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Kirkby Medical Negligence Solicitors – No Win No Fee Claims

By Meg Gundersen. Last updated 7th December. In this guide, we’ll explore the information you need to find a team of medical negligence solicitors for Kirkby to help you seek compensation. A solicitor with experience handling claims similar to your own could help with the process and steps you need to take.

If you have been involved in an incident of medical negligence, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to compensation. This guide could help by providing the information you need to know how to start a claim.

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Furthermore, in this guide, you will discover information on the services a solicitor could offer you. For instance, helping you obtain medical evidence and calculating the value of your claim.

Additionally, we’ll look at the different types of clinical negligence claims our solicitors handle. But first, you need to determine whether or not you have a strong compensation case.

For any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us whilst or after you’ve finished reading our guide:

Choose A Section Below To Find Out More About Medical Negligence Solicitors For Kirkby

  1. Could I Seek Medical Or Clinical Negligence Compensation?
  2. How To Make A Medical Negligence Claim
  3. How To Find Expert Medical Negligence Solicitors For Kirkby To Work On Your Case
  4. What Claims Could Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Kirkby Help With?
  5. Medical Negligence Compensation Claims 
  6. Figures For Claims Made Against Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  7. No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Kirkby
  8. Speak To Our Team About Your Clinical Negligence Claim Today
  9. Medical Services In Kirkby And More Helpful Guides

Could I Seek Medical Or Clinical Negligence Compensation?

To determine whether you are entitled to compensation, there are three key aspects you need to look at, as you will discover below.

  • Responsibility – First and foremost, you need to determine whether the medical professional caring for you was responsible for causing you further or avoidable harm.

For example, your GP, dentist, surgeon or nurse at either an NHS or private medical centre.

  • Medical evidence – When making a claim, you will need to provide evidence to prove whether a trained medical professional was responsible.

For instance, evidence that shows they failed to take reasonable steps to prevent you from sustaining further or avoidable harm.

  • Date of the accident – If you make a claim, the accident must have occurred within the last three years.

Of course, there are some exceptions to the medical negligence time limit, so please do not hesitate to give us a call for more information.

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding regarding whether you have the basis for making a clinical negligence claim.

With that in mind, continue reading to discover more about obtaining medical evidence and finding medical negligence solicitors for Kirkby to work with.

How To Make A Medical Negligence Claim

No matter whether you want to find out more about cancer misdiagnosis claims, GP negligence claims or medical misdiagnosis compensation claims, our guide aims to help. The following steps could help you build a strong claim to get the compensation you deserve:

  • Obtain medical evidence: For instance, medical records that could show any medication you were prescribed or diagnosis you received. Furthermore, it can highlight the treatment you were given.

Most importantly, it can show whether a medical professional took reasonable steps to prevent you from sustaining harm.

  • Gather other evidence: As well as medical records, it may be beneficial to keep a record of any symptoms you’ve experienced in a diary.

This can show the progression of your injuries or condition.

  • Seek legal advice: It can be overwhelming if you’ve experienced medical negligence. For that reason, seeking legal advice from solicitors who deal with these types of claims could benefit you.

They can advise on obtaining medical evidence and any other steps you may need to take.

As well as medical evidence, the Bolam test may also be considered when determining whether medical negligence occurred. This involves a panel of medical professionals trained in a relevant field looking at whether you were given the correct level of care.

The assessment they give will be considered alongside any evidence provided in support of your claim.

Could I Make An NHS Negligence Claim?

Although the NHS has a responsibility to uphold when providing care to patients, there are some cases where a medical professional may fail to do so. For instance, they may have provided a substandard level of care, resulting in a patient sustaining further or avoidable harm.

In these circumstances, you could take several avenues, such as making a complaint to the NHS institution where you sustained harm by navigating their complaints process.

Alternatively, there are various regulators monitoring the standard of care given to patients across the UK. For instance:

Each provides the option to raise a concern about the treatment you’ve received. However, it’s important to note that you don’t have to take these steps to seek compensation, but it may be beneficial to do so.

If you make an NHS negligence claim, you should be aware that the NHS resolution may be involved in your claim. As a representative of NHS trusts in England, they aim to ensure compensation is awarded fairly and learn from any mistakes made to prevent them from reoccurring.

