Nuneaton Medical Negligence Solicitors No Win No Fee Claims Guide
By Meg Longbottom. Last updated 16th December 2021. Welcome to this guide which aims to explore how you can find a team of medical negligence solicitors for Nuneaton to represent your case. We understand you may be apprehensive about seeking legal representation, but there are benefits that we’ll provide further information on in our guide.
If you have received care that fell below the expected standard resulting in you sustaining further or avoidable harm, our guide could help.
We’ll look at different circumstances where you could have sustained harm due to a medical professional failing to uphold their responsibility of providing you with the correct care.
Additionally, we’ll provide details on the steps you may need to take to put forward a strong claim to seek compensation. For instance, we’ll look at the evidence you need to obtain to demonstrate whether a medical professional took the correct steps when treating you.
Furthermore, we’ll look at how a solicitor could benefit you throughout the process of claiming and how to find the right solicitor for your case.
Most importantly, we’ll explore how our specialist medical negligence team could use their knowledge and expertise to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Although we have aimed to cover the information you need, we expect you may still have questions. If so, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on the following:
- Telephone — 0800 073 8804
- Contact us by sending your enquiry, and an advisor will arrange to get back to you.
- Use the live chat function below to get instant advice
Select A Section To Find Out More About Finding Medical Negligence Solicitors For Nuneaton
- What Is A Medical Negligence Claim?
- NHS Negligence Claims Process
- How Is Negligence Proved In Clinical Claims?
- How To Choose The Best Medical Negligence Solicitors For Nuneaton To Work With?
- Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Nuneaton Can Conduct
- Clinical Negligence Claims Against NHS Trusts In The Nuneaton Area
- Medical Negligence Claims Calculator
- No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For The Nuneaton Area
- Contact Our Team Today To Start Your Clinical Negligence Claim
- Additional Medical Negligence Guides And Helpful Links
What Is A Medical Negligence Claim?
Clinical or medical negligence is where a medically trained professional has failed to provide care that meets the expected standard, resulting in you sustaining harm that could have otherwise been avoided.
For instance, a medical professional providing you with care may have failed to take reasonable steps to prevent you from experiencing further or avoidable harm, such as:
- Failing to give you the correct diagnosis
- Failing to ensure you were given the correct treatment
If you have experienced something similar, you may wish to make a medical negligence claim to seek compensation for your pain and suffering.
Our solicitors could help you to bring a medical negligence claim against a doctor, dentist, surgeon or other practitioners, or against the medical practice or health authority responsible for the provision of care you were receiving.
Additionally, they could help you with various types of claims, such as claims for incidents of medical negligence in a care home or nursing home, as well as:
- Cancer misdiagnosis compensation claims
- GP negligence claims
- Medical negligence claims against the NHS
However, we’ll explore the experience our medical negligence solicitors for Nuneaton have further in our guide. Please continue reading for more information.
Is There A Time Limit For Medical Negligence Claims?
In the UK, a claim for medical negligence damages must be made within three years of the incident.
Alternatively, the three-year time limit may begin from the date you found out that the failings of someone else caused or contributed to the incident in which you sustained harm.
However, there are certain circumstances where this time limit doesn’t apply. For instance, the three years may not begin for anyone under 18 until their 18th birthday.
Additionally, there may be other exceptions for those who lack the mental capacity to claim themselves.
For more information on these exceptions, please get in touch with our team so they can advise on whether any apply to your case. Furthermore, they could provide guidance if you’re looking to make a medical negligence claim after three years.
Duty Of Care In Medical Negligence Claims
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates and monitors England’s health and social services to ensure the correct care is being provided.
Additionally, they have guidance on the fundamental standards you should expect to receive, such as:
- Care that is tailored to your specific needs
- Treatment or care that you have consented to
- Clean and suitable equipment is used to provide you with care
- Staff who can provide care that’s appropriate to their role
Furthermore, the CQC can take action if the care provided has fallen short of the expected standard.
NHS Negligence Claims Process
There are several steps you may wish to take if you’re looking to make a claim against the NHS.
For instance, you could put forward a complaint to the medical facility where you sustained harm. However, it’s important to note that you don’t need to do this in order to submit your claim.
