Medical Negligence

Contact one of our leading medical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

We have one of the longest established and experienced Clinical Negligence teams in the country. Our lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation.

We are with you every step of the way, working in a supportive, considered and clear way, dedicated to gaining the best possible outcome.

At the outset we will tell you whether you have a claim for medical negligence. Throughout the case we will clearly explain each step of the process.

A specialist, qualified lawyer, with experience in clinical negligence will handle your compensation claim. You will deal with the same person throughout the process.

Our  clinical negligence solicitors have dealt with thousands of medical negligence cases, covering all areas of medicine, many worth millions of pounds to the injured person, across Kent, the South East and nationally.

How can I make a clinical negligence compensation claim?

When you put your trust in medical professionals the last thing you expect is to suffer avoidable injuries, but unfortunately it happens. If you have been injured or your condition has been made worse because of medical negligence, and we can prove that the treatment provided fell below a generally accepted standard, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Your compensation claim

Clinical negligence (also known as medical negligence) can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, both physically and psychologically. If your claim is successful you will be entitled to recover compensation for:

• ‘General damages’ for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have suffered as a result of the defendant’s negligence
• All past and future financial losses incurred as a result of the negligence.

Financial losses may include:

• Loss of earnings
• Pension losses
• Cost of paying carers
• Cost of paying either professionals or other family members for assistance with domestic chores such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.
• Loss of DIY and gardening ability
• Aids and equipment
• Adaptations to the home
• Medical or rehabilitation expenses
• Travel expenses.

Where a person has died as a result of negligent treatment the losses may include:

• Compensation for person’s suffering prior to death
• A statutory bereavement award
• Funeral expenses
• Claims by the person’s dependants for their dependency on the income or domestic assistance of the deceased person.

How long does a clinical negligence claim take?

This depends largely on whether liability is admitted. Early admissions are not uncommon and we can then apply for an interim payment of compensation to meet your urgent needs. A letter of apology may also be made which can mean a lot. Even where liability is denied and court proceedings are issued the case will proceed according to a timetable set by the judge. The majority of cases are settled and very few ever go to court.

Our accreditations

Our team has long been recognised and highly ranked by two of the most prestigious, independent guides to the legal profession ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’.

We are also members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and affiliated to Action against Medical Accidents.

A number of your team members have individual accreditations and recognition in the legal directories which you can view on their profiles.

What are the time limits on clinical negligence claims?

There are time limits for bringing a clinical negligence claim. This is also known as the ‘limitation period’. For an adult, with mental capacity, court proceedings must be issued within three years from the date of the negligent treatment or (if later) three years from the time you first knew, or ought have known, that you may have been injured as a result of negligence.

Where a person dies within those three years their personal representatives or dependants must issue court proceedings within three years of either the date of death or the date they knew, or (if later) ought to have known, that the person may have been injured as a result of negligence.

In the case of a person under the age of 18 court proceedings must be issued within three years of their eighteenth birthday unless, at that time, the person lacks mental capacity to instruct a lawyer themselves.

In certain circumstances a claim may be allowed to proceed even if time has run out. However, the important point to stress is that there is a time limit and that a claim, irrespective of its merit, can become time barred.

Our Medical Negligence solicitors have long experience in dealing with compensation claims arising from negligence or errors made by the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.

A&E compensation claims can be complex and often occur following:

• Inadequate investigation of injuries (e.g. failure to x-ray)
• A delay in diagnosis (e.g. discharging you without a diagnosis)
• Failure to diagnose an injury or condition correctly (e.g. misinterpretation of scans).

You can also bring an A&E claim on behalf of a child.

Contact one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Coping with the loss of a limb is challenging, particularly when it is a result of medical negligence and could have been avoided. Our team of medical negligence lawyers can assist if you have undergone an amputation as a result of poor treatment. Amputation compensation claims can provide the financial means to access much needed support in the form of; private medical treatment, home adjustments, prosthetics, and psychological care.

We accept cases on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, and our lawyers work diligently to secure the best outcome for you.

If you believe you have had an amputation that was avoidable, it is recommended that you seek the assistance of a clinical negligence lawyer to consider if you have an amputation claim.

Birth injury claims on behalf of children are among the most complex of medical negligence claims. We are specialists in this area and have vast experience of dealing with compensation claims for birth and neo-natal injuries sustained in hospitals throughout London, Kent, Sussex and the South East.

