Can I Claim Compensation for the Death of a Loved One?
If negligent medical care has contributed to the death of your loved one, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist
Compensation claims for negligent medical care are extremely complex and require the knowledge and experience of a specialist solicitor. They will need to establish that negligence or a breach of duty actually took place in the care of your loved one which contributed to their death.
The solicitor will need to obtain the relevant medical records and engage the services of the best medical experts who will assess the nature and quality of the medical care provided.
If it is found that an act of negligence has occurred, it may be appropriate to make a claim.
Negligent medical care
Life changing medical negligence can come in many forms and at varying times of care. It may be negligence by a GP, an Accident and Emergency professional, a surgeon or an anaesthetist, or other medical professional. The following is a selection of possible forms of medical negligence which may contribute to the death of a patient which may not have occurred but for the negligent care:
- A delay in diagnosis, such as a cancer diagnosis, a heart condition, sepsis or a stroke
- A misdiagnosis, causing a delay during which the patient's condition deteriorates
- An error in surgery which contributes to the death of the patient
- A delay in initiating treatment for an emergency condition such as necrotising fasciitis or other life-threatening infection
- The incorrect prescription or administration of medication contributing to the patient's death
Speak to a legal specialist
If you believe that negligent care has contributed to or caused the death of a loved one, speak to a legal specialist about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Be aware that compensation claims for medical negligence must be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence so, don't delay. Your solicitor will need plenty of time to investigate your loved one's medical care before the deadline.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced, specialist lawyers and a history of successful high-value compensation claims.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation following the death of a loved one.
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