Medical Negligence

If you have suffered as the result of negligence by a healthcare professional, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

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In the majority of cases, medical professionals provide a high level of care, often in difficult circumstances. However, there are times where errors of judgment and mistakes made by medical practitioners leave painful, distressing, and traumatic consequences. These can have long lasting or life-changing impacts, and in the worst case, fatal consequences.

We understand that whilst no amount of money will ever undo what has happened, we can help to secure compensation to improve the quality of life for you and your family, to establish provision for life, such as ongoing care, housing, support and welfare.

What can you claim for?

As a patient you are entitled to expect a reasonable standard of care from your treating practitioner. This includes your doctor, midwife, nurse, dentist or any other person treating you, whether that be from a private health care provider or the National Health Service (NHS).

Medical staff have a duty of care to those they are treating to provide care which does not endanger the patient or cause harm, and to make sure you fully understand the treatment you are given, and any risks involved. When medical care falls below a reasonable standard, then you or your relative may be entitled to claim compensation for Medical Negligence, this can include wrong or inadequate care, treatment, or diagnosis.

Types of Medical Negligence claims can include:

Delay in Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
Errors in Medication
Surgical Errors
Complications at Birth
Complications with Eye Care
Complications with Treatment for Fractures/Broken Bones
Cosmetic Surgery Negligence
Elderly Care Complications including Pressure Sores
Negligence in the Treatment of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Conditions

How can Jordans Solicitors help?

Medical negligence cases are complex and therefore need specialist legal and medical advice.

When you feel you have been let down by professionals you trusted it can sometimes be difficult to know where to turn for help. Our expert medical negligence lawyers have a great depth of experience in these matters and have acted for clients on a national level.

Our team consists of highly experienced lawyers who understand the impact that medical negligence can have, and are here to support you and your family with the highest levels of professionalism, sensitivity and client care, working towards a settlement that secures the best possible future for you and your family.

We will arrange a meeting with one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers which can take place at one of our local offices, via video call or telephone or alternatively we may be able to meet you at your home address to discuss.

To see how Jordans Solicitors can help you, call 0330 300 1103 or request a call-back below.

FAQs

Medical negligence cases are subject to strict limitation deadlines.
In England and Wales this means that, unless the injured person was an infant, you have three years to file your claim at court starting from the date when the harm or injury was done, or from when you found out your treatment was negligent and caused you an injury which with proper care you would not have suffered. The courts are strict and usually stick to this three year deadline.
It is therefore important to contact a lawyer who is an expert in medical negligence, as soon as you think you may have a claim. Contact us for an initial consultation and we will explain the process and answer any questions you have.
Your initial consultation with a member of our expert team at Jordans is entirely free and during this consultation we may be able to establish whether you have a claim for compensation.
If we believe you have grounds for a claim, our team will also advise whether you qualify for a Conditional Fee Agreement, also known as a No Win, No Fee Agreement.
In brief, as long as you provide truthful instructions and co-operate with us during the personal injury claims process, your claim will be dealt with under a No Win No Fee Agreement. Should your claim be unsuccessful then you will not be charged for the work we do.
If your claim is successful, the Defendants are responsible for your basic legal costs and disbursements. Your solicitor will then be entitled to a success fee payable from your damages, which is calculated as a percentage of the legal costs. In most cases, this success fee will be capped by agreement. Jordans will work tirelessly to ensure that we maximise any damages to which you are entitled.
During your consultation, this will all be explained in full so that you know what to expect.
Special damages, uninsured losses or out of pocket expenses are all terms used for any losses or expenses you may have incurred as a result of injuries sustained in an accident or due to medical negligence.
Special damages typically include things such as loss of earnings, medical expenses, travel expenses or damaged items although this isn’t an exhaustive list.
For further information see What Are Special Damages in Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Claims?
Medical negligence claims can be very complex, which is why it is vital that you work with a law firm who specialises in these claims. You also need to have confidence in your lawyer.
Our lawyers have a wealth of expertise in helping people who have suffered medical negligence and will handle your case with the highest possible levels of sensitivity and professionalism, with all claims handled in complete confidence.
If you have started a claim with a firm that does not specialise in medical negligence claims then speak to Jordans today and we will advise you whether we are able to take over your claim.

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Our reviews

Gemma Hicks

I had a good experience with Jordan’s, they always kept me updated and made the process as easy to follow as possible. Gemma and Matthew were great to liaise with and got my claim sorted.

Gemma Hicks

Recently completed a negligence claim on behalf of a parent and was impressed by the smooth and efficient way that the whole process was handled by Jordans Many thanks for your help. Would definitely recommend.

Delay in cancer diagnosis

Our client was successful in claiming £385,000 for medical negligence when cervical smear tests were negligently interpreted as satisfactory, despite results showing that further investigation was required. Delays and failures led to a diagnosis of cervical cancer and a terminal prognosis. The compensation secured enabled our client to have some financial security whilst dealing with a terminal prognosis and she received a formal letter of apology from the negligent trust.

Delayed Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

We submitted a medical negligence claim against our client's GP, who disregarded a breast lump as an non-suspicious cyst. The delayed diagnosis lead to the requirement for more invasive treatment for breast cancer. Our client was awarded £32,500 in compensation.

Delay in Identifying a Broken Arm

An elderly client was in hospital for unrelated matters when he fell out of bed and suffered a broken arm. They hospital failed to identify and treat the break for 14 days. We were able to secure compensation of £7,000 for the delay in treatment.

Skin issue following injection

Our client suffered a lasting change in appearance of the skin following an injection. As the NHS was unwilling to accept responsibility, we issued proceedings on behalf of the client as the unsightly blemish was a real concern to the client. The case then went on to settle for £1500.

Delay in treatment for injury

On sustaining an injury to his foot, our client attended A&E on two occasions where there was a failure to investigate and refer as appropriate. This caused a delay in our client receiving the necessary treatment for 17 days. The case settled for £1750.