Hospital Negligence Claims
If you’ve been harmed by negligent medical treatment in a hospital, you might feel alone, but unfortunately, you’re not. Hospital negligence claims are more common than many people realise.
How Common Are Hospital Negligence Claims?
According to the NHS Resolution Annual Report for 2023-2024, the NHS received over 13,000 new clinical negligence claims in that year alone. Of these, a significant proportion involved errors in hospital care, from misdiagnoses to surgical mistakes.
While these numbers might seem alarming, they also highlight that hospitals do make mistakes—and when they do, patients like you have the right to seek justice. The Medical Law Partnership specialises in helping people who have suffered due to substandard hospital care, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.
Hospitals are busy places, and unfortunately, errors can happen. Some of the most common mistakes include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, which can mean serious conditions like cancer or infections are missed until it’s too late. Surgical errors, such as operating on the wrong part of the body or leaving instruments inside a patient, can also cause devastating harm.
Medication mistakes are another frequent issue, whether it’s giving the wrong dose, the wrong drug, or failing to check for allergies. Poor post-operative care, such as not monitoring for infections or failing to act on complications, can lead to avoidable suffering. Birth injuries, caused by mistakes during labour or delivery, can have lifelong consequences for both mother and baby.
If you have suffered from any of these injuries, you may have been the victim of negligence. The Medical Law Partnership can investigate what went wrong and help you build a strong case for compensation.
The first thing you should do is contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen to your story, assess whether you have a valid claim, and explain your options in clear, straightforward terms.
If we believe you have a case, our specialist solicitors will gather evidence, including your medical records and expert opinions from independent doctors. We’ll handle all the legal complexities while keeping you informed at every stage. You won’t have to worry about upfront costs—we work on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you only pay if your claim succeeds.
Our team understands how distressing this experience can be, so we’ll treat you with compassion and respect throughout the process. Our goal is to make claiming as stress-free as possible while fighting for the best possible outcome for you.
Compensation isn’t just about covering the cost of medical treatment, it’s also about acknowledging what you’ve been through and helping you move forward. Depending on your case, you could claim for:
- Pain and suffering, compensation for the physical and emotional impact of your injury.
- Loss of earnings, if your injury has left you unable to work, either temporarily or permanently.
- Medical and rehabilitation costs, including future treatments, therapies, or specialist equipment.
- Care costs, if you’ve needed help with daily tasks due to your injury.
- Adaptations to your home, such as wheelchair ramps or modified bathrooms.
Every case is different, so the amount you receive will depend on the severity of your injury and its long-term effects. The Medical Law Partnership will ensure every aspect of your suffering is considered when valuing your claim.
It’s natural to want your claim resolved as quickly as possible, but the timeframe varies depending on the complexity of your case. Simple cases where negligence is admitted early might settle within 2-4 years. More complex claims, especially those involving severe injuries or disputed liability, can take longer.
We’ll always work as efficiently as possible, but we’ll never rush your claim at the expense of a fair outcome. Our priority is securing the compensation you deserve, even if that means taking the time to build the strongest possible case.
If you’ve suffered due to hospital negligence, you don’t have to face it alone. The Medical Law Partnership is here to help you get justice. Contact us today.
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