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Help with clinical negligence claims
Contact one of our leading medical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We have one of the longest established and experienced Clinical Negligence teams in the country. Our lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation.
We are with you every step of the way, working in a supportive, considered and clear way, dedicated to gaining the best possible outcome.
At the outset we will tell you whether you have a claim for medical negligence. Throughout the case we will clearly explain each step of the process.
A specialist, qualified lawyer, with experience in clinical negligence will handle your compensation claim. You will deal with the same person throughout the process.
Our clinical negligence solicitors have dealt with thousands of medical negligence cases, covering all areas of medicine, many worth millions of pounds to the injured person, across Kent, the South East and nationally.
How can I make a clinical negligence compensation claim?
When you put your trust in medical professionals the last thing you expect is to suffer avoidable injuries, but unfortunately it happens. If you have been injured or your condition has been made worse because of medical negligence, and we can prove that the treatment provided fell below a generally accepted standard, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Your compensation claim
Clinical negligence (also known as medical negligence) can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, both physically and psychologically. If your claim is successful you will be entitled to recover compensation for:
- ‘General damages’ for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have suffered as a result of the defendant’s negligence
- All past and future financial losses incurred as a result of the negligence.
Financial losses may include:
- Loss of earnings
- Pension losses
- Cost of paying carers
- Cost of paying either professionals or other family members for assistance with domestic chores such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.
- Loss of DIY and gardening ability
- Aids and equipment
- Adaptations to the home
- Medical or rehabilitation expenses
- Travel expenses.
Where a person has died as a result of negligent treatment the losses may include:
- Compensation for person’s suffering prior to death
- A statutory bereavement award
- Funeral expenses
- Claims by the person’s dependants for their dependency on the income or domestic assistance of the deceased person.
How long does a clinical negligence claim take?
This depends largely on whether liability is admitted. Early admissions are not uncommon and we can then apply for an interim payment of compensation to meet your urgent needs. A letter of apology may also be made which can mean a lot. Even where liability is denied and court proceedings are issued the case will proceed according to a timetable set by the judge. The majority of cases are settled and very few ever go to court.
Our accreditations
Our team has long been recognised and highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
We are also members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and affiliated to Action against Medical Accidents.
A number of your team members have individual accreditations and recognition in the legal directories which you can view on their profiles.
Accreditations & awards
Accreditations & awards
What are the time limits on clinical negligence claims?
There are time limits for bringing a clinical negligence claim. This is also known as the ‘limitation period’. For an adult, with mental capacity, court proceedings must be issued within three years from the date of the negligent treatment or (if later) three years from the time you first knew, or ought have known, that you may have been injured as a result of negligence.
Where a person dies within those three years their personal representatives or dependants must issue court proceedings within three years of either the date of death or the date they knew, or (if later) ought to have known, that the person may have been injured as a result of negligence.
In the case of a person under the age of 18 court proceedings must be issued within three years of their eighteenth birthday unless, at that time, the person lacks mental capacity to instruct a lawyer themselves.
In certain circumstances a claim may be allowed to proceed even if time has run out. However, the important point to stress is that there is a time limit and that a claim, irrespective of its merit, can become time barred.
Accident & emergency department claims
Our Clinical Negligence solicitors have long experience in dealing with compensation claims arising from negligence or errors made by the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. Contact one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim for A&E negligence or error?
A&E is one of the hospital departments that gives rise to the greatest number of errors and clinical negligence compensation claims. Bringing a medical negligence claim can be stressful but remember that, while A&E staff often work under great pressure, you are still entitled to expect the doctors to be experts in recognising symptoms and making the right decisions about ongoing investigations or care.
A&E compensation claims can be complex and often occur following:
- Inadequate investigation of injuries (e.g. failure to x-ray)
- A delay in diagnosis (e.g. discharging you without a diagnosis)
- Failure to diagnose an injury or condition correctly (e.g. misinterpretation of scans).
You can also bring an A&E claim on behalf of a child.
What will happen when I make an A&E negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management you received in the hospital emergency department, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually senior emergency department consultants) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment.
Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with an A&E compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence team of solicitors in the country. Our clinical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for an A&E department clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the A&E department failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Amputation claims
Coping with the loss of a limb is challenging, particularly when it is a result of medical negligence and could have been avoided. Our team of medical negligence lawyers can assist if you have undergone an amputation as a result of poor treatment. Amputation compensation claims can provide the financial means to access much needed support in the form of; private medical treatment, home adjustments, prosthetics, and psychological care. We accept cases on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, and our lawyers work diligently to secure the best outcome for you.
Can I claim compensation for an unnecessary amputation?
Limb amputation can occur as a result of a range of negligent treatment, including; misdiagnosing limb ischaemia (where the veins become blocked), poorly treated diabetes or a delay in diagnosing an infection, like sepsis. Often amputation is avoidable with prompt treatment.
If you believe you have had an amputation that was avoidable, it is recommended that you seek the assistance of a clinical negligence lawyer to consider if you have an amputation claim. Our clinical negligence solicitors have significant experience dealing with claims for amputations owing to medical negligence.
What will happen when I make an amputation claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into what has happened, using your account, and your medical records. Medical experts (often vascular consultants, orthopaedic surgeons and endocrinologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence lawyers can help with an amputation compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence solicitors have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our Clinical Negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for an amputation clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the treatment in hospital failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence solicitors for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Birth injury claims
Birth injury claims on behalf of children are among the most complex of medical negligence claims. We are specialists in this area and have vast experience of dealing with compensation claims for birth and neo-natal injuries sustained in hospitals throughout London, Kent, Sussex and the South East. Fiona Follis in our team is one of the few solicitors in the country who has sufficient experience and ongoing specialism in birth injury cases to act as a franchise supervisor under our current Legal Aid Agency Contract.
Contact one of our specialist birth injury lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim for birth injury?
