Medical negligence – also known as clinical negligence, is a type of claim when you are injured as a result of an error by the medical profession. It also includes errors by dentists.
Claiming compensation for medical error can be complex, so you will invariably need the help of a specialist solicitor.
This blog gives an insight into different types of claim and answers questions from medical negligence victims.
You can ask your own online question, receive a free call back or start your own claim.
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Failed Hernia Hospital Operation Claim: Hole In Stomach Damaged Artery MRSA
UK solicitor explains how to claim compensation if a hernia operation at hospital is conducted incorrectly causing stomach injuries and infections such as MRSA Hospital clinical negligence victim question I went into hospital for a hernia operation and the operation was not conducted correctly. I later learned that I was taken to intensive care as […]
Claim Compensation Dental Negligence: Damaged Teeth Cracked Crown
UK solicitor sets out how to claim compensation if you have suffered damage to your teeth as a result of dental negligence Dental negligence victim question I attended at a private dentist in Manchester for fitting of a crown to a molar. I was measured for a crown and a temporary crown put in place. […]
NHS Dental Negligence Claim: Loss Of Teeth Root Infection Compensation
NHS Dental Negligence: UK solicitor explains how to make a claim for dental negligence following the loss of teeth and infection from misdiagnosis and a failed dental procedure by an NHS dentist Dental negligence victim question Approximately 5 months ago I went to the dentist with a dental pain at the back of my mouth […]
Dental Negligence Claim: Root Canal Completed On Incorrect Tooth
Dental negligence solicitor explains how to claim compensation if your dental surgeon has completed root canal surgery on the wrong tooth. Dental Negligence Victim Question I went to see my GP who took an X-Ray of the mouth and indicated that the pain I was experiencing in a pre molar tooth required root canal to […]
Boutonniere Finger Deformity Compensation Claim: Defective Joint Replacement Operation
How to claim compensation for hospital negligence for a boutonniere deformity following a defective finger joint replacement operation A boutonniere finger deformity describes how a finger can be bent one way and then another. This condition can result if an operation to replace a finger joint is performed incorrectly or the finger is not correctly […]
How Long To Make Medical Negligence Claim? Clinical Compensation Time Periods
UK Medical Negligence Solicitor Sets Out How Long It Will Take To Make A Clinical Negligence Claim For Compensation Medical negligence – more appropriately known as clinical negligence describes a claim for compensation due to an error by a medical professional – whether that be a GP, the NHS or a private consultant doctor. How […]
Medical Negligence Claims UK Time Limit: How Long To Claim Compensation
Is there a time limit to claim compensation for clinical negligence in the UK? In the UK – you have three years from the date of injury or date of knowledge of injury due to clinical negligence to make a claim. Generally speaking – victims of clinical negligence are unaware that there has been negligence […]
Medical Negligence Causing Mother’s Death During Child Birth: How Long To Claim
Find out the time periods for children to claim for fatal clinical negligence. Child Of Clinical Negligence Victim Question My mother died at hospital whilst giving birth to me. I am 17 years old and I have only recently found out that there were some hospital errors which caused her death. I was brought up […]
Medical Misdiagnosis Compensation Claim: Operable Injury Made Worse By Hospital Error
Medical negligence solicitor explains how to claim compensation if you have been subject to misdiagnosis by a consultant in a NHS hospital Medical misdiagnosis victim question I was involved in a road traffic accident involving damage to my shoulder. I was taken to hospital where I was told by a NHS consultant that due to […]
Locum GP Fatal Overdose: Claim Clinical Negligence Compensation
When Is It Possible To Claim Compensation In The UK For A General Practitioner’s Medical Negligence? In the news I read reports all the time of GP’s and locum GP’s prescribing the wrong drugs or the incorrect dosages of drugs for patients. Patients have rights, which ensure that a medical professional is just that and […]
