Lancaster Medical Negligence Solicitors No Win No Fee
By Meg Bloomingdale. Last updated 7th December. Our guide will explore factors you need to consider when choosing an expert team of medical negligence solicitors for Lancaster. A solicitor could help you seek compensation for clinical negligence such as never events or medical misdiagnosis.
Have you sustained an avoidable injury or health condition due to negligent treatment by a medical practitioner?
If you have evidence to prove that they failed to take reasonable steps to prevent you from sustaining further or avoidable harm, our guide could help.
You could have been harmed in some way by a doctor, dentist, nurse or other healthcare practitioner and experienced pain or suffering as a result. If so, you may be looking for solicitors to help you claim the medical negligence compensation that you deserve.
However, there are certain factors to take into consideration when choosing the right solicitor for your case. Our guide will explore these in more detail to help you make the right choice.
Additionally, we’ll provide information on the services our solicitors could offer, including the types of clinical negligence claims we could help with.
No matter where you live in the UK, if you have been injured, made ill or otherwise harmed in some way due to medical negligence, contact our team on the details below today:
- Phone number – 0800 073 8804
- Use the live chat feature to speak with an advisor
- Contact us by using the form
Find Out More About Medical Negligence Solicitors For Lancaster In The Sections Below
- What Is Medical Negligence?
- How To Find The Best Lancaster Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Lancaster Conducts
- Medical Negligence Claims Against NHS Foundation Trusts
- What Are No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Lancaster?
- What Happens Next
- Useful Links
What Is Medical Negligence?
If you have experienced some form of harm as a result of the way in which either an NHS or private healthcare practitioner treated you, you could be asking whether this qualifies as medical negligence.
Medical or clinical negligence is where a trained medical professional has failed to uphold their responsibility of providing the correct standard of care.
However, when making a claim, it needs to be proven that as a result, you sustained further or avoidable harm.
As an example, the resulting injury or illness could either be physical or psychological caused by the practitioner failing to:
- Provide the right treatment and medication
- Refer the patient for further tests
- Give the correct diagnosis
If you have experienced treatment that falls below the standard the patient should expect, you could call our team to discuss whether you’re eligible to put forward a claim.
How Do You Prove Medical Negligence?
In any medical negligence claim, you must be able to prove that the healthcare provider or practitioner failed to provide you with an adequate level of care. There are a few ways to assess whether negligence occurred, such as:
- Medical Evidence
Any medical evidence could highlight whether the correct steps were taken to prevent you from sustaining harm while receiving medical care.
For instance, records could detail whether you received the correct treatment or diagnosis. This might include prescriptions, treatment plans, referral letters.
- The Bolam Test
In order to determine whether the harm you sustained could have been avoided had the correct standard of care been given, the Bolam test may be used. It involves medical professionals, trained in a relevant field, assessing your case.
The verdict they give will be considered alongside any medical evidence when looking at whether a medically trained professional was negligent.
As you can see, various factors are taken into consideration. For that reason, it can be beneficial to seek legal advice from a solicitor.
Our team could connect you with one of our medical negligence solicitors for Lancaster to review your evidence and case. Moreover, they could use their expert knowledge to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Speak to an advisor for more information using the number above.
What Will Be Included In My Settlement?
Each medical negligence compensation claim may comprise general damages covering you for the physical and psychological injury you have suffered. However, the figure you receive will vary depending on factors specific to your case.
For instance, the following may be taken into consideration:
- How severe your injury is
- How badly your quality of life has been affected
In order to determine the nature of the harm you sustained, the medical evidence you provided in support of your claim may be used. Alongside this, a document called the Judicial College Guidelines may also help to value your claim.
Furthermore, as part of the medical negligence claims process, you may be asked to attend an independent medical exam to determine the extent of your injuries. If you choose to seek legal representation, this is something your solicitor could organise for you.
