Last Updated 09 July 2025. This guide discusses when you could be eligible to make a paramedic negligence claim. We start by outlining the eligibility criteria you must satisfy to claim paramedic negligence compensation, including the duty of care owed by healthcare professionals.
This guide examines a healthcare professional’s duty of care to their patients and explores how, if this duty is breached, avoidable harm can occur. We examine the evidence that could be submitted to provide proof of paramedic medical negligence and the unnecessary suffering you experienced. Then, we look at how one of our experienced No Win No Fee solicitors could help you make a claim.
To conclude, this guide outlines the benefits of a No Win No Fee agreement and explains how it enables you to access our expert services without being charged any upfront or ongoing solicitor fees.
You can get in touch with one of the advisors from our team now to see if you have a case for compensation and get tailored information on how to claim for medical negligence by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8804
- Contacting us online.
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- Can I Make A Paramedic Negligence Claim?
- How Could Paramedics Be Negligent?
- How Can I Prove Paramedic Negligence?
- How Much Compensation Could I Claim For Paramedic Negligence?
- How Long Do Paramedic Negligence Compensation Claims Take?
- Could I Bring A No Win No Fee Paramedic Negligence Claim?
- Related Ambulance And Paramedic Negligence Claims
Can I Make A Paramedic Negligence Claim?
Paramedics are trained medical professionals who provide emergency care, typically outside of hospitals. Most commonly, this means members of ambulance crews. As medical professionals, a paramedic has a duty of care to every casualty to provide care at the correct standard.
Failing to meet this standard can lead to individuals experiencing avoidable harm. We have summarised the paramedic negligence claim eligibility criteria below:
- You were owed a duty of care by a paramedic.
- That paramedic breached this duty in some way.
- Their breach resulted in you experiencing avoidable harm.
Is There A Time Limit For Medical Negligence Claims?
According to the Limitation Act 1980, most medical negligence claims must be started within 3 years. That timeframe is counted either from the date of the incident or from the date you would have been first expected to connect the harm you sustained with the paramedic’s negligent actions. This is known as the date of knowledge.
However, this is not always the case, as exceptions can be made that pause the standard 3-year rule if a person cannot make a claim on their own, including:
- Children: Time limits take effect on the day a minor turns 18, giving them until their 21st birthday to claim.
- Individuals without sufficient mental capacity: Persons lacking the mental capacity to claim on their own behalf will have the time limit halted altogether. However, if they regain capacity, then the 3-year time limit will apply from the date of their recovery.
In these scenarios, a suitable adult may apply to be the patient’s litigation friend and begin the claim before time limits start. To get a free assessment of your eligibility to claim paramedic negligence compensation or to inquire further about the time limits, contact our advisors today.
How Could Paramedics Be Negligent?
As part of the eligibility criteria, you must have experienced avoidable suffering in order to make a paramedic negligence claim. Below, we discuss the types of errors paramedics could make that may cause you harm.
- A paramedic may provide you with the wrong medication, causing you harm and worsening your condition
- You could experience a delay in treatment when a paramedic fails to spot your stroke symptoms due to a medical misdiagnosis, resulting in brain damage
- Whilst receiving medical attention, a paramedic could mishandle you, leading to you suffering physical trauma
The above list is not exhaustive, so contact our advisors now to discover if the treatment you received qualifies you to make a paramedic negligence claim. They will provide a free case assessment to assess the validity of your case.
How Can I Prove Paramedic Negligence?
A key part of your paramedic negligence claim will be collecting supporting evidence. In addition to showing how the paramedic’s breach of duty resulted in you experiencing avoidable harm, this evidence will also demonstrate the impact this harm had on you.
We have provided some examples of evidence you could use to demonstrate paramedic negligence here:
- It is always advisable to seek proper medical treatment after experiencing medical negligence. As well as prioritising your health, the medical records generated by this treatment will be very useful in showing what avoidable harm was caused by the paramedic.
- Photographs of the harm caused by the paramedic’s substandard care can also be useful.
- Details of any medication given to you by the paramedic.
- Someone who was with you at the scene or in the ambulance could provide a witness statement. Be sure to take down their contact information so they can give their statement during the claims process.
Working with one of our highly experienced medical negligence solicitors could prove very useful when collecting evidence. As well as helping you to gather a thorough body of supporting evidence, a trained legal professional can also ensure your paramedic negligence case is made within the relevant time limit.
For a free assessment of your eligibility to claim, talk to our advisors today using the contact information given below.
How Much Compensation Could I Claim For Paramedic Negligence?
You may wonder how much compensation you could receive if your paramedic negligence case is successful. Settlements awarded in successful paramedic negligence claims can include up to 2 heads of claim.
