804.
• Website: Ask about your claim online through our form.
• Live chat: Open the tab at the foot of the page.

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1. What Is The Average Payout For Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?
2. What Is Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?
3. Who Could Bring A Medical Negligence Claim For Wrongful Fatality?
4. How Can We Help You Claim For Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?
5. How Much Is Spent On Medical Negligence Payouts?
6. What Are No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims For Wrongful Death?

What Is The Average Payout For Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?

There isn’t a set average payout for medical negligence resulting in death. This is because every medical negligence death payout is completely unique, and no two claims are ever exactly alike. So, all individual circumstances need to be taken into account.

Following a successful fatal medical negligence claim, compensation for the deceased’s pain and suffering directly prior to their death could be awarded.

Factors that could affect how much is awarded could include:

• What fatal harm the deceased suffered.
• The level of pain and suffering they experienced directly prior to their death.
• Their age at the time of death.

Those tasked with calculating this amount could refer to any evidence provided as well as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG lists guideline compensation brackets for a variety of injuries at varying severities.

We have used some of these figures when creating the following table, aside from the first entry.

Please note that this table should only be used as a guide and that there is no average payout for medical negligence resulting in death. This is because compensation is awarded on a case-by-case basis and is affected by the unique circumstances of each claim.

Other Losses In Fatal Medical Negligence Compensation Claims

There are other forms of compensation that could be claimed. For example:

• Funeral costs.
• Loss of services. For example, help with childcare or home improvement work.
• Loss of a special person. Also known as loss of consortium, this payment considers the effect that losing a companion may have.
• Financial dependency. This payment looks to cover present and future earnings, pensions, or other benefits lost due to a loved one dying. 

Additionally, certain qualifying relatives could receive a bereavement award. Section 1A of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 sets the bereavement award at £15,120 which can go to the husband, wife, civil partner, or cohabiting partner of the deceased. If the deceased was an unmarried legitimate minor, their parents could receive the payment. If the deceased was an unmarried minor and illegitimate, the mother could receive the payment. More than one party can seek the award, but it will be split between them.

For any further guidance on the average payout for medical negligence resulting in death, please contact an advisor on the number above.

What Is Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?

Medical professionals owe their patients a duty of care to provide care that meets the correct standard. Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional negligently deviates from these standards and causes unnecessary or avoidable harm.

Examples could include a medical professional failing to check a patient’s medical history and providing them with the incorrect medication that they are allergic to causing them to suffer a fatal allergy. Or, they could make a surgical error by leaving a foreign object, such as a surgical tool, in the patient causing them to develop an infection leading to death. 

The eligibility criteria for a medical negligence claim are as follows:

• A medical professional owed their patient a duty of care.
• They fell short of this duty by not providing care to the correct standard.
• This breach of duty led to avoidable harm.

The above criteria must be met in order for a clinical negligence claim to be valid. Call an advisor to find out whether you have valid grounds to pursue compensation on behalf of a loved one. Alternatively, continue reading to find out who could be entitled to bring forward a wrongful death claim on someone else’s behalf.

Who Could Bring A Medical Negligence Claim For Wrongful Fatality?

The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934 (LRMPA) allows the estate of the deceased to bring forward a claim on behalf of the deceased for their pain and suffering. 

The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (FAA) provides dependents with the opportunity to claim for ways that negligent medical treatment leading to a loved one’s death affected them specifically. The FAA’s definition of a dependent includes:

• A wife, husband, or civil partner of the deceased (current or former).
• Someone who lived with the deceased as a spouse for two years before their death.
• A parent or other ascendant of the deceased, or anyone they treated as a parent.
• A child or other descendant of the deceased, or someone the deceased treated as a child, such as because of a relation through marriage or civil partnership.
• The brother, sister, uncle, or aunt of the deceased, or any of their children i.e. the cousins of the deceased.

Please call if you have questions about medical negligence claims and if you could claim after a loved one was fatally harmed by medical negligence. Our advisors offer free advice and you could learn if one of our medical negligence solicitors could help you claim.

How Can We Help You Claim For Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?

Having the support of a qualified and experienced solicitor has numerous benefits when seeking medical negligence compensation on behalf of a loved one.

There are many steps to the medical negligence claims process, and a solicitor can help you through them, including gathering evidence to build and strengthen your case to prove medical negligence and putting forward your claim in full within the relevant time limit. Additionally, they can keep you updated on the progress of your claim.

Furthermore, with their knowledge of fatal medical negligence payouts, they can work towards getting you the most suitable and appropriate settlement for your specific case.

Read on to find out more about how they can offer these services via a No Win No Fee arrangement.

How Much Is Spent On Medical Negligence Payouts?

According to the latest NHS Resolution annual report and accounts, £2.8 billion was spent resolving clinical negligence claims in 2023/24 (with associated costs) for patients and their families. This is more than in 2022/23, where the payouts totalled to £2.64 billion.

Additionally, in 2023/24, 13,784 new medical negligence claims were filed against the NHS. This is more than in 2022/23, where there were 13,551.

However, the exact amount that was paid out in wrongful death medical negligence claims by the NHS isn’t readily available. This is because the data from the NHS Resolution has been aggregated across all types of medical negligence cases.

The above data doesn’t account for clinical negligence claims made against private healthcare providers, but does show that the NHS Resolution does indeed pay damages when it is right to do so. With one of our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors by your side, it’s possible that you could receive compensation that is appropriate and fair if a loved one was fatally harmed by medical negligence.

Please speak with us today to learn more about how much compensation for medical negligence resulting in death could possibly be awarded.

What Are No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims For Wrongful Death?

One of our medical negligence solicitor’s dedicated services could be available to you under No Win No Fee terms through the provision of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). A CFA allows you access to a solicitor’s services without needing to pay an upfront fee.

You will also not be charged ongoing fees for ongoing costs as the solicitor works on your claim. Should the case end unsuccessfully without you receiving a payout, the solicitor will not charge for their services.

A solicitor will take a success fee if the case wins. They collect a small percentage of the compensation you receive. However, a legal cap on the percentage they can take as set out by The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 guarantees you the majority of your payout.

If you’d like to learn more about how a No Win No Fee solicitor can help you with your fatal medical negligence claim, please call. We can provide a free claim assessment so you can see if one of our solicitors could help you towards a successful claim.

You may have some more questions about fatal medical negligence claims. Alternatively, you might be ready to claim for medical negligence resulting in death and want to see if one of our expert solicitors could take on your case. Whether you need advice or specific guidance, get in touch with us for free legal advice. We can be reached easily and at any time through one of these avenues:

• Call 0800 073 8804.
• Write to us about a claim online so we can call you.
• Talk online through the live chat option below.

Other Resources

These guides provide further medical negligence claim guidance:

• This guide to drug allergic reaction claims explains when you can claim for the effects of being given the wrong medication because of negligent medical treatment.
• Find out how to claim for the effects that could occur from stroke misdiagnosis by a medical professional.
• A guide explaining how to sue a doctor for pain and suffering they caused through negligent care.

These resources may also help:

• NHS guidance on grief after bereavement and help you can get.
• Details on applying for probate from the government website.
• How to get support from Cruse, a bereavement charity.

Thank you for reading our article on the average payout for medical negligence resulting in death. Just call or get in touch online if there’s anything else we can help with.

