Cambridge Medical Negligence Solicitors – No Win No Fee Lawyers Claims Guide

Medical negligence Cambridge

Medical negligence Cambridge

We know that being the victim of any sort of accident or injury could be extremely difficult to come to terms with. However, there is an argument that this could be even more so the case when it comes to medical negligence. After all, when we are unwell, we may trust medical professionals; we may put our lives in their hands. So, if they make a mistake, and cause unnecessary harm it could be very distressing. If this has happened to you, you may be able to make a claim. In this guide, for medical negligence solicitors in Cambridge we will try to address some common and pressing questions regarding clinical negligence. Our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Cambridge area so we will also provide details on the service that our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors provides. We will explain different medical negligence cases that our panel of solicitors could conduct.

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How To Find The Right Clinical Negligence Solicitor For Your Case

There are lots of different medical negligence solicitors in Cambridge and across the UK. This could make it difficult when you want to make a personal injury claim because you may not know where to start. However, there is no need to fret. Below, we outline the most vital qualities you need to search for when trying to find the most appropriate personal injury lawyer for you.

  • Experience – There is only one place to begin, and this is with experience. You may need to make sure that the legal professional has many years of experience in his or her locker and that they have worked on many cases before. It may not be a good idea to merely look for general experience. It could be wiser to make sure that the professional has worked on many cases that are similar to yours. This might be beneficial because you will know that they know exactly what is entailed.
  • Payment structure – How much does the solicitor charge? How do their fees work? These are the sorts of questions you might want to be asking. It is often better to go for a no win no fee solicitor. At the end of the guide, we explain the benefits associated with this in further detail.
  • Communication – The third important ingredient when it comes to finding the right solicitor for your case is making sure they are easy to get in touch with. You might want to have several different ways of contacting your legal representative, from email to telephone. There could be nothing more frustrating than failing to get in touch with your lawyer when you need to.

You Do Not Need To Use A Medical Negligence Solicitor In Cambridge

A lot of people might assume that they are going to have to use medical negligence solicitors in Cambridge if they are going to make a claim. It is understandable that you would think this way. However, many claims today are handled via telephone and email. This means our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Cambridge area. You are, therefore, able to choose a medical negligence solicitor based on their credentials rather than their location, which could be a huge benefit.

Read Reviews Of Solicitors And Law Firms

It is often a good idea to read medical negligence solicitors reviews have been left by people who were once in your position. These comments could give you a good idea of what it is like to work with the personal injury solicitor in question. It might be a good plan to make sure you use independent review platforms so you could have greater certainty of their authenticity. Moreover, when you have made a claim, it is often good to leave your own reviews too so you could assist others.

Your Injuries Could Be Assessed By Our Panel Of Doctors In Cambridge

While you are able to use a medical negligence solicitor based anywhere in the country, including our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors, you may need to see a medical expert that is based in Cambridge. Our panel of medical negligence solicitors have connections with medical experts all over the United Kingdom and they could arrange an appointment for you, as part of your case. Some of the medical experts that you could be seeing in Cambridge include…

Sajive Bansal

The Coach House Clinic

Anstey Hall, Maris Lane

Trumpington

Cambridge

CB2 9LG

Asef Zafar

Vision Park, Chivers Way, Histon

Cambridge

CB24 9AD

Claims For Medical Negligence In Cambridge Our Team Could Handle

Our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors have many years of experience dealing with medical negligence cases throughout the United Kingdom and they can do so in Cambridge. In the upcoming paragraphs, we will provide some information on common reasons people could sue the NHS for negligence or private hospitals and clinics. This is not an exhaustive list but it should help you to get a better understanding.

Negligent Surgical Care

The first example we are going to take a look at is professional negligence claims made for surgical care. We all know that operations come with risks; some more than others. However, this does not mean you would not be able to claim in terms of mistakes and things going wrong due to negligence. If a mistake happens that could have been avoided, and you are harmed as a result you may be eligible for damages. Some examples of this could include organ damage during surgery that could have been avoided, surgeries that are not executed properly, surgery carried out on the wrong limb or part of the body, and retained surgical instruments.

Negligence Leading To Birth Injuries

There is no denying that child birth injuries could be incredibly traumatic. After all, these injuries could impact the mother and/or child for the rest of their lives, and this is something that the entire family could struggle to come to terms with. There are different ways that this sort of incident could happen if standards in treatment and service fall below what is required, if standards are poor it allows negligence to be present. Examples of negligence could range from misdiagnosis of pre-eclampsia allowing it to lead to eclampsia or  failing to observe and monitor fetal or maternal distress which leads to hypoxia and the child suffers illnesses due to no oxygen. For more information, give our expert advisors a call and they will try to answer any question you may have.

