Medical Negligence

When medical treatment goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating for patients and their families. If you've suffered harm due to substandard medical care, you may be entitled to substantial compensation through a medical negligence claim.

What Our Medical Negligence Solicitors Can Help With

Our specialist clinical negligence solicitors handle all types of medical malpractice claims:

• Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis: Cancer, heart conditions, stroke, infections
• Surgical Errors: Wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, anaesthetic awareness
• Birth Injuries: Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brain damage during delivery
• Hospital Acquired Infections: MRSA, C.difficile, sepsis from poor hygiene
• Medication Errors: Wrong drugs, incorrect dosages, drug interactions
• Emergency Department Negligence: Failure to treat, discharge errors, triage mistakes
• Dental Negligence: Nerve damage, failed procedures, poor dental work
• Mental Health Negligence: Inadequate care, suicide prevention failures

Proving Medical Negligence

Successful medical negligence claims must establish:

1. Duty of Care: Doctor-patient relationship existed

2. Breach of Duty: Treatment fell below acceptable medical standards

3. Causation: The negligence directly caused harm or worsened condition

4. Damages: Quantifiable losses resulting from the negligence

Medical Negligence Compensation Amounts

General Damages for Pain and Suffering:

• Minor injuries (full recovery): £3,000 - £15,000
• Moderate injuries (ongoing symptoms): £15,000 - £75,000
• Severe injuries (permanent disability): £75,000 - £500,000
• Catastrophic injuries (life-changing): £500,000 - £10,000,000+

Special Damages for Financial Losses:

• Lost earnings (past and future income)
• Private medical treatment and therapy costs
• Care and assistance needs (family and professional)
• Medical equipment and home adaptations
• Transport and travel expenses

Types of Medical Negligence Claims

Hospital Negligence:

• NHS Trust and private hospital claims
• Ward care and monitoring failures
• Post-operative complications
• Consent and patient safety issues

GP Negligence:

• Failure to refer to specialists
• Missed symptoms and delayed diagnosis
• Prescription errors and medication reviews
• Inadequate follow-up care

Specialist Negligence:

• Consultant and specialist treatment errors
• Radiology and imaging misinterpretation
• Laboratory and pathology mistakes
• Emergency medicine failures

Why Choose SolicitorConnect for Medical Negligence

• Clinical Negligence Specialists: Solicitors with dedicated medical law expertise
• Medical Expert Networks: Access to leading consultants and medical professionals
• No Win No Fee: Risk-free claims with after-the-event insurance
• Substantial Settlements: Experience in high-value and complex medical cases
• Rehabilitation Focus: Early intervention for treatment and recovery support
• Family Support: Understanding the impact on families and carers
• Court Experience: Proven track record in medical negligence litigation

Medical negligence claims are complex and can take 18-36 months to resolve, requiring extensive medical evidence and expert testimony.

This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal advice tailored to your situation, please consult with a qualified solicitor.