Paignton Medical Negligence Solicitors No Win No Fee
By Meg Hope. Last updated 17th December 2021. In this useful guide, we’ll provide information on how you can find medical negligence solicitors for Paignton to help you seek compensation.
Have you suffered further or avoidable harm after being treated with care that fell below the expected standard? If you have, a solicitor could help you put forward a claim and get the compensation you deserve.
On this page, you will find useful information that will help you better understand how clinical negligence could occur and whether you could claim.
Furthermore, this guide will explore ways in which you could locate a solicitor to represent your claim and the ways they could benefit you.
For more information on making a compensation claim for clinical negligence, please contact our team on the following details:
- Call on 0800 073 8804
- Contact us by filling out the enquiry form
- Use the live chat function below to get instant advice
See The Sections Below For More Information On Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton
- Could I Seek Compensation For Clinical Or Medical Negligence?
- What Do I Need To Provide In Support Of My Medical Negligence Claim?
- Advice For Claimants Who Need To Find Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton
- Different Types Of Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton Could Handle
- What Is The Expected Level Of Care In A Medical Setting?
- Medical Negligence Claims Made Against NHS Institutions
- Benefits Of No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton
- What Should I Do Next To Submit A Clinical Negligence Claim?
- Additional Medical Negligence Links And Resources
Could I Seek Compensation For Clinical Or Medical Negligence?
Clinical or medical negligence is a term used to describe a situation where a patient has experienced further or avoidable harm after receiving substandard care from a medical professional.
Clinical negligence can take many forms, such as:
- A pharmacist may have distributed the wrong medication to you when organising your prescription. As a result, you may have sustained further harm due to taking medication that was prescribed to someone else.
- An anaesthetist may have failed to administer the correct dosage of anaesthetic, causing you to wake up during surgery. As a result, you may have experienced psychological trauma as well as physical complications.
As you can see, medical negligence can cause both physical injuries and psychological problems due to stress and trauma. If you have experienced something similar, you may wish to submit a claim and get compensation for the pain and suffering you’ve experienced.
Before doing so, you may wish to find a solicitor equipped to deal with your case. Legal Expert operates a nationwide claims service and could connect you with one of our medical negligence solicitors for Paignton.
Our solicitors handle various types of claims, such as:
- Cancer negligence claims
- Claims for negligence in a care home
- Cosmetic surgery claims
For more information on how they could help you, please continue reading. Alternatively, call our team on the number at the top of the page.
What Do I Need To Provide In Support Of My Medical Negligence Claim?
When claiming compensation, you must gather medical evidence to support your claim. The evidence could include hospital or doctor records could highlight whether you were treated correctly when receiving care.
For example, you may have visited the hospital with an injured ankle but weren’t referred for an X-ray despite exhibiting clear signs of a fracture. As a result, you may have received the incorrect diagnosis and sustained further harm due to delayed treatment of your injury.
Despite medical evidence carrying weight when assessing whether reasonable steps were taken to stop you from suffering avoidable harm, it’s not the only thing that may be considered.
Alongside any evidence, the Bolam test may also be used. The test involves a panel of medical peers assessing your claim to determine whether the care you experienced fell below the standard that could be reasonably expected in the given situation.
As proving medical negligence can be complex, you may benefit from seeking legal representation. A solicitor could guide you through each stage of your claim and update you on your case.
Advice For Claimants Who Need To Find Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton
When searching for a solicitor or legal firm to represent your compensation claim for medical negligence, you may wish to consider various factors to ensure you choose the right solicitor.
For instance, you may wish to read reviews or research the following:
- If the solicitor has enough experience to handle your claim
- Whether they operate on a No Win No Fee basis
- If they could help you arrange for you to attend a local medical examination
Reviews can also help you understand how the legal firm or solicitor communicates with clients to ensure they’ll keep you up to date on the stage of your claim. Alternatively, you could speak to friends and family to see if they have any recommendations.
If you’re still unsure of how to find suitable legal representation, you may wish to consider choosing one of our medical negligence solicitors for Paignton. Each of our solicitors meets the criteria listed above and can keep you updated at each stage of your claim.
For more information, read the reviews left by previous clients. Alternatively, use the number above to get in touch.
Am I Obligated To Use Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton?
There is no advantage in using a local lawyer to make a clinical negligence claim. Despite this, we understand you may be concerned about keeping in touch with your solicitor about where your claim is up to.
However, modern technologies such as email and web chat enable you to speak to your legal team no matter where they are located.
Furthermore, it may be more beneficial to look further afield to find a solicitor with the experience and knowledge needed to take on your case.