A birth injury involving an injury to a new born has a profound impact on the whole family. Ensuring the right amount of compensation is paid can give someone access to the support they need throughout their lives and ease the care load for loved ones.
Our overriding aim as birth injury solicitors is to protect the interests of you and your child in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term. We make sure your case is fully investigated and guide you carefully through each step of the claim process. We understand the importance of giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity
You can make a birth injury compensation claim when medical negligence has resulted in an injury to the newborn baby. These cases often include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy (or brachial plexus injury)
- Subgaleal haemorrhage (damage to the scalp)
- Deafness
- Stillbirth.
Birth injury compensation claims can arise for many reasons, including:
- Failure of foetal monitoring
- Inadequate monitoring
- Delays in seeking medical assistance by a midwife
- Mishandling ventouse or forceps delivery
- A delay in referring for caesarean section (or not offering a C-Section)
- Hyper-stimulating the uterus with oxytocin
- Oxytocin subscription error
- Failure to warn the mother of increased risk of choosing midwife run birthing centres rather than hospital delivery.
Compensation claims can also be made where the mother suffers an injury during childbirth (obstetrics claims).
Who can make a birth injury claim?
If your child has sustained a birth injury caused by medical negligence, your child may be eligible to receive compensation. Our medical negligence lawyers can assist you in making a claim if doctors or midwives have made mistakes during the pregnancy, the delivery, or postnatal care. Our team of clinical negligence solicitors has experience in helping families claim for a variety of birth injuries.
At Thomson Snell & Passmore we are here to support you throughout the claims process and secure the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Can you help give my child access treatments and rehabilitation following a birth injury claim?
Our clinical negligence lawyers have experience in birth injury claims, and strive to obtain full compensation to fund crucial rehabilitation, medical care, and home modifications. In situations where your child has suffered severe injuries, our specialist lawyers can connect you with various support groups, charities, and medical professionals who can provide transformative services to maximise your child’s recovery or adapt to living with their injury. Our ultimate objective is to secure as much compensation as possible to ensure that your child and family can access the support needed for a fulfilling life.
What will happen when I make birth injury claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement and, where appropriate, Legal Aid.
We may initially guide you through relevant complaints process with the treatment provider. In certain cases there is an obligation on a hospital Trust to initiate an internal investigation into what has happened, and you should be informed about the outcome of any investigation. Certain cases may be investigated by the HSIB Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSSIB Health Services Safety Investigation Branch). We are used to dealing with cases where these investigations are being undertaken, and we can guide you through the process.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into what has happened, using your account of events, and your medical records. Medical experts (often obstetricians, midwives and neonatologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with birth injury compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence solicitors have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a birth injury clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case. We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the treatment in hospital failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence solicitors for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, or, if appropriate, Legal Aid.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Brain injury claims
Our highly specialised clinical negligence solicitors have in-depth experience in dealing with complex compensation claims for adults and children who have suffered brain injury.
Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a brain injury, our brain injury care guide contains a wealth of useful information on the help available.
What are the main types of brain injury claims?
Our lawyers deal with a broad range of clinical negligence cases on behalf of adults and children involving brain injury including birth injury and cerebral palsy claims, stroke cases and brain injuries acquired through aneurysms and brain tumours. The claims include injuries caused by negligently performed surgery, delays in diagnosis and errors in the medical management of conditions such as sepsis, meningitis and encephalitis. We also deal with cases where patients have had a fall in a care home or hospital and sustained a head injury.
To learn more about making a brain injury claim, watch this short video about a client’s story.
What compensation can you claim following a brain injury?
The type and amount of compensation that is claimed in a brain injury case will depend on the severity of the brain injury, and how it affects your life. Often, brain injuries cause both physical and psychological problems, and your compensation will take all of this into account.
We will look, in detail, at how your injury affects your day to day life and your claim may include compensation for the following:
- Care and assistance (from professional carers and support workers, or from friends and family)
- Loss of earnings (and any loss of pension)
- Private medical costs
- Aids and equipment (which might include specialist digital equipment or aids to help with washing and dressing)
- Adaptations to your house (from adapted bathrooms and kitchens to new rooms or entire buildings)
- Adapted vehicles or cars that can fit wheelchairs and other equipment
- Therapies (including; hydrotherapy, neuro-physiotherapy, speech and language).
In addition to the compensation that can be recovered at the conclusion of the clinical negligence claim, money can be requested during the course of the claim to fund rehabilitation.
The amount of compensation depends on:
- The seriousness of the brain injury
- The extent the financial loss
- The support required for the future.
The symptoms of acquired brain injury are unique to each individual. They can include problems with memory, concentration, speech, mobility, and personality and behavioural changes. A range of specialist doctors and therapists are required to properly assess the injuries for the purposes of the claim.
This kind of compensation claim is complex and requires a lawyer with specialist experience in the area of brain injuries and an understanding of the ongoing implications for people’s lives.
What will happen when I make brain injury claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into what has happened, using your account of the events, and your medical records. Medical experts (often neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists and neuropsychiatrists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence lawyers can help with a brain injury compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced Clinical Negligence teams in the country. Our clinical negligence solicitors have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our Clinical Negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a brain injury clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the treatment in hospital failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Cancer – misdiagnosed or delayed diagnosis cancer claims
Our dedicated clinical negligence team have successfully dealt with numerous clinical negligence claims arising from delayed diagnosis of cancer or a misdiagnosis of cancer. Contact one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate our case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you claim compensation for delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of cancer?
A diagnosis of cancer is devastating for both patient and family. Delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis and mistakes in the treatment of cancer add to this distress as they have implications for life expectancy, affect the treatment options available and cause or aggravate the psychological impact.
There are many circumstances where a compensation claim can be brought, including:
- Misdiagnosis of cancer
- Delayed diagnosis of cancer
- Misinterpretation of scans or imaging
- Failure to spot cancer symptoms
- Failure to investigate cancer symptoms adequately
- Failure to treat cancer adequately or quickly enough
- Cancer claims can be brought against both hospital clinicians and GPs
- You can also bring a cancer claim on behalf of a child or a family member who has died of cancer.
