Medical Negligence Solicitors For Leeds – No Win No Fee Claims
By Daniel Worth. Last updated on 7th December. This is our guide to medical negligence solicitors for Leeds. Have you been a victim of medical negligence in Leeds, or elsewhere in the country? Then Legal Expert can help you get the compensation that you’re entitled to.
We are a trusted legal advisor and are able to provide solicitors who can work with people who have suffered after a medical procedure, getting them the compensation they deserve. Contact us today and one of our friendly advisors will be happy to speak with you and advise you on whether or not you have a valid claim.
Contact Details
There’s more than one way you can reach us. If once we’ve spoken to you we believe you could have a valid claim, then we could connect you with one of our expert medical negligence solicitors for the Leeds area.
- Call us on 0800 073 8804
- Get in touch with us about your claim online
- Use the pop-up chat window to chat with us
Medical Negligence Solicitors Leeds
What Does Medical Negligence Mean?
It is ineffective or inadequate care administered by a health professional that leads to the development or worsening of a patient’s existing medical condition or illness. Some common forms of this can include incorrect treatment, misdiagnosis (for example, cancer misdiagnosis, which can be fatal as cancer is a time-bound illness), medical mistakes and surgical mistakes.
Laws governing these types of cases in the UK stipulate that to claim medical compensation, the victim (AKA the Claimant) must be able to prove that a medical provider (AKA the Defendant) firstly owed them a duty of care, secondly, that a duty of care was breached by the medical provider and thirdly that this negligent action caused them to suffer an avoidable accident, which resulted in an injury, illness, or the worsening of an existing medical condition. In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) is the most commonly used medical provider, so victims are most likely to claim compensation for negligent treatment under the NHS.
Please be aware that in the UK there is a time limit on any type of claim. This means that victims can only make a claim within three years of the avoidable accident occurring, or within the time the victim realised that they have been harmed. It is also possible under the UK’s laws to claim for the deceased, or mentally incapacitated (if they are in a coma, for example). To sue for medical negligence compensation, you will need expert legal representation. This guide is for victims of medical negligence who are looking for information on working with a solicitors firm.
Finding the Best Medical Negligence Solicitors For Leeds
If you need to make a claim after suffering from medical malpractice, choosing the best clinical malpractice solicitor to represent you, is essential for getting the results you want from your case.
Some members of our team have over 30 years of experience of in getting payouts for victims in cases like yours. At Legal Expert, we will only provide you with a solicitor who is experienced in your personal injury claim area and who are likely to win your case.
Read Reviews of Solicitors in Your Area
If you’re searching to make a claim for compensation in Leeds, or elsewhere, it may help you to read reviews of firms in your area to get objective feedback about the firms. Another option is to speak to a legal advisory service like Legal Expert. We can provide people with some of the most experienced legal teams across the country. We can provide you with the solicitor who is most suitable for handling your case, at no extra cost to you.
Do I Need To Use Medical Negligence Solicitors In Leeds?
Some people are under the impression that you need to use medical negligence solicitors in Leeds if that’s where you were injured. This is not the case.
You are free to use whichever law firm you need from across the country. Location is not an issue, and there is no law to say you need to enlist legal help that is local to you. Almost all the processes you’ll need to go through to make a claim can be carried out remotely.
Our medical negligence solicitors for the Leeds area and guide you through the process over the phone or email, for example. However, if you wish to have a face-to-face meeting, we can arrange that too.
What Medical Negligence Claims Our Team Handle?
We would like to provide you with some common medical negligence examples. If you can not see an example of this that fits your particular case, you can still qualify for a medical negligence payout.
Hospital Negligence Claims
If you suffered medical malpractice in a hospital (such as the Leeds General Infirmary), and you were left worse off following your injury, then you may be entitled to lodge a case for compensation. This could have been NHS medical negligence in a publically-funded hospital, or in a private hospital.
Doctor’s Surgery Negligence Claims
If you suffered medical malpractice in a doctor’s surgery, also known as a GP’s practice in your area, and you were left with a considerable injury or your health was negatively impacted in other ways, then you may be entitled to claim medical negligence compensation.
Dental Negligence Claims
Have you suffered ineffective care or an avoidable injury on the part of your dentist? If the accident left you with lasting injuries or the worsening of an existing dental condition (even if cosmetic), then you may be entitled to receive compensation for the injuries you have suffered.
Nursing Home or Care Home Claims
Did you suffer ineffective care or an avoidable injury on the part of a care home or nursing home? Perhaps your next of kin is a vulnerable or elderly person, who you know suffered abuse, neglect or mistreatment at the hands of others. You may be able to claim compensation either for yourself or for your next of kin.
Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
Have you suffered, or are you suffering from cancer? If during the process, you experienced a cancer misdiagnosis, this can be a devastating experience. With cancer, every second can count and the earlier you catch the disease and treat it, the more chances you have of making a recovery. In some cases, it can mean the difference between life and death.
