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We understand that no amount of compensation can change what’s happened, but starting a clinical negligence claim could put you on the road to relieving some financial pressures caused by the accident – whether that’s paying for medical treatment, rehabilitation, or covering loss of earnings to help you get back on track.
Our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors have nearly 20 years’ experience to put into even the most complex of cases.
We can give advice on pursuing a complaint through the healthcare system, including assistance with drafting a complaint, if appropriate. We will also provide thorough advice on what the outcome of your medical negligence claim is likely to be from the outset so that you feel reassured every step of the way.
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When we take on any case, we want you to feel reassured and confident in every aspect of your claim. That’s why we offer a service that puts your needs over and above anything else.
1Schedule our first meeting within 24 hours
2Return your phone call or email the very same day if received before 3pm
3Reply to any letter you send us within 2 days
4Write to you every 4 weeks with any updates or information on your case
*Our promise is different for criminal injury claims
Medical negligence, also known as clinical negligence, is when a medical professional or organisation provides substandard care to a patient resulting in injury or illness, or in some instances, make an existing condition worse.
When claiming for clinical negligence compensation, there are two pieces of evidence that need to be proven true:
If you or a member of your family has come to harm because of clinical negligence, you have a right to seek compensation for your injuries. Contact a member of our specialist team if you have suffered from any of the following:
Finding out a diagnosis later than expected can not only be stressful, it can also cause an illness to worsen and increase the time it takes to recover. Misdiagnosis can also be life-threatening. If you’ve received the wrong treatment or no treatment at all, the severity of your condition may worsen, and it may be too late to receive life-changing treatment going forward.
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If you’ve suffered due to inadequate healthcare from a dentist that caused you unnecessary pain or a serious injury, you may be able to receive dental negligence compensation. Dental negligence can include anything from the wrong tooth being pulled out to more serious incidents that result in permanent nerve damage.
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Childbirth is safer than ever before, but accidents can happen. Birth negligence or medical failures during childbirth can range from anything from inappropriate use of equipment during delivery to failure to diagnose injuries, infections, or unidentified complications that may harm the baby during or after giving birth.
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All medical negligence cases taken by Hudgell Solicitors are handled on a no win no fee basis. This means that you will not have to pay any money up front and there will be no financial risk if your case is unsuccessful.
If your case is successful, from dental negligenceclaims to cancer misdiagnosis, you will only be expected to pay a contribution to your solicitor’s fees once the case has been resolved. The costs paid are usually a percentage of the compensation awarded and will be agreed before your case is carried out.
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If you or someone you know has been a victim of medical negligence, the first step is to contact our team of experts. They’ll conduct a free, no-obligation consultation to talk about what happened and to help understand whether we think you have a claim.
The data you submit will only be used by Hudgell Solicitors and only for the purpose of dealing with your enquiry.
Our specialist team will do all they can to take the worry and hassle out of making a claim and gather all the medical evidence to build your case, and gain any future care or treatments needed.
There is usually a three-year time limit for claiming medical negligence compensation. This time limit will run from either the date that the negligence occurred or from when you first became aware of the injury being caused by negligence.
For under 18s, the three-year time limit for claiming compensation does not apply. However, when a child does turn 18, the three-year time limit comes into effect on their birthday and legal proceedings must start before their 21st birthday.
The time limitation does not begin until the legal incapacity is removed or, in the case of a patient being treated under the Mental Health Act 1983, from when they are discharged as a patient.
Our clinical and medical negligence claims are funded through a no win no fee agreement, meaning there is no financial risk to you.
There are several other routes that may be available to you, including:
A claim will be able to provide financial compensation which will go towards making life more manageable following the incident. Money could go towards enabling you to have the best quality of life and covering any expenses or loss of earnings that you may have incurred along the way.
We will take into account factors such as further treatments needed, possible adaptations to your home, or care costs that may have arisen following the negligence.
It is not always compensation that is sought when someone has been affected by substandard medical treatment. Often people seek an apology for the suffering that has been caused and to be assured it won’t happen to anyone else.
Our solicitors can talk you through the process of making a complaint, should this be all you wish to do, and can give advice on whether you should consider pursuing a claim.
For more information on making a formal complaint about medical treatment and possible medical negligence, we have a dedicated guide and a downloadable letter template.
Compensation following a medical negligence claim can vary widely depending on the impact the incident has had on you. Any amount depends entirely on your individual circumstances, but you may find it helpful to know what compensation we have achieved for others like you.
Hudgell Solicitors has one of the UK’s leading medical negligence compensation claims teams, led by specialists with decades of experience in handling high-value, complex cases to support those with serious and life-changing injuries.
Led by Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel members Amanda Stevens and Chris Moore, each has more than 20 years’ experience of handling cases involving serious brain injuries, birth injuries, spinal cord cases and supporting clients with cerebral palsy.
Our solicitors support clients across the UK who have suffered negligence at their GP surgery, in hospital, at a dentist or optician, or within a residential or care home, securing compensation settlements and putting rehabilitation at the heart of their work to help our clients make the best possible recovery.
Not found what you’re looking for? If you think your injury or illness doesn’t fall under medical negligence, take a look at our range of other services which may be better suited.
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