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What is Medical Negligence?
Sadly everyday in the UK people suffer and sometimes die as a result of medical treatment that isn’t as good as it could be. The standard of health in the UK is considered to be very good, with the medical treatment in the UK merely lagging behind its European partners in the sense of funding and administration.
Medical negligence is a very serious claim and can prove to be difficult to win as many courts are keen to protect the health industry. However if negligence has occurred you have a civil and legal right to claim for compensation.
Human error is a fact of life and doctors are only human so mistakes can be made, especially when placed under high pressure. However in the hands of a professional you expect the best and if the standard of healthcare that you or a loved one receives falls below industry levels it is classed as medical negligence.
If the standard of healthcare received does fall below acceptable standards or you or a loved one has suffered physical/mental injury as a direct result of an action/inaction, which is known as causation, you could be entitled to compensation. The most common compensation claims surrounding medical negligence involve:
- Surgery mistakes
- Injuries relating to birth
- Wrong dosage of medication
- Error in prescription
- Abuse in nursing homes
- Failure to refer a patient to a medical specialist
- Improper treatment
Medical negligence is rare but the consequences can be severe. Medical negligence can also be seen as controversial but if genuine mistakes have been made that has put you or a loved one in danger it is your right to take the matter further.
If you have a compliant regarding the issue of medical negligence then you should talk your concerns over with the doctors and nurses at the hospital as well as speaking to lawyers/advisors about what to do next.
Accident Consultant are highly trained in no win no fee claims and have many years of experience in dealing with personal injury compensation claims, including those involving medical negligence.
It is highly advised that you speak to a legal advisor before making any decisions about compensation. Our advisors here at Accident Consultant will talk you through the compensation claim process and answer any questions or concerns that you have about claiming for medical negligence compensation.
For more information about issues surrounding medical negligence or to put in a medical negligence compensation claim then get in touch with Accident Consultant on 08081 68 69 70 or visit our main website, Accident Consultant for more information on Medical Malpractice.
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