Making a Compensation Claim for Medical Negligence Fatality
If a loved one has died due to substandard medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Fatality compensation claims
Losing a loved one is always a sad and stressful time. If you believe their death is due, in whole or part, to poor-quality medical care, the emotions are considerably heightened. As well as facing the future with the absence of that significant individual, a sense of injustice can prevail. If the loved one was also a key financial contributor to the household, the complexities of the situation only increase.
In circumstances such as these it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation. If medical negligence has deprived an individual of their life, their loved ones, dependants or family may be able to make a claim for the impact of that negligence.
A successful claim can address the issues of financial losses as well as the costs of care where the victim of the negligence had been a significant care provider.
However, compensation claims for fatal medical negligence are highly complex and require the skills of a specialist medical negligence solicitor who can guide you through the process at such a difficult time.
Fatal medical negligence
Fatality due to medical negligence can occur in a variety of ways including the following:
- An error in a surgical procedure may cause a fatal injury or trigger a fatal sepsis immune system response
- An error in the prescription or administration of medication may prove fatal
- A delay in diagnosis and treatment may allow a condition such as cancer or necrotising fasciitis to develop to the point where the patient is unable to recover
- Poor-quality medical care of a problem such as an abscess may allow the patient to develop a life-threatening infection
Seek legal advice
It is important to remember that the law sets strict time limits within which legal claims for compensation can be made. If you believe that your loved one was the victim of medical negligence, you need to initiate a claim for compensation within three years of the date of the alleged negligence.
Although it is a very difficult time, it is advisable to contact a medical negligence specialist as soon as possible after the fatal occurrence so that they can support you in making a claim.
Speak to a solicitor
Glynns Solicitors is a specialist medical negligence legal practice. We have extensive experience of fatal claims and one of our team will be very happy to talk to you about your situation and advise you as to the best way forward.
Early legal assistance can be vital so please contact us if you would like to discuss your situation. Please call us free on 0800 234 3300 or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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