Hospitals are places we turn to for care, treatment, and recovery — but when things go wrong due to medical errors, the impact can be serious and long lasting.
If you or a loved one has suffered avoidable harm in a hospital setting, you may be entitled to make a hospital negligence claim.
At NHS Negligence Claims, we regularly help individuals across England and Wales secure the compensation they deserve in the aftermath of substandard care.
What is a hospital negligence claim?
Hospital negligence claims arise when a patient is injured or suffers harm because the treatment or care they received during their stay in hospital fell below acceptable medical standards.
This can include:
- Mistakes made by doctors, nurses or other medical staff
- Administrative errors that affect treatment
- Failures in infection control
- Delays in diagnosis or treatment
- Poor aftercare or monitoring
For your claim to be successful, your solicitor must be able to prove that:
- The hospital breached its duty of care; and,
- That breach caused you significant harm which could have been avoided
We understand how overwhelming the process can seem – but don’t worry, our friendly and experienced team are here to guide you every step of the way.
Types of hospital negligence claims
Hospital negligence can take many forms and may occur during emergency care, routine treatment, surgery or even aftercare.
Some common examples include:
- Surgical errors – including wrong-site surgery, organ damage or retained instruments
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis – leading to delayed treatment or progression of illness
- Medication errors – such as incorrect dosages, harmful drug interactions or being given the wrong medication
- Birth injuries – harm to mother or baby due to poor obstetric care
- Infections – including MRSA or sepsis from poor hygiene or lack of monitoring
- Falls and injuries – caused by inadequate supervision or unsafe hospital environments
- Poor mental health care – including failures to assess or manage risk appropriately
Whatever negligence you’ve suffered, we’ll help investigate what went wrong and fight for the compensation you’re entitled to.
Can I make a claim against a hospital?
Yes — if a hospital’s failings caused you unnecessary harm, you may have legal grounds to sue.
Hospitals have a legal duty to provide care that meets professional standards. If they fall short, they can be held accountable.
To make a claim for hospital negligence, it must be shown that:
- Â The treatment was negligent – (i.e. fell below a reasonable standard); and,
- Â That negligence led to your injury, illness or a significant worsening of your condition
We work with independent medical experts to establish where the care went wrong and how it has affected your life. You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of income
- Rehabilitation and ongoing care
- Costs of past and future medical treatment and equipment
Contact our specialists today
Our experienced medical negligence solicitors are here to support you with expert legal advice in language you can understand – as well as practical guidance and genuine compassion for your situation.
We offer no win, no fee representation.
Take the first step today – we’re here for you. Call Us Today On: 0333 305 1013
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.