How to Claim Compensation for Hospital Negligence
If the actions or failings of medical professionals in hospital cause a patient to suffer a worse outcome than should have been the case with competent care, the patient should be legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Whether the negligence relates to diagnosis, risk assessment, consent, surgery or other aspect of care or treatment, a successful compensation claim would address the impact of the negligence and the financial losses which it has caused the patient to suffer.
This may encompass a loss of income, the costs of care and equipment or on-going treatment. It might address issues related to the patient's mobility and accommodation needs or the requirement for personal care which has been caused or exacerbated by negligent medical care.
The first steps
In the first instance, the patient should seek the advice of a specialist medical negligence solicitor. They will take note of the patient's explanation of their experience and associated difficulties and, where appropriate, obtain a copy of the patient's medical records. This will facilitate a meticulous assessment by medical experts in order to identify whether there has been a breach of duty or evidence of substandard care.
If this is found to be the case and it is clear that it has had an adverse impact on the patient, there will be a further assessment of the ways in which this has affected the patient's quality of life and the financial consequences.
A successful compensation claim
A successful compensation claim will address the financial impact of the negligent care. This may include a loss of income, the costs of care and equipment and the costs of adaptations to one's home if that is necessary.
An experienced specialist solicitor is key to this process, providing the necessary knowledge and expertise as well as the vital negotiating skills to ensure the best settlement is achieved.
Specialist legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice. Our years of experience in this niche area of law ensures our depth of understanding of the nature and impact of severe cases of medical negligence.
Our network of contacts with the best medical experts ensures a thorough assessment of a person's quality of care and meticulous identification of the ways in which they have been affected when an error has been made.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of medical negligence, contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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