By Meg Sodha. In this guide, we will explore how the best medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham could benefit your claim. A solicitor with experience in clinical negligence could handle various claims, such as for GP negligence, hospital negligence or care home negligence.
We understand you may have concerns about the costs often required for a solicitor to begin working on your claim. If so, our guide could help by exploring an alternative option called a No Win No Fee agreement.
If you choose to work with a solicitor who could take on your claim under this type of agreement, it could help you avoid paying an upfront fee. Additionally, there are other benefits that we’ll explore further down in our guide.
Before we look at how a solicitor could help you, we’ll provide examples of how clinical negligence could occur. In doing so, you could better understand whether you’re eligible to submit a claim to seek compensation.
Furthermore, we’ll look at the evidence you may be required to provide to support your case and how a solicitor could help with the process of building a strong claim.
If you have any additional queries whilst or after reading our guide, please contact us using the details below:
- Telephone – 0800 073 8804
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Find Out More About Choosing Medical Negligence Solicitors For Rotherham In the Sections Below
- Do I Have A Clinical Or Medical Negligence Claim?
- What Evidence Could Prove I Was Harmed By Medical Negligence?
- Why Choosing The Best Medical Negligence Solicitors For Rotherham Could Help
- Different Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Rotherham Could Handle
- Clinical Negligence Claims Against NHS Trusts In The Rotherham Area
- Our No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Rotherham Could Help You
- Contact Us To Begin Your Medical Negligence Claim
- Further Clinical Negligence Guides And Helpful Links
Do I Have A Clinical Or Medical Negligence Claim?
There may be several occasions in which we seek medical treatment for different injuries or conditions throughout our life. When we do, it’s not unreasonable to expect the correct level of care.
However, sometimes mistakes are made, and the treatment we receive is not to the standards expected. As a result, there may be incidents where a patient suffers further or avoidable harm.
In addition to the pain and suffering caused by negligent treatment by a medical professional, we may experience financial losses. As a result, you may wish to seek compensation by submitting a claim for the incident of medical negligence you experienced.
Our guide will explore the steps you could take to do so, including finding the best medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham to help.
Please continue reading to find out more. Alternatively, call our team on the number above.
What Evidence Could Prove I Was Harmed By Medical Negligence?
Medical evidence could highlight whether a trained healthcare professional upheld the duty of care they owed you. For instance, hospital or doctor records could show whether the correct care was provided to prevent you from experiencing further or avoidable harm.
Although evidence is useful in medical negligence claims, it’s not the only factor that will be considered.
Instead, a group of healthcare professionals with experience in a similar area of medicine will assess your claim. This process is known as the Bolam test and involves the professionals determining whether the care you received fell below the standard expected.
Why Choosing The Best Medical Negligence Solicitors For Rotherham Could Help
There are various questions you may have about finding the best Rotherham solicitors that suits your case. For instance, you may wish to know their experience and whether they could offer a No Win No Fee agreement.
We understand the process of finding a suitable solicitor may feel overwhelming. For that reason, we have included some useful information in the following sections.
Alternatively, you could call our team for free legal advice on the number above. An advisor can assess whether one of our solicitors could take on your claim.
Rotherham Medical Negligence Solicitor Reviews
By checking solicitors in Rotherham reviews, you may find information on the services they offer and how they operate with claimants.
Additionally, they could help you understand the experience a solicitor has in handling claims similar to your own.
As well as reviews, you could ask family and friends for recommendations of solicitors they have worked with in the past.
Alternatively, you could check the reviews left by previous claimants on our page to help you learn more about whether our solicitors are the right fit for you.
Am I Limited In Using Local Medical Negligence Solicitors In Rotherham?
It may have made more logistical sense to use a solicitor close by when taking legal action in the past.
However, with the advancements in technology, it’s possible to keep in touch with a solicitor about your claim regardless of location.
As a result, you’re able to focus on choosing an experienced solicitor to help you get the compensation you deserve.
This is why our experienced medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham could help you.
Different Claims Our Medical Negligence Solicitors For Rotherham Could Handle
Our medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham cover many types of cases. Whether you seek NHS accident compensation or wish to take action against a private practice or hospital, we could help.
We have explored some of the claims our solicitors could help with in the sections below.
However, if your claim does not fit any of the examples below, we could still help. Please do not hesitate to call us to discuss your specific case.
Hospital Negligence Claims
There are various reasons why you might need to visit a hospital. For instance, you may need urgent treatment for a severe injury or are visiting a specialist after being referred by your GP.
No matter the reason, you should expect to receive the minimum standard of care when receiving treatment. However, in some cases, the standard of care may fall below what could be reasonably expected. As a result, it may lead to you experiencing further or avoidable harm.
For instance, a doctor may have failed to refer you for an X-ray despite presenting clear symptoms of a fractured foot. As a result, you may have received a misdiagnosis leading to ongoing problems with mobility due to delayed treatment.
However, there are many reasons why you might be looking to pursue a Rotherham hospital claim. For more information on the types of hospital negligence claims our solicitors could help with, get in touch on the number above.
Dental Medical Negligence
Dentists are required to give us the correct advice and treatment as part of the duty of care they’re expected to uphold.
If, however, you have experienced an oral condition worsening or developed a new condition that could have been avoided, we could help you claim dental negligence compensation.