If you have experienced a cancer misdiagnosis and can prove it did worsen your condition, then you can make a clinical negligence claim. If your next of kin has died of cancer and experiencing a cancer misdiagnosis delayed their treatment, then you can also claim on their behalf. Wherever you are based across the country, our experienced team can help you get the compensation you are entitled to.
Birth Injury Medical Negligence Compensation Claims
Birth injuries are injuries that occur during childbirth. They can be very serious and sometimes result in the mother or child’s death. Some birth injuries can lead to permanent medical conditions, for example, if the infant is starved of oxygen during birth then they can develop conditions such as cerebral palsy. Whilst some birth injuries are tragic and unavoidable accidents, others are due to negligent practices on the part of the hospital.
If you, your child or a sadly deceased next of kin was injured or had an existing medical condition worsened due to a birth injury caused by medical negligence, then you have a right to claim compensation. Let us provide you with the right legal expert to manage your case.
Medical Negligence Statistics For The NHS
The NHS keeps track of statistics regarding cases of medical negligence in their facilities across the country. These figures are released yearly. The annual resolution report for 2020/21 shows that there was a total of £2,209 million spent by the NHS in association with claims such as these.
It’s important to remember that this doesn’t paint a complete picture. This is because this amount does not include statistics for privately owned healthcare facilities. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t make a claim if you’ve been the victim of medical negligence at a private healthcare facility. You can.
The figures in the graph below also take into account all NHS facilities in the country, not just in Leeds.
Medical negligence solicitors for Leeds
Time Limits For Medical Negligence Claims
Generally, you will have 3 years to start the process of making a claim. This is stated in the Limitation Act 1980. However, there are a few things that can affect this time limit. In some scenarios, this time limit can be extended or even suspended.
To illustrate, the time limit will usually begin from the date you were injured. However, with some claims, you may not know that your health has been impacted right away. As a result, there may not be one particular date you can trace back to and use as the date your time limit began. This can be particularly common in cases of medical negligence.
As an alternative to using the date of your injury, you can also use what is known as the ‘date of knowledge’. This can be the date that you realised the effect on your health could have been due to medical negligence. A diagnosis date is also another good example.
It’s important to be able to prove your date of knowledge is separate from that of the date of your injury. This can be done by presenting your medical records during the process of your claim.
Child Accident Claims
If the person who has suffered due to medical negligence is under 18, they cannot make a claim themselves. They can only do so once they reach adulthood. This is their 18th birthday. Because of this, their time limit is suspended until this date.
During this time, their claim can still be made by an adult with the child’s best interests in mind. This is usually a parent or guardian but can also be someone like a family friend or even a legal professional. The individual who makes the claim on the behalf of the child is known legally as a litigation friend.
If successful, the settlement is still awarded to the child. However, they can only access it once they turn 18. It can be accessed on their behalf in the meantime but only with the permission of the court. The withdrawal must also be to the benefit of the child.
If the decision is made to wait until the child turns 18 before pursuing the claim, then the 3-year time limit will only begin from this date.
Claims On Behalf Of Those With A Reduced Mental Capacity
It could be that the injured party has a reduced mental capacity. If this is the case, then their 3-year time limit is also suspended. However, if it returns then the limit will begin. If their mental capacity remains reduced, then the time limit remains resuspended.
As with all other cases, a litigation friend can make a claim on their behalf even if or before their mental capacity returns.
Medical Negligence Solicitors For Leeds – No Win No Fee
Are you worried about the financial impact that making a claim may have on you? Are you worried about being left in financial distress as a result? We may just have the solution for you.
All of our lawyers operate on a No Win No Fee basis. This is also known as a Condition Fee Agreement. This means that you don’t need to pay your medical negligence solicitor if your claim is unsuccessful. They won’t land you with any hidden fees either.
You will only be responsible for covering your lawyer’s costs if you receive compensation. Their fee is taken from your settlement before it reaches you. Only a small percentage is taken, so the majority of your compensation remains intact.
It is legal to make a claim without legal assistance. However, this can increase your personal financial risk. Without a No Win No Fee deal in place, it could be that you’re still expected to pay expensive legal costs that have accrued during the process of making your claim. Without a settlement to help with this, it may be difficult.
Get in touch with us today to start your No Win No Fee claim.
- Call us on 0800 073 8804
- Get in touch with us about your claim online
- Use the pop-up chat window to chat with us
How to Make a Medical Negligence Compensation Claim
If you have been injured or had your medical condition worsened because of medical negligence or poor care, then you could claim for clinical negligence compensation. Trust Legal Expert, to find the right clinical negligence specialist for you, to handle your case from start to finish and see you are awarded the medical negligence payout that you deserve.
Start your claim today. Call Legal Expert today to speak to an understanding advisor, who will provide you with the right solicitor for your case.
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Leeds General Infirmary
Great George St,
Leeds,
LS1 3EX
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
2 Leighton St,
Leeds,
LS1 3EB
Spire Leeds Hospital
Jackson Ave,
Roundhay,
Leeds,
LS8 1NT
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