How to Make a Medical Negligence Compensation Claim
Making a claim for compensation for medical negligence can seem a daunting process. But, with the right expert support, you should find that the negligence is acknowledged, your difficulties have been recognised and you have received the appropriate level of compensation.
Speak to a medical negligence solicitor
Your first step is to speak to a solicitor who specialises in this specific area of law. These types of claim are extremely complex, requiring strict adherence to precise time deadlines and processes, the avoidance of which may result in the claim no longer being valid.
The solicitor will want to know, in some detail, what has happened to you and why you think that you may have been the victim of negligent medical care. It would help this process if you gave some thought, before contacting a solicitor, to the timing of events and the details of what occurred in your interactions with medical professionals.
If it would appear that you have a claim, your solicitor will obtain copies of your medical records and engage the finest medical experts to analyse the quality of your care.
Furthermore, they will want you to produce, with their support a witness statement representing your recollection of events and the impact which the negligence has had no you.
Assessing the value of your claim
If the analysis of your records identifies a failing in medical care, it will then be necessary to identify the ways in which the negligence has affected long-term health outcome and its impact on your quality of life. This will facilitate a calculation of the financial losses which you have suffered and will continue to suffer. This could, for example, include a loss of income if you are now restricted in your ability to work, or the costs of care or equipment if this is necessary.
Timing
It is worth bearing in mind that compensation claims for medical negligence are associated with a three-year deadline from the date of the alleged negligence. The investigation into the merits of your claim need to be carried out before this deadline so, if you think that either you or a loved one may be in a position to make a claim, don't delay before obtaining specialist legal advice.
Glynns Solicitors
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a long-standing history of success in high-value, complex claims. Our team of experienced solicitors offer wide-ranging expertise and a depth of understanding of the appalling impact which medical negligence can cause.
Our specialisation ensures that we have the skills ready and waiting to help you in the most efficient and economical way.
It also means that 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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