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

Medical negligence Telford

Medical negligence Telford

Have you been harmed due to medical negligence in Telford. Are you looking for a team of medical negligence solicitors in Telford to help pursue for damages? This guide has been put together to help those who are looking for medical negligence solicitors but are unsure where to start. However, we must point out that a web-based guide is no substitute for speaking to a solicitor. Speaking to a solicitor will be able to give you a more accurate estimate of the level of compensation that you could claim than an online medical negligence claims calculator, and they would also be able to inform you of the correct medical negligence claims time limit that relates to your claim.

Our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Telford area and could assist you with your medical negligence case please call our advisors for more information on 0800 652 3087. They will be able to answer any questions you have about the claims process, and explain how we can get your claim started right away.

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A Guide To Finding The Right Solicitor For Your Medical Negligence Claim In Telford

Choosing the right legal team to process your claim for you, can make the difference between success and failure. It can also have a direct effect on the level of compensation you receive. This guide will take a look at some of the ways you can simplify the process of choosing a solid legal team, as well as some of the ways that a person can fall foul of medical negligence. We will also introduce our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors, who can provide you with a simple yet effective claims service, that can help you to get the compensation that you are eligible for.

There are several ways that you can simplify the process of choosing a good legal team, and these include:

  • Post to your social media accounts, asking your connections for recommendations.
  • Reach out to your co-workers, friends and family to find out if they have any recommendations.
  • Use an online review site, to evaluate different solicitors.
  • Search for a reputable, highly rated solicitors online.

All of these are valid methods to start searching for good legal representation. However, we can offer a simpler option. Our claims service can help you to get the compensation you maybe eligible for, through our panel of no win no fee medical negligence solicitors. You can use the telephone number down at the bottom of the page, to speak to one of our team members, who will be happy to explain how we can be of help.

Does A Solicitors Location Affect My Claim?

To answer the question, do I need to use a local medical negligence solicitor? then the answer would be no, you do not, unless you want to. There is no legal requirement for you to use a local legal firm at all. Rather than prioritise a solicitors location instead look for a specialist solicitor who has the experience, knowledge, ability and competence to deliver a successful outcome. After all, you can use the phone, email and other instant, digital communication channels to keep in touch with your solicitor no matter where they happen to be located.

Find Reviews And Recommendations To Help You Choose A Solicitor

Online review sites can be a great source of information, and the perfect place to start when trying to create a short list of potential legal firms that could be suitable to process your claim for you. When you read each solicitor review, be sure to make a note of information such as:

  • The age of the review – is it still relevant?
  • The type of claim – is it similar to your own?
  • The outcome – was the claim successful?
  • The pros and cons – how was it dealing with the solicitor?
  • The cost – how much did the solicitor charge as their fee?

Once you have noted down this kind of information for a number of solicitors, you can compare the answers, and start selecting those that may be suitable. If you don’t have time to carry out such an exercise, you can take advantage of our claims service, and leave the claim in our hands. Speak to a member of our team to learn how.

What Cases Of Medical Negligence Could You Claim Compensation For?

To answer the question, do I have a case for medical negligence? the answer would be yes, possibly, if it can be proven that the harm you suffered was due to negligent medical treatment provided by medical practitioner. Medical staff have a duty of care towards their patients, to provide a minimum standard of care and not to cause unnecessary harm. If they breach their duty of care and cause avoidable harm it maybe deemed as negligence. Below in the up and coming sections we have provided in depth explanations of different forms of healthcare negligence.

Here is a list of possible medical and clinical negligence;

  • Accidents during surgery.
  • Dental or cosmetic procedure mistakes.
  • Pharmaceutical errors and wrongful prescribing of medication.
  • Mistakes made during childbirth.
  • Negligence in a nursing or care home.
  • Late or misdiagnosis.
  • Errors on the part of a GP.

In order to have a valid claim for medical negligence a personal injury solicitor would look to confirm that another medical practitioner or healthcare worker of the same ability would have acted differently not causing the same harm.

Get Your Injury Examined By Our Nationwide Panel Of Doctors

An important part of making a successful personal injury claim, is proving that the injuries you have suffered are severe enough to warrant compensation. Our panel of medical negligence solicitors can arrange for you to have a local medical examination in the Telford area as part of your case, it maybe carried out by the following medical experts or different depending on availability.

Mohammed SafdarHadley Park RdTelfordTF1 6QJ
Khalid ShehzadHoliday Inn Telford Iron BridgeTelfordTF3 4EH
Telford International Centre
St Quintin Gate

Call our team today to see if you are eligible to claim for harm caused by medical negligence.

What Is Surgical Negligence?

The concept of surgical negligence refers to injuries that are caused due to negligence not only by the surgeon but also the surgical team and also the medical staff who prepare the patient for surgery and any aftercare.

