If you have suffered harm because of negligent medical treatment, our medical negligence solicitors can advise you on whether you may have a claim. We will carefully review your circumstances, obtain the necessary medical evidence and, where appropriate, pursue compensation on your behalf.

Throughout your claim, we’ll keep you informed, explain each stage of the process clearly and work to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

To make a medical negligence claim, it is for you to prove that there has been a breach of duty, and this caused you to suffer injury and loss so that we can establish a compensation claim on your behalf and we can provide full assistance to you.

You don’t need to gather all of the evidence yourself. Our experienced medical negligence solicitors will guide you through the process, obtain the relevant medical records and expert evidence where needed, and explain each stage of your claim clearly so you always know what to expect.

As part of a medical negligence claim, it must be shown that the healthcare professional failed to provide the standard of care reasonably expected of someone with the same training, experience and specialism. This may be because they failed to take appropriate action, or because they acted in a way that another reasonably competent healthcare professional would not have done in the same circumstances.

This is known as establishing a breach of duty. Our experienced medical negligence solicitors will assess the circumstances of your case, obtain the necessary evidence and expert opinions where required, and guide you through every stage of the claims process.

Once a breach of duty has been established, it must then be shown that this directly caused your injury or avoidable harm. In other words, it must be demonstrated that the treatment you received, or the failure to provide appropriate treatment, led to the injuries or losses you have suffered. This is known as causation.

Evidence is an important part of any medical negligence claim. Our experienced medical negligence solicitors will obtain your medical records and, where appropriate, instruct independent medical experts in the relevant specialism to review your care and prepare expert reports.

We will also gather evidence to assess the impact the negligent treatment has had on your health and your daily life, helping to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.

Our expert medical negligence solicitors have experience supporting clients with a wide range of medical negligence claims, including:

• Accident and Emergency (A&E) negligence
• Bedsores (pressure sores)
• Birth injury claims
• Cancer (misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis)
• Dental negligence claims
• Delayed diagnosis claims
• Delayed treatment claims
• Failure to obtain informed consent before treatment or surgery
• Failure to diagnose or treat fractures
• General Practitioner (GP) negligence claims
• Medication errors
• Misdiagnosis claims
• Surgical negligence
• Eye injury claims
• Death caused by medical negligence claims
• Failure by the medical professional to notify you of the risk

If you are unsure whether you have grounds to make a claim, please give our team of expert solicitors a call on 01282 422711.

One of the first questions many clients ask is how they will pay for a medical negligence claim. At your initial meeting, we’ll explain the funding options available to you and help you decide which is most suitable for your circumstances.

Many medical negligence claims can be funded on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning you won’t usually have to pay legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.

You may also have legal expenses insurance as part of your home, motor or another insurance policy. If so, we can review your policy and discuss whether it may cover the cost of bringing your claim.

In some circumstances, legal aid may be available for certain types of medical negligence claims. If this applies to your situation, we’ll explain your eligibility and discuss your options with you.

Our aim is to ensure you understand your funding options from the outset, so you can make an informed decision before your claim begins.

If you believe you or a loved one has suffered because of negligent medical treatment, we’re here to help.

Our experienced medical negligence solicitors will take the time to understand your circumstances and explain your options, helping you make an informed decision about the best course of action.

Whether you’re looking for advice or you’re ready to start a claim, we’re here to help. Call 01282 422711 or email enquiries@southernslaw.co.uk to speak to our team.