Chester No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors
By Meg Richardson. Last updated 17th November 2021. Medical negligence solicitors in Chester can help with a range of issues such as surgical errors, medical misdiagnosis and Never Events. In this guide, we’ll explain how to find solicitors specialising in different clinical negligence claims.
Do you have evidence to prove that a medical professional acted negligently by causing you avoidable or further harm? If so, you could seek compensation using a solicitor who specialises in these types of claims.
Whilst you may wish to use a local solicitor in the Chester area, it may not be the best option as they might not have experience handling claims similar to your own. On this page, you will find information on finding the best legal representation, regardless of location.
Furthermore, Legal Expert operates a nationwide claims service that covers the Chester area. One of our medical negligence solicitors for Chester can assist you with these issues.
For more information, get in touch using the following details:
- Telephone us on 0800 073 8804
- Use the contact form to send your enquiry
- Speak to an advisor using the details below
Learn More About Working With Medical Negligence Solicitors In Chester
- What Is Medical Negligence?
- How Do I Prove Medical Negligence?
- How Common Is Medical Negligence?
- Types Of Medical Negligence Claims We Can Help With
- How Can No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Chester Help?
- Finding The Best No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For The Chester Area
- Get Free Advice on Medical Negligence Claims
- More Information On Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Chester
What Is Medical Negligence?
Medical or clinical negligence is when a patient suffers further or avoidable harm after receiving a substandard level of care from a trained medical professional.
This can happen in various medical environments, such as in the dentist, GP surgery or hospital including private facilities. For instance:
- A doctor who failed to check a patients history and prescribed the wrong medication leading to them suffering a mild allergic reaction.
- A surgeon who left a surgical pad in their patient which caused them to suffer from a hospital infection.
- The dentist drilling too far into the jaw canal, causing their patient nerve damage.
For more information on seeking compensation using medical negligence solicitors for the Chester area, please contact our team using the number above.
Am I Eligible To Put Forward A Claim?
In order to successfully claim compensation, you need to prove that a medical professional responsible for providing you with the correct level of care failed to take reasonable steps to prevent you from suffering:
- Further harm, e.g. your condition worsened
- Avoidable harm
Additionally, you should be aware of the time limits in place for clinical negligence claims. As per the Limitation Act 1980, you will have three years, either from the date:
- The incident occurred
- You obtained knowledge that someone else’s failings caused or contributed to the incident in which you suffered harm.
However, there are some exceptions. For instance, the three-year time limit may not apply to anyone under the age of 18. In these cases, someone could claim on their behalf by applying to act as a litigation friend. For instance, a parent, guardian or solicitor.
Alternatively, they will have three years starting from their 18th birthday.
Similarly, for anyone who lacks the mental capacity to claim themselves, someone could apply to act as a litigation friend.
If they recover their mental capacity, they will have three years from the recovery date. However, if they don’t, the three years will be frozen indefinitely.
For more information, get in touch with our team using the number at the top of the page.
How Do I Prove Medical Negligence?
It’s vital that you provide evidence in support of your medical negligence claim. For instance, in the form of reports from past appointments with your doctor or in the hospital. These may be used to assess the care you were provided and whether you were caused further or avoidable harm.
Additionally, in cases where you have been misdiagnosed, medical records can show the original diagnosis you received along with the correct diagnosis you later received. This can help to highlight that a medical professional failed to provide you with the correct level of care leading to further harm.
You may also be invited to attend an independent medical assessment to provide a report on the current state of your injury. This can be particularly helpful if the incident occurred a while ago.
Furthermore, due to the complex nature of medical negligence claims, the Bolam test may be used alongside other evidence. This involves a panel of medical professionals, trained in the same field, assessing whether the correct level of care was provided.
If you have any questions regarding the evidence you’ll need to obtain, call our team on the number above for further help and advice.
How Common Is Medical Negligence?
According to the Annual report and accounts 2020/21, NHS Resolution paid £2.209 million for clinical negligence claims. This included damages and legal costs for the claimant and NHS.
Furthermore, the graph below compares how many claims they received in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 as recorded in the same annual report.
As you can see, there was an increase of 951 claims. The report highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic may not have been directly responsible for the rise in claims. Instead, they expect these to have an impact on the number of claims made in future years.
Types Of Medical Negligence Claims We Can Help With
Our medical negligence team of solicitors help people all over the country, including Chester, get the compensation they deserve.
Furthermore, all of our solicitors have experience handling similar claims to your own. For that reason, they can help you navigate through the often complex process.
Please find below the different types of clinical negligence claims with which we could help you. Alternatively, call our team of advisors on the number above if you have any questions.
Hospital Negligence Solicitors Claims
A hospital negligence claim could be made if a trained medical professional providing you care in the hospital caused you avoidable or further harm. Either in a non-private or private hospital.