Negligence At A Hospital

Have you been the victim of negligence at a hospital? Maybe you have been the victim of A&E negligence? Or, have you experienced a hospital acquired illness because of poor hygiene standards? Our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors have experience when it comes to both private hospital negligence and NHS negligence. Plus, our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Cambridge area.

Negligence At A Care Home

Aside from the examples that have already been mentioned, you may also want to make a medical negligence claim in the UK for negligence that has happened at a care home. In these cases, you could often be seeking compensation on behalf of a loved one who is not in a position to make a claim for him or herself. Sadly, there have been some high profile cases of abuse in care homes in recent years. There are other cases of care home negligence that our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors could handle also. This includes medication errors, poor standards such as sanitation, psychical injuries due to poor manual handling from untrained staff. As long as harm has been caused due to negligent treatment or behaviour the care home may be liable to pay the victim damages for the harm suffered.

Negligence By A GP

A GP mistake could have serious consequences. After all, your GP might be likely to be the first person that you go to when you are not feeling very well.  You may count on your GP to diagnose your condition correctly so that you can get the treatment you need. Or your GP to refer you for tests or to see a specialist if they are not certain what the condition is. However, if your GP makes a mistake, such as misdiagnosing your condition for something entirely different or not diagnosing anything specific at all it could mean that you take medication you do not need and that the correct treatment is delayed which inturn may add to your suffering. Our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors can cover the Cambridge area so if you have any questions at all regarding medical negligence please do not hesitate to call our advisors the number is located at the bottom of the guide.

Negligence By A Dentist

Our panel of medical negligence solicitors also have experience with dental negligence claims. If you are searching for medical negligence solicitors in Cambridge because you have suffered dental negligence in your area our panel of medical negligence solicitors could be of help to you. Although we are not based in Cambridge due to our flexibility and range of communication techniques we could work with people all over the country. Examples of dental negligence could include;

  • Extraction of incorrect tooth.
  • Damage to healthy teeth during a dental procedure.
  • Injury to the gum or internal mouth due to negligence.
  • Unnecessary nerve damage when carrying out a dental procedure.

Negligent Cancer Care Or Misdiagnosis

Cancer negligence could come in the form of cancer misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosing. If a medical professional may have overlooked the cancer symptoms the patient was experiencing or they may have diagnosed them as something else and their condition has been allowed to worsen due to no treatment there maybe grounds for a medical negligence claim. Cancer is a disease that grows and spreads at a rapid pace. If the right treatment is not given quickly, the impact could be devastating. This could result in the patient requiring much more intensive treatment. In severe cases the correct diagnosis may come too late for treatment to be successful. If this has happened to a loved one, call our advisors today.

Cambridge NHS Trusts Clinical Negligence Statistics

To get a better understanding of the number of medical negligence incidents in Cambridge, please refer to the table below. Please note this is only for NHS trusts. Private hospital data is not available.

Healthcare providerClaims received 17/18Number of incidents 17/18Damage payments
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust63*£14, 883, 259
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust8*£135, 185
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust*0£42,155

No Win No Fee Cambridge Medical Negligence Solicitors

One of the standout features of our service is the fact that all of our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors work on a no win no fee basis. You have probably heard of this term before but you may not fully understand what it entails if you have never needed legal assistance before. Medical negligence specialist lawyers that work on a no win no fee basis only charge you legal fees for your medical negligence case if it is successful. This means that if the case is unsuccessful you will not have to pay the no win no fee medical negligence solicitor for their time and service. This gives people peace of mind.

Hospitals And Clinics In Cambridge

There are many different hospitals and clinics in the Cambridge area, including…

  • Addenbrooke’s Hospital
  • Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
  • The Rosie Hospital
  • Cambridge Dialysis Centre
  • Cambridge Heart Clinic
  • Cambridge University Hospitals
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Brooksfield Hospital
  • Cambridge & Peterborough NHS Foundation
  • Cambridge Peanut Allergy Clinic

How To Start Your Medical Negligence Claim

No matter what has happened, whether you have experienced surgery injuries, your loved one has been abused in a care home, or you have been the victim of a medication blunder, you can speak to our experts today for legal advice on making a personal injury claim. You can reach us between 8 am and 9 pm, any day of the week, on 0800 652 3087. Our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Cambridge area, meaning you don’t need medical negligence solicitors in Cambridge.

Resources

Addenbrooke’s Hospital. 

Limitations for Negligence – There is a personal injury claims time limit for medical negligence, and this could vary in some cases. Read more about this topic here.

Your doctor and negligence – If your GP was seen to be negligent, you might wish to read this guide.

Have you been victim of misdiagnosis – If so, this page might offer some guidance.

Edited by LisM.