For instance, your dentist may have used the incorrect equipment when removing your tooth, causing severe scarring and nerve damage.
For more information on what to do next, speak to our team about taking action against both NHS and private practices.
GP Negligence Claims
We often visit our GP for general check-ups or for health issues we suffer from. All doctors have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to ensure you’re treated with the correct level of care.
However, you may be wondering when is a doctor negligent? In short, if your doctor fails to meet the expected level of care when treating you, causing you further or avoidable harm, negligence may have occurred.
For instance, your doctor may have failed to spot signs of an illness despite you showing clear symptoms, causing your condition to worsen without treatment.
Our medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham could help if you’ve experienced a similar form of GP negligence.
Nursing Home Negligence
There are various reasons why you might wish to make a care home negligence claim. The incident of negligence could have involved either a care home or a nursing home that led to someone sustaining harm.
For instance, a nurse may have failed to regularly turn or move a resident, causing them to develop bedsores or pressure sores. If you or someone you know has experienced something similar, you may wish to make a bedsore compensation claim.
Alternatively, a doctor may have failed to meet the primary care needs of a resident. For instance, they may have failed to ensure their medication dosage were regularly checked and updated. As a result, they may have experienced symptoms of an underdose or overdose.
If you or someone you care about has been subjected to the wrong level of care, call our team to discuss the matter further.
Childbirth Negligence Claims
Birth injury claims can be complex, as childbirth involves several risks and complications. In some cases, the medical professionals in charge may have done everything they could have been reasonably expected to, but you or your baby still sustain harm.
However, there are cases where the care you and your baby received may have fallen below the expected standard. As a result, you or your baby may have experienced further or avoidable harm due to negligence in childbirth, such as:
- Your midwife may have failed to notice that your baby was in distress due to a lack of oxygen during labour. As a result, they may have developed cerebral palsy due to an avoidable brain injury.
- Your doctor may have failed to diagnose clear signs of pre-eclampsia, which led to you developing eclampsia. As a result, you may have experienced seizures that caused you long-term damage.
There are many consequences of negligence in childbirth, some of which could have a long-lasting physical and psychological impact.
As childbirth negligence claims may seem complex, hiring a solicitor experienced in the field may be beneficial to help handle your claim.
Our medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham could help you make a compensation claim for negligent care in childbirth.
Clinical Negligence Claims Against NHS Trusts In The Rotherham Area
NHS negligence happens across the country, so we have compiled data showing the medical negligence that happened in hospitals in the surrounding areas of Rotherham.
Please remember that this only covers the NHS trusts as recorded by NHS Resolution in the Trust and Authority Claims Data 2019/2020.
| NHS Trust | Successful Claims – 2019/2020 | Payout Amount – 2019/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | 7 | £590,589 |
Our No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors For Rotherham Could Help You
While many people assume you may need to fund any legal action against the NHS or private practices, there are no initial costs in doing so without a solicitor. However, some fees may incur while your claim is ongoing. For instance, there may be fees required to access medical evidence.
However, if you choose to hire a solicitor under a No Win No Fee agreement, the agreement covers these costs. Furthermore, you will not have to put up any money upfront before pursuing a case.
Additionally, if it does not result in compensation, you won’t have to pay solicitor fees either. If your claim is successful, a legally capped success fee will be taken out of the compensation you receive as a percentage.
However, the agreement you enter into will detail how your solicitor will be paid.
If this is something you’d like to learn more about, an advisor could assess your claim to determine whether one of our solicitors could take your claim on this basis. Call the number above for more information.
Contact Us To Begin Your Medical Negligence Claim
After reading our guide, contact our team if you feel ready to pursue a compensation claim or have more questions about what is involved in the process.
Our experts will be able to provide professional advice about your specific case. Additionally, they could provide one of our medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham to help you take your case forward.
No matter whether you require further information before starting your claim, or you’d like one of our solicitors to help, use the details below for more help and advice:
- Telephone – 0800 073 8804
- Get instant advice from an advisor via live chat at the bottom of the screen.
- Fill out the contact form with your enquiry.
Further Clinical Negligence Guides And Helpful Links
For more general information on medical negligence claims, please visit our guide.
Visit our guide on tummy tuck medical negligence if you experienced further harm during a similar procedure.
If someone you know has experienced medical negligence causing death, please visit our guide for more information on your next steps.
Please visit the NHS Resolution’s Annual Report Statistics 2020/2021 to learn more about clinical negligence claims against NHS Trusts in England.
See the fundamental standards of care you’re owed as a patient on the Care Quality Commission’s website.
Further Useful Guides
- Nuneaton Medical Negligence Solicitors
- 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
- Rugby Medical Negligence Solicitors
- Paralysis Medical Negligence Claims Guide
- Wrong Tooth Extraction Claims Guide
Local Medical Services In Rotherham
Rotherham Hospital
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham Hospital
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
Tel: 01709 820 000
Clifton Medical Centre
Doncaster Gate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1DA
Tel: 01709 363 95
Ivy Cottage Dental Care
16 The Crofts
Rotherham
S60 2DJ
Tel: 01709 382351
Thank you for reading our guide exploring how to find the best medical negligence solicitors for Rotherham. For any further queries, please contact an advisor on the number at the top of the page.
