Medical Negligence
What do we do?
Millions of people receive various types of medical treatment and the vast majority are dealt with professionally and with the utmost care. However, sometimes mistakes can happen and these can have serious consequences.
Trust is placed in the health care professional and there is a duty of care owed to you by the treating healthcare professional, whether it be a doctor, surgeon, dentist, nurse, hospital or other member of the medical staff. There are many types of medical negligence claims and this area of law is complex. This is why it is important to seek advice as to whether you have a medical negligence claim as soon as possible. We can help to assess if you could have a case and provide the appropriate support, guidance and advice.
How we do it?
Medical Negligence is a complex area of law where getting specialist advice is critical. You have to show not only that the healthcare professional failed to carry out their responsibilities, but that that failure is what caused you to be in the position you are in rather than any underlying condition. We work with a wide range of healthcare experts and other professionals who can provide advice and assistance.
If you think you may have a medical negligence claim or someone you know has, contact us and we will discuss the particular circumstances in a sympathetic manner in order for you to decide what options, if any, are open to you. We see people at our Oldbury office (0121 511 2233) and our Netherton office (01384 236101).
Time limits in medical negligence claims
Time limits in medical negligence claims are strict.
Normally you have three years from the date of the negligent act or when you first knew or ought to have been expected to know that the negligence gave rise to your problems.
However, there are some exceptions to this.
Whilst an adult can make a claim on behalf of a child under 18, if this did not occur the child upon reaching 18 would have until their 21st birthday to make a claim. This will allow the child, on reaching majority to bring their own claim within the three year time limit if no-one did it for them during their minority.
If a person does not have mental capacity then the three year time limit does not apply and someone can bring a claim upon their behalf at any time. However, it is important to note that if that person who did not have capacity regains mental capacity the strict three year time limit to make a claim will apply from the date that person regained mental capacity.
The rules generally are very strict but sometimes in exceptional circumstances an application can be made to Court to determine whether a claim can proceed outside the time limit. This is exceptionally rare and is in the Court’s discretion. This should never be relied upon as the Court can refuse such an application.
It is not always clear when the time limit runs from in a medical negligence claim and especially in respect of when you first knew or were expected to have known about the negligence.
It is, therefore, so important to contact us sooner, rather than later, to ensure that you do not miss a time limit or have insufficient time to investigate a possible claim.
Call us on 0121 511 2233 or 01384 236101 to speak to one of our medical negligence experts. There’s no charge for our initial chat and with no hidden costs so you can get answers to your questions quickly and easily.
Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Undergoing incorrect treatment or surgery which was not required.
- Symptoms that became serious as a doctor failed to refer you to a specialist.
- Failure to diagnose or a delay in diagnosing cancer
- Being provided with a diagnosis which was incorrect
- Being told you have cancer and receiving treatment when it transpires you do not.
- Failing to diagnose a medical condition.
This list is not exhaustive. Please contact us to discuss your particular circumstances.
Call us on 0121 511 2233 or 01384 236101 to speak to one of our medical negligence experts. There’s no charge for our initial chat and with no hidden costs so you can get answers to your questions quickly and easily.
Pregnancy and birth injuries
Birth injuries can have lifetime consequences. If a child is born disabled due to incorrect drugs being given to the mother during pregnancy or if something went wrong during the birth itself as a result of negligence. You may have a claim. Please contact us to discuss your particular circumstances.
Call us on 0121 511 2233 or 01384 236101 to speak to one of our medical negligence experts. There’s no charge for our initial chat and with no hidden costs so you can get answers to your questions quickly and easily.
Hospital negligence
There are many mistakes a hospital can make which can lead to injury. If you feel a hospital has caused you injury please contact us to discuss your particular circumstances.
Call us on 0121 511 2233 or 01384 236101 to speak to one of our medical negligence experts. There’s no charge for our initial chat and with no hidden costs so you can get answers to your questions quickly and easily.
Hospital super bugs
If you contracted a hospital super bug whilst in hospital you may be able to claim.
Call us on 0121 511 2233 or 01384 236101 to speak to one of our medical negligence experts. There’s no charge for our initial chat and with no hidden costs so you can get answers to your questions quickly and easily.
Accident and emergency claims
If there was a medical emergency and there was no response, or the response took too long, which resulted in significant injury which could have been avoided you may have a claim.
Call us on 0121 511 2233 or 01384 236101 to speak to one of our medical negligence experts. There’s no charge for our initial chat and with no hidden costs so you can get answers to your questions quickly and easily.
Prescription and medication errors
Medication errors can cause physical harm and psychological trauma.
If you, for example, have been given the wrong medication knowing you are allergic to it and this caused a reaction.
Prescribed medication when you are on other medication and it should not have been taken at the same time.
These are examples and if you think you may have a claim please contact us to discuss it.
Call us on 0121 511 2233 or 01384 236101 to speak to one of our medical negligence experts. There’s no charge for our initial chat and with no hidden costs so you can get answers to your questions quickly and easily.