Furthermore, you should be aware that NHS Resolution may be involved in your claim as they act as a representative on behalf of NHS Trusts in clinical negligence claims.
However, they aim to ensure compensation is awarded fairly and learn from any mistakes to ensure they aren’t repeated.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team on the number at the top of the page.
How Is Negligence Proved In Clinical Claims?
In order to be able to demonstrate whether a trained medical professional failed to take reasonable steps to provide you with the correct level of care, you will be required to provide medical evidence.
The evidence can be used to highlight whether the care provided fell below the standard which could be reasonably expected by a professional in their field.
For instance, prescriptions could show whether a doctor gave you the correct medication or dosage of medication. Additionally, other medical records could determine whether the correct steps were taken to prevent you from sustaining further or avoidable harm, such as:
- Treatment plans
- Referral letters
- Statement of diagnosis
The Bolam test may also be used alongside any medical evidence you provide. The test involves a group of medical peers who review your case to determine whether the correct care was provided.
Our medical negligence solicitors for Nuneaton could help you if you’re unsure how to obtain certain evidence. For more information, please get in touch with a member of our team.
How To Choose The Best Medical Negligence Solicitors For Nuneaton To Work With?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process of making a medical negligence claim, you may wish to find the best solicitor to work with.
Your solicitor or lawyer should be someone you can trust to give you advice and guidance each step of the way.
See below for tips on finding the best solicitor for your case.
Benefit Of Reading Nuneaton Medical Negligence Solicitors Reviews
One of the first steps you should take when choosing any product or professional service is reading reviews.
Reviews are often a good way to see a solicitor’s level of experience and how previous claimants feel that their case was handled.
When reading reviews and looking up different solicitors firms, you should also bear in mind whether or not they offer a No Win No Fee option.
We can ensure that our medical negligence solicitors for Nuneaton can provide you with the information you need in a way you can understand.
Additionally, they could represent you on a No Win No Fee basis meaning you can avoid any upfront fees sometimes required for a solicitor to start working on your claim.
For more information, see the reviews left on our page by previous claimants. Alternatively, talk to Legal Expert today to learn more about our experience in helping clients with medical negligence claims.
Do I Need To Select Local Medical Negligence Solicitors In Nuneaton?
Most people think they need to use a solicitor based in their local area, but this isn’t the case.
Today professional services can be provided from across the country, and working with a locally based solicitor is not as important as using one who has the most relevant experience. Many cases can be conducted without the solicitor and claimant meeting face-to-face.
Our advisors can provide you with a solicitor who covers your area. If you need medical examinations to establish the validity of your claim or provide evidence, they will also be able to organise these in your local area.
Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Nuneaton Can Conduct
In the sections below, we look at some of the most common types of medical negligence claims that our solicitors have previously handled. For instance:
- NHS medical negligence claims
- Dental negligence claims
- Care home negligence claims
- Birth injury negligence claims
- First aid negligence
This list is not exhaustive, and if the particular type of harm you sustained is not listed, this does not mean we can’t also help with your claim.
The list is more illustrative of the varied nature of these claims and what they may include. If you need to discuss your case in more detail, contact our team today.
Hospital Negligence Compensation Claims
There are various ways in which you could have sustained harm in a hospital.
For example, you may have visited the hospital with a fractured wrist but were incorrectly diagnosed due to a doctor misinterpreting the X-ray results. As a result, you may have suffered ongoing issues with the movement of your wrist.
If you have suffered negligent treatment in either an NHS or private hospital, we could help you recover the damages you may be owed. Our team can provide you with specialist medical negligence solicitors for the Nuneaton area to help you with your hospital negligence claim.
GP Negligence Claims For Compensation
A GP negligence claim could be made for incidents where you sustained further or avoidable harm.
For instance, your doctor may have failed to prescribe you the correct dosage of medication, causing you to suffer an overdose.
If you’ve experienced something similar, please get in touch with our team for more guidance on the process you need to take.
Cancer Negligence Claims
Cancer negligence cases can often have serious consequences. For instance, your doctor may have failed to refer you for further tests after you exhibited signs and symptoms of cancer. As a result, you may have received a delayed cancer diagnosis causing your condition to worsen.
If you or a loved one have experienced something similar, our medical negligence solicitors for Nuneaton could help.
