Dartford Medical Negligence Solicitors No Win No Fee
By Meg McShane. Last updated 23rd November 2021. In this guide, you will find helpful information exploring how medical negligence solicitors for the Dartford area could help you. Solicitors with experience handling clinical negligence claims could help you seek the compensation you deserve.
In addition, we aim to provide information on what defines medical negligence so you can understand whether you could pursue a claim.
Furthermore, we understand you may want to find out what your compensation settlement may comprise. If so, we have provided further details on this throughout our guide.
Most importantly, we have looked at the options you have for hiring the right solicitor for your case. This includes the option of a No Win No Fee agreement.
However, if you have any further questions or need clarification on anything whilst reading our guide, please get in touch. You can use the following details to speak with an advisor:
- Contact number – 0800 073 8804
- The contact form
- Live chat at the bottom of the page
Find More Information In The Following Sections
- What Defines Medical Negligence?
- Can I Make a Clinical Or Medical Negligence Claim?
- How To Choose Medical Negligence Solicitors For Dartford
- What Cases Do Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For The Dartford Area Cover?
- How Much Do Clinical Negligence Claims Cost The NHS Each Year?
- How Is Compensation For Medical Negligence Claims Calculated?
- Can I Use A No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitor For Dartford?
- Speak With An Advisor About Finding Clinical Negligence Solicitors For The Dartford Area
- Further Resources And Guides
What Defines Medical Negligence?
Before we begin, let’s define what medical negligence is. Medical negligence is when a trained medical practitioner fails to act with the correct level of care towards a patient.
For example, a nurse administering the incorrect medication. As a result, the patient may have sustained further or avoidable harm in the form of an illness, injury, or worsening an existing medical condition.
In these cases, a claim could be made if there is evidence to prove that the medical professional failed to take reasonable steps to prevent harm.
As medical negligence claims are often complex, it can be beneficial to have a solicitor helping you through each step of the process. For instance, collecting evidence to build a strong claim.
Please get in touch with our team for more information on finding suitable medical negligence solicitors for the Dartford area.
Can I Make A Clinical Or Medical Negligence Claim?
As long as you have evidence to prove that a medical professional failed to treat you with the correct level of care, you could pursue a claim.
Additionally, a claim could be made against a private hospital or NHS Trust, provided you can prove medical negligence occurred.
However, it’s important to consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria to put forward a medical negligence claim.
For instance, there are time limits as per the Limitation Act 1980 that state you must make your claim within three years of:
- The date the incident occurred
- The date you gained knowledge that a medical professionals failings caused or contributed to the harm you sustained
However, there are exceptions that may apply to your circumstances. For more information, please get in touch with a member of our team, and they can provide further guidance.
Alternatively, you could seek legal advice from medical negligence solicitors for Darlington. See below for further information on choosing the best solicitor for you.
How To Choose Medical Negligence Solicitors For Dartford
There are a few things you can do to ensure you choose the best solicitors who cover claims in the Dartford area. Most importantly, you should be aware that choosing a solicitor in your local area isn’t necessary.
Instead, it can be more beneficial to ensure your solicitor has experience handling claims similar to your own. This can ensure they use their knowledge of the medical negligence claims process to help you get the compensation you deserve.
If this is something you’d prefer when hiring a solicitor, we could help. Our solicitors all have experience representing medical negligence claims and can work with claimants regardless of where they are in the country.
Compare Reviews Of Dartford Solicitors
In order to get an overview of a specific solicitor or legal firm, it can be helpful to check reviews left by claimants.
They can provide an honest assessment of how solicitors work with claimants to get them the compensation deserve. Additionally, it can provide details on the services they provide.
Additionally, you could speak to family members or friends who have been through a similar experience to see if they can recommend a solicitor for you to use.
Is It Better To Use A Clinical Negligence Solicitor In Dartford?
It’s a common misconception that if you live in the Dartford area, you have to use a clinical negligence solicitor based in the same place to make your claim.
Although it may have been the most convenient option at some point, it’s easier to look further afield now. We have more options due to the internet allowing us to speak with a solicitor no matter where they are in the country.
With digital communications like Skype, email or mobile phones, there’s no reason why you can’t be consulted by your solicitor and keep in regular communication during the time they build up your case.
So if you’d like to choose an expert medical negligence solicitor for the Dartford area, you can get in touch with our team. They could connect you with one of our solicitors to take on your case. For more information, use the number above.
What Cases Do Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For The Dartford Area Cover?
Have you experienced further or avoidable harm due to medical negligence? If so, you may have been left suffering from long-lasting effects. For that reason, you may be looking to seek compensation.
Our solicitors can handle all types of medical negligence claims, such as GP negligence or NHS negligence claims. Additionally, we have provided other examples of the sort of cases that we cover.
Medical Negligence Cases Resulting In Death
In serious circumstances, medical negligence could result in the death of a patient. For instance, an error during surgery or error with the dosage of medication prescribed, that could have been avoided had they received the correct level of care.
When incidents like this happen, it can cause emotional suffering for those around the person affected. It could also result in financial instability. For that reason, someone may wish to claim on their behalf.
If so, our solicitors could help you through the process. For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.
Cosmetic Negligence Claims
Have you experienced cosmetic negligence in the NHS or private sector? If the cosmetic negligence caused you to sustain avoidable harm, you may wish to seek compensation.
No matter whether you elected to have cosmetic treatment or not, you’re still entitled to receive the correct level of care. If a medical professional fails to do so, it could result in avoidable or further harm, such as scarring caused by the surgeon using the wrong equipment.
Call our team for advice on the next steps you could take.