Last Updated On 21st May 2025. Following negligent hospital treatment, you may be wondering if you could claim compensation for the harm you sustained. We explore examples of hospital negligence for which you could potentially begin a medical negligence claim if you meet the eligibility criteria.

You will also see information on the resources that can be used to calculate compensation for medical negligence and how one of our specialist solicitors could support you throughout the medical negligence claims process. 

The end of this guide provided details of the No Win No Fee contract offered by our hospital negligence solicitors, making particular reference to the benefits claimants can experience when starting a claim with us under such a contract.

Our advisory team is available 24 hours a day to take questions, address your concerns, and offer a free consultation regarding your eligibility to claim for clinical negligence. You talk to us by:

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1. How Can We Help With Hospital Negligence Claims?
2. Eligibility To Claim For Medical Negligence
3. Medical Negligence Claims For Hospital Infections
4. Examples Of Hospital Negligence Involving Surgical Errors
5. How Could Negligent A&E Treatment Occur?
6. How Can I Prove Medical Negligence?
7. Examples Of Hospital Negligence Claim Payouts
8. Make A Medical Negligence Claim With A No Win No Fee Solicitor

How Can We Help With Hospital Negligence Claims?

We understand it can be a confusing and difficult time when hospital negligence occurs. Starting the legal process for a hospital negligence case can seem daunting at first, which is why we assist claimants from start to finish. Our expert hospital negligence solicitors can support you throughout your medical negligence claim, guiding you through tasks such as:

• Collecting supporting evidence for your hospital negligence claim, including collecting witness statements, helping you value your financial losses, and acquiring relevant medical records.
• Corresponding with the healthcare provider on your behalf.
• Ensuring your claim starts within the relevant time limit.

Our advisors are on hand 7 days a week to address your concerns, provide a more detailed explanation of the claims process, and assess your eligibility to claim at no cost to you. Get in touch with the team today using the contact information given above.

Eligibility To Claim For Medical Negligence

Medical professionals owe a duty of care to all patients they are providing treatment to. This duty applies to both public and private healthcare. Medical professionals are required to provide care that meets the correct standard. By failing to meet this standard of care, medical professionals can cause their patients to suffer avoidable harm. 

To begin a medical negligence claim following inadequate hospital treatment, you will need to show the following:

1. You were owed a duty of care by a medical professional.
2. This medical professional failed to uphold their duty of care by providing medical care that was not of the correct standard.
3. You suffered avoidable harm as a result of this failure.

The term “avoidable harm” refers to the harm that you would not have experienced had the medical care you received met the expected standard. We will provide some examples of hospital negligence causing avoidable harm that you could potentially begin a claim for in the following sections.

For a free assessment of your eligibility to begin a claim for hospital negligence or to ask any questions you may have regarding the medical negligence claims process, contact our dedicated advisors via the details given above.

Time Limits In Hospital Negligence Claims

Medical negligence claims are bound by the limitation period set out by the Limitation Act 1980. This means you generally have 3 years to begin your claim. As well as being counted from the date you received the treatment, it’s also possible that the avoidable harm is not apparent straight away. The time limit can also therefore be counted from the date of knowledge, the time when the patient is reasonably expected to realise sub standard care caused them to be harmed. 

Exceptions can be made to the general 3-year limit, such as in cases where the injured person is a minor or of a limited mental capacity.

Our dedicated and experienced team can answer any questions you may have about the limitation period, as well as advise you as to whether any exceptions apply to your claim. Contact the team today using the details given above.

Medical Negligence Claims For Hospital Infections

A hospital infection can refer to a wide range of medical conditions, such as an MRSA infection, that stem from hospital staff failing to follow the correct hygiene measures. An example of a medical professional’s care falling below the correct standard and causing a hospital infection could be:

• Following a surgical procedure on your leg, nurses failed to change the bandages regularly. This negligent medical care resulted in your wound becoming infected, presenting a serious risk to your health.

Examples of Hospital Negligence Involving Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are mistakes that happen during different kinds of surgeries. This could mean the issue the surgery was intended to rectify was not fixed or that further harm and complications have been caused by negligent surgeons. Surgical errors can also include unnecessary surgery, where operations were performed when they did not need to be. As an example:

• During a heart surgery, medical equipment, such as a scalpel, was left inside your chest cavity. A second surgery was therefore required to remove the scalpel. Foreign object retention is known as a never event, a serious case of misconduct that was wholly preventable if the proper procedures were followed.

How Could Negligent A&E Treatment Occur?

Errors in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department can cause exacerbation of medical emergencies, with potentially serious consequences for patients. An example of negligent treatment in an emergency services department could be:

• Doctors in A&E correctly diagnosed you as having a severe allergic reaction but administered the wrong dosage. The resulting overdose caused a worsening of your already serious condition.
• Doctors or other hospital staff acted negligently in a way that led to an accident where you fell out your hospital bed.

There are many other examples of hospital negligence that could occur, such as receiving an incorrect diagnosis, medication errors or negligent delays in treatment. Delayed treatment and wrong diagnosis resulting from negligent care can mean your medical condition worsens. 

If you believe you have experienced medical negligence, contact our advisors for a free assessment of your eligibility today. 

How Can I Prove Medical Negligence?

You can prove medical negligence by gathering supporting evidence. Any proof you collect will not only help demonstrate that the hospital failed to uphold its duty of care but also assist solicitors in determining a potential compensation figure.

Examples of hospital negligence evidence that could be used for your potential claim include:

• Your medical records will be key here. Surgical reports, x-rays and test results from both the negligent treatment and any additional care are all useful evidence.
• It is also worth keeping a diary during this treatment, making note of your symptoms and the impacts on both your physical and mental health.
• Proof of any financial damage you experience as a result of the avoidable harm caused.
• Persons who attended your appointments, or other hospital staff involved in your treatment, could provide a witness statement, so be sure to provide their contact details to the solicitor so they can be interviewed during the claims process.
• Any findings from the Bolam test if applied.

The Bolam test involves medical professionals from the relevant field assessing the care you receive and deciding whether the correct standard was met. This isn’t used in all hospital negligence cases, and you won’t be organising this yourself. Nonetheless, any findings from the Bolam test are useful evidence where applicable.

You can learn more about proving hospital negligence by getting in touch with our advisors today.

Examples Of Hospital Negligence Claim Payouts

Compensation awards for a successful hospital negligence claim can be comprised of up to two different heads of loss. Your physical and psychological pain and suffering from medical negligence will be compensated under general damages. Monetary losses associated with the avoidable harm caused by the medical professional’s breach of duty can be compensated under special damages.

Those responsible for calculating a possible value for the harm you sustained can refer to your medical evidence alongside the figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG publication contains detailed information regarding a number of different types of harm, with guideline compensation amounts for each. You can see some relevant examples of hospital negligence compensation payouts taken from the JCG in the table below.

Compensation Table 

Please be advised that the top entry was not taken from the JCG figures. Furthermore, this information is intended as guidance only owing to the individual nature of medical negligence claims.

Special Damages

As specified above, the second of the two heads of claim is known as special damages. We have provided some examples of financial losses that could be reimbursed as part of your hospital negligence claim here:

• Loss of earnings from the time taken off work to recover from the harm you sustained. You could also receive compensation for a loss of future earnings if your capacity to work has been reduced.
• Costs of support in the home, such as cleaning, meal preparation, and care of your outside spaces, if you are unable to carry out these duties by yourself safely.
• Modifications to your home, such as access ramps if you have lost mobility.
• You could claim back the costs of transport to and from your place of work if you cannot drive yourself.
• Medical bills, such as for prescriptions.