You can make a birth injury compensation claim when medical negligence has resulted in an injury to the newborn baby. These cases often include:

• Cerebral palsy
• Erb’s palsy (or brachial plexus injury)
• Subgaleal haemorrhage (damage to the scalp)
• Deafness
• Stillbirth.

Contact one of our specialist birth injury lawyers/ for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Our highly specialised clinical negligence solicitors have in-depth experience in dealing with complex compensation claims for adults and children who have suffered brain injury.

Our lawyers deal with a broad range of cases on behalf of adults and children involving brain injury including birth injury and cerebral palsy claims, stroke cases and brain injuries acquired through aneurysms and brain tumours. The claims include injuries caused by negligently performed surgery, delays in diagnosis and errors in the medical management of conditions such as sepsis, meningitis and encephalitis. We also deal with cases where patients have had a fall in a care home or hospital and sustained a head injury.

Contact one of our specialist brain injury lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

A diagnosis of cancer is devastating for both patient and family. If you later learn that your cancer diagnosis was delayed,  or that mistakes were made in the treatment of cancer, this adds to the distress, as they have implications for life expectancy, affect the treatment options available and cause or aggravate the psychological impact. You may even have learned that your cancer was misdiagnosed entirely.

Our dedicated clinical negligence team have successfully dealt with numerous clinical negligence claims arising from delayed diagnosis of cancer or a misdiagnosis of cancer; so we’re well placed to support you.

To understand how we can help, visit our delayed cancer diagnosis claims page, or contact one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate our case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Cardiac disease, heart disease, and cardiovascular disease are conditions that affect the heart muscle and circulatory system, and are responsible for a quarter of all deaths in the UK. While these conditions can be life-threatening, many can be treated or managed with timely diagnosis and appropriate care. However, delays or mistakes in diagnosis and care can result in permanent injury or death, leading to cardiac compensation claims for the patient or their bereaved family.

To see how we can help, visit our cardiac claims page, or contact one of our team of specialist cardiac lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Cauda Equina Syndrome (also known as CES) is a serious condition caused when the nerves at the bottom of the spinal cord become compressed. Cauda Equina Syndrome is considered an emergency and it requires immediate medical attention to avoid permanent damage to the nerves. Delayed treatment can cause severe leg weakness, total paralysis as well as incontinence.

Our medical negligence solicitors can help you make a Cauda Equina claim for compensation. If we think you have a claim, we can provide a ‘no win no fee’ agreement so you can access the proper care and support.

To learn more, visit our Cauda Equina claims page, or contact our specialist team by calling us, or filling in our short enquiry form and we will call to assess your potential claim.

Life with a child with cerebral palsy has a profound impact on the whole family. Ensuring the right amount of compensation is paid can give someone access to the support they need throughout their lives and ease the care load for loved ones.

Our overriding aim is to protect the interests of you and your child and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term. Around 10% of children with cerebral palsy develop the condition as a result of birth injury. which can be caused by medical negligence either before, or during delivery; so we make sure your case is fully investigated and guide you carefully through each step of the claim process.

To learn more about how we can support you, visit our dedicated cerebral palsy claims page, or contact one of our specialist cerebral palsy lawyers for a free initial consultation. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, or if appropriate, Legal Aid.

Clinical negligence investigations into the poor care of elderly patients, in hospitals and care homes, are sadly becoming more common.

Finding that the care given to a parent or loved one is unacceptable or that they have been injured while living in a care home or in hospital is extremely distressing.

Clinical negligence claims regarding care of the elderly arise for many reasons, so to understand the detail, we will undertake a forensic investigation into the management or treatment you or your loved one received. Following this initial investigation we can then advise you on the strength of your case, and give detailed advice on the next steps.

Contact one of our specialist care home claims lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement.

If your child has been affected by medical negligence in a hospital or GP surgery the incident should be fully and independently investigated.

Someone under the age of 18 years can’t bring a claim for compensation themselves. An adult, usually a parent, has to act on their behalf as their ‘litigation friend’. It is the duty of the litigation friend to provide instructions in the child’s best interests.

Children can be affected by a whole host of paediatric medical negligence issues. Our overriding aim is to protect the interests of you and your child and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term. We make sure your case is fully investigated and guide you carefully through each step of the claim process.

Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your child’s medical treatment and if we think your child has a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, or if appropriate, Legal Aid.