How To Find Expert Medical Negligence Solicitors For Kirkby To Work On Your Case

There is a lot to consider when choosing a solicitor for medical negligence to represent your case. We have put together a collection of tips that should help you to choose the best solicitor for you:

  • You should always go for a solicitor based and registered in your country.
  • Be sure that the solicitor is easy to get in touch with.
  • Look for someone with a considerable degree of experience.
  • Find out if the solicitor offers to work on a No Win No Fee basis.

We have also provided additional advice in the sections below.

Am I Obligated To Use Medical Negligence Solicitors In Kirkby?

Many people assume they have no other option but to work with medical negligence solicitors in Kirkby.

In fact, this could not be further from the truth, and you don’t have to use a local solicitor firm at all if you do not wish to.

Instead, you can work with any solicitor in the UK, no matter where they are based. This is because claims today are handled via telephone and email, meaning there is no need for you to meet your lawyer face-to-face.

This allows you to choose a legal professional based on their credentials, rather than being forced to select based on location.

In the table below, we have included details of medical experts in Kirkby that could be used to carry out a medical examination that your solicitor will arrange.

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Name of the Expert Address for the Expert City and Postcode
Kirsty Hollinworth Campanile Hotel Liverpool
Chaloner Street, Queens Dock
Liverpool, L3 4AJ
Ayaz Abbasi Norton Street Liverpool, L3 8LR
Mohammed Safdar Norton Street Liverpool, L3 8LR
Andrew Hubbert 41 Woolfall Heath Avenue
Huyton
Liverpool, L36 3TH
Ayaz Abbasi Norton Street Liverpool, L8 8LR
Mohammed Safdar Norton St Liverpool, L3 8LR

Does It Help To Read Reviews Of Solicitors And Lawyers?

The short answer to this question is yes – it certainly helps to read solicitors review websites.

By taking the time to read reviews that previous customers have left, you will be able to get a good understanding as to whether the solicitor is right for you. For instance, whether they offer the services, you require or have the experience needed to handle your claim.

However, make sure you read comments on independent review websites as well so that you can be certain of their authenticity.

If you’re interested in working with our medical negligence solicitors for the Kirkby area, you can read the reviews on our page. Alternatively, you can discuss the option of working with Legal Expert with an advisor by calling on the number above.

What Claims Could Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Kirkby Help With?

Our solicitors have worked on many private hospital and NHS negligence claims over the years, such as:

  • Meningitis misdiagnosis claims
  • Surgical negligence claims
  • Cosmetic surgery claims

However, in the sections below, we will provide a brief overview of some other claims we have experience working on.

However, if you cannot find your case below, this is merely a handful of different claim types. Call our team to discuss whether we could help you with your claim on the number at the top of the page.

Cancer Misdiagnosis Compensation Claim

There is no denying that cancer negligence claims can be very distressing because the consequences can often be severe and sometimes fatal.

This is because cancer negligence often relates to the likes of misdiagnosis, late diagnosis, and incorrect treatment being given. In turn, this may lead to cancer spreading because it is not dealt with properly.

In many cases, this means cancer develops to a later stage, and the individual has to undergo much more intensive treatment.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of cancer negligence, whether in Kirkby or elsewhere in the UK, contact us today for more information.

Claims For Childbirth Injury Cases

If you or your child have experienced a birth injury due to midwife negligence, we could help you with your claim.

For instance, your midwife or any other medical professional may have failed to spot signs of preeclampsia which led to eclampsia during birth.

Again, we could launch these claims for you no matter whether this incident has occurred in Kirkby or somewhere else in the United Kingdom.

GP Medical Negligence Claim

When it comes to seeking any sort of treatment because you are not feeling very well, your GP is often the first person you turn to. Therefore, they play a very critical role.

If they do not take reasonable steps to diagnose something properly or overlook symptoms altogether, there is a chance your condition could worsen.

For more information on making a GP medical negligence claim, contact our team.

Claims For Nursing Home Injury Cases

If you or someone you know has experienced care home negligence, our medical negligence solicitors for Kirkby could help.

For instance, if a nurse failed to distribute the correct medication leading to a patient sustaining further harm.

Our solicitors have experience with this type of claim as well as infections caused due to poor hygiene standards.

Claims For Dental Negligence Cases

Here at Legal Expert, we also have a team of experienced dental negligence solicitors who will be more than happy to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Many different illnesses and injuries can occur if a dentist has been negligent. For instance, they may have pulled out the wrong tooth. Or, they may have carried out a root canal procedure incorrectly, causing further damage.