You will need to provide evidence of financial losses you incurred to be compensated under special damages. Be sure to hold onto copies of any receipts, invoices, payslips, and other bills that demonstrate you incurred monetary losses.

Our advisors can provide a more detailed estimate of the compensation you could receive following a successful hospital negligence claim. They can also assess your eligibility to start legal action free of charge. Contact our team today using the information given below.

Make A Medical Negligence Claim With A No Win No Fee Solicitor

Contact our advisors for a free assessment of your eligibility to claim for substandard care leading to avoidable harm in a hospital. If eligible, one of our solicitors who specialises in medical negligence claims could offer to take on your case under a Conditional Fee Agreement or “CFA.”

The CFA is a type of No Win No Fee contract that provides claimants with some key benefits. First of all, there are no initial fees for the solicitor to commence work on your case in most circumstances. You will similarly not be charged for this work during the legal process. Lastly, if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay for the solicitor’s services.

If your claim has a successful outcome, you will be awarded a medical negligence compensation payout. The solicitor will subtract a percentage of this compensation as their success fee, before transferring the rest to you. Since there are legal restrictions on the percentage amount solicitors can charge as a success fee, you will therefore keep the most of any compensation payout you receive. 

Our advisors are available 24 hours to a day provide further guidance on examples of hospital negligence you could begin a claim for. They can also offer a free assessment of your eligibility to claim for your particular circumstances.

Contact the team today using the details given here:

• Phone on 0800 073 8804
• You can contact us online by completing this form.
• Clicking the live chat button in the bottom left of your screen. 

Further Resources On Hospital Negligence Claims

See some of our other medical negligence claims guides:

• Read about how our solicitors could help you prove medical negligence occurred in your particular circumstances.
• Learn who could be eligible to make MRSA claims after contracting an MRSA infection in a hospital.
• Find out about the compensation you could be entitled to if you were misdiagnosed by video examination here.

We have also included these external resources that may be of some use:

• The General Medical Council are the UK’s independent regulator for doctors. Learn more about the work they do on their website.
• Read the NHS Constitution for England on this Government page.
• The NHS has published this resource containing useful medicines information on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

We’d like to thank you for taking the time to read this guide on examples of hospital negligence you could start a claim for. For a cost-free assessment of your eligibility to claim or to get answers to any questions you may have, speak to our dedicated and friendly advisors today. You can reach the team 24/7 via the contact information given above.

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 29th May 2025. If a loved one received negligent treatment while in the care of a hospital that led to their death, this guide explains who could make a compensation claim for their death by hospital negligence.

If someone you love has passed away due to fatal harm caused by a medical professional failing to provide the correct standard of care, you can learn who can claim on behalf of the deceased for their pain and suffering before they passed and what family members could receive compensation if they were dependent on the deceased.

As well as looking at the wrongful death claim process, we look at the time limits in which such claims need to be initiated within the courts and how medical negligence payouts are calculated for negligent medical treatment.

Going through the legal process may be particularly difficult for people who are having to adjust to losing someone close to them. With that in mind, the guide ends by noting how our No Win No Fee solicitors can help a medical negligence claim proceed smoothly.

If you have any questions or want to discuss whether you can pursue a wrongful death claim for compensation, our team of advisors can provide a free and confidential consultation. To reach us, either:

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1. How To Claim For A Death By Hospital Negligence
2. When Can I Claim For A Death By Hospital Negligence?
3. What Could Be The Cause Of A Hospital Negligence Death?
4. Could You Sue The NHS For A Death Caused By Hospital Negligence?
5. How Much Could You Claim For Fatal Hospital Negligence?
6. Medical Negligent Fatal injury Statistics
7. Why Choose Us For A No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claim

How To Claim For A Death By Hospital Negligence

Keep two pieces of legislation in mind when considering whether a claim due to death by hospital negligence is eligible. 

Firstly, the Law Reform Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1934 (LRMPA) explains that the deceased’s estate can recover damages for the pain and suffering the person experienced before they died. In the first six months after the death of the deceased, only the estate can put forward a claim on behalf of the dependants when it is claiming for the injury suffered by the deceased.

If no claim is brought by the deceased’s estate within the first 6 months, the dependants can then proceed to make their own claim for the effect the death has had on them. However, it is only the estate that can make a personal injury claim for the pain and suffering on behalf of the deceased. 

The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (FAA) allows qualifying relatives to claim compensation if they were financially dependent. This will cover any financial dependency they had on the deceased for funeral expenses and bereavement, meaning how the death affected them.

Any of the below may be able to claim as a bereaved dependent:

• A husband, wife or civil partner. This could also include an ex-partner.
• Someone who lived with the deceased as their spouse for at least two years before their death.
• The deceased’s parents, or someone they regarded as a parental figure.
• Their child or other descendant, including someone they treated as their child, like a stepchild.
• A sibling, aunt or uncle of the deceased.

You could instruct one of our expert medical negligence solicitors to help you through the medical negligence claims process, whether you’re seeking compensation alone or alongside other dependants.

A specialist solicitor can use their experience of the process to ensure each step is followed correctly while keeping you updated throughout.

To learn more or ask whether you can claim for medical negligence resulting in death as a dependent, please call the phone number above and speak to an advisor.

How Long Do You Have To Claim For A Death By Hospital Negligence?

The time limit for fatal medical negligence claims is usually three years. The exact start time for this time limit will depend on certain circumstances. It may start from either the date the affected person died or from the date of knowledge.

The date of knowledge may be formed on the date of an inquest or the date of a postmortem. That’s because it may not be until an inquest or postmortem takes place that the deceased’s family receives confirmation that death by hospital negligence occurred.

For more advice about your eligibility to claim on behalf of a loved one who died due to hospital negligence, you’re welcome to contact our advisors for free today.

When Can I Claim For A Death By Hospital Negligence?

The LRMPA states that the deceased’s estate is the only party that can claim in the first six months after they pass away. The estate can claim on behalf of dependents, as well as in light of the deceased’s suffering.

Once six months pass, dependents can launch their own claim for the impacts the death has had on them, this can include financial impacts and loss of consortium, but only if there has been no claim from the estate.

However, only the estate can claim for the pain the deceased experienced before death. Dependents are meanwhile able to seek compensation for the way the death affected them personally.

What Could Be The Cause Of A Hospital Negligence Death?

To be able to claim for death by hospital negligence, it will need to be proven that the deceased was fatally harmed due to the medical professionals working within the hospital failing to adhere to their duty of care.

There are various ways that someone could be fatally harmed within a hospital due to medical professionals breaching their duty of care. Some examples include:

• A surgeon is not paying attention during an operation, causing them to puncture a vital organ and resulting in the patient dying from blood loss.
• Hospital staff fail to recognise or acknowledge the clear signs of sepsis within a patient, meaning that the patient does not receive treatment in time, causing the sepsis to spread and they die.
• Nursing staff within a hospital administer too much of a medication to a patient, causing them to overdose and be fatally harmed.

These are only a few potential examples of scenarios where a hospital negligence death claim could be made. If you have any questions, you can contact one of the members on our advisory team.

Could You Sue The NHS For A Death Caused By Hospital Negligence?

