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

Medical negligence Worcester

Medical negligence Worcester

Are you looking for medical negligence solicitors in Worcester? In this guide we will explain why a solicitors location should not be considered as important as their ability to deliver a successful outcome, their experience with similar medical negligence cases and their knowledge of both medicine and law. The guide also includes information on how to find the right solicitors, as well as details regarding the different types of medical negligence cases you may be able to claim for. You will also be pleased to know our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Worcester area. So, you can expect details about the service our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors provide. If you still have any queries by the time you get to the end of the guide, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

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How To Find The Right Clinical Negligence Solicitor For Your Case

How do you know if the medical solicitor you choose is the right one? Below we are going to discuss what you can do to ensure you get the right solicitor for you and your case.

A key aspect of finding the right solicitor is look for one that works to a No Win No Fee pay structure that way you know your case will only be taken on if the solicitor feels it willo be a success as the solicitor will not want to waste time on cases that have no merit. We believe it is advisable to go for the services of a no win no fee solicitor, as you will only pay legal fees to your solicitor if your case is a success. This way, you would not be risking your own monies to begin a case. As well as this, it’s good to know that the level of legal fees against the compensation you could receive are capped, so you’d know how much compensation you’d be paying in legal fees – and that it would only be a certain percentage (capped at 25%) – if your compensation was granted.

Choosing a solicitor that specialises in medical negligence maybe key to a successful claim and one that has experience in dealing with cases similar to your own. You might want to make sure they have a long history of working in personal injury cases, as this will show you that they should have all of the experience to handle the intricacies of the case you’re putting forward. Moreover, you may wish to take the time to read reviews that have been left by previous customers. This is a good way to discover whether the solicitor in question is credible or not.

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

A lot of people might well believe that they are going to need to use medical negligence solicitors in Worcester if they are going to make a claim. However, this is not the case. You could choose a personal injury solicitor based on their credentials and experience instead. Technology is advancing every day and with many now using email and telephones to communicate there is no need to meet your solicitor face to face. This is how our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Worcester area. A good number of cases are handled via phone and email today, and this could make it a lot easier for you.

Read Reviews Of Solicitors And Law Firms

Medical negligence solicitors reviews could be very helpful. This is one of the most effective ways to get an honest understanding regarding the personal injury lawyer you are considering working with. It is usually advisable to look for comments on independent review platforms, as you could be sure that they are genuine. You should also leave a comment about the medical negligence solicitor you have worked with to help others too.

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

While you could use the services provided by our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors, you may need to see a medical expert that is based in Worcester. We could arrange this for you. Some of the contacts we have in Worcester are as follows.

Zahir Ali

Worcester Natural Therapy Centre

36 The Tything

Worcester

WR1 1JL

Firas Arnaout

Wild Wood Rooms

2 The Triangle, Wild Wood Drive

Worcester

WR5 2QX

David McCollum (MedCo GP)

Worcester Rugby Club, Sixways Stadium/Conference Centre,

Warriors Way (off jct 6 of M5)

Worcester

WR3 8ZE

Claims For Medical Negligence In Worcester Our Team Could Handle

Our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors could help launch claims for all types of medical negligence. Below, we will take a look at some potential situations that might lead to medical negligence claims in further detail so you get a better understanding. If you have experienced medical negligence in Worcester but are unsure as to whether your circumstances would qualify for compensation why not call our team and through an initial free consultation we maybe able to tell you if you have the right to make a claim.

Negligent Surgical Care

While there is no denying that all surgeries come with their risks, it is crucial not to mistake risks for errors or negligent injuries. If you suffer an injury or illness, or you need to undergo another surgery, and it is because of an avoidable mistake, you may be able to make a claim. Instances could range from surgical instruments being left inside of the body to surgery being carried out on the wrong part of the body, for example, or amputating the wrong limb.

Negligence Leading To Birth Injuries

Our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors maybe able to help if you or your child has experienced unnecessary birth injuries which were caused due to negligent treatment. These cases could vary in degree of severeness, injuries could be mild such as cuts and bruises to traumatic injuries or illnesses which could impact the child and/or mother well after the incident. Some babies could end up with lifelong illnesses and disabilities because of errors made during birth. These cases could impact the entire family, and emotional trauma is something you may be able to include in your claim.

Negligence At A Hospital

Aside from the medical negligence cases examples that have already been mentioned, our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors have the knowledge, competence and ability when it comes to making claims for medical negligence that has happened in hospitals. This could be against the Worcester hospital NHS trust, or it could be against private healthcare providers. Examples of hospital negligence could include suffering