What is involved in proving medical negligence in cancer cases?
Proving the error in cancer cases is often relatively straightforward. Proving the difference earlier diagnosis would have made is more complicated. The following factors are particularly relevant:
- The type of cancer involved
- The stage the cancer was at when the error was made
- The point when the tumour changed from benign to malignant.
Resolving these issues can be difficult for even the most experienced oncologists and we have the experience needed, and access to the best medical experts, to maximise the chances of securing compensation, if it is shown that medical negligence has occurred.
How can compensation help with delayed or misdiagnosed cancer?
Our lawyers at Thomson Snell & Passmore work to ensure you get a settlement that covers your care requirements, such as medical treatment, rehabilitation, loss of earnings, and other expenses. We aim to secure funds efficiently for immediate care needs and can obtain early interim compensation payments if liability is accepted. Compensation for cancer misdiagnosis is calculated based on the impact of the illness, with a higher amounts being awarded for late-stage diagnoses especially if more invasive or lengthy treatment is required. Settlements can also provide financial security for families in the event of terminal illness.
What will happen when I make a cancer misdiagnosis claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into what has happened, using your account of events, and your medical records. Medical experts (often oncologists and radiologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a cancer misdiagnosis compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a cancer misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis claim that is similar in nature to yours.
Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the treatment in hospital failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
We have expertise in dealing with claims relating misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of many types of cancer claims including:
- Mesothelioma (resulting from exposure to asbestos)
- Ovarian Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Skin cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Bowel cancer.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Cardiac claims
Cardiac disease, heart disease, and cardiovascular disease are conditions that affect the heart muscle and circulatory system, and are responsible for a quarter of all deaths in the UK. Cardiology is a specialist field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. While these conditions can be life-threatening, many can be treated or managed with timely diagnosis and appropriate care. However, delays or mistakes in diagnosis and care can result in permanent injury or death, leading to compensation claims for the patient or their bereaved family.
Can I make a claim if cardiac negligence was fatal?
It is possible to make a cardiac negligence claim even if the affected person has died. The spouse, partner dependents, or family members can, in certain prescribed situations, bring a claim seeking compensation for specific losses, such as financial losses for income or benefits that you no-longer receive, or for care and support around the home that you used to rely upon from the deceased. Certain family members are also able to claim what is called a ‘bereavement award’. It is also possible for the executors or administrators of the deceased person’s estate to bring a claim on behalf of the deceased’s estate, for an award of damages which would usually include compensation for the pain and suffering the deceased endured as a result of any negligence. Our team of medical negligence lawyers can guide you through this process.
What will happen when I make a cardiac negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management you received in the hospital, or at your GP, using your account of what happened, and your medical records. Medical experts (usually consultant cardiologists and cardiac surgeons) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence lawyers can help with a cardiac negligence compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced Clinical Negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence solicitors have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a cardiac clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Cauda Equina claims
Cauda Equina Syndrome (also known as CES) is a serious condition caused when the nerves at the bottom of the spinal cord become compressed. Cauda Equina Syndrome is considered an emergency and it requires immediate medical attention to avoid permanent damage to the nerves. Symptoms include severe back pain, incontinence, urinary retention, numbness of the thighs, groin and anus, and leg pain. Delayed treatment can cause severe leg weakness, total paralysis as well as incontinence. Our medical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim with a ‘no win no fee’ agreement and provide access to proper care and support.
What will happen when I make a Cauda Equina negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management you received in the hospital, or GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (often consultant neurosurgeons and radiologists, sometimes emergency department consultants or GP experts) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a Cauda Equina compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence solicitors have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a Cauda Equina clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the A&E department failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Cerebral palsy claims
Cerebral palsy claims are among the most complex of clinical negligence claims. We have a long history of dealing with cerebral palsy compensation claims relating to hospitals throughout London, Kent, Sussex and the South East.
Contact one of our specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim for cerebral palsy?
Life with a child with cerebral palsy has a profound impact on the whole family. Ensuring the right amount of compensation is paid can give someone access to the support they need throughout their lives and ease the care load for loved ones.
Our overriding aim is to protect the interests of you and your child and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term. We make sure your case is fully investigated and guide you carefully through each step of the claim process.
Around 10% of children with cerebral palsy develop the condition as a result of birth injury. Cerebral palsy claims are usually highly complex and require a clinical negligence lawyer with specialist expertise and experience in this area.
- A failure to identify that the baby is in distress (experiencing reduced oxygen) during labour
- Not offering a caesarean for certain high risk pregnancies (or not undertaking a C-section quickly enough during the labour)
- Delay in delivery causing lack of oxygen during the birth
- Failure to diagnose or treat low blood sugar
- Failure to diagnose or treat jaundice.
What will happen when I make a cerebral palsy claim?
We provide a free initial consultation to assess your child’s legal claim and funding options. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreements and, where appropriate, Legal Aid.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management of your pregnancy, from the antenatal period right through to the labour and delivery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually senior midwives, obstetricians, paediatric neurologists and neonatologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you and your baby received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a cerebral palsy claim:
The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a cerebral palsy clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours. We have a long history of dealing with cerebral palsy claims relating to hospitals throughout London, Kent, Sussex and the South East, as well as nationally.
Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term.
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital treatment or management failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
We can help you with applications to the Court of Protection for appointing a deputy to manage the money of someone who has suffered cerebral palsy as a result of a birth injury or for setting up a personal injury trust to ensure any damages award is adequately protected.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, or if appropriate, Legal Aid.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Claiming for poor care in a hospital or care home
Clinical negligence investigations into the poor care of elderly patients, in hospitals and care homes, are sadly becoming more common.
Contact one of our specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim for poor care of someone in hospital or a care home?