Regardless of whether the death by hospital negligence happened in an NHS-led hospital or at a private healthcare provider facility, compensation can be sought if the claim is valid.  Any healthcare professional such as a:

• Nurse.
• Doctor.
• Surgeon.
• Anaesthetist.
• Specialist.

All have a duty of care to look after their patients. If they fail to uphold this duty by not giving the correct standard of care, and this leads to a death, it could be classed as medical negligence. This could mean an eligible wrongful death claim is possible.

A claim could be made against the NHS if negligent medical treatment occurred in an NHS hospital or other facility. It is similarly feasible to sue a private hospital for fatal medical negligence.

Please call if you are unsure whether you can claim for a death by hospital negligence and the actions of medical professionals. Our advisors can talk you through how the claims process works and assess the potential medical negligence death claim for free.

How Much Could You Claim For Fatal Hospital Negligence?

You may be wondering what you could receive if the claim for medical negligence resulting in death is successful.

Fatal medical negligence compensation can address several financial implications and other factors. Section 1A of the FAA confirms a fixed bereavement award of £15,120 can be paid to the deceased’s husband, wife, civil partner or spouse who had lived with them for their final two years, or longer. Alternatively, the figure could go to the parents of an unmarried minor. The award is split between each person who claims it.

Payments that could also be included are:

• Dependency. If a family member was dependent financially on the deceased such as a spouse or child, they will be awarded compensation to account for this loss. This aims to cover present and future earnings, pensions or benefits lost due to the fatality for family members.
• Loss of services, such as childcare and home improvement.
• Funeral expenses and funeral costs.
• Loss of consortium, otherwise known as loss of a special person. A monetary value cannot be placed on losing a loved one, but this payment tries to account for the effect the loss of companionship could have.

Furthermore, as previously stated, the estate can claim for the physical and mental harm caused to the deceased before their death by the hospital’s negligence. 

The table below shows guideline compensation brackets for various injuries, taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG.) Those involved with calculating medical negligence compensation for a claim may use the JCG for guidance as well as medical records or any other medical evidence. 

Compensation Table

This table, featuring JC guideline brackets, should only be used as a guide or alternatively, you could use our medical negligence claim calculator. The actual award will vary from case to case. Please note that the top entry is not from the JCG.

Our advisors assess fatal medical negligence claims for free. If, as a family member, you want to seek compensation in a wrongful death claim, call today for free.

Medical Negligence Fatal Injury Statistics

The NHS paid out a total of £101,558,109 in damages from 2023 to 2024. This is according to the NHS Resolution, which is the body responsible for handling claims against the NHS for medical negligence.

The most common reasons for death by hospital negligence made against the NHS between 2023 and 2024 include:

• 289 claims relating to a failure or delay in providing treatment
• 176 claims made in relation to a failure or delay in giving a diagnosis
• 65 claims made due to inadequate nursing care
• 55 claims relating to a delay in referring a patient to a hospital
• 43 claims made due to inappropriate treatment 
• 39 claims made in relation to a failure to perform tests
• 38 claims relating to medication errors 
• 32 claims made due to a failure of supervision by medical staff
• 31 claims made due to failure to act on abnormal test results

As you can see from this list, there are many types of medical negligence claims. However, your family member or loved one may have passed away due to negligent actions that have not been included in these statistics. This list does not cover all examples of how death due to hospital negligence can be caused. 

We welcome you to get in contact with one of our advisors to discuss the specifics of your wrongful death claim. They have experience in handling such enquiries, so they will approach your enquiry with respect and empathy.

Why Choose Us For A No Win No Fee Fatal Medical Negligence Claim

Our solicitors have years of combined experience in helping bereaved people with the medical negligence claims process.

If you have a valid claim as a dependent, you could sign a Conditional Fee Agreement with a medical negligence solicitor. This is a form of No Win No Fee contract that means you will not be charged a solicitor fee upfront or during the claim. Losing the case means your solicitor will not pass on the costs of pursuing your claim.

Should you win the case, your solicitor collects a success fee, which is a percentage of the payout you receive. Due to The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013, there is a set legal cap on how much of a percentage they can capture.

Contact Us

Whether you have questions about how much compensation can be awarded for a medical negligence claim or want to get a compensation claim for fatal medical negligence started, we are ready to help.

Our medical negligence team of claims advisors have plenty of relevant guidance about making a medical negligence claim and information to help you with your next steps. They can answer any clinical negligence claim questions you might have.

If we discover you have grounds to claim clinical negligence compensation following a loved one’s death caused by hospital negligence, you could be connected quickly to one of our medical negligence solicitors. A solicitor could share even more guidance about the claims process.

Speaking to us is free and although we make the process of starting a claim very straightforward, there is no obligation to do so. Learn more today by either:

• Calling 0800 073 8804.
• Write to us about your claim online so we can get back to you.
• Use the live chat pop-up below.

Further Resources

Learn more about the wrongful death claims process here:

• How much compensation can you claim for a wrongful death? This guide explains claims for a fatal accident in detail.
• A close review of who can claim compensation under the Fatal Accidents Act (FAA.)
• Our guide to care home negligence death claims notes how a No Win No Fee solicitor could help.

These further resources may be of help:

• Support from the NHS on dealing with grief and the loss of a loved one.
• Citizens Advice explains what to do after a death and when a coroner is needed.
• Government guidance on applying for probate, the legal right to handle a person’s estate after they die.

Thank you for reading our guide to claiming compensation for a death by hospital negligence. If we can help with your claim against a hospital, please get in touch today.

Last Updated 9th April 2025. This guide tells you how to sue a company for negligence if you have been injured either as an employee or in a public place. When at work or while out in public, you are owed a duty of care. If this duty is breached and you suffer an injury, this is known as negligence in tort law. Negligence is the foundation of any personal injury claim. 

By looking at the personal injury claim eligibility criteria for accidents in public places and accidents at work, we highlight who may have a valid claim. We also provide examples of how accidents in these settings could happen due to an employer or occupier being negligent. 

As you continue through this guide, you will see what types of evidence would be handy to collect to strengthen your claim and how personal injury compensation is calculated. 

You will also learn how making a claim with a solicitor who offers a No Win No Fee type of contract benefits claimants. All of our solicitors offer a No Win No Fee service. You could be connected with an experienced personal injury solicitor to help with claiming compensation. Get in touch with us today. You can contact us by:

• Calling 0800 073 8804. 
• Sending a message in our live chat box. 
• Completing our contact us form. 

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1. How To Sue A Company For Negligence
2. What Could You Sue A Company For In A Personal Injury Claim?
3. How Do You Sue A Company For Negligence In The UK?
4. How Long Do I Have To Sue A Company For Negligence?
5. How Much Compensation Could You Get From Suing A Company For Negligence?
6. How To Sue A Company For Negligence On A No Win No Fee Basis
7. Learn More About Claiming Compensation Against A Company

How To Sue A Company For Negligence

You may be wondering, ‘How do you sue a company for negligence?’ If you want to make a personal injury claim against a company, you must be able to prove that:

• They owed you a legal duty of care under the relevant legislation.
• This duty was breached. For example, the company failed to follow health and safety regulations.
• Because of this breach, an accident occurred and caused you physical and/or psychological harm.

The duty of care differs slightly, and is covered by different legislation, depending on where the accident happened. Continue reading to learn more about workplace accident and public accident claims.

