Failings in Hospital Care and When to Make a Claim for Compensation
Hospitals are busy places and, across the country, thousands of interactions and procedures take place within the NHS on a daily basis. Errors occur, frequently of little significance but, from time to time, with life-changing on-going consequences. If this has happened to you, talk to a medical negligence solicitor about the possibility of making a claim.
Medical negligence in hospital care
Errors in care can occur in almost any department in hospital and vary widely in nature including the following vital processes and procedures:
- Risk assessment and the implementation thereof
- Diagnosis in Accident and Emergency
- Monitoring for symptoms of infection
- Prescription and administration of medication
- The nature and timing of treatment
- Surgery errors
When a mistake occurs and the patient suffers significant consequences, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the financial impact on their life. Inevitably, this will vary significantly depending on the nature of the negligence, the nature of the patient's condition and the way in which it has affected their outcome.
When to make a claim
If you are considering whether you are entitled to make a claim, the first step is to engage a specialist solicitor who will analyse the quality of your medical care. If it is found that you have, indeed, been the victim of negligence, it may be appropriate to make a claim.
This can be a time-consuming process requiring the input of the best medical professionals so, don't delay before seeking legal advice. Compensation claims for medical negligence need to be issued with a court within three years of the date of the alleged negligence.
A successful claim
A successful claim will reflect the financial impact of the negligence on your life. For example, if the consequences of the negligence have caused you to suffer a loss of income, this loss will be included in your claim.
Likewise, if you now require specialist equipment or additional treatment or assistance to carry out everyday personal and household tasks, the costs would be included in your claim.
Free legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a specialist medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a wealth of expertise in wide-ranging claim areas. With a history of success in high-value claims, we can provide the support to ensure a meticulous assessment of your claim.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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