Medical Negligence Claim For Sepsis
Sepsis is a reaction to an infection that could be life-threatening. It often happens due to your immune system reacting to an infection and can result in damage to tissue and organs in your body.
Examples where sepsis has resulted from medical negligence might include:
- Failure to diagnose symptoms promptly
- Poor post-operative care leading to infected wounds
However, it can be difficult to spot and isn’t always preventable. For that reason, to make a sepsis negligence claim, you must have evidence to support your case.
Our team of medical negligence solicitors for Dartford could help, so why not get in touch with an advisor using the number above.
NHS Misdiagnosis Claim For Cancer
Cancer is a disease that spreads across the body over time. It is usually treated with an operation or chemotherapy. The later it is diagnosed and treated, the more likely it is to have spread and the harder it becomes to treat.
For that reason, you must seek advice from a trained medical professional if you have any cancer symptoms so you can get an early diagnosis.
In some cases, it’s not always possible to prevent cancer from spreading or worsening. However, there are reasonable steps that a medical professional should take to prevent your condition from worsening. For instance:
- Referring you for further tests
- Referring you to a specialist
Failing to do so could result in you receiving a delayed cancer diagnosis or misdiagnosis. However, you must have evidence to make a medical negligence claim.
Medical Negligence Claims For An Ectopic Pregnancy Or Birth Injury
In certain circumstances, you or your child may have sustained a birth injury that could have been avoided had you received the correct level of care. For instance:
- Pre-eclampsia
- Ectopic pregnancy resulting in ongoing issues with fertility
- Hip dyspraxia
- Cerebral Palsy
If you have experienced medical negligence during childbirth, call our team of advisors to check whether you’re eligible to claim. An advisor could help you find the best medical negligence solicitors for Dartford to handle your case.
How Much Do Clinical Negligence Claims Cost The NHS Each Year?
According to the NHS Resolution’s Annual Reports and Accounts for 2019/2020, the total cost of clinical negligence claims was £2,323 million. This included the cost of damages, claimant and NHS legal costs.
Furthermore, the table below shows the number and cost of successful claims against the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. The clinical negligence claims statistics are provided by the NHS Resolution’s Trust and Authority Claims Data.
| Healthcare Provider | Successful Claims | Total Cost Of Damages, NHS and Claimants Legal Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 49 | £8,580,332 |
How Is Compensation For Medical Negligence Claims Calculated?
Your medical negligence compensation claim may comprise general and special damages. Each allows you to seek reimbursement for the different harm you may have incurred due to your injury.
We have explored these in more detail in the sections below.
General Damages
For instance, general damages compensate you for the pain and suffering you’ve experienced as a result of your physical and psychological injury.
The value of your injury may be calculated using different forms of medical evidence. For instance, doctor or hospital records detailing any treatment or diagnosis you received.
Additionally, the Judicial College Guidelines may be used alongside the medical evidence you provide. This is a document often used to help value claims.
Different factors will be considered when looking at how much your injury is worth, such as the severity and how badly it’s impacted your quality of life.
For that reason, every settlement is unique to the specific circumstances of your case. However, our advisors could provide an accurate estimate. Simply get in touch using the number at the top of the page.
Special Damages
If you have experienced financial hardship as a result of your injury, you could seek reimbursement for the past and future financial losses incurred. For instance:
- Loss of earnings
- Expenses for medical treatment, e.g. physiotherapy or medication
- Care costs while you’re recovering, either for yourself or someone else who may be dependent on you
- Travel expenses
However, it’s important to note that not every claim will include these, and they will be calculated separately and added to your overall compensation package.
Furthermore, you will require evidence to prove any losses of a financial nature. For instance, receipts for travel or medical expenses and payslips to highlight any lost earnings.
Can I Use A No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitor For Dartford?
If you’re looking to make a medical negligence claim, you could seek legal representation by hiring a solicitor to provide their services on a No Win No Fee basis.
Essentially, this means that if your solicitor fails to win your claim, you won’t be asked to pay solicitor fees.
Whereas if your solicitor is successful, a legally capped success fee will be deducted from your overall compensation package. However, as part of the agreement, your solicitor will make you aware of the fee before you agree to start your claim with them.
If you have faced financial challenges due to the incident but still wish to seek legal representation, this type of agreement could help. It can allow you to avoid paying upfront fees often required for a solicitor to start work on your claim.
Furthermore, you do have the option to pursue a claim without the help of a solicitor. Initially, there are no costs involved. However, costs may incur while your claim is ongoing such as fees for medical records.
See below for how you can enquire about this type of agreement.
Speak With An Advisor About Finding Clinical Negligence Solicitors For The Dartford Area
Although we have aimed to cover the information you need in our guide, we expect you may still have questions.
If so, you could speak to one of our helpful advisors to let you know if you have a valid claim and estimate how much compensation you could be awarded.
Additionally, they can help you find the right medical negligence solicitors for Dartford to represent your case.
So why not get in touch on the details below:
- Contact number – 0800 073 8804
- The contact form
- Live chat at the bottom of the page
Further Resources And Guides
See our guide on first aid negligence claims.
Our guide exploring 10 things about medical negligence claims could help.
Visit our guide on how to claim a hospital.
The NHS Constitution of England could help you understand the right you have to the correct level of care.
If you have concerns about a doctor, you could report your concerns to the General Medical Council.
Further Medical Negligence Claims Guides
- Chester No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Medical Negligence Solicitors For The City Of London
- Crewe Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Crosby Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Croydon Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Cumbernauld Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Dartmouth Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Dewsbury Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Medical Negligence Solicitors For Dudley
- Laser Eye Surgery Negligence Claims
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