Accident At Work Claims

Employers must heed Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which sets out a legal duty to take all reasonably practicable steps that can help ensure employee safety.

These steps could include:

• Conducting regular risk assessments.
• Regularly checking equipment, and repairing or replacing old and faulty equipment when necessary.
• Keeping work areas clean and free of obstacles.
• Responding quickly to any reported hazards.
• Training employees on working safely and using machinery properly.

A failure to uphold this duty could lead to an accident. Should an employee be injured, they could then sue the company for its role in the accident.

Sue For A Public Accident

If you’re visiting a public space, whether it’s owned by a local authority, private organisation or an individual, you are owed a duty of care. Whoever manages that space must follow the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 by taking any measures that keep visitors reasonably safe.

If they do not uphold this duty, someone on their premises could suffer injuries that could have been avoided if the correct preventative steps were taken.

Suing a company for negligence could then be possible if they can prove a connection between the breached duty of care and their injuries.

If you have any questions about how to sue a company for negligence, just call our free helpline and an advisor will be there to provide answers.

To find out more about making a claim against a company, contact our team of advisors today.

How Long Do I Have To Sue A Company For Negligence

If you want to start a negligence claim against a company, you generally have 3 years to do so in accordance with the Limitation Act 1980. This typically begins from the date the accident occurred and you sustained your injuries. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as:

• If a child was injured, the 3 year time limit is paused until their 18th birthday as minors cannot start a compensation claim themselves. 
• If a person who lacks mental capacity was injured, the time limit is indefinitely paused as they cannot independently start a claim. However, the 3 year time limit will commence if they regain mental capacity. 

If the time limit is paused on a company negligence claim, a litigation friend may be appointed to the case to claim compensation on behalf of the claimant. They will be given a lot of support by the solicitor working on the claim who will explain how to sue a company for negligence.

Some of the litigation friend’s duties during the claims process include:

• Making key decisions and signing documents on behalf of the claimant 
• Consulting with the solicitor who has been appointed to the claim
• Obtaining evidence such as the company’s CCTV footage 
• Updating the claimant with key information regarding the claim

You can get in touch with our friendly advisors anytime regarding the time limit on your claim or the role of a litigation friend, they are always available to support you. They can also give you more information on suing a company for negligence with no obligation to start a claim.

What Could You Sue A Company For In A Personal Injury Claim?

These accidents could happen in a public place or workspace due to a breach of the legal duty of care:

• Slips, trips and falls. E.g. you could be in a supermarket where there is a spillage, but, no wet floor sign has been displayed despite the workers being aware of the spill. Falling from a slip could lead to complicated breaks and fractures of bones. 
• Falls from a height. E.g. you have been asked to use a ladder at work on a construction site by your employer, but they have not checked the condition of the ladder recently. The ladder actually has damaged/worn feet. So, when you are working from the top of the ladder, the broken ladder topples, leading to serious injuries as you land. Such injuries that could be sustained by falling from a height include paralysis and brain damage. 
• Allergic reactions. E.g. you are eating in a chain restaurant and disclose a food allergy you have upon arrival. Despite this, the server still gives you a meal that has traces of that allergen in it, causing you to suffer anaphylaxis. 
• Being hit by a moving object. E.g. you work in a warehouse and your colleague has been asked to use a forklift truck for the first time. However, the employer has given them inadequate training on how to operate a forklift. This leads to your colleague losing control of the forklift and running you over, creating severe crushing injuries to your limbs. 

If you are seeking compensation after suffering an injury, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. Since many types of accidents could happen due to an employer or occupier breaching their duty of care, it is not possible to list all types here, call today for a free case assessment. 

How Do You Sue A Company For Negligence In The UK?

How do you sue a company for negligence after being injured either at work or as a visitor? Having explained the relevant legislation, this section examines how you can prove the company was responsible for your injuries.

Examples of evidence that could be useful can include:

• Medical evidence such as copies of any scans, test results, doctor’s notes and prescription letters.
• It is also worth keeping a diary during your treatment, listing what symptoms you have and the effects these had on you.
• You can request CCTV footage of the accident taking place.
• Photographs of your injuries, the scene of the accident and what caused it.
• For an accident at work, you can copy your incident report from the accident book.
• Those who saw the accident occur could provide a witness statement. Make sure you have their contact information so they can be interviewed during the claims process.

To ask our advisors, “how do you sue a company?” and to potentially get assistance from one of our solicitors when gathering evidence, get in touch for a free eligibility assessment today.

How Much Compensation Could You Get From Suing A Company For Negligence?

When you successfully sue a company for a personal injury, you’ll receive general damages. This is the first of two potential types of compensation, and it covers the pain and suffering you’ve experienced as a result of your injuries.

When this head of compensation is calculated, the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) can be used to help. This document provides guideline compensation brackets for different injuries, and is often used for reference in claims made in England and Wales.

In the table below, you can see some of the guideline brackets from the JCG displayed beneath an overall potential figure that hasn’t been taken from the JCG. Keep in mind that these figures aren’t guaranteed.

After suing a company for negligence, you might also receive special damages. If you suffer financial losses because of your injuries, special damages can help you recoup them. For example, if you can’t work anymore after your accident, special damages can help you claim back any lost earnings.

This heading can also help cover the cost of:

• Childcare.
• Travel.
• Home adaptations.
• Mobility aids.
• Professional care.
• Help with cleaning or cooking.

Evidence will need to be provided of these financial losses with documents such as invoices, payslips or receipts.

To learn more about how to sue a company in the UK, or to find out how much compensation you could potentially receive, contact our team today.

How To Sue A Company For Negligence On A No Win No Fee Basis

Making a personal injury claim at times can be a complicated process, so we advise seeking professional advice from a legal representative. If you have an eligible injury claim, one of our solicitors could offer you a No Win No Fee agreement. More specifically, our solicitors offer their claimants Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs). 

CFAs allow anyone to instruct a solicitor for their personal injury claim, no matter their circumstance, as long as their case is valid. When claiming under a CFA, there are no solicitor’s fees for the work your solicitor does before or during the claims process. This is also the case if your claim is not successful. 

If you successfully sue, however, solicitors can take a percentage of your awarded payout before you receive it. This percentage for what solicitors can take has a maximum cap set by the law and is called the success fee. 

Speak To Us About Your Case

Speak to us about your case for free. We will answer any of your questions and assess whether you can proceed with legal action. Our solicitors work hard to deliver their services at the best level. Here are the different ways you can contact us, all available to use 24/7:

• Call 0800 073 8804. 
• Send a message in our live chat box. 
• Complete our contact us form. 

Learn More About Claiming Compensation Against A Company

Here are some extra resources which may inform you further if you have been injured as a member of the public or as an employee and are looking to claim compensation.

Internal:

• Here is our guide on how to sue a company for an injury, but specifically as an employee.
• Find out whether it is difficult to sue your employer while you are still working for them.
• See how much compensation may possibly be awarded if you have been injured after an accident in a shop.

External:

• Gov.UK – if your injury has caused you to have time off work, see if you are entitled to receive Statutory Sick Pay.
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – an overview of managing risks at work.
• NHS – a guide on head injury and concussion.

We want to thank you for reading our guide today on how to sue a company for negligence. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you require more information on how to sue for compensation. 

Here you can find out more about our team. You can learn about our expertise, experience, and how we can help you claim compensation.

