Accident and Emergency Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
If an individual attends Accident and Emergency it is because they have serious concerns about their health or well-being. An appropriate and competent medical response is essential to ensure that those patients whose condition demands prompt treatment receive the necessary intervention. Occasionally, failings in Accident and Emergency can cause a devastating outcome for the patient and may justify a claim for compensation.
Negligence in Accident and Emergency
People attend Accident and Emergency for a very wide range of reasons and it is crucial that those with emergency conditions are recognised, that accurate diagnoses are made and that, where appropriate, the necessary referrals are made within an appropriate timeframe. Providing the correct treatment or initiating the appropriate course of action is vital. This may be a referral for further tests or for specialist intervention or advice.
Negligence which could leave a patient struggling with worsening symptoms or an unidentified and serious problem could include the following:
- A failure of examination or assessment
- A failure to identify all the relevant symptoms
- A misdiagnosis of the patient's symptoms
- A failure to seek specialist opinion
- A failure to carry out or arrange for necessary tests
- A failure to provide necessary red flag advice
Don't delay before seeking legal advice
If you or a loved one have suffered an adverse long-term impact due to medical errors during an attendance at Accident and Emergency, it is important that you seek legal advice as soon as possible. If it appears likely that you have suffered from negligent care, your solicitor will need to obtain copies of your medical records and thoroughly investigate the quality of your care before your claim can be issued. They may also need you to attend examinations by medical experts in order to assess the impact of any negligence to which you have been subjected.
These processes can be time-consuming. At the same time, there is a three-year deadline for the issuing of a claim so, make sure you contact a specialist solicitor promptly.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence law, offer an initial free consultation to discuss what has happened to you and the impact on your health and quality of life.
We offer a wealth of expertise and many years' experience in this complex field of law.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor directly about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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