No matter the scenario, contact us for more information.

Hospital Negligence Compensation Claims

Finally, we can also connect you with experienced hospital negligence solicitors.

Additionally, we could assist you no matter whether you’re looking to make a claim against an NHS hospital or a private hospital. We have a wealth of experience with both.

You may be wondering whether you have the basis for a claim, the truth is that there are so many different examples of hospital negligence. This includes cases such as:

  • Mistakes made during surgery
  • An infection caused by poor hygiene in the hospital
  • Late diagnosis
  • Incorrect treatment
  • Mixed up blood samples

How Are Medical Negligence Compensation Claims Calculated?

If you’re looking to seek clinical negligence compensation, the overall package you may receive may comprise general damages. These cover you for your physical and psychological injuries.

The value of each claim is unique and dependent on specific factors such as the severity of your injury and how badly it’s impacted your quality of life.

In order to accurately estimate how much your claim is worth, medical evidence may be used to determine the extent of your injuries.

Additionally, you may be invited to attend a medical assessment that’s completed independently to produce a report on the current state of your injuries. This report, as well as a document called the Judicial College Guidelines, may also be used to help value your claim.

If you decide to seek legal representation, one of our medical negligence solicitors for Kirkby could assist you by accurately valuing your claim.

For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

Are There Any Other Damages I Could Claim?

Each medical negligence claim may also comprise special damages which allow you to seek compensation for any past or future monetary losses.

For instance, if you had to pay for an ongoing prescription, you could claim the cost of this back.

Alternatively, you may have been unable to drive to and from medical appointments, in which case you could claim back the travel expenses.

As not every claim will include special damages, they will be calculated separately and added to your overall compensation settlement amount. Furthermore, you will require evidence to prove the losses, such as receipts, payslips or invoices.

For more information on the financial losses you could claim, call our team on the number at the top of the page.

Figures For Claims Made Against Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

In the table below, you can get an insight into the claims that have been made against the NHS Trust in the Liverpool area.

You can see the number of claims that have been made and the total sum of money that has been paid out. Please note, though, that this table only relates to NHS claims.

The NHS Resolution Trust and Authority Claims Data provided the figures.

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Trust Claims Made In 2019/2020 Payments Made In 2019/2020
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 115 £11,409,740

No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Kirkby

If you have sustained an injury through no fault of your own, you probably feel upset and stressed. Additionally, you may be apprehensive about the cost of legal representation.

However, we have an option that could help. What we are referring to is a No Win No Fee agreement. For those unaware, this means you could avoid upfront costs often required for a solicitor to begin any work on your claim.

Additionally, you could avoid other costs that may incur while your claim is ongoing. For instance, medical fees.

Most importantly, if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t pay solicitor fees. If your claim does succeed, you will need to pay a legally capped success fee. However, you’ll be made aware of the fee prior to starting your claim.

Each of our solicitors could represent your claim on this basis. If you’d like to learn more about this, please get in touch with our team.

An advisor can assess whether your claim has a chance of succeeding. If it does, connect you with one of our medical negligence solicitors for Kirkby.

Speak To Our Team About Your Clinical Negligence Claim Today

Talk to Legal Expert for more information about making a medical negligence claim today.

No matter whether you are ready to start the claims process or you are simply looking to get some questions answered, we are here to help.

You can reach us on:

Medical Services In Kirkby And More Helpful Guides

Visit our guide on clinical and medical negligence claims.

Dental negligence claims may seem daunting, our guide could help you understand more about them.

See our guide on hernia medical negligence for more information.

The Care Quality Commission has information on the standard of care you’re owed when receiving medical treatment in England.

For more information on raising concerns about the dental treatment you received, visit the General Dental Care website.

Medical Negligence Claims Guide

Links To The Local Hospital, GP And Dentist In Kirkby

Hospital
Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Fazakerley
Liverpool
L9 7AL
Tel: 0151 525 5980

Private Hospital
Spire Liverpool Hospital
57 Greenbank Road
Liverpool L18 1HQ

GP
Towerhill Surgery
Ebony Way
Kirkby
Merseyside L33 1XT
Tel: 0151 244 4001

Dentist
Ebony Way
Tower Hill
Kirkby
Liverpool
L33 1XT
Tel: 0151 546 3178

Edited by Melissa.

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