For instance, in cases of a Never Event where a surgeon operates on the wrong part of the body, such as the left arm instead of the right.
Our medical negligence solicitors for the Chester area could advise you further.
Claims For Dental Negligence
Negligence by a dentist could result in injuries such as an avoidable infection caused by them failing to treat an abscess.
In these cases, you could make a dental abscess claim. However, it may be beneficial if your solicitor has experience with handling dental negligence claims.
Our solicitors have all worked on similar cases and can advise you on the different steps to seeking compensation for your pain and suffering.
GP Negligence Claims
GP negligence could include a doctor who failed to provide regular checkups to help prevent complications occurring from your diabetes. As a result, you may have sustained a severe infection in your foot, leading to nerve damage.
As you require evidence to prove negligence, a solicitor with experience in medical negligence claims can provide advice on obtaining relevant medical documents to support your claim.
Misdiagnosis Compensation Claims
If a doctor fails to diagnose your illness or injury, it could result in you suffering further harm that could have otherwise been avoided had they treated you with the correct level of care.
For example, a doctor misreading an X-ray leading to a fracture being misdiagnosed as a sprain. As a result, the person ended up with ongoing issues with their mobility due to the bone not healing correctly.
However, it’s important to note that you will need to provide evidence highlighting that you received an incorrect diagnosis. For more information on misdiagnosis claims, contact our team on the number above.
Medical Negligence Claims for Birth Injuries
A birth injury or illness can be both physically and psychologically debilitating. It may be especially frustrating if someone else’s negligence caused it.
For instance, cerebral palsy that was caused by a medical professionals failure to ensure the baby was getting enough oxygen during a difficult birth. The result is a lifetime struggle with this condition affecting movement and coordination.
Due to the psychological impact this type of injury can have, one of our medical negligence solicitors for the Chester area can help. They can support you by helping you get the compensation you deserve.
How Can No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Chester Help?
If you are considering using local Chester solicitors to represent you in a negligence case, you may want to reconsider. Legal Expert has another option you may find more beneficial.
We can offer you a No Win No Fee agreement meaning no upfront costs are required for a solicitor to start work on your claim. Additionally, you could avoid ongoing costs that may incur while your claim is ongoing.
Furthermore, if your solicitor is unsuccessful in helping you seek medical negligence compensation, you won’t be asked to pay solicitor fees.
If your solicitor is successful, they will take a success fee from your overall settlement. However, this fee is legally capped and is something your solicitor will make you aware of before starting your claim.
Finding The Best No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For The Chester Area
Do you wish to begin a claim for compensation against a medical professional in a hospital, dental clinic or some other form of healthcare service? If so, we understand you may want legal representation from an experienced medical negligence solicitor in the UK.
We could help with the No Win No Fee claims service we offer, which can assist residents of Chester claim for medical negligence.
However, we recommend researching before you choose a solicitor to represent you. Below you will find some tips on choosing the right solicitor for you.
Read Reviews Of Medical Negligence Solicitors For Chester
As a starting point for finding a suitable solicitor, look at reviews that give an honest evaluation.
You can also check with your family, friends and work associates to see if they have any recommendations for a solicitor.
If you’re interested in working with one of our solicitors, see the reviews left by people who’ve previously used our services.
Are Solicitors Located In Chester A Better Option?
Although there is no problem with using a local solicitor, you should be aware you aren’t limited to using a solicitor located in Chester. It’s more helpful that you choose a solicitor with knowledge on claims similar to your own.
For that reason, the national claims service that Legal Expert offers can provide help from our medical negligence solicitors for the Chester area.
Get Free Advice on Medical Negligence Claims
If you require any further information regarding choosing a solicitor, you can get in touch with our team of advisors. They can provide further clarification on how we can help you get started with your claim.
All you need to do is get in touch using the following details:
- Telephone us on 0800 073 8804
- Use the contact form to send your enquiry
- Speak to an advisor using the details below
More Information On Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Chester
See our guide on NHS negligence claims.
Our guide explores 10 things you need to know about medical negligence claims.
For more information on whether you could claim after receiving the wrong medication, see our guide.
See how NHS Resolution may be involved in any negligence claims against the NHS.
Visit the government guide on seeking compensation after an accident or injury.
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Contact Details For Local Medical Facilities In Chester
Please find below details for medical facilities in the Chester area.
The Countess of Chester Health Park
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1HJ
Tel: 01244 365000
The Grosvenor Hospital
Wrexham Road
Chester
CH4 7QP
Tel: 01244 456 193
Northgate Medical Centre
Fountains, Delamere Street
Chester
CH1 4DS
Tel: 01244 385553
Chester Dental
2 Volunteer Street
Chester
CH1 1RG
Tel: 01244 350858
If you have any more questions about finding medical negligence solicitors for the Chester area, contact us on the number above. Thanks for reading our guide.
