Have you suffered Medical Negligence?

Clinical Negligence (often referred to as Medical Negligence) claims are on the rise. In the last five years, the annual number of clinical negligence claims has risen by 52% from 6,700 in 2005/06 to 8,700 in 2010/11.

Payments made by the National Health Service Litigation Authority (NHSLA) in 2010/11 alone rose to more than £729 million. The three main clinical specialities attracting these claims were surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, and medicine.

If you have had a poor experience at the hands of medical staff, you’re probably wondering whether you too have a claim, and what clinical negligence actually means.

In general terms, clinical negligence occurs when the duty of care owed to a patient by healthcare professionals has been breached, resulting in harm to a patient, which could have otherwise been avoided.

The extent of harm varies from case to case; examples include delayed or wrongful diagnosis, infections contracted as the result of sub-standard hospital care and mishaps during surgery.

Making a claim means finding fault, often with an individual. This means that for many, starting the legal process can seem quite confrontational. Without the right legal help, this confrontation can act as a barrier to the legal process so it’s essential that you find a solicitor right for you.

Williamsons Solicitors has more than 35 years’ experience dealing with Clinical Negligence cases. Our team is recognised by Action Against Medical Accidents, The Law Society and The Legal 500.

We will help you gather all necessary evidence to support your claim and we offer a free initial meeting so that you can explain your case, in confidence, without unnecessary cost.

Get in touch with Williamsons Solicitors and find out if you are eligible to make a clinical negligence claim today.