To learn more, visit our child medical negligence page, or you can call us or fill in our short enquiry form

Cosmetic surgery is notoriously difficult to regulate. When it goes wrong the impact can be both physical and psychological and can cause extreme stress in your day-to-day life. If you’ve been injured during cosmetic surgery or any cosmetic procedure you may be able to claim compensation if your injury was as a result of medical negligence.

If you are looking for guidance or advice on how to proceed, contact one of our team of specialist cosmetic surgery lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and give you clear advice on the chances of your receiving compensation in a clinical negligence claim. If we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

To learn more, visit our cosmetic surgery claims page, or you can call us or fill in our short enquiry form.

Medical products undergo rigorous testing before being used on or by patients, but sometimes faults can be overlooked, or develop after the initial testing, leading to devastating impacts on patients.

Defective medical device claims occur when a person is harmed by a faulty medical device such as implants, pacemakers or prosthetics.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or had an existing condition worsened due to a defective medical product, our team of specialist lawyers can help you claim compensation. Our experienced lawyers specialise in defective medical device cases, such as defective cochlear implants, faulty defibrillators, faulty orthopaedic implants (including knee and hip replacements), and defective drugs and drug delivery devices.

Contact one of our team of specialist lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation, if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

To find out more, visit our medical device compensation page, or you can call us, or fill in our short enquiry form.

Medical negligence leading to misdiagnosis of diabetes unfortunately can result in severe consequences such as blindness, amputation, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes.

Our specialist team of lawyers can help patients claim compensation, with damages awards often including claims for loss of earnings, specialist treatment, care, and rehabilitation including prosthetics.

To see how we can help you, contact our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

To learn more, visit our diabetes misdiagnosis claims page, or you can call us or fill in our short enquiry form.

If a patient has suffered harm or injury due to negligent care provided by an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor, surgeon, or healthcare professional, they may be able to make an ENT medical negligence claim. This legal claim can arise from situations such as misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, or failure to obtain informed consent.

To find out how we can help you, you can visit our ENT compensation claims page, or you can contact our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.

Our clinical negligence team has dealt with numerous claims relating to negligent eye surgery and ophthalmic treatment, including cases involving negligent management by opticians. We have the experience and expertise to successfully recover compensation for you in an eye-related claim.

To find out how we can help you, visit our eyesight negligence claims page, or you can contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

When medical negligence results the death of a loved one, we provide a caring service and practical advice. If the deceased died when receiving medical treatment and there are concerns that the treatment caused or contributed to the death, a clinical negligence claim may follow the inquest.

We have a long history of representing families at inquests and recovering compensation in fatal accident claims.

To see how we can help, visit our fatal and inquest claims page, or you can contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement.

We put our health in the hands of hospital clinicians and GPs and we expect them to take good care of us. It comes as a shock when things go wrong but, if they do, you may be able to claim compensation.

Clinical negligence claims are often highly complex. If you have suffered as a result of negligence at a hospital or GP surgery, our specialist clinical negligence solicitors will investigate your medical negligence claim thoroughly and independently.

For more information on how we can help, visit our GP negligence claims page, or you can contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Gynaecological medical negligence can have devastating impact on a woman’s physical health, fertility and psychological wellbeing. When a medical practitioner causes injury during surgery or another gynaecological procedure, it is often possible to claim compensation.

Gynaecological claims can arise from complications associated with surgery or other gynaecological procedures.

To understand how we can help, visit our Gynaecology compensation/ page, or you can contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

If you have suffered an injury due to poor hospital care, our experienced medical negligence lawyers can help you claim compensation. We’ve successfully handled cases involving negligence in the emergency department (A&E), treatment delays, infections, misdiagnosis, inadequate nursing care, surgical errors, and medication or prescription errors. Our medical negligence team can hold both NHS and private hospitals accountable.

Contact one of our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

To find out more, visit our hospital negligence compensation page, or call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.

Urological medical negligence can have devastating effects on our health and psychological wellbeing. When a medical practitioner causes injury during a urology or nephrology procedure, it is often possible to claim compensation.

Urology and renal medicine is a complex area and complications as a result of clinical negligence in this area often causes life-changing injuries.