Finding that the care given to a parent or loved one is unacceptable or that they have been injured while living in a care home or in hospital is extremely distressing.
Clinical negligence claims regarding care of the elderly arise for many reasons:
- Neglect by staff – the complex care needs of elderly patients together with increasing cuts to front line nursing staff mean that the management and treatment of elderly patients is not always of a high enough standard
- Injuries sustained from falls are common in elderly patients. There are many reasons for this and special care needs to be taken by nursing staff where people are at risk
- Pressure sores can develop quickly and a patient should receive an assessment within six hours of admission to hospital and regular ongoing risk assessments. Even where pressure sores are unavoidable, they should be appropriately treated and dressed to avoid infection
- Elderly patients often have complex prescription needs and it is crucial that medicines are managed safely. This requires staff to be fully trained and have the time needed to administer medicines properly. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted this problem in some care homes, resulting in them being shut down.
Can I make a claim on behalf of an elderly loved one?
If the injured person is deemed to lack the mental capacity to conduct the litigation themselves then it may be possible for you to act on their behalf as a ‘litigation friend’, providing the relevant criteria are met. If the injured person does not formally lack mental capacity but they are worried about what is involved in bringing a claim, then it is usually possible for a close friend or relative to assist with the claim, with the appropriate agreements in place.
Can I make a claim on behalf of a loved one who has died?
It is possible to make claim on behalf of a loved one who has died. The spouse, partner, dependents, or family members can, in certain prescribed situations, bring a claim seeking compensation for specific losses, such as financial losses for income or benefits that you no-longer receive, or for care and support around the home that you used to rely upon, provided by the deceased. Certain family members are also able to claim what is called a ‘bereavement award’. It is also possible for the executors, or administrators, of the deceased person’s estate to bring a claim on behalf of the deceased’s estate for damages which includes compensation for the pain and suffering the deceased endured as a result of any negligence. Our team of medical negligence lawyers can guide you through this process.
There is a limitation period for pursuing compensation for injuries arising from clinical negligence. Court proceedings must be issued within three years of the date of the negligence or (if later) three years from the time a person knew, or should have known, that they may have been injured as a result of negligence. Where a person dies within those three years their personal representatives or dependants must issue court proceedings within three years of either the date of death or the date they knew, or (if later) ought to have known, that the person may have been injured as a result of negligence.
What will happen when I make a negligence claim for poor care in a care home or hospital?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you or your loved one received, using your account of what happened, and the medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually senior geriatrician consultants and senior nursing experts) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a care home compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a care home or hospital negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the care home or hospital failed you or your loved one and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Compensation claims on behalf of children
If your child has been affected by medical negligence in a hospital or GP surgery the incident should be fully and independently investigated. We have successfully made compensation claims for children injured in a wide range of circumstances.
When can you make a compensation claim on behalf of a child?
Someone under the age of 18 years can’t bring a claim for compensation themselves. An adult, usually a parent, has to act on their behalf as their ‘litigation friend’. It is the duty of the litigation friend to provide instructions in the child’s best interests.
Children can be affected by a whole host of medical negligence issues. Our overriding aim is to protect the interests of you and your child and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term. We make sure your case is fully investigated and guide you carefully through each step of the claim process.
Examples of compensation claims that can be made for children include:
- Birth injury (including Erb’s palsy)
- Cerebral palsy
- Neonatology – investigating conditions and diseases during the first few months of life
- Failure to diagnose or treat serious infections (e.g. sepsis, meningitis and osteomyelitis)
- Neurology – investigating conditions such as epilepsy, hypoxia and brain injury
- Developmental issues including learning disabilities and physical disabilities
- Misdiagnosis of or failure to treat childhood illnesses (e.g. epilepsy, diabetes, acoustic neuroma)
- Delays in diagnosis of tumours and cancers
- Prescription errors.
Misdiagnosis of bone fractures (for example a slipped upper femoral epiphysis) leading to a variety major long term problems.
How long do I have to make a claim for clinical negligence involving my child?
For most clinical negligence cases involving children, the general rule is that court proceedings must be issued within three years of the child’s 18th birthday. This is governed by the Limitation Act 1980. In certain cases the limitation period could extend beyond the usual three years, but this needs to be assessed carefully on a case by case basis. It is also possible to bring a claim even if time has run out. The important point to stress is that there is a time limit and that a claim, irrespective of its merit, can become time barred. It is therefore important to contact a specialist lawyer promptly so the case can be investigated.
What will happen when I make a negligence claim for my child?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, and when appropriate, Legal Aid.
We may initially guide you through relevant complaints process with the treatment provider. In certain cases there is an obligation on a hospital Trust to initiate an internal investigation into what has happened, and you should be informed about the outcome of any investigation. Certain cases may be investigated by the HSIB Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSSIB Health Services Safety Investigation Branch). We are used to dealing with cases where these investigations are being undertaken, and we can guide you through the process.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment your child received, using your account of what happened, and your child’s medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (often consultant paediatricians and other specialist paediatric experts) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management your child received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your child’s case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a negligence claim for your child
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for an injured child in a claim involving similar issues of medical negligence.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your child’s interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your child’s case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your child’s case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you all through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP failed your child and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else’s child.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your child’s medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your child receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think your child has a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, or if appropriate, Legal Aid.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Cosmetic surgery claims
If you’ve been injured during cosmetic surgery or any cosmetic procedure you may be able to claim compensation if your injury was as a result of medical negligence. We have the expertise and experience to help you recover compensation. Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Leading team of cosmetic surgery lawyers
Cosmetic surgery is notoriously difficult to regulate. When it goes wrong the impact can be both physical and psychological and can cause extreme stress in your day-to-day life. This is where you may require the expertise of our team of cosmetic surgery lawyers. Where there is medical negligence, you can be entitled to claim compensation from the responsible party.