Different Types Of Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton Could Handle
We understand that the process of putting forward a medical negligence claim may seem daunting. For that reason, our solicitors could help as they have experience handling a wide array of claims for negligence in a medical setting.
We have outlined some of the most common cases we take on below:
- Hospital negligence claims: A person may have developed a hospital infection due to poor hygiene.
- Dental negligence claims: A dentist may have extracted the wrong tooth causing their patient further harm.
- Doctor or GP negligence claims: A doctor may have failed to refer you for further tests when they were unsure of what was causing your condition. As a result, you may have experienced further harm due to delayed treatment.
- Birth injury negligence claim: A midwife may have incorrectly used forceps during your labour, causing you to sustain a broken pelvis. Alternatively, they may have failed to monitor your baby’s oxygen levels leading to them sustaining minor brain damage.
However, if none of these fit with your specific case, then get in touch with us to talk through your claim. An advisor can determine how best we could assist you, including assessing whether one of our medical negligence solicitors for Paignton could help.
What Is The Expected Level Of Care In A Medical Setting?
All medical professionals owe you a duty to provide you with the minimum standard of care to ensure you don’t sustain further or avoidable harm. However, what this minimum standard of care consists of may vary depending on the medical setting in question.
However, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who monitors the health and social care services in England, has provided guidance on the fundamental standards which must be met.
For instance, the following are examples of what you have the right to expect when receiving care:
- Person-centred care that is tailored to your needs and preferences
- Treatment to which you consented
- Safe treatment delivered by staff who are qualified and competent
If you feel the care you were provided fell below the expected standard resulting in you sustaining further or avoidable harm, please get in touch with our team.
They could assess whether one of our medical negligence solicitors for Paignton could represent your claim.
Medical Negligence Claims Made Against NHS Institutions
According to NHS Resolution’s Annual Report Statistics 2020/2021, around 3,578 settled claims cost between £1,000 and £25,000 in damages.
We have used figures from the statistics report to create a graph showing how the volume of claims made against NHS trusts has changed between 2016/2021.
Benefits Of No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Paignton
If you’re concerned about the costs often associated with legal representation, we may have an option that could help.
In some circumstances, you may be required to pay upfront costs for a solicitor to start working on your claim. However, under a No Win No Fee agreement, you won’t be asked to pay anything to begin your claim.
Additionally, there is no initial cost when you put forward a claim without legal representation, but you could accumulate other costs while your claim is ongoing.
For instance, you may be required to pay fees for medical evidence. However, these costs are covered under the agreement.
Furthermore, if we lose your case, you won’t be asked to pay fees to your solicitor.
If a compensation payment is secured, a fee will be taken from your overall settlement figure to pay for the work your solicitor has done. However, this is calculated as a legally capped percentage and is something your solicitor will make you aware of.
Each of our medical negligence solicitors for Paignton could take your case on this basis. If you’d like to learn more, see below for how to get in touch with our team.
What Should I Do Next To Submit A Clinical Negligence Claim?
Are you ready to begin a compensation claim for medical negligence? If so, call our team to speak to an expert advisor.
An advisor could explain how our No Win No Fee solicitors work as well as offer you some free legal advice on what to do next.
Simply get in touch using the details below:
- Call on 0800 073 8804
- Contact us by filling out the enquiry form
- Use the live chat function below to get instant advice
Additional Medical Negligence Links And Resources
We have created a detailed guide on time limits for suing the NHS, which could help if you need further information.
See our guide on first aid negligence claims.
For more information on stroke misdiagnosis claims, see our guide.
Visit the NHS if you’d like to learn how to complain about dental treatment.
Visit the government website to find out more about the NHS complaints guidance.
Further Helpful Guides
- Nuneaton Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Oldham Solicitors Medical Negligence
- Medical Negligence Solicitors Portsmouth
- Redbridge Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Redditch Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rochdale Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rochester Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rotherham Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rugby Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Paralysis Medical Negligence Claims Guide
- Wrong Tooth Extraction Claims Guide
Local Paignton Medical Centres
Paignton Health And Wellbeing Centre
Church Street
Paignton
TQ3 3AG
Tel: 01803 547171
Mount Stuart Hospital
St Vincent’s Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 4UP
Tel: 01803 313 881
Corner Place Surgery
Corner Place Surgery46A Dartmouth Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 5AH
Tel: 01803 55745
Smile Dental Care
135 Marldon Road
Paignton
South Devon
TQ3 3NL
Tel: 01803 521177
If you have any more questions about how medical negligence solicitors for Paignton could help, contact our team on the number above.
