No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors
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No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors
Get Instant, No Obligation Advice From Our Friendly Solictors
Specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors
NHS Negligence Claims, part of Price Slater Gawne Solicitors, is dedicated to assisting individuals in England and Wales who have suffered as a result of negligent medical care.
With a strong reputation based on our legal specialists’ professionalism, compassionate service and decades of combined expertise, we provide legal representation across a wide range of complex medical negligence claims – ranging from surgical errors and misdiagnoses to birth injuries and delayed treatment.
Operating nationally, we combine in-depth legal knowledge with a client-first approach, ensuring every case is handled with sensitivity, clarity and determination. Our friendly and experienced team works tirelessly to secure justice and compensation for our clients, whilst providing all the support they need to move forward with confidence and dignity.
Whether you’re unsure about the treatment you’ve received or already know you have a potential claim, our team are here to provide honest advice and effective legal assistance every step of the way.
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Do I Have A Medical Negligence Claim? Talk To Our Specialist Team Today & Get A Free Claim Assessment
You may have a medical negligence claim if you’ve suffered significant harm as a result of a medical professional providing care that fell below the expected standard.
In order to decide whether your claim is likely to succeed, we’ll look at two key questions:
- Was the care you received negligent? – in other words, was the treatment or advice you were given below the level that a competent medical professional should have provided for you?
- Did that negligence cause you significant harm? – this means being able to prove that the negligence led to injury, illness or made an existing condition worse
Common examples of medical negligence include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Incorrect treatment or medication
- Birth injuries to mother or baby
- Failure to warn about risks or get proper consent
- GP errors
If you’re unsure, don’t worry – many people aren’t certain whether what happened to them counts as negligence. That’s where we can help!
Our dedicated team offer a no-cost, no-obligation review of your situation to work out whether you have a valid claim. If we believe you do, we’ll guide you through the next steps on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis.
Our Solicitors can help with all types of medical negligence cases, including:
- Surgical Negligence Claims
- Birth Negligence Claims
- Cancer Negligence Claims
- Hospital Negligence Claims
- Misdiagnosis Negligence Claims
- Delay In Diagnosis Negligence Claims
- GP Negligence Claims
Would You Like To Discuss Your Claim With A Solicitor? Call Us Today On: 0333 305 1013
What Is Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence, also known as clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional provides substandard care that results in harm, injury or a worsening of a patient’s condition.
This unacceptable level of care may involve doctors, nurses, surgeons, dentists or other medical practitioners.
Examples of medical negligence include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors or unnecessary surgery
- Incorrect treatment or medication
- Birth injuries to mother or baby
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Poor aftercare or follow up
For a medical negligence claim to be successful, your solicitor must be able to prove that:
- The care you received fell below an acceptable standard; and,
- That failure directly caused you harm or made your condition worse
If you believe you’ve been affected by medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Our friendly and supportive team of solicitors will be able to assess your unique circumstances and guide you through the process.
What is a No Win No Fee Agreement?
A No Win No Fee agreement – also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) – is a way of funding a legal claim without having to pay any upfront legal fees. It allows you to pursue compensation with reduced financial risk.
Here’s how it works:
- If your claim is successful, most of your solicitor’s fees are usually paid by the other party (typically the defendant or their insurer). You will also pay a success fee, which is a percentage of your compensation. Any deductions from damages including any costs not recovered from the other party and your success fee are limited to a maximum of 25% of the damages. You will keep at least 75% of the damages.
- If your claim is unsuccessful, then as long as you have complied with the terms of the agreement you won’t have to pay your solicitor’s legal fees – hence the term No Win No Fee.
To protect you from other costs (like the other side’s legal fees or expert reports), you will also be advised to take out After the Event (ATE) insurance policy. This is only paid for if the case is successful, and the premium can be deducted from your compensation. It is included within the maximum of 25% deductions, so you will take home at least 75% of the damages.
A No Win No Fee agreement makes it possible for you to seek justice and compensation without the worry of large legal bills if the claim doesn’t succeed.
To protect you from other costs (like the other side’s legal fees or expert reports), you will also be advised to take out After the Event (ATE) insurance policy. This is only paid for if the case is successful, and the premium can be deducted from your compensation. It is included within the maximum of 25% deductions, so you will take home at least 75% of the damages.
A No Win No Fee agreement makes it possible for you to seek justice and compensation without the worry of large legal bills if the claim doesn’t succeed.
How Much Is My Claim Worth?
The value of your medical negligence claim depends on two main factors: compensation for your injuries and compensation for financial losses.
1. Compensation for Your Injuries (General Damages)
This is based on how serious your injury is and how it has affected your life. Solicitors use previous case outcomes as a guide, so for common injuries there is sometimes clear guidance on what you can expect.
However, for many clinical negligence cases, comparisons can be more difficult because the effect of the negligence needs to separated from any healthcare issues for which you were seeking treatment that might have happened in any event. In these situations, expert medical evidence is required to give you a realistic estimate of the compensation you could receive.
2. Compensation for Financial Losses (Special Damages)
Every case is different, and your financial losses will be assessed based on how the negligence has affected you personally. This can include both past and future expenses, such as:
⦁ Loss of earnings (including future loss if you can’t return to work)
⦁ Medical treatment and rehabilitation costs
⦁ Care and support expenses
⦁ Travel costs related to your injury
⦁ Adaptations to your home or lifestyle
To support your claim, it’s important to keep receipts, invoices, and records of any expenses or financial losses.
Where appropriate, an interim payment can also be applied for – part of your compensation paid early – to help you access vital treatment or care while your case is ongoing.
Ultimately, your compensation will reflect the full impact of the negligence on your life – both physically and financially. A specialist solicitor will work to ensure you receive everything you’re entitled to.
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Frequently Asked Medical Negligence Questions
You are entitled to a medical negligence claim if you received substandard care from a medical professional or healthcare provider - and that care directly caused you harm or made your condition worse.
Common examples of negligence that result in a successful claim include misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical mistakes or failure to obtain informed consent.
For your claim to succeed, our solicitors need to prove that the care fell below an acceptable standard and resulted in injury or loss to you.
A free initial consultation with our experts can help determine whether your case meets these criteria.
Compensation varies depending on the severity of your injury, how it affects your daily life and any financial losses that have happened as a result.
While no two cases are the same, our friendly and supportive team will work to ensure you receive the maximum amount you’re legally entitled to, backed up by expert medical and financial assessments.
We handled medical negligence claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and there’s no cost to you if your case is unsuccessful as long as you have complied with the terms of the CFA and the ATE insurance.
If your claim succeeds, no more than 25% will be deducted from your damages to cover your legal costs so you will keep at least 75% of the damages. Don’t worry, we’ll always explain all potential costs clearly before you proceed, so there’ll never be any surprises later on.