Medical Negligence Claims

Medical negligence occurs when healthcare professionals fail to provide an acceptable standard of care, causing harm to the patient. These cases are complex and require specialist legal expertise.

Types of Medical Negligence

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis - Cancer, heart conditions, infections
• Surgical Errors - Wrong site surgery, post-operative complications
• Birth Injuries - Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brain injuries
• Medication Errors - Wrong drug, wrong dose, adverse reactions
• A&E Failures - Missed fractures, delayed treatment
• GP Negligence - Failure to refer, missed symptoms

What You Need to Prove

A successful claim requires evidence that:

• The healthcare provider owed you a duty of care
• They breached that duty (fell below acceptable standards)
• The breach caused your injury or made it worse
• You suffered quantifiable harm as a result

Time Limits

You generally have 3 years from the date of negligence (or date of knowledge) to bring a claim. Different rules apply for children and those lacking mental capacity.