In addition, your claim may comprise special damages which cover you for any past and future financial losses you have incurred. For instance:
- Cost of care for yourself or someone else dependent on you while you’re recovering
- Medical expenses for any medication prescribed
- Travel expenses for taxis or buses to and from doctors or hospital appointments
- Loss of earnings if you’ve been unable to work
- Home adjustments to make your house more accessible after a life-changing injury
Evidence will be required to prove any losses of a financial nature, such as receipts, payslips or invoices.
If you’re unsure how to obtain evidence, our medical negligence solicitors for Lancaster could help if you choose to work with them on your claim.
Compensation Claim Time Limits
In general, medical negligence claims must be brought forward within three years of either the incident occurring or the claimant discovered that the harm they sustained was caused or contributed by a medical professionals failings.
However, there are various exceptions to the time limits that may apply to your case.
For instance, if someone under the age of 18 was harmed, the three years won’t start until their 18th birthday. However, someone could apply to act as a litigation friend and put forward the claim on their behalf before this date.
An application to act as a litigation friend could be made by a parent, solicitor or guardian. However, there is more information on the eligibility criteria on the government website.
Similarly, if someone lacks the mental capacity to claim and doesn’t regain their capacity, the three years will be frozen indefinitely. During this time, someone could apply to act as a litigation friend.
However, if the person recovers their mental capacity, they will need to make their claim within three years of the recovery date.
We understand it may seem complex, however, our advisors are available to provide further clarification on anything of which you’re unsure.
How To Find The Best Lancaster Medical Negligence Solicitors
Medical negligence claims can often seem complex. For that reason, it can be beneficial to have a solicitor with experience in handling claims similar to your own helping you each step of the way.
We have included tips on how you can find the right solicitor for your case in the sections below.
Comparing Medical Negligence Reviews Of Different Solicitors
To help you choose which solicitor to handle your case, you may want to look at different online reviews of legal firms that cover your area.
When you are looking at reviews of Lancaster solicitors, there are a few things you may wish to consider such as:
- The experience they have
- Whether they offer No Win No Fee agreements
All of our solicitors meet the above criteria and could help you get the compensation you deserve. To find out more, see the reviews on our page. Alternatively, contact our team today to find out more about how our service works.
Do I Have To Choose A Medical Negligence Solicitor In Lancaster?
One of the largest misconceptions is that you need to use medical negligence solicitors in Lancaster.
However, with the development and prevalence of digital communication tools, you can access professional services digitally from across the country.
In fact, today most discussions about your claim could be carried out without the need for the claimant and solicitor to meet face-to-face.
For that reason, solicitors could be based anywhere else in the country whilst working to get you the compensation you deserve.
Furthermore, more important than your solicitor’s location is the knowledge and expertise they have in handling medical negligence claims.
By working with our solicitors, you will be provided with an experienced and expert solicitor who is able to assist you with your claim.
Additionally, claimants who need medical exams to fully establish the extent of their injuries can have this organised for them in their local area.
Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Lancaster Conducts
Our team can help with negligence claims against both the NHS and private sector. Additionally, our solicitors could help with claims for harm sustained at varying levels of severities. For instance:
- Cosmetic surgery claims
- Misdiagnosis claims
- Delayed diagnosis claims
- Surgical negligence claims
- Sepsis negligence claims
Below we briefly look at some claims we could handle. However, the list does not include all the different types of claims we have handled or are able to.
If you’d like to discuss a different type of claim, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with an advisor on the number above.
Hospital Negligence Claims
A visit to the hospital should be safe and result in you getting better, not worse. However, when you receive substandard care and experience avoidable life-changing consequences you may wish to seek compensation.
Hospital negligence might take the form of:
- Delayed treatment in an A&E department
- Developing a new infection
- Misdiagnosis
- Errors in surgery
Our medical negligence solicitors for Lancaster are experienced in handling negligence claims against NHS and private hospitals. Speak to an advisor for more information on compensation for hospital negligence.
Dental Medical Negligence
Mistakes made by a dentist, dental surgeon or other practitioners during your treatment can often result in painful consequences.