The first compensates you for the psychological and physical harm you’ve experienced and is known as general damages. Several factors are considered when determining compensation for these damages, including:
- How your quality of life has been affected by the avoidable harm you’ve suffered
- The severity of the unnecessary harm you’ve endured
- Your recovery time
Legal professionals sometimes utilise a document called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help assign a value to your general damages. That is because the document collates guideline compensation brackets for different forms of harm. Additionally, a medical report can be obtained to inform the assessment of your general damages further.
Compensation Table
Due to the unique nature of each case, the following table of JCG brackets should be used for guidance only. Please take note that the top entry was not taken from the document.
| Harm | Severity | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Instances of Very Severe Harm+ Financial Impact (e.g. Lost Earnings) | Very Severe | Up to 1,000,000+ |
| Brain Damage | Very Severe | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Moderate (i) | £183,190 to £267,340 | |
| Digestive System | Severe toxicosis (i) | £46,900 to £64,070 |
| Kidney | Loss of 1 Kidney Without Damage to Other (c) | £37,550 to £54,760 |
| Wrist | Significant Permanent Disability (b) | £29,900 to £47,810 |
| Less Severe | £15,370 to £29,900 | |
| Back | Moderate (ii) | £15,260 to £33,880 |
| Minor (i) | £9,630 to £15,260 | |
| Ankle | Moderate | £16,770 to £32,450 |
Can I Claim Back The Money I Lost Because Of My Harm?
Your settlement could also include compensation that seeks to address financial losses you’ve incurred due to paramedic negligence. This head of claim is known as special damages. You should consider gathering evidence of these losses to ensure you’re compensated fully for them.
Potential evidence you could supply to prove these losses includes:
- Payslips that outline the earnings you’ve lost due to being unable to work
- Invoices that show the expenses you’ve incurred from private medical treatments, physiotherapy, and home modifications to improve accessibility
- Bank statements showing the purchase of specialist equipment and counselling
- Receipts that highlight the costs of attending medical appointments or prescriptions
You will only be compensated for the harm you suffered that was avoidable. You will not receive compensation for the original ailment. As part of their service, one of our solicitors could help you gather evidence if your paramedic negligence claim is eligible. For a free consultation, contact our team of advisors today.
How Long Do Paramedic Negligence Compensation Claims Take?
There is no fixed time period for how long paramedic negligence compensation claims take, as every case follows its own path according to its individual circumstances. However, some factors can influence the length of the claims process:
- Evidence: The stronger your evidence, the more time you are likely to save as the paramedic negligence claim proceeds.
- Treatment: If you’re still receiving treatment, it may take longer to fully determine the extent of the harm you suffered and its impact on your life.
- Liability: If liability is accepted early on, your claim can progress to the negotiation stage to try to settle out of court. However, if the paramedic negligence is disputed, that may mean your solicitor will need to take more time to gather supporting evidence on your behalf.
- Negotiations: Even if responsibility for the harm you’ve suffered is acknowledged, there may still be disagreements over the compensation amount offered during negotiations. That could lead to multiple offers and counter-offers.
- Litigation: If negotiations fail, it may mean that your case has to go to court. However, this is very rare, as most claims settle out of court.
If you choose to pursue paramedic negligence compensation with our team, your solicitor will take all the necessary steps to ensure the claims process is as smooth and efficient as possible. Contact us now for a detailed consultation on your case.
Could I Bring A No Win No Fee Paramedic Negligence Claim?
If you have an eligible paramedic negligence claim, you may be able to instruct one of our solicitors on a No Win No Fee basis to provide expert advice. Our solicitors work specifically under a Conditional Fee Agreement to ensure:
- When you appoint a legal professional, you don’t have to pay any upfront solicitor fees for their service.
- As the case progresses, you won’t pay solicitor fees to move the claim forward.
- If your case doesn’t win, you won’t be charged any solicitor fees at all.
If your case succeeds, your solicitor will take a legally capped percentage of your compensation as payment for the work done on the case. Since this success fee is small, you’ll have peace of mind that you’ll get the bulk of your compensation.
Our medical negligence solicitors possess a wealth of experience and always take on cases with the utmost dedication and professionalism. This should give you confidence, knowing that you will always be their main priority at every stage of the claims process.
Speak To Our Experts Today
You can arrange a call with our team of advisors or get in touch online today by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8804
- Contacting us online.
- Speaking with us using live chat on our website
Related Ambulance And Medical Negligence Claims
We hope this guide has informed you about paramedic negligence claims. If you would like to read more of our helpful guides, please look below:
- Should you use a medical negligence claims calculator for your case?
- Can I make a complaint about medical negligence and obtain compensation?
- How to claim compensation if you’ve received negligent first aid and suffered harm as a result
For some external resources, please look here:
- A guide about statutory sick pay from the government
- Information about the standards of proficiency for paramedics from the Health and Care Professions Council
- Learn about the role of a paramedic from the NHS.
