Medical Errors and When to Claim Compensation
If you suspect that you or a loved one have suffered from substandard medical care, it can be very difficult to know for sure. The best plan is to speak with a medical negligence legal specialist who will be able to obtain your medical records and analyse the quality of your care.
Am I entitled to compensation?
If a patient suffers a worse long-term outcome following substandard medical care than would have been the case with an acceptable level of care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences of the negligence. If the individual suffers significant symptoms, such as loss of mobility, cognitive problems or vision difficulties, for example, the consequences may include a considerable loss of earnings and the high costs of personal care.
Some medical errors, known as 'never events are clear. These include mistakes such as the incorrect administration of medication, the use of an inappropriate implant, the retention of a surgical item in the patients body following a procedure or carrying out a procedure to the wrong part of the body.
Other mistakes or examples of negligence such as a delay in diagnosis, a negligent bowel perforation, the impact of incorrect surgical positioning or a failure of safety-netting may be less clear.
Consequently, if you suspect that you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care, the best course of action is to speak to a legal expert who specialises in medical negligence law.
When should I make a claim?
You should speak to a legal specialist as soon as you can. This will give them plenty of time in which to investigate your medical care thoroughly in order to identify whether or not there has indeed been a breach of duty.
If it appears that you have been the victim of negligence, your legal specialist will advise you on the next steps.
Acting promptly not only means that you will have the best recall of events but will also help to ensure that your claim is issued before the three-year deadline.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you are thinking of making a claim for compensation for medical negligence, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in this complex area of law.
One of our team of experienced solicitors will discuss your situation, free of charge, and advise you as to the best way forward.
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