Medical negligence
Medical negligence, sometimes referred to as clinical negligence, is when a medical professional makes a mistake or breaches their duty of care to a patient, resulting in the patient suffering an injury, their existing medical condition becoming worse or a new illness or other condition being caused.
While medical negligence can occur due to many factors, the most common are a mistaken diagnosis being made, the wrong treatment being given, the incorrect medication being prescribed, or errors being made during surgery.
Medical professionals include doctors, nurses and other staff working in the NHS, private hospitals and healthcare providers, specialist clinics, and GP practices. Also included are dentists, dental nurses and other staff working in dental practices as well as pharmacists in pharmacies.
Case study
Our client, who has diabetes, contacted his GP practice several times, but signs of a developing infection in his foot were not identified. Infections can be particularly dangerous in diabetic patients. By the time the condition was recognised, the infection had spread to the bone, requiring a partial amputation of the foot. There were detailed arguments as to whether earlier intervention would have avoided amputation.
This case was highly complex, involving six expert witnesses. Only towards the end of the litigation was there an offer made, initially of £60,000. Through our continued negotiation, we achieved our recommended final settlement of £115,000 net of benefits. The client was very pleased with the outcome, which reflected both the seriousness of the injury and the complexities involved.
If you have suffered an injury or illness due to medical negligence, contact us for a compassionate, confidential discussion and advice on making a claim. As experienced medical negligence lawyers, not only will we help you claim compensation, we’ll also assist you in accessing rehabilitation and other support services.
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