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In the majority of cases medical professionals, in both the NHS and the private sector, provide an excellent level of service. However, mistakes do happen which can lead to injury, pain, distress and sometimes death. When medical treatment does not go as planned, obtaining the compensation you deserve can seem daunting, complicated and patients are often left feeling alone.
Our specialist Medical Negligence team are here to assist you through the process, working with you to achieve the best possible outcome for your claim.
Our specialist team have experience in supporting those who have suffered a brain injury due to medical negligence. We understand the impact such injuries can have on you and those closest to you, and can provide expert guidance and advice to help you pursue a claim for compensation and obtain the rehabilitation and therapy services that can also provide you support.
If you would like to talk to us about a brain injury caused by a work-related or road traffic incident, or as a result of an assault, our Personal Injury team are available to support you in a claim.
We are also accredited members of the Brain Injury Group and registered on their professional service directory.
If mistakes have been made with your dental treatment you may be entitled to make a claim for dental negligence. Our experts have experience in making a range of dental negligence claims including:
We are here to support those who have tragically lost somebody close to them because of medical negligence. Losing a loved one is devastating, and we appreciate that in these circumstances bringing a claim for compensation is probably the last thing on your mind. We are able to support you with a potential claim, which may include compensation for lost income, support services and funeral costs.
For those cases which require an inquest into the death, we also have specialists who can support bereaved families through this process. Find out more about our Inquests service.
We explore the law surrounding who can make a claim when somebody dies due to medical negligence.
General Practitioners (GPs) are often the first point of contact for a patient when experiencing injury or illness, and in the vast majority of cases provide a reasonable and much-needed service. However, whilst rare, GP negligence can occur and can result in serious consequences for patients. Our specialist team has experience in a wide range of GP negligence claims including:
You deserve to feel safe whilst you are in hospital or a care facility, and you are owed a duty of care by all medical, care and nursing professionals who provide you with treatment and care during your stay. Whilst the majority of hospitals and medical professionals meet the required standards of care, there are some cases where levels fall below a reasonable standard, and this can result in complications and injury.
If you or a loved one have suffered due to the negligent care of those treating or caring for you, you may be able to make a claim for medical negligence. Our specialist team have a wealth of experience in claims for hospital and care home negligence, including:
Our experts help explore the law surrounding making a claim for injuries sustained through falling in a hospital.
Care homes and nursing homes have a duty of care to all their residents. Unfortunately, there are times when this care falls below the required standard, and as a result it may lead to the injury or even death of a patient. If you or a loved one have been the victim of such neglect, you may be entitled to make a claim for negligence.
If you or a family member have had your condition misdiagnosed or diagnosed later than it could have been, and your condition has subsequently worsened – or you have experienced pain and suffering that could have otherwise been avoided, you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence.
Our specialist team have experience with a number of late and/or misdiagnosis claims including:
The majority of NHS and private operations are performed to a high standard. However, there are times when surgery does not go to plan and the patient can suffer life-changing injuries, or even death. Whilst every operation poses a varying degree of risk, surgical negligence should not be a risk that you have to account for.
Surgical negligence may include:
Our specialist team have a wide range of experience in handling surgical negligence claims and can help you gain the compensation you deserve.
Whilst the majority of people who opt to undergo cosmetic surgery achieve satisfactory results, not everyone achieves their desired outcome. When that is due to poor treatment or advice, you may have a claim for medical negligence.
When deciding on your options, your cosmetic surgeon should have discussed the procedure with you, including the possible outcomes, results and risks involved. After this discussion, there should be what’s known as a ‘cooling off period’, where you have the chance to process the information given to you by the cosmetic surgeon and you can way up the ‘pros and cons’ involved.
If you have undergone cosmetic surgery and suffered a poor outcome, or you feel you were misled by your cosmetic surgeon, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim.
Our specialist team have experience in handling a wide range of cosmetic surgery claims, including:
Our specialists are experienced in supporting those with obstetric or birth injury negligence claims, which is where you, your partner or your child have suffered injuries during pregnancy or childbirth.
We also act for people with claims arising from a variety of gynaecological procedures, negligent surgery, mis-prescribed medication, such as sodium valproate – and medical products that have led to significant health problems and injury.
We very much appreciate the strength and courage it can take to revisit very personal and traumatic events and experiences, but we would like to reassure you we approach every conversation and case with the utmost sensitivity.
Our Personal Injury & Group Actions team also works with clients who have experienced injury and health problems due to vaginal mesh implants and PIP breast implants.
We want to work with you to achieve the best possible outcome for your claim. We understand you will want to know how we can assist, so we offer a free of charge no obligation first meeting or chat, which we follow up with a full letter of advice. If you are in any doubt as to whether you have a claim, please do contact us, again completely without obligation.
We are also able to discuss how you can cover the cost of a claim, including through a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Our Head of Medical Negligence & Inquests, David Gabell is an accredited AvMA panel member. A UK charity established in 1982 for patients affected by medical accidents, AvMA helps provide advice and assistance with the aim of improving patient safety and justice.
Our Medical Negligence & Inquests team are recommended as Top Tier in The Legal 500 UK, and noted for their “caring nature, willingness to help and patience”.
Head of department, David Gabell is also listed as a ‘Next Generation Partner’.
Our Medical Negligence team consists of highly skilled and empathetic legal professionals dedicated to helping you seek justice when medical care falls short. With extensive experience in handling complex medical negligence cases, our team is committed to providing expert guidance and robust representation, ensuring that your rights are upheld and that you receive the compensation and support you deserve during this challenging time.
