Recovering Financial Losses Following Negligent Medical Care
If a patient is found to have been the victim of negligent medical care which affects their long-term outcome, they are legally entitled to claim compensation. Speak to a legal specialist as soon as possible.
Compensation for medical negligence
Such compensation does not simply address the patient's pain and suffering but includes an assessment of the financial impact of the negligence on the patient's function and quality of life.
For example, if negligent medical care has caused an individual to suffer a significant loss of earnings, due perhaps to a loss of mobility or cognitive function, that loss of income would be included in a claim insofar as it has been found to be the result of the negligence.
Likewise, if the individual has been rendered dependent on care or household support because of the impact of their negligent care, the associated costs would be included in their claim. As would the costs of specialist equipment or treatment should this be necessary.
Claims for compensation can be made against an individual such as a GP or against an NHS Trust.
Aspects of medical care which may be the focus of a compensation claim can be wide-ranging including the following:
- A failure of examination and diagnosis
- A misdiagnosis
- A failure to provide red flag advice
- A failure to make a necessary referral
- A failure in the prescription or administration of medication
- An error during a surgical procedure or in maternity care
Making a claim for compensation
In order to recover one's financial losses through a claim for compensation, it is essential to engage the services of a specialist medical negligence lawyer.
Before a claim can be issued with a court, an investigation has to be carried out to establish that the patient has, indeed, been the victim of negligent care.
If so, a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the negligence and the associated financial losses needs to be carried out to be presented as part of the claim.
A specialist in medical negligence law will have the appropriate expertise and experience to be able to navigate the complex deadlines, procedures and requirements of pursuing a claim.
They will have access to the best medical experts to analyse a patient's medical care and will be able to develop a comprehensive assessment of the patient's financial losses.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a history of success in high-value claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of recovering your financial losses following negligent medical care.
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