Clinical Negligence Claims Against NHS Trusts In The Nuneaton Area
As per the NHS Resolution’s Trust and Authority Claims Data 2019/2020, we have included a table highlighting the claims made against NHS Trusts in the Nuneaton area.
The table provides data on the number of claims brought against South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. It also highlights the total value of compensation paid out by them.
The figures cover the financial year 2019/2020.
| Healthcare Provider | Claims Received 2019/20 | Payments Made In Damages, Claimant And NHS Legal Costs 2019/20 |
|---|---|---|
| South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust | 16 | £3,510,755 |
Medical Negligence Claims Calculator
For medical negligence claims, your settlement may comprise general and special damages. General damages allow you to seek compensation for your injury or condition, both physical or psychological.
However, in order to accurately calculate how much your claim is worth, different factors will be taken into consideration. For instance, the overall settlement you receive may depend on the extent of your condition.
In order to determine the full severity of your condition, you may be invited to attend an additional medical exam. This can produce a report of the current state of the harm you sustained.
Additionally, other medical evidence will be considered alongside the Judicial College Guidelines to help calculate the value of your claim.
Special damages may also account for any financial costs you have suffered as a result of the incident. This could be the costs of additional medical treatment, loss of earnings or other expenses incurred as a direct result.
However, you will need to provide evidence to support any monetary losses you’ve claimed.
For more information about what your medical negligence damages settlement may comprise, use the number above to speak with an advisor.
No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For The Nuneaton Area
If you wish to put forward a claim with the help of a solicitor, you may benefit from using one of our solicitors to represent your case on a No Win No Fee basis.
This type of agreement means you won’t pay fees to your solicitor if your claim is unsuccessful. Additionally, you won’t have to make any upfront payments, often required for your solicitor to start work on your claim.
There is an option to put forward your claim without a solicitor. Initially, this will bear no extra cost, but other costs may incur while your claim is ongoing.
For instance, you may be required to pay fees for medical evidence. However, these fees are incorporated in the No Win No Fee agreement.
For successful claims, a legally capped success fee will be taken as a percentage of your compensation. However, your solicitor will make you aware of the fee prior to starting your claim with them.
If you’d like to learn more about how our solicitors could operate on this basis, please see the section below to get in touch with an advisor.
Contact Our Team Today To Start Your Clinical Negligence Claim
If you’d like to find out more, our advisors can help.
They can provide you with detailed information about the clinical negligence claims process and help to answer any questions you may have before starting your claim.
Alternatively, if you’re ready to take steps towards seeking the compensation you deserve, an advisor could assess your claim. If they find it has a chance of success, they can connect you with one of our medical negligence solicitors for Nuneaton to represent your claim.
So, why not get in touch on the details below:
- Telephone — 0800 073 8804
- Contact us by sending your enquiry, and an advisor will arrange to get back to you.
- Use the live chat function below to get instant advice
Additional Medical Negligence Guides And Helpful Links
For more information on care home negligence claims, please see our guide.
If you require any further information on making an NHS negligence claim, our guide could help.
Please visit our guide for more information on cancer misdiagnosis claims.
If you need to report a concern about the standard of care you’ve received, please visit the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
See the NHS Constitution for England to learn more about your rights as a patient receiving care.
Other Helpful Pages
- Oldham Solicitors Medical Negligence
- Paignton Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Medical Negligence Solicitors Portsmouth
- Redbridge Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Redditch Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rochdale Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rochester Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rotherham Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Rugby Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Paralysis Medical Negligence Claims Guide
- Wrong Tooth Extraction Claims Guide
Medical Facilities In Nuneaton
Below, we have included details of various medical facilities in the Nuneaton area.
George Eliot Hospital
College Street,
Nuneaton,
CV10 7DJ
Tel: 024 7635 1351
BMI The Meriden Hospital
Clifford Bridge Road,
Coventry,
CV2 2LQ
Tel: 024 7664 7000
The Grange Medical Centre
39 Leicester Road,
Nuneaton,
Warwickshire,
CV11 6AB
Tel: 024 7632 2810
BUPA Dental Care Nuneaton
19 Bond Street,
Nuneaton,
CV11 4BX
Tel: 024 7638 2682
Thank you for reading our guide on how to find the best medical negligence solicitors for the Nuneaton area to represent your claim.
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