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Medical negligence claims can be extremely difficult
to prove. However if you have suffered injury at the
hands of a medical professional, it may be possible to
claim compensation. Here we discuss the factors that
determine whether a claim can be brought.
Causation
As well as establishing that a
standard of care was breached, you must also prove
that any negligence caused an injury. Proving this link
is known as establishing causation. It may be that the
injury would have happened regardless of any breach of
care and in such cases there will not be a claim.
It is widely recognised that with certain procedures
there is an inherent risk of further injury or harm. So
you must show that on the balance of probabilities the
breach caused the loss which means that it is likely
that the act of negligence caused an injury. If you
think that you may have been the
victim of medical negligence, please contact us
immediately for a discussion on your case. We deal with
medical negligence compensation across England & Wales.
This area of law is highly specialised and you must
ensure that your legal representative has the
appropriate level of expertise. So if you do make a
claim how do you pay your costs in order to pursue your
claim?
Firstly you may be entitled to legal aid - which
means you can claim totally free of charge.
You may be entitled to a "no
win no fee" agreement if legal aid is not
appropriate for you.
You may even have legal expense insurance (most
household policies have this cover)
In certain cases you may wish to privately fund your
action.
CALL 0800 0322210 - or if
preferred contact our discreet ONLINE CHAT LINE - or
complete our enquiry form opposite.
Nursing home negligence
If you or a relative have been
injured whilst in a care home we may be able to help
with advice about compensation.
Nursing home complaints are soaring but our team may
be able to help you complain effectively and seek legal
redress.
The performance of GPs and consultant doctors is to be
reviewed every 5 years - 24th July 2008
Maternity wards failing patients according to survey
- 10th July 2008
Hospitals are failing to meet basic hygiene standards
say the Healthcare Commission - 16th June 2008
Rectal surgeons using wrong op when treating cancer
patients - 5th June 2008
Fears over GPs failing to diagnose cancers -
14.04.08
Many hospitals unable to meet the "Deep clean" deadline
set by the Government to combat the spread of infection
- 3rd April 2008
The number of death certificates mentioning
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
stabilised at 1,652 in 2006, according to the Office for
National Statistics. For more detail:
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=1067
- 31st March 2008
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National Health Service in either a qualified or non-
qualified role? If you are, there may be a right to
re-claim wages that have been withheld through an unfair
wage system. Speak to our
NHS low pay compensation claims team today
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