Medical Negligence

Q. What is medical or clinical negligence?
A. Medical or clinical negligence is when you have been the victim of a poor level of care from a medical professional which has resulted in a spinal injury, brain injury, general injury, mental health issue or in some cases death. A claim for compensation can be made if the medical accident took place in the NHS or privately and can apply to consultants, doctors, GPs, dentists or other medical staff either at a hospital or at another medical facility. In addition all kinds of treatment can be covered.

Poor care and clinical negligence are not necessarily the same thing and negligence is something that is very much defined in law. A key feature of a successful claim is being able to show that you suffered a loss or injury due to the treatment you received.

We have legal experts who are experienced in determining if a case has merit and we would be happy to talk to you to discuss if your individual circumstances may be suitable to make a claim.

Q. Should I contact you?
A. Too many people do not get the compensation they deserve because they do not realise that they have a case! We offer free advice on whether you may have a case and our legal experts will be happy to discuss your individual circumstances. Don’t miss out because you didn’t take appropriate professional advice!

Q. How long will a claim take?
A. This will depend very much on the individual circumstances of the case.

Q. Will I get all the compensation I am awarded?
A. If you have been the victim of a poor level of care from a medical professional then we can help you claim the compensation you deserve. In most suitable cases Applebys will make a no-win, no-fee, 100% compensation claim for any injuries you suffered due to your injury as a result of poor medical treatment.

Q. How much compensation will I receive?
A. Each medical claim is different, and the compensation will vary depending on the severity of the injuries. We evaluate each case to determine the extent of the injuries, any long-lasting effects or impairment, lost time from work and any other related expenses resulting from the accident. In general, more serious or permanent injuries will result in a higher settlement.

Compensation awards are also affected by the victim's ability to perform the same amount of work as before the accident and to engage socially. The medical awards are determined by a physician's evaluation of the treatments required and the amount that the claimant could be expected to pay.

Q. Can I make a claim on behalf of a loved one who is no longer with us due to medical negligence?
A. Yes, though this is quite a complicated area of the law. Please call us to discuss your individual circumstances and we will be able to advise you.

Q. Will I have to appear in court?
A. This is a possibility, however we will endeavour to avoid this when ever possible.

Q. Why use Applebys Solicitors?
A. Applebys are a firm of solicitors specialising in all aspects of personal injury law. This includes the complex area of medical / clinical negligence.

At Applebys Solicitors we have specialist legal experts who have perfected the claims process so that there's the minimum amount of inconvenience to you. We offer an end-to-end claims process that ensures that all aspects of your claim are taken care of. The primary goal of Applebys is to make the process of filing a claim as easy and painless as possible. We know that most victims are not experienced in dealing with health care professionals. At Applebys we will work hard for you to ensure there are no undue delays and that you receive all the compensation you deserve.

Q. What's the first step?
A. Contact Applebys Solicitors using the form on the right or call us on 0800 169 1325. We'll ask you a few questions to determine if we feel you may have a case.

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