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Legal Expert is a brand owned by firm of solicitors, JF Law Limited. You can learn all about us and our regulatory information here.

Below, you can find details of the talented individuals who make up our team.

• Patrick Mallon – Head of Workplace Accidents and Public Liability Claims

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 24th April 2025. In this guide, we will explain how to sue a dentist for dental negligence, as well as set out the specific criteria your case must meet in order for you to have a valid dental negligence compensation claim.

Furthermore, this guide will explore the time limits for initiating legal proceedings that need to be adhered to for dental negligence claims. We will also provide example scenarios of negligent dental treatment that could give rise to a valid claim.

Additionally, we will explain how compensation is calculated for a dental claim against a negligent dentist as well as explain the different heads of loss that could be awarded for a successful dental negligence claim. This includes the effects of a physical injury or any impact on your mental health. This guide will end by sharing the various advantages of making your claim with one of our experienced No Win No Fee dental negligence solicitors.

To learn how to sue for compensation, you can contact a member of our advisory team today. They can be reached 24 hours a day, and can also help you answer any question you may have about claiming dental negligence compensation. To reach them, you can:

• Call 0800 073 8804.
• Fill in our “Contact Us” form for a callback.
• Use our live chat.

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1. How To Sue A Dentist For Negligence
2. On What Grounds Can I Sue A Dentist?
3. How To Prove A Dental Negligence Claim
4. How Much Compensation For Dental Negligence Claims?
5. How To Sue A Dentist With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
6. Learn More About The Dental Negligence Claims Process

How To Sue A Dentist For Negligence

As trained healthcare professionals, all dentists, whether private or providing NHS services, have a duty of care to provide dental care that meets the correct standard. A failure to meet this standard can cause the patient to experience avoidable harm and would be classed as a breach of their duty of care.

In order to sue the dentist after they provided substandard treatment, you will need to show the following:

1. You were owed a duty of care.
2. The dentist breached this duty by failing to provide care that met the correct standard.
3. This failure caused you to suffer avoidable harm.

For more advice on how to sue a dentist, or to get a free eligiblity consultation for your potential dental negligence claim, get in touch with our advisory team today.

Time Limits To Sue A Dentist

Dental negligence claims are, in most cases, subject to a time limit of 3 years. This can run from the date the dental negligence occurred or the date you first became aware of it, otherwise known as the date of knowledge. This time limit is set out by the Limitation Act 1980.

In certain circumstances, such as cases where the injured person is a minor or those with a reduced mental capacity, exceptions to the 3-year limit can apply.

To learn what these exceptions are or to ask any questions regarding how to sue a dentist for dental negligence, you can contact a member of our team.

On What Grounds Can I Sue A Dentist?

There are a number of circumstances that could arise where you may be able to sue a dentist for dental negligence. Some examples of dental negligence cases may include:

• The dentist took the wrong tooth out during a removal surgery. This not only delayed the treatment of the infected tooth they were meant to originally remove but could cause further pain and complications due to the wrong tooth being removed.
• You suffered dental nerve damage after the dentist fractured teeth in a dental error. The damaged teeth had to be removed in a subsequent procedure.
• During your surgery, the dentist damaged surrounding teeth causing further injury. As well as the substantial cosmetic impacts of this, one of the damaged teeth developed a painful dental abscess, necessitating further removals.

These are only a few examples. To check the validity of your dental negligence case, you can contact a member of our advisory team.

Can I Sue An NHS Dentist?

Yes, you can sue an NHS dentist. You may be hesitant to act against the NHS since it is a public body. However, you need not worry, as the NHS maintains a separate fund to cover compensation claims. Therefore, if your dental negligence claim is successful, you will receive compensation from the NHS Resolution.

On the other hand, if you wish to sue a private dentist, it is necessary for them to have some liability insurance. Therefore, if your claim against them succeeds, you will receive compensation from their insurance.

The process of claiming against an NHS dentist and a private dentist doesn’t differ much, apart from the entity you sue. You may be wondering how long it would take you to receive a settlement. In both cases, this would depend on the following factors?

• Extent of injuries
• The complexity of your claim
• Whether the dental practitioner accepts liability.
• Negotiations over the compensation amount
• How strong your evidence is
• Whether your claim goes to court.

Irrespective of whether your claim is against the NHS or a private dentist, you can seek guidance from us. Speak to our advisors and experts now for more information on how to sue a dentist.

How To Complain About Negligent Dental Care

As well as making a claim, you can also complain about dental treatment if you feel the care you received did not reach the correct standard. How you do this will depend on whether you are complaining about a public or private dental practice.

You can also contact our advisors to learn more about a dental negligence compensation claim.

How To Prove A Dental Negligence Claim

When suing the dentist for dental negligence, you will need to have sufficient evidence that proves the harm you suffered and that your dentist was liable for failing to adhere to their duty of care.

Some examples of evidence that could be used to help support a dental negligence claim include

• Medical records, such as your dental records, can be used to show any additional treatment you require. Your dental records may also include X-rays of your teeth. 
• The contact details of anyone who witnessed your negligent treatment, for example, if a family member attended your dental appointment with you. 
• Photographs of the visible effects of your harm. 
• A personal diary where you have recorded your symptoms and treatment. 
• Evidence of any financial losses you have suffered due to dental negligence, such as an invoice for further dental treatment.

It may seem daunting to collect all the evidence you need to sue a dentist. This is why, if you are connected with one of our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors, they will help you collect evidence. 

So, for help on how to sue a dentist, please contact us today.

How Much Compensation For Dental Negligence Claims?

Dental negligence compensation can depend on a number of different factors, including how much evidence you have and how severe your injuries are.

Generally, dental negligence compensation payouts can be split into two heads. The first, general damages, covers the pain and suffering you experience as a result of the harm you suffered. All successful dental negligence claims are awarded general damages.

When compensation under this heading is valued, the guideline compensation brackets found in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) can be used to help. The JCG lists compensation guidelines for various forms of harm.

Take a look at the table below to find some examples of these brackets, but please note that the first entry hasn’t been taken from the JCG. Please also note that this table is for guidance only.

The second heading is special damages, and this covers the financial losses you experience because of the harm. This heading can cover expenses like:

• Lost earnings.
• Travel costs.
• The cost of crowns, implants, and other cosmetic dental treatments.

However, not all successful dental negligence claims will be awarded special damages. Because of this, evidence of these losses will need to be provided when claiming for special damages. This could include invoices, bank statements, payslips, and receipts.

To find out if you could make a dental negligence claim, contact us today. Or, read on to learn more about the claims process.

How To Sue A Dentist With A No Win No Fee Solicitor

If you contact our team of advisors about suing the dentist, they could review your case for free. If they determine you have valid reasons to sue a dentist and there’s evidence to back up your case, then they could then connect you with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors.

Our No Win No Fee solicitors can support a dentist negligence claim under a Conditional Fee Agreement. Such an agreement offers the following benefits:

• You won’t need to pay your solicitor for their services before your claim starts or while it’s being processed.
• If your claim is unsuccessful, then you usually still don’t need to pay for your solicitor’s work.
• Following a successful claim, your solicitor will cover their payment by taking a legally capped percentage from the compensation awarded to you. This is known as a success fee. The legal cap ensures that the majority of your compensation is kept by you.

