Clinical Negligence

If you’ve suffered as a result of medical negligence, don’t hesitate to contact Bury Walkers LLP. Simply call us on 01226 733533 or contact us online to arrange a free no obligation consultation.

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When a medical diagnosis or treatment goes wrong and the mistake or accident was a result of a lack of judgement or the incompetence of a surgeon, doctor or another healthcare professional, it’s vital that you have access to legal assistance to help you prove your case.

What is medical or clinical negligence?

Medical & Clinical Negligence claims are different from Personal Injury claims in that they require you, the Claimant, to prove two separate things: that the healthcare professional failed to carry out their responsibilities (Fault) & that this is what caused you to be in the position you are now in (Avoidable Harm).

When you contact us for an initial consultation, we can help you understand if you have a claim for clinical negligence compensation. We offer a free no obligation interview. For assistance call Bury Walkers LLP on 01226 733533.

Types of Claims

Medical misdiagnosis – when your GP or another medical professional makes a mistake or fails to take proper care in their dealings with you, for example if they misinterpret test results, don’t examine you properly or diagnose the wrong condition.

Brain injury – when you suffer damage to your brain because of a lack of proper medical care, for example if a doctor fails to diagnose strokes or haemorrhages or if mistakes are made during surgery.

Amputation – when medical mistakes lead to amputation.

Accident and emergency (A&E) – when the standard of care provided in A&E falls short and results in additional injuries or illnesses, for example failing to refer you for an x-ray to diagnose a fractured shoulder.

Cosmetic surgery – when unsatisfactory treatment or mistakes lead to injuries or scarring in surgeries such as facelifts, breast enlargements or reductions, nose reshaping, laser skin resurfacing or cosmetic dentistry.

Anaesthetics – when you suffer pain or injury because of the negligence of an anaesthetist, for example if you find yourself awake during surgery, anaesthetics are mistakenly injected into your nerves or spine, or you experience brain damage or strokes because your blood pressure wasn’t regulated properly during an operation.

Dental negligence – when negligent treatment by a dentist causes pain or injury, for example incorrectly fitted dental implants or failure to manage gum disease (periodontitis)

Spinal injury – when medical errors lead to damage to the spinal cord, causing loss of feeling and paralysis, for example missed fractures of the back and neck, surgical mistakes or errors handling patients with back or neck injuries.

Cancer – when you suffer as a result of a delayed or incorrect diagnosis of cancer.

Orthopaedic – when you suffer injuries to bones, ligaments or joints because of missed fractures or mistakes during surgery.

Medication errors – when you receive unsuitable medication because of prescription or dispensing errors, for example you’re given the wrong dose of a medicine or the wrong medicine.

Care home – when the care given to vulnerable and elderly people is unacceptably poor, resulting in problems such as medication errors, pressure sores and ulcers or injuries caused by falls or handling errors.

Fatal medical negligence – when medical negligence results in death, for example because of missed or delayed diagnosis or surgical error.

No Win No Fee

Put simply, No Win No Fee means that if you don’t succeed in your claim, you won’t be required to pay fees to your solicitor for the work they’ve done. Knowing this can give you greater peace of mind to take your claim forward. In addition, if you do win your case, the other party will cover your solicitors’ costs and your compensation. It’s important to bear in mind that you may have to pay something called a ‘success fee’. Usually, this is calculated as a proportion of the money you receive in compensation.