Some of the more common clinical negligence issues arising in cosmetic surgery are as a result of:
- Defective breast implants (including PIP implants for breast enlargement (augmentation)
- Breast uplift (mastopexy)
- Bariatric surgery (e.g. gastric band, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve)
- Hair transplant
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Facial surgery (including rhinoplasty and rytidectomy)
- Botox treatment
- Vaginal reconstruction
- Varicose vein treatments (sclerotherapy).
Who can I make a claim against for cosmetic surgery?
Our team can assist you in making a cosmetic surgery claim against a surgeon working in an NHS hospital, private clinic in England or Wales. If a medical professional fails in their duty of care to you as a patient and causes you to suffer a physical or psychological injury as a result, you may have a valid claim. In some cases, non-surgical cosmetic treatments may also lead to claims if conducted incorrectly, despite being unregulated. Our team can help you pursue compensation against those responsible for any mistreatment.
What will happen when I make a cosmetic surgery negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in the hospital or clinic, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultant plastic surgeons) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a cosmetic surgery compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a cosmetic surgery clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the cosmetic surgeon failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Defective medical device claims
Medical products undergo rigorous testing before being used on or by patients, but sometimes faults can be overlooked, or develop after the initial testing, leading to devastating impacts on patients. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or had an existing condition worsened due to a defective medical product, our team of specialist lawyers can help you claim compensation. Our experienced lawyers specialise in defective medical device cases, such as defective cochlear implants, faulty defibrillators, faulty orthopaedic implants (including knee and hip replacements), and defective drugs and drug delivery devices.
What are defective medical device claims?
Defective medical device claims occur when a person is harmed by a faulty medical device such as implants, pacemakers or prosthetics.
Despite rigorous testing, these devices can have flaws that cause harm to patients. Legal claims for compensation can be made against the manufacturer or distributor. Seeking legal advice is important due to the complexity of these claims.
Who will a defective medical device claim be against?
A defective medical device claim can be against the manufacturer, distributor, supplier, or any other parties involved in the product’s development and distribution. The specific parties involved in the claim will depend on the circumstances of the case, such as the type of device, the defect, and where it occurred in the supply chain. Our experienced medical negligence lawyers at Thomson Snell & Passmore can help determine the appropriate parties to bring the claim against.
What will happen when I make a defective medical device claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into what happened to you, using your account of events, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment you received and the nature of the product defect to advise us on the case merits, and the outcome that would have been achieved without the defective medical device. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a defective medical device compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation in a defective medical device claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the medical device failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Diabetes claims
Medical negligence leading to misdiagnosis of diabetes unfortunately can result in severe consequences such as blindness, amputation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. Our specialist team of lawyers can help patients claim compensation, with damages awards often including claims for loss of earnings, specialist treatment, care, and rehabilitation including prosthetics.
What will happen when I make a diabetes negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually a consultant endocrinologist, senior nurse expert, or a GP expert) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a diabetes compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a diabetes clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Ear, nose & throat claims
If a patient has suffered harm or injury due to negligent care provided by an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor, surgeon, or healthcare professional, they may be able to make an ENT medical negligence claim. This legal claim can arise from situations such as misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, or failure to obtain informed consent.
What will happen when I make an ear, nose & throat negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultant ENT surgeons or audiologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with an ear, nose & throat compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for ear, nose & throat clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or surgeon failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Eyesight & vision negligence claims
Our clinical negligence team has dealt with numerous claims relating to negligent eye surgery and ophthalmic treatment, including cases involving negligent management by opticians. We have the experience and expertise to successfully recover compensation for you in an eye-related claim. Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim for negligent eye surgery or ophthalmic treatment?
The risks of eye surgery are usually low but when complications occur it can lead to devastating long term problems. Delay in diagnosis and misdiagnosis during ophthalmic treatment can also be grounds for a compensation claim.
Many different eye related compensation claims can arise including:
- Total blindness
- Complete loss of an eye
- Loss of sight in one eye
- Retinal detachment
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Double vision
- 4th nerve (trochlear nerve) injuries
- Discharging patients without a diagnosis
- Delay in diagnosis of retinal tears
- Misdiagnosis of retinal tears and detachment
- Negligent laser (Lasik) surgery
- Delay in diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma (including the medical emergency of acute angle-closure (closed angle) glaucoma)
- You can also bring an eye related claim on behalf of a child.
What will happen when I make a compensation claim for negligent ophthalmic treatment?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received, using your account of events, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultant ophthalmologists or senior optician experts) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with an ophthalmology or loss of vision compensation claim
- The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a loss of vision or eyesight related clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Fatal & inquest claims
When medical negligence results the death of a loved one, we provide a caring service and practical advice. We have a long history of representing families at inquests and recovering compensation in fatal accident claims. Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement.
What happens at an inquest?
An inquest is a public hearing held by a coroner when the circumstances of the death are unclear, as happens in some cases of medical negligence. The coroner will hear the evidence and reach a verdict as to the cause of death. The inquest is not about apportioning blame.
Inquests can also occur as a result of a fatal accident or industrial disease.
Legal representation at an inquest into medical negligence
As a member of the family of the deceased, you are entitled to ask questions at the inquest or be represented by a lawyer. Many relatives are daunted by the prospect of standing up at an inquest. We often represent them.
In preparing for the inquest we:
- Obtain copies of the deceased’s medical records
- Discuss any concerns you or other family members have relating to the death
- Prepare questions to be put to any witnesses giving evidence.
In cases of clinical negligence, the medical team who treated the deceased will be asked to give evidence and to be subject to cross-examination. If poor medical care is suspected before the inquest then it is important for you to be represented by a lawyer who is experienced in both clinical negligence and attending inquests. Information can come to light during the course of the inquest that can be of use in a subsequent medical negligence compensation claim.
Our expertise representing families at inquests
Our Clinical Negligence team regularly advises and represents families at inquests into deaths where medical negligence is suspected. We are usually able to provide initial advice and represent you at the inquest free of charge.