You can contact our advisors for free today to ask questions you may have, such as how to sue a dentist with a No Win No Fee solicitor or how to prove dental negligence. To get in touch with our team, you can:

• Call us on 0800 073 8804
• Use our contact us form
• Or you can use our 24/7 live chat

Learn More About The Dental Negligence Claims Process

You can read more of our dental negligence claims guides here:

• Information regarding how long does a dental negligence claim take if you have a valid case.
• Read this guide on starting a wrong tooth extraction claim and how compensation for such negligence is calculated.

We have also included these external resources that you may find useful:

• You can learn more about making a complaint to your dental professional with this guidance from the General Dental Council.
• Find out more about the symptoms and treatment for dental abscesses on this NHS page.
• Learn when you could be eligible to claim statutory sick pay on this government webpage.

Contact our advisors if you still have any further questions on how to sue a dentist for dental negligence.

Last updated 28th April 2025. This guide explores how to sue a hospital for negligence by discussing the eligibility criteria for and process of medical negligence claims. Furthermore, we look at how an expert solicitor could assist you with seeking compensation for hospital negligence and the benefits of them doing so under No Win No Fee terms.

Medical professionals owe a duty of care to all the patients they treat. Therefore, they need to provide the minimum standard of care. If there is a failure to meet this, leading to a patient suffering avoidable harm, this may fall under medical negligence.

If you’re eligible, you could seek compensation to address the physical and psychological impacts of medical negligence. We explore how settlements awarded in successful hospital negligence claims are valued and the factors they could cover later in our guide.

Keep reading for more information about how to sue compensation for hospital negligence. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our team to answer any questions any questions about making a medical negligence claim. An advisor can provide information for free 24/7.  To get in touch, you can:

• Call on 0800 073 8804
• Talk to us about your claim online by filling in our contact us form
• Use the pop-up live chat window

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1. How To Sue A Hospital For Negligence
2. Examples Of Hospital Negligence
3. What Evidence Can Support Medical Negligence Claims?
4. Calculating Settlements For Hospital Negligence
5. Can I Claim Compensation from the NHS?
6. How Long Does It Take To Sue A Hospital For Negligence?
7. How To Sue A Hospital For Negligence On A No Win No Fee Basis
8. Find Out More About Making A Medical Negligence Claim

How To Sue A Hospital For Negligence

As mentioned, medical professionals owe a duty of care to the patients they treat. This extends to those working in a hospital, such as surgeons, doctors, and nurses. The duty placed on them requires them to provide care that meets the correct standard.

In order to sue a hospital for negligence, you must be able to meet the eligibility criteria for medical negligence claims. These are:

• A medical professional owed you a duty of care.
• This duty of care was breached.
• You suffered unnecessary harm as a consequence.

What Is The Time Limit To Sue A Hospital For Negligence?

When looking into how to sue a hospital for negligence, it’s important to be aware of how long you have to start legal proceedings. Generally, as stated by the Limitation Act 1980, you have three years to begin a medical or clinical negligence claim.

The time limit can run from the date the medical negligence occurred or the date you became aware that the avoidable harm you suffered resulted from a medical professional providing substandard care.

There are exceptional circumstances to this limitation period, such as if the party is beneath the age of 18 or they lack the mental capacity required to start their own claim.

For further guidance on the time limits and eligibility criteria for hospital negligence claims, please contact an advisor on the number above.

Examples Of Hospital Negligence

Medical or clinical negligence in a hospital can take many forms. Below, we have provided a few examples of how a negligent care in a hospital could be given.

Misdiagnosis, Missed Diagnosis And Delayed Diagnosis

For example, you may have attended the hospital with clear signs of a fractured ankle but, because the doctor treating you failed to listen to your symptoms or examine you correctly, your fracture was missed and you were sent home without any treatment.

Alternatively, you may have been given the wrong diagnosis of a sprained ankle. In both circumstances, there will have been a delay in you receiving the correct diagnosis and therefore a delay in treatment being given for the correct condition.

Birth Injuries

Both the mother and the child could suffer injuries at birth. One example could be if the baby’s oxygen levels are not being properly monitored and the baby is temporarily starved of oxygen. This could result in them developing cerebral palsy.

Alternatively, the midwife may have used forceps incorrectly causing the mother to sustain a pelvic fracture during labour.

Surgical Errors

An error in surgery could include never events, which are serious incidents that should never happen. For instance, you may be scheduled for an amputation on your left arm, only to have your right arm removed instead due to a mistake. This is known as wrong-site surgery.

Another surgical error could include where the surgical team, including the anesthetist failed to check your medical records before administering a certain pain killer. As a result, you had an allergic reaction and suffered harm that could have been avoided.

Medication Errors

For example, you may have been prescribed a medication by a doctor in a hospital to which you had a known allergy. Another example could include a doctor prescribing the wrong dosage, leading you to experience symptoms of an overdose.

Please note the above medical error examples may not necessarily lead to a valid hospital negligence claim against a healthcare provider. You must prove that a medical practitioner breached their duty of care and this led to you suffering avoidable harm in order to be eligible to seek medical negligence compensation.

Call on the number above to speak about the details of your case and learn how to sue a hospital for negligence.

What Evidence Can Support Medical Negligence Claims?

In order to make a medical negligence claim, you must collect evidence to strengthen your case and prove that a healthcare professional provided substandard care and caused you to suffer avoidable harm as a result. Examples of the evidence you could gather include:

• Copies of your medical records, such as X-ray scans, blood test results, letters from your doctor or the hospital, and prescription slips.
• A personal diary containing details of your physical and psychological state.
• Witness contact details, such as those who attended appointments with you. Witness statements could be taken at a later date to substantiate your case.
• Pictures of any visible harm, such as surgical wounds from unnecessary surgery.

Additionally, hospital negligence claims may also be subject to the Bolam test. This involves a panel of medical professionals trained in a relevant field determining whether the proper care of the correct standard was given when you received medical treatment. You won’t need to arrange this yourself and whether it’s carried out will be dependent on your specific case.

Furthermore, you may be asked to attend an independent medical assessment as part of the medical negligence claims process. This will generate a report that contains details about the avoidable harm you have suffered and the extent to which it’s likely to impact you in the future. The report can be used to help when determining how much medical negligence compensation you’re owed.

To find out more about how you can support a hospital negligence claim against a healthcare provider, get in touch with our advisors today.

Calculating Settlements For Hospital Negligence

You might be wondering what the average payout is for a successful hospital negligence claim. However, each case is valued based on its individual circumstances. As such, it would be difficult to provide an average.

Generally, medical negligence compensation payouts awarded following a successful claim can comprise up to two heads of loss. The first of these is called general damages which compensates for the physical and psychological impacts of the medical negligence.

Those responsible for valuing general damages can use your independent medical report alongside the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG).

The JCG comprises a list of compensation guideline figures. These are assessed based on the severity and type of illness. We have included figures from the JCG in the table below. Please view the figures as a guide only and keep in mind that the top figure is not from the JCG.

Compensation Table

Special Damages

Special damages is the second head of loss which compensates for the financial losses of the medical negligence. Under this head, you could seek reimbursement of the following costs:

• Loss of earnings
• Medical expenses
• Travel costs
• Care at home

Keep hold of evidence, such as payslips and receipts, to prove these monetary losses.

For further guidance on how much compensation could be awarded in successful hospital negligence claims, please contact our team of helpful advisors.

Can I Claim Compensation From The NHS?

