Guide to bringing a claim

A person potentially has a claim for clinical negligence where it can be shown:

that the standard of medical care provided by a healthcare professional fell below an acceptable standard and was deemed negligent; and
that the client has suffered pain and suffering and or financial loss, that with appropriate medical treatment could have been avoided.

For a claim to be successful we must be able to prove both elements.

Who can a claim be pursued against?

A claim can be brought against anyone providing medical care either through the NHS or on a privately paying basis:

What will it cost?

We are able to consider legal aid, legal expense insurance and in certain circumstances a 'no win no fee' agreement.