Examples of inquests where we have represented the family and subsequently succeeded in a clinical negligence claim are:
- A psychiatric patient who committed suicide by throwing himself under a train
- A mother suffering from postnatal depression who hung herself whilst being treated at a mother and baby unit
- A man who choked to death in a care home despite clear signage not to feed him solid food
- A wife who died as a result of an untreated ruptured aortic aneurysm
- A small child who died as a result of being given too much IV fluid
- A six month old baby who died from untreated meningitis
- A husband who died from untreated post-operative complications
- A husband subjected to experimental prostate cancer treatment (HiFU) without his consent, by a surgeon later struck off for providing HiFU cancer treatment for financial gain.
Clinical negligence investigation and compensation claims following an inquest
If the deceased died when receiving medical treatment and there are concerns that the treatment caused or contributed to the death, a clinical negligence claim may follow the inquest.
Our lawyers act particularly sensitively because of the stressful nature of bringing a medical negligence claim after the loss of a loved one. We make the process as easy as possible for you and to guide you through each stage of the investigation as the case progresses.
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed your loved one and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
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Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
We can also help you find out why the system failed you and your loved one and prevent the same thing happening to somebody else.
GP negligence claims
Clinical negligence claims are often highly complex. If you have suffered as a result of negligence at a hospital or GP surgery, our specialist clinical negligence solicitors will investigate your medical negligence claim thoroughly and independently. Contact one of our specialise lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim following negligent treatment from a GP?
We put our health in the hands of hospital clinicians and GPs and we expect them to take good care of us. It comes as a shock when things go wrong but, if they do, you may be able to claim compensation.
Making a claim can get you the compensation you deserve for the treatment you need. You are entitled to claim compensation for clinical negligence if:
- You have been injured or your condition has been made worse as a result of medical negligence
- The treatment provided by a healthcare professional fell below a generally accepted standard and caused physical or psychiatric injury.
Medical negligence can arise from:
- Failing to undertake face to face consultations (often a telephone consultation is not appropriate)
- Delay or failure to diagnose or treat a condition (e.g. stroke, heart condition, sepsis, meningitis, abscesses, peritonitis, cancer or benign tumours and acoustic neuroma)
- Inappropriate treatment (e.g. prescription errors)
- Failure to obtain valid consent (e.g. for minor surgery conducted by a GP or specialist nurse)
- Mismanagement of a range of long term conditions (for example diabetes or chronic kidney or liver disease).
What will happen when I make a negligence claim against my GP surgery?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received at your GP surgery using your account of what happened, and your medical records. Medical experts (usually senior GP experts) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a compensation claim against your GP
We have one of the longest established and experienced Clinical Negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation in a claim involving negligence by a GP that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Gynaecology negligence claims
When can you make a compensation claim for clinical negligence during gynaecological treatment?
Gynaecological medical negligence can have devastating impact on a woman’s physical health, fertility and psychological wellbeing. When a medical practitioner causes injury during surgery or another gynaecological procedure, it is often possible to claim compensation.
Gynaecological claims can arise from complications associated with surgery or other gynaecological procedures, for example:
- Total abdominal hysterectomy claims
- Laparoscopic sterilisation claims
- Pelvic floor repairs claims
- Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) claims
- Colposcopy claims
- Loop biopsy claims (also known as LLETZ procedure).
Injuries can include:
- Incontinence following surgery
- Perforation of the uterus during the insertion of a contraceptive coil
- Failed sterilisation
- Damage during laparoscopic investigations or surgery
- Injury to bladder, bowel or uterus during hysterectomy
- Unnecessary hysterectomy following a caesarean section
- Failing to obtain proper consent for medical procedures
- Infection resulting in loss of childbearing potential
- You can also bring a compensation claim in misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer.
What will happen when I make a gynaecology negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management you received in hospital, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultant gynaecologists or urologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a gynaecological compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a gynaecology related clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Hospital negligence claims
If you have suffered an injury due to poor hospital care, our experienced medical negligence lawyers can help you claim compensation. We’ve successfully handled cases involving negligence in the emergency department (A&E), treatment delays, infections, misdiagnosis, inadequate nursing care, surgical errors, and medication or prescription errors. Our medical negligence team can hold both NHS and private hospitals accountable. We are dedicated to your recovery and can offer ‘no win no fee’ funding for most cases.
What will happen when I make a hospital negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (often cases involve, emergency department consultants, physicians and surgeons across several specialities) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a hospital compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a hospital clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Urology and kidney (renal) injury claims
Urology and renal medicine is a complex area and complications as a result of clinical negligence in this area often causes life-changing injuries. Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement
When can you claim compensation for clinical negligence during urology or renal treatment?
Urological medical negligence can have devastating effects on our health and psychological wellbeing. When a medical practitioner causes injury during a urology or nephrology procedure, it is often possible to claim compensation.
The most common types of urological and renal claims arise from complications associated with surgery, for example:
- Bladder injury caused by negligent management of urinary retention
- Bowel damage following a TVT procedure to treat incontinence
- Ureter or bladder damage during surgery
- Negligent or unnecessary nephrectomy (kidney removal)
- Negligently performed colposuspension
- Negligent vasectomy
- Negligent prostatectomy or TURP procedure
- Circumcision complications.
What will happen when I make urology or renal negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or your GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultant urologists, urological surgeons and nephrologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with urology or renal compensation claims
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a urology or renal clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Meningitis negligence claims
Our medical negligence lawyers can help you with the devastating impact of meningitis misdiagnosis. We have experience in cases involving viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis, meningococcal sepsis (septicaemia), and meningitis from middle ear infections. Failure to recognise the symptoms of meningitis can have life-changing and sadly often fatal outcomes. Our team can help you access the support you need, including rehabilitation services and legal advice. We also offer a ‘no win no fee’ agreement for most cases. Our Court of Protection team can help manage your compensation and safeguard your finances for the future.