Our team can help you with dental negligence claims such as:
- Damage to nerves due to using the incorrect equipment to extract a tooth
- Cosmetic damage such as scarring
- Avoidable loss of more than one tooth
Additionally, we can handle cases of both private and NHS dentist negligence.
GP Negligence
A GP as well as other healthcare practitioners at a GP surgery, are usually the first point of contact if you are unwell. The treatment you receive there can have a large effect on your overall health and specific conditions.
For instance, if they fail to take reasonable steps to prevent you from sustaining further or avoidable harm, we could help with your GP negligence claim.
Simply put, cases of GP negligence may involve care that falls short of the correct standard. This might include:
- Failure to diagnose a condition
- Failure to refer you to a specialist or for further tests
- Not looking at your medical history when prescribing medication
Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
With any form of cancer, it’s important that it’s diagnosed correctly and in a timely manner.
If a GP, doctor, oncologist or surgeon fails to provide the correct and expected level of care at any point, it could make your cancer much harder to treat. Furthermore, in the most serious cases, it could lead to cancer becoming terminal.
For more information on cancer negligence claims, get in touch with our team. They could connect you with one of our medical negligence solicitors for Lancaster to help you with your claim.
Nursing Home Negligence
Care and nursing homes are often trusted to look after and provide care for our vulnerable loved ones.
However, if the standard of care slips, it could lead to someone sustaining avoidable harm. For instance, a resident nurse failing to distribute the correct medication to a patient.
If you have experienced something similar, our solicitor’s could help you claim compensation for the consequences of this negligence.
Birth Negligence Claims
Claims for negligent care during childbirth can be made in cases where the mother or the child have suffered some form of avoidable injury or illness during the birth. For instance, cerebral palsy claims.
Additionally, cases could involve the mother or child contracting an infection during their stay in the hospital or other physical injuries during labour.
If you, your child or a loved one has experienced negligent care during childbirth, contact our specialist team today.
Medical Negligence Claims Against NHS Foundation Trusts
The table below includes data on the number of claims made against the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in the period 2019/2020.
Additionally, it includes the total amount paid in damages, NHS and claimant legal costs.
The data has been provided by NHS Resolution’s Trust and Authority Claims Data 2019/2020.
| NHS Trust | Clinical Claims 2019/2020 | Damages and Legal Costs Paid 2019/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust | 51 | 13968588 |
What Are No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Lancaster?
A No Win No Fee solicitor could benefit you if you’re apprehensive about the costs often associated with seeking legal representation.
For instance, you won’t be asked to pay solicitor fees if your claim is unsuccessful. Additionally, you could avoid upfront costs and any costs that may incur while your claim is ongoing.
If your claim is successful and you’re awarded compensation, a legally capped success fee will be deducted. However, your solicitor will let you know about the fee and how it works before you agree to start your claim with them.
All of our solicitors work on this basis so if you’d like to find out more, use the contact details in the section below to speak to an advisor.
What Happens Next
In order to take the next step in your claims process, you may wish to contact our expert team of advisors.
Our team can provide expert medical negligence solicitors for Lancaster who could help with claims against both the NHS and private providers.
We are on hand seven days a week and ready to take your query. So, why not get in touch using the details below:
- Phone number – 0800 073 8804
- Use the live chat feature to speak with an advisor
- Contact us by filling out the enquiry form
Useful Links
If you’d like to find out more about how cosmetic injury compensation is calculated, see our guide.
For more information on retained placenta medical negligence, our guide could help.
Visit our guide on missed fracture compensation claims.
See the government website for information on making a complaint about an NHS service.
See the NHS Constitution for England to learn about the rights you have as a patient.
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Lancaster Healthcare Providers
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road,
Lancaster,
LA1 4RP
Tel: 01524 65944
BMI The Lancaster Hospital
Meadowside,
Lancaster,
LA1 3RH
Tel: 01524 62345
King Street Surgery
38 King Street
Lancaster
LA1 1RE
Tel: 01524 541651
Thank you for taking the time to read our guide on finding the best medical negligence solicitors for Lancaster.
