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Our Medical Negligence & Personal Injury Practice

If you or a member of your family has suffered serious harm as a result of medical negligence or a personal injury we can help.

We focus on finding solutions which meet the individual needs of our clients, who are often coming to terms with life altering injuries or changes in family circumstances. Our team is top ranked and our lawyers are experienced in helping injured people and bereaved families navigate the legal process to obtain much needed financial compensation.

Our areas of expertise

  1. Accidents at Work
  2. Brain Injury
  3. Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injury
  4. Death and Fatal Accidents
  5. Hospital and GP Negligence
  6. Limb Amputation
  7. Meningitis and Sepsis
  8. Military Claims
  9. Paediatric (Child) Injury
  10. Personal Injury
  11. Road Traffic Accidents
  12. Sexual Abuse Claims
  13. Spinal Injury
  14. Visual and Sensory Impairments

Medical Negligence & Personal Injury

We understand that you may be anxious about bringing a legal claim, so we make the process as straightforward as possible. We investigate cases thoroughly, involving the best experts and barristers, to maximise the chances of success. Our clients are involved at every step of the way and we have a long track record of securing substantial sums of money for our clients.

In most cases we are able to offer funding options, such as ‘no win, no fee’ agreements, so that our clients do not have to worry about how to pay for their claim.

A team of experts to help you - every step of the way

Our specialist legal team can advise if you have a valid claim for medical negligence. We speak in simple language that you'll understand, and our down-to-earth guidance and practical advice will help to get your claim started as quickly as possible.

We've helped so many people - just like you

The impact of a catastrophic injury is wide-ranging. You will undoubtably find that you are unable to enjoy many of the things you did before; and may be looking for support in adapting.

Services in medical negligence

Our team of expert solicitors offer a comprehensive range of services, dedicated to helping those who have suffered due to medical negligence. Our medical negligence solicitors not only have specialist legal experts, but also comprises medical experts including highly experienced midwives and a litigation nurse, who work collaboratively to ensure clients receive empathetic understanding knowledge, as well as legal advice.

From the very beginning, we’re here to help guide and support you, as we know medical negligence cases can be emotionally challenging. We’re understanding and supportive throughout your claim and beyond, offering reassurance and guidance to help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with pursuing a legal claim.

Our medical negligence solicitors have in-depth knowledge of the laws and understand the legal complexities, providing expert guidance tailored to your specific situation. We can evaluate the strength of your case by reviewing medical records, consulting with our medical experts, and we can assess the evidence to determine if there are grounds for a medical negligence claim and pursue to the best of our ability.

How do I make a medical negligence claim?

When looking at making a medical negligence claim, there are a few things you can do to ensure your claim runs smoothly.

It is advisable to seek legal advice from a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence claims, such as our team. We will assess your case and guide you through the complex legal process. We’ll take a full account from you of what has happened and will advise you on whether we think you have a claim.

If your account of the treatment you’ve had and any documents or medical correspondence suggests you have suffered because of medical negligence, we’ll then need to fund your case. The majority of medical negligence claims are funded by way of a No Win No Fee agreement, however there are certain cases where Legal Aid may be available.

 

We’ll then request access to your medical records and review them thoroughly to identify if any and what mistakes were made and the impact these had on your current condition or recovery. Gathering evidence will be the next step, and we’ll do this by taking a detailed statement from you, any other witnesses, as well as arranging for you to undergo a medical examination by an independent medical examiner who specialises in medical negligence claims.

Once our medical negligence solicitors have established a healthcare professional has breached their duty of care, meaning they didn’t provide a reasonable standard of care, we’ll begin investigating your claim and aim to establish liability as soon as possible. Once liability is accepted, we can apply for interim payments. Interim payments allow those who’ve suffered serious injuries to receive part of their compensation before their case settles.

How long do medical negligence claims take?

The length of medical negligence claims varies considerably depending on how complex the case is. Where liability is admitted, claims are often quicker to settle, sometimes taking less than 12 months.

More complex and serious injury cases will nearly always take longer to reach settlement, sometimes averaging between two to three years. It’s important a settlement isn’t rushed and that your requirements to live a full life are acknowledged and established. Collecting evidence and analysing them with medical professionals can be incredibly time-consuming but it’s to ensure we can help you achieve the best outcome.

In some cases, where you require financial assistance to pay for any medical care, loss of earnings and any other related costs, we’ll apply for interim payments before your claim is settled. In all cases, we’ll keep you up to date with how your case is progressing.

Can you make a no win no fee medical negligence claim?

When pursuing a medical negligence claim, the cost can sometimes be a concern, but as we operate our cases on No Win No Fee funding, it means there’ll be no financial risk to you. A no win no fee agreement is a way of pursuing a medical negligence compensation claim with no legal fees to pay upfront.

We want you to feel empowered to seek rightful compensation without the looming stress of financial burden throughout the process. Slater and Gordon is also able to apply for Legal Aid funding in cases where a child has suffered a neurological injury at birth or within the early neonatal period, such as cerebral palsy. Not all law firms are able to offer this funding option, but we’re an exception as our mission is to ensure as many people can access expert legal advice.

As soon as you contact us, we’ll be able to discuss financial options and alleviate any worries you may have.

Let us help you!

If you need any helps, please feel free to contact us. We will get back to you with 1 business day. Or if in hurry, just call us.

 

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