What will happen when I make a meningitis negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or your GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (often these cases involve microbiologists, ITU consultants, neurosurgeons and neurologists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a meningitis compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a meningitis clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims
When a medical professional diagnoses the wrong condition or misses the medical problem altogether this can lead to significant delays in treatment, often leaving the patient with permanent sometimes life-changing problems. Misdiagnosis may occur if test results are inaccurately interpreted, if inadequate or incorrect examinations are carried out, or if the patient is not referred to the right specialist.
What will happen when I make a misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or at your GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with compensation claim?
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
‘No win no fee’ medical negligence claims
‘No win, no fee’ medical negligence claims allow clients to seek legal representation without the burden of paying upfront fees or costs. When acting under a ‘no win, no fee’ (also known as a Conditional Fee agreement (or CFA)) we will only be paid for the work we undertake for you, if the case is successful.
If the case is unsuccessful you will not be charged for the work undertaken and any expert fees or court fees will be covered by insurance.
All CFA’s are governed by similar terms and conditions and are generally set up alongside an insurance product. The terms of the agreement underpin the general points set out above and we will explain how this all works in detail before we start your claim so you fully understand the position.
What will happen when I make a ‘no win no fee’ medical negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a compensation claim using a ‘no win no fee’ agreement
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Orthopaedic injury negligence claims
Orthopaedic and spinal injury claims are complex. We have a long history of dealing with compensation claims resulting from medical negligence during spinal surgery or other orthopaedic treatment.
Contact one of our specialist orthopaedic lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim for orthopaedic injury?
Orthopaedic injury cases usually arise out of medical negligence during surgery and can have serious consequences such as loss of mobility and paraplegia or the total loss of the use of an arm or hand.
Medical negligence cases involving more general orthopaedic treatment often relate to negligent interpretation of x-rays either by a surgeon or radiologist or a delay in providing the necessary surgery.
Common orthopaedic injuries include:
- Negligent spinal surgery (often micro-discectomy, laminectomy or spinal fusion (TLIF, ALIF or PLIF)
- Not properly gaining consent for surgery
- Negligent shoulder surgery (often involving the rotator cuff)
- Negligent hip surgery
- Negligent arthroscopy
- Negligent ankle surgery
- Negligent ligament surgery
- Misdiagnosed fracture claims (often involving the scaphoid in the wrist)
- Negligent diagnosis of slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) claims
- Use of defective artificial hip claims
- Use of the wrong artificial hip claims
- Failure to diagnose and treat lower limb compartment syndrome
- Errors of x-ray interpretation
- Failures relating to prosthesis safety
- Failures in post-operative care including monitoring of blood pressure and infection management
- Increasing infection risk through unnecessary treatment, including sepsis.
- Fracture diagnosis delay
- Joint replacement issues
- Wrong site surgery
- Post-operative infection including sepsis
- Diagnosis delay of congenital hip dysplasia/developmental hip dysplasia
- Equipment malfunction
- Nerve damage.
You can also bring a clinical negligence claim for spinal injury on behalf of a child, a matter with which our team of spinal injury lawyers are equally qualified to assist you.
What will happen when I make an orthopaedic negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or your GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultants in orthopaedics, spinal rehab, neurosurgery and radiology) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with an orthopaedic compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team and the breadth of our knowledge in orthopaedic and spinal injury claims means it is likely that we have already succeeded in recovering compensation in similar circumstances to yours, across the full range of injury severity, from misdiagnosed fractures that recover after a few months, to cases involving paraplegia and tetraplegia rendering people dependant on others for the rest of their lives, worth many millions of pounds in compensation.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Pregnancy negligence claims
If you suffered an obstetrics injury during pregnancy or childbirth and think it was caused by medical negligence, you may be able to make a compensation claim. We have in-depth experience with obstetrics claims.
Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Compensation claims for obstetrics
Obstetric injuries can occur as a result of mismanagement of fertility treatment, pregnancy or as a result of a number of different failures during labour and delivery. Medical negligence during childbirth can leave you feeling both physical and psychological pain at a time when you should be celebrating the birth of your child. It can also lead to ongoing problems.
Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term. We make sure your case is fully investigated and guide you carefully through each step of the claim process. Giving personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us.
Common types of claim involving obstetric negligence include:
- Mismanagement of high risk pregnancy
- Misinterpretation of scans during pregnancy or labour
- Inappropriate management of labour or delivery
- Delay in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
- Inappropriate methods of delivery
- Perineal tears (including negligent episiotomy)
- Retained products of conception
- Nervous shock following traumatic births
- Post-natal mismanagement
- Birth injury.
What will happen when I make a pregnancy related negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or from the midwives, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultant obstetricians and/or senior midwives) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment.
Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a pregnancy related compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a pregnancy related clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or midwives failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Sepsis negligence claims
Sepsis is the world’s leading cause of death from infection and yet it is all too frequently misdiagnosed or not adequately treated. Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you make a compensation claim for sepsis?
Sepsis is a condition that can occur when the body responds to an infection. Fighting the infection can cause the immune system to go into overdrive, resulting in inflammation throughout the body, shock, multiple organ failure and potentially death, if it is not recognised early and treated promptly.
The condition remains the primary cause of death from infection and leads to more fatalities than prostate cancer, breast cancer and HIV/AIDS combined.
Sepsis is often diagnosed and treated too late. This is because the clinical symptoms and laboratory signs that are currently used for diagnosis are unspecific.
There are many circumstances where a compensation claim can be brought, including:
- Delayed diagnosis of sepsis
- Failure to investigate sepsis symptoms adequately
- Failure to treat sepsis adequately or quickly enough
- You can also bring a sepsis claim on behalf of a child.
What is involved in proving medical negligence in sepsis cases?
Proving that an earlier diagnosis would have made a difference is complicated and it is vital that the exact stage at which the error was made, is established.
What will happen when I make sepsis negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or at your GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (often Microbiologists, and ICU consultants) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
Can I make a sepsis claim on behalf of a loved one, or a loved one who has died?
