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If you have received substandard care at a private or NHS hospital and you are injured as a result, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.
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Forbes Solicitors' hospital negligence solicitors offer expert legal advice to individuals who have suffered as a result of hospital negligence. Our experienced hospital negligence claims lawyers can assist with a range of issues, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and inadequate treatment. We understand the impact that hospital negligence can have on individuals and work to achieve the best possible outcome.
Hospital negligence refers to the failure of a hospital or its staff to provide appropriate care, which results in harm to the patient. This can take many forms, such as misdiagnosis, delayed treatment.
A hospital negligence compensation claim is a legal claim for compensation made by someone who has suffered harm as a result of hospital negligence. This can include medical expenses, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering. The compensation may also cover the costs of any ongoing care or treatment that may be required as a result of the negligent care.
If you have received substandard care at a private or NHS hospital and you are injured as a result, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.
Going to hospital can be a particularly distressing time, and can cause people to worry. Fortunately accidents rarely happen and patients are given the care they require. In some instances however, patients in hospitals can be neglected and the care they are supposed to receive is of a poor standard, resulting in injuries or worse.
Hospital negligence claims differ from situation to situation making it difficult to decide whether there is a real case to bring against a hospital. Forbes Solicitors medical negligence team work with hospital negligence claims every day, and some of the most common issues brought to our attention include the following types of claims.
These are just a few examples of the type of issues Forbes Solicitors are experienced in claiming compensation for on behalf of clients.
If you have been injured whilst in hospital and believe it was due to negligence, it's vital you speak to the experienced and accredited team of solicitors at Forbes. Contact us on 0800 037 4625 today.
Hospital negligence cases are defended fiercely therefore, you need the very best legal team to help you claim compensation. Our clinical negligence lawyers at Forbes Solicitors have a proven track record in claiming compensation for clients and can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Your best interests are at the heart of everything we do. We fight to make sure you have access to any rehabilitation programmes, special care and treatments you may need as a result of your injuries.
All it takes is a phone call to get your hospital negligence claim started, call us today on 0800 037 4625.
We operate on a No Win No Fee basis, and offer a free initial chat with one of our expert solicitors. There is no obligation to proceed and all calls are completely confidential.
If you have suffered an injury or have had a loved one pass away due to hospital negligence, then you may be able to claim compensation. If you have a successful case, how much compensation you may get will depend on several factors, including:
The compensation sum you may be awarded is generally used to pay for treatment such as rehabilitation that may not be available on the NHS, adaptations to your home or car (if needed), therapy such as counselling or physiotherapy and can also be used to pay for private medical care including a personal carer if needed.
If you think you have a hospital negligence claim, contact our expert medical negligence solicitors. We will listen to your story and, if you have a case, will help every step of the way.
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To sue a hospital for clinical negligence you will need to prove that you have suffered loss, damage or injury due to this negligence. Calling a solicitor can make all the difference in suing a hospital for compensation. Contact our hospital negligence claims solicitors today on 0800 037 4625.
To be awarded compensation for hospital negligence you will need to prove the following:
As with all medical negligence cases, the burden of proof sits on the person claiming the compensation, i.e. the claimant. Proof of the above is typically obtained through medical records, witness statements, medical expert reports and financial evidence. The latter is used to ensure that the compensation puts the claimant back in the position they would have been if the negligence had not happened in the first place.
It is possible to sue the hospital for getting MRSA; however, you have to prove that you contracted MRSA due to the negligence of the hospital staff. The most common way that MRSA is spread is through poor hygiene standards. For example, this would be applicable if staff have not washed their hands or used alcohol gel. Another way the MRSA virus can spread is through infected hospital equipment. NHS staff must adhere to strict hygiene and infection control guidelines and procedures, however, if these are not followed then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
If you have suffered an injury due to the wrong diagnosis (also known as misdiagnosis) or because of a delayed diagnosis, then you may be able to claim compensation. If you wish to sue a hospital for wrong diagnosis then you will need to prove your claim. The same burden of proof is needed (see above) for hospital negligence as for misdiagnosis. Our medical misdiagnosis solicitors can help you claim the compensation you are entitled to if a wrong diagnosis has resulted in suffering, injury or a condition becoming terminal. Contact us today on 0800 037 4625.
If a loved one has passed away due to hospital negligence, then it is possible for you to claim compensation on their behalf. You can claim if you are a family member, a beneficiary of the deceased's will or the executor of the will. We understand how difficult it is when a loved one passes away, especially as a result of hospital negligence. Our sympathetic solicitors are here to help and will guide you throughout the process with expert legal advice.
Our hospital negligence solicitors work on a no win no fee basis, which means you won't have to pay any legal fees until after your claim is successful. We are also proud to be one of the very few legal firms in the North of England with a Legal Aid Agency Clinical Negligence Franchise. This is only awarded to a very small number of elite solicitors. This means we can apply for Legal Aid, now known as Legal Service Commission Funding, to pay for some qualifying clinical negligence cases.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury, damage or loss due to hospital negligence, then contact our expert solicitors today.
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