Surgical negligence could take the form of;

  • Errors made when administering anaesthetic.
  • Injuries caused by errors made by the surgeon.
  • Inadequate pre or post operation care.
  • Wrongly prescribed medication.

For a personal injury solicitor to accept a medical negligence case they will want to establish the harm that has been caused due to the surgical negligence as it will be the avoidable harm which allows the patient to be eligible for damages.

Birth Negligence Cases

Unfortunately, if birth negligence occurs it could affect either the mother or child or both. There is no denying that some injuries which are sustained during child birth such as bruising or lacerations may not be due to negligence but if the placenta is left inside the mother or if internal organs are damaged during a C-section these may be classed as negligent acts. Injuries that could be caused to a baby due to negligence could have life changing consequences. Even a short loss of oxygen to the brain can leave a baby with permanent brain damage. Signs of hypoxia or a decrease in the unborn child’s heart beat should be picked up on at the earliest possible time and procedures should come into play to ensure the healthy delivery of the child.

Claims For Negligent Hospital Care

If you are harmed due to the negligent actions of a doctor, nurse, consultant, or any other member of staff at a hospital, you could be able to claim NHS negligence, or claim against the private healthcare company that operates the hospital. Every hospital is required to provide a very specific level of care for its patients, even outpatients. Multiple levels of regulations enforce this obligation. Failure to meet all regulatory requirements, resulting in harm to a patient, could leave the way open for the injured party to pursue a claim.

Care & Nursing Home Injury Claims

Care and nursing homes have regulations, related to health, safety and quality of service. Unfortunately, in a busy establishment, staffed by overworked and untrained staff the service could suffer. Meaning that the service which should be maintained to ensure residents are safe and kept as healthy as possible is allowed to fall below what is expected. If standards are poor which leads to negligent acts or in some cases no actions be carried out at all resulting in residents suffering new avoidable injuries or illnesses or having their current conditioned worsened a claim for care home negligence may exist.

Compensation For Missed Cancer Diagnosis

A person suffering with cancer, especially one with a late-stage cancer, can have their life put at risk if their illness is misdiagnosed, or diagnosed later than it should be. Receiving the correct treatment promptly, can make the difference between a full recovery and not. If misdiagnosis or late diagnosis occurs due to some form of medical negligence and the condition is allowed to worsen because of the error, it could be possible for the victim to make a claim. Furthermore, the dependants of those who have died due to cancer misdiagnosis negligence, could also be able to make a claim on behalf of the deceased.

Tooth Damage And Dental Injury Claims

No matter if you were harmed by an NHS dentist or a private dentist if the harm could have been avoided and was caused due to negligence you may have the basis for a dental negligence claim. Examples of these kinds of injuries include:

  • Damage to nerves during dental surgery.
  • Gum infections due to poor hygiene.
  • Injuries in the mouth or surrounding area due to negligence.
  • Dental surgery carried out on the wrong part of the mouth.

Claims For Harm Caused By A GP

GP’s need to have a broad in-depth knowledge of many different types of illnesses, diseases, medical conditions and injuries as they see a variety of different medical problems everyday. Visiting the GP you would expect to be diagnosed if you have a health problem and given the correct medication or sent for the right treatment. If your condition appears complicated the GP may send you for further testing to determine medically what it could be or they could refer you to a specialist for further advice. What you do not expect is to have your condition wrongly diagnosed and prescribed the incorrect medication or not to be referred for specialist treatment if needed and your condition allowed to worsen.

If your GP makes a mistake and you are harmed because of this depending on individual circumstances you maybe eligible to pursue a claim for GP negligence.

Reported Instances Of Medical Negligence In West Midlands NHS Care

The table below shows instances of medical negligence in the West Midlands area. You can find these and other statistics published by NHS Resolution here.

Healthcare ProviderClaims Received (2016)Number of Incidents (2016)CNST Payments Made
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust475£19, 746, 286

No Win No Fee Telford Clinical Negligence Claims

By using a No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor, you gain access to a way to have your claim processed with out the need to worry about your solicitors fees. You don’t pay a fee to have a solicitor start working on your claim, and also while they are processing it. If they don’t get you any compensation, there is still no fee to pay them. The only time you pay a fee is when the solicitor automatically deducts it form any compensation settlement, they receive for you. They will then give you the remainder of the money.

Hospitals Providing Services To Telford

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF

 

Web: www.sath.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/getting-to-us/princess-royal-hospital

Opening hours: 24 hours.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

 

Web: www.sath.nhs.uk

Opening hours: 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday.

How To Begin Your Claim

Have you been harmed by medical negligence? Do you believe that you may have a valid reason to make a claim? Are you looking for a medical negligence solicitor to process your claim for you? If so, speak to one of our team on 0800 652 3087, and they will be able to help you.

Further Advice

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ

Our Guide To NHS Hospital Compensation Claims

Carer primary care guide

Edited by LisM.