Our lawyers can assist you if a loved one has died due to a delayed sepsis diagnosis. We can help you recover compensation for pain, suffering, financial losses, and funeral expenses. We can represent you at inquests and seek an apology from those responsible. If you’re the spouse, child, parent of a child under 18, or financially dependent on the deceased, you may be eligible to claim.
It is possible to make a claim even if the affected person has died. The spouse, partner, dependents, or family members can, in certain prescribed situations, bring a claim seeking compensation for specific losses, such as financial losses for income or benefits that you no-longer receive, or for care and support around the home that you used to rely upon, provided by the deceased. Certain family members are also able to claim what is called a ‘bereavement award’.
It is also possible for the executors or administrators of the deceased person’s estate to bring a claim on behalf of the deceased’s estate, for an award of damages which would usually include compensation for the pain and suffering the deceased endured as a result of any negligence. Our team of medical negligence lawyers can guide you through this process.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a sepsis compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation.
The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a sepsis clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours across the full range of injury severity, from client’s who recover well and return to their normal life after a few months, through to clients who are left with profound and life changing injuries (often brain injuries or amputations), or death.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Spinal injury negligence claims
Contact one of our specialist spinal lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
What are common spinal injuries caused by medical negligence?
- Damage to the spinal cord in surgery
- Failure to diagnose spinal meningitis
- Late or missed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome (CES)
- Delayed diagnosis of spinal cord and/or nerve compression
- Consent issues surrounding spinal surgery
- Negligently performed spinal fusion (including Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion ALIF and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion TLIF or PLIF)
- Missed spinal fractures
- Errors of x-ray interpretation.
You can also bring a clinical negligence claim for spinal injury on behalf of a child, a matter with which our team of spinal injury lawyers are equally qualified to assist you.
How much compensation will I get for a spinal injury from clinical negligence?
This will vary depending on the nature of the injury, and the impact it has on your life. We have settled numerous spinal negligence claims with compensation awards ranging from tens of thousands of pounds, up to several million pounds. The compensation awarded is calculated based the severity of the injury the impact the injury has on your ability to carry out normal activities of daily living and your ability to work, now and in the future. In spinal injury cases, especially those involving patients with longstanding back problems or neurosurgery, our experts have to carefully consider what (if any) limitations you would probably have had, even if you had received the right treatment, so that the compensation you receive takes into account the full extent of the damage caused by the negligence. We can explain the full details of how compensation awards are calculated in our first meeting to discuss your case.
What will happen when I make a medical negligence claim for spinal injury?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or at your GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually consultant neurosurgeons and neuroradioogists) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a spinal injury compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation.
The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation, for a spinal injury clinical negligence claim that is similar in nature to yours, across the full range of injury severity, from client’s who recover well and return to their normal life after a few months, through to clients who are left with profound and life changing injuries (often paraplegia, chronic pain or incontinence).
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Stroke misdiagnosis claims
If you or a loved one has suffered from a stroke that was misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, our solicitors can help you claim compensation. Stroke misdiagnosis can lead to life-changing consequences and sometimes death. Early warning signs of stroke include slurred speech, numbness in one arm, facial weakness, high blood pressure, and blood infections. Prompt diagnosis is crucial as the longer the blood supply is interrupted, the more serious the effects. Even younger people can be affected by strokes, which may occur due to medical negligence such as failure to monitor patients on high-risk medication. The interplay between the medicine and the law in stroke cases is often complex and our team has the expertise and experience to assist you in making a stroke claim for compensation.
What will happen when I make a medical negligence claim involving a stroke?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital or at your GP surgery, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (usually neurologists and radiologists, and often GP experts) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a compensation claim following a stroke
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for a clinical negligence claim involving a stroke that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or GP surgery failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.
Surgery compensation claims
If you have suffered as a result of clinical negligence during surgery, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. We have a long history of success in claiming compensation for claims involving surgical errors. Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
When can you claim compensation for negligence during surgery?
Clinical negligence can have devastating effects on our health and psychological wellbeing. When a medical practitioner causes an injury during a surgical procedure or you develop an injury after a surgical procedure, it is often possible to claim compensation.
You can make a claim for negligence during any type of surgery, for example:
- Urological surgery (e.g. kidneys, bladder, prostate)
- Bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or gastric band)
- Gynaecological surgery
- Ophthalmological surgery (eyes)
- Cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery
- Oncology surgery (for cancer)
- Anaesthetic treatment
- Laparoscopic (Keyhole) surgery
- Robotic surgery negligence (Da Vinci or Stryker Mako robots are often involved)
- Ear, nose and throat surgery
- Obstetrics
- Gastroenterological surgery (gallbladder, bowel, stomach, intestines)
- Heart surgery
- Neurosurgery (nervous system, spinal cord and brain)
- Orthopaedic surgery (e.g. hip replacement, arthroscopy, ankle surgery)
- Vascular surgery (arteries and veins)
- You can also bring a claim on behalf of a child.
What will happen when I make a surgical medical negligence claim?
After contacting Thomson Snell & Passmore we will arrange a free initial consultation to discuss whether there is a legal claim and what funding options are available. We usually act on a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
We will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you received in hospital, using your account of what happened, and your medical records and radiological imaging. Medical experts (consultant surgeons in the relevant medical field) may be involved at an early stage to consider the treatment and management you received, and to advise us on the standards of care that should have been provided, and the outcome that would have been achieved with appropriate treatment. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps, which usually starts with preparing a formal letter of allegations to the relevant defendant.
How our clinical negligence solicitors can help with a surgical negligence compensation claim
We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our medical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation. The size of our clinical negligence team, and our breadth of our knowledge, means we are likely to have already succeeded in recovering compensation for clinical negligence during surgery that is similar in nature to yours.
- Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
- We will make sure your case is fully investigated
- We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
- We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
- We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
- We can help you find out why the hospital or surgeon failed you and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.
Free initial consultation
Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.
We are highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.