To find out if we can help, visit our Urology compensation claims page, or contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement

Our medical negligence lawyers can help you with the devastating impact of meningitis misdiagnosis. We have experience in cases involving viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis, meningococcal sepsis (septicaemia), and meningitis from middle ear infections. Failure to recognise the symptoms of meningitis can have life-changing and sadly often fatal outcomes. Our team can help you access the support you need, including rehabilitation services and legal advice. Our Court of Protection team can help manage your compensation and safeguard your finances for the future.

For more information, visit our meningitis compensation page, or you can contact one of our specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances and if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

When a medical professional diagnoses the wrong condition or misses the medical problem altogether this can lead to significant delays in treatment, often leaving the patient with permanent, and sometimes life-changing problems. Misdiagnosis may occur if test results are inaccurately interpreted, if inadequate or incorrect examinations are carried out, or if the patient is not referred to the right specialist.

To find out if we can help, visit our misdiagnosis compensation page, or you can contact one of our specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

‘No win, no fee’ medical negligence claims allow clients to seek legal representation without the burden of paying upfront fees or costs. When acting under a ‘no win, no fee’ (also known as a Conditional Fee agreement (or CFA)) we will only be paid for the work we undertake for you, if the case is successful.

If the case is unsuccessful you will not be charged for the work undertaken and any expert fees or court fees will be covered by insurance.

All CFA’s are governed by similar terms and conditions and are generally set up alongside an insurance product. The terms of the agreement underpin the general points set out above and we will explain how this all works in detail before we start your claim so you fully understand the position.

To see if you can claim under a CFA, visit our ‘no win, no fee’ medical negligence claims page, or speak to one of our specialist clinical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation.

Orthopaedic and spinal injury claims are complex. We have a long history of dealing with compensation claims resulting from medical negligence during spinal surgery or other orthopaedic treatment.

Orthopaedic injury cases usually arise out of medical negligence during surgery and can have serious consequences such as loss of mobility and paraplegia or the total loss of the use of an arm or hand.

To find out if we can help, visit our Orthopaedic compensation page, or contact one of our specialist orthopaedic lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

If you suffered an obstetrics injury during pregnancy or childbirth and think it was caused by medical negligence, you may be able to make a compensation claim.

Obstetric injuries can occur as a result of mismanagement of fertility treatment, pregnancy or as a result of a number of different failures during labour and delivery. Medical negligence during childbirth can leave you feeling both physical and psychological pain at a time when you should be celebrating the birth of your child. It can also lead to ongoing problems.

To find out more, visit our pregnancy negligence compensation page, or contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Sepsis is the world’s leading cause of death from infection and yet it is all too frequently misdiagnosed or not adequately treated.

We have one of the longest established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our Sepsis misdiagnosis lawyers have a reputation for winning complex negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation.

TO find out if we can help, visit our Sepsis misdiagnosis claims page, or contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

Spinal injuries caused by medical malpractice can cause permanent damage, and have life-changing consequences, impacting both the victim, and their families.

Instances of spinal injury negligence can occur in many ways, for example, when the spinal cord is damaged during surgery, when the diagnosis of spinal cord or nerve compression is delayed, or in some cases where a ‘spinal fusion’ is incorrectly performed.

Often, the outcome requires substantial lifestyle changes and you may need support with the costs of rehabilitation.

To find out more, visit our spinal injury compensation page, or contact one of our specialist spinal lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a stroke that was misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, our solicitors can help you claim compensation. Stroke misdiagnosis can lead to life-changing consequences and sometimes death.

Prompt diagnosis is crucial as the longer the blood supply is interrupted, the more serious the effects. The interplay between the medicine and the law in stroke cases is often complex and our team has the expertise and experience to assist you in making a stroke claim for compensation.

If you’re looking for support following a stroke, visit our stroke misdiagnosis compensation page, or you can contact our team of specialist medical negligence lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will listen to the circumstances of your medical treatment and if we think you have a claim, we can investigate your case using the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.

If you have suffered as a result of clinical negligence during surgery, the effects can be devastating, long lasting and sometimes permanent. When a medical practitioner causes an injury during a surgical procedure or you develop an injury after a surgical procedure, it is often possible to claim compensation.

The lasting effects mean that some victims will require additional professional care, support with rehabilitation, and sometimes financial support to make changes to the home where their mobility is impacted.

We have a long history of success in claiming compensation for claims involving surgical errors, so to find out more, visit our surgical negligence compensation page, or contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.