If you have suffered from negligent treatment from a medical professional working for the NHS, you may be eligible to sue a hospital for negligence. The duty of care applies to all medical treatment that you receive, whether it is through the NHS or a private company.

The NHS Resolution Panel handles medical negligence claims made against the NHS.  Claimants can sometimes feel that they are alone in their situation, as most people trust medical professionals and have no problems during treatment. However, the statistics provided by the NHS Resolution panel indicate that 13,382 claims were resolved between 2023 and 2024.

If you are hesitant about starting a claim or are still unsure how to sue a hospital for negligence, why not get in touch with our advisors? They can advise on your potential claim free of charge and answer any questions you may have. You can also rest assured that your enquiry will not obligate you to work with one of our solicitors. All our advice is offered with no strings attached.

How Long Does It Take To Sue A Hospital For Negligence?

How long it takes to sue a hospital for negligence depends on the specific circumstances of your claim. The impact of hospital negligence can vary from case to case. Two cases that may appear similar may have different factors that legal professionals must assess when valuing compensation.

Examples of factors that could impact the time frame of your claim include:

• Whether the defending party accepts liability

• Whether you can settle the claim outside of court

• The court schedule

• The type and severity of your injuries (it can be difficult to assess the future impact of negligence if you have not recovered fully) 

• The evidence that you need to prove your case

Should you be eligible to work with one of our solicitors, they will use their experience to navigate the legal system efficiently. There may be circumstances outside of your control that impact your claim. However, they will support you throughout the claim and keep you informed of any updates. 

You can contact our team of advisors at any time to enquire about starting a claim. They can explain how to sue a hospital for negligence and even perform a case assessment free of charge. This can give you an idea of what to expect from a claim before you decide whether or not to claim.

How To Sue A Hospital For Negligence On A No Win No Fee Basis

If you want to know how to sue a hospital for negligence on a No Win No Fee basis, you should contact us. If our advisors confirm that you have an eligible claim, they can connect you with one of our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors. 

Here is what is included in our solicitors’ services:

• Collecting evidence.
• Corresponding with the defendant on your behalf. 
• Explaining legal jargon.
• Ensuring compensation is accurately and fairly calculated. 
• Ensuring the claim is filed within the time limit. 
• Updating you throughout the whole claims process on any progress.

Furthermore, they can provide these services under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which means:

• You pay nothing for your solicitor’s services upfront.
• You pay nothing for your solicitor’s services throughout the whole claims process.
• You pay nothing for your solicitor’s services at all if the claim isn’t successful.

If the claim is successful, your solicitor can take a success fee from your compensation. The success fee referees to the percentage owed to your solicitor. It is capped by law to ensure that you receive most of the compensation.

So, please contact us today to learn more about how to sue a hospital on a No Win No Fee basis.

Contact Us

Contact our team if you think of any queries in relation to suing a hospital for negligence, including what eligibility criteria you need to meet, how compensation is calculated in successful claims, and whether one of our specialist medical negligence solicitors could represent you on a No Win No Fee basis.

They can provide free advice on claiming for hospital negligence 24/7 and answer any questions you have after reading our helpful guide.

You can reach out and seek advice via the details below:

• Call on 0800 073 8804
• Fill out our contact us form and an advisor will call you back
• Use the pop-up live chat window

Find Out More About Making A Medical Negligence Claim

For more of our helpful clinical negligence claims guides:

• Find out how to prove medical negligence with our helpful guide.
• Discover whether you could make a clinical negligence claim for paralysis due to medical negligence, such as a surgical error.
• A helpful guide on stillbirth negligence claims including when you could seek compensation.

For more helpful external resources:

• Information on how to raise a concern about your doctor from the General Medical Council.
• Guidance on the principles and values of NHS England from GOV.UK.
• Information on good surgical practice from the Royal College of Surgeons in England.

Thank you for reading our guide on how to sue a hospital for negligence following medical errors that caused you to suffer avoidable harm. You could be connected with one our hospital negligence solicitors if you contact an advisor today.

Damp and mould is becoming a more widely reported problem for many people in the UK. The issue is becoming so severe that people are contracting illnesses said to be caused by the fungi. In some tragic cases, it’s lead to people losing their lives.

We recognise how important this problem is and set out to uncover the full figures from local councils.

How We Conducted Our Research

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, we wrote to every council in the country and asked them a series of questions.

Namely, we sought details of the number of complaints made about damp and mould by their tenants, how much has been spent on repairs, and the number of complaints and housing disrepair claims that have been made.

Below, you can find the results of our research, broken down by area.

If you’d like to see the results of our FOI requests, please get in touch.

Damp And Mould In Council Houses: Area Breakdown

Aberdeenshire Council

New data from LegalExpert.co.uk has revealed that Aberdeenshire Council has forked out a staggering £21 million on council house repairs. 

This is the result of 351 complaints about disrepair received by the council during this time.

Complaints include delays in routine repairs being carried out, behaviour of staff carrying out repairs and quality of repairs carried out.

Our research can confirm that Aberdeenshire Council spent a total of £21,329,577 on council house disrepairs between November 2021 and November 2023. 

This is the total cost of completed emergency and response repairs to occupied properties raised between this period, according to the council.

Additionally, a total of 41 complaints about damp or mould within a property were raised by tenants during the same period.

The council paid out a total of £152,535 in relation to these issues.

Adur Worthing Council

Adur Worthing Council forks out £3K following complaints from tenants about mould and damp.

After receiving a total of 88 complaints regarding damp and mould in council properties, Adur Worthing Council confirmed it has paid a total of £287,049.81 on repairs since November 2021.

Central Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council paid out £350,000 in repairs following damp and mould complaints in the last two years.

After receiving a total of 52 complaints regarding damp and mould in council properties as well as others on housing disrepair, CBC confirmed it has paid a total of £354,321.23 between November 2021 and 2023 on repairs.

Cardiff Council

Mould and Damp problems cost Cardiff Council over £1.5k following complaints from council house tenants.

After receiving a total of 136 complaints regarding damp and mould in council properties, Cardiff Council confirmed it has paid a total of £153,758 on repairs since November 2021.

East Renfrewshire

East Renfrewshire Council paid out £4.5 million on council house repairs. 

This is the result of just 91 complaints received by the council on issues including mould, damp and housing disrepairs in council-owned properties.

ERC has confirmed that it spent a total of £4,405,959.91 following complaints from tenants. Of this amount, £189,548.48 was spent on tackling dampness alone.

Fareham Borough Council 

Fareham Council has spent more than £400,000 on damp and mould repairs in council properties following hundreds of complaints.

A total of 637 complaints were made to Fareham Council about damp and mould alone since November 2021.

This amounts to a whopping £439,821.73 spent on tackling the issues. Figures we obtained also show the council spent a further £4,970.30 on housing repairs following just 5 complaints from tenants.

Fife Council

Fife Council received a whopping 1,652 complaints and mould and damp in council owned properties since November, 2021. 

The Council has spent around £400,000 on tackling the issues. A further 92 complaints were made in regards to housing disrepair.

Great Yarmouth Council

Great Yarmouth Council received 1,048 complaints about mould and damp in council owned properties since November, 2021. 

The Council has spent around £350,000 on tackling the issues. A further 51 complaints were made in regards to housing disrepair. 

In total, GYC forked out £343,480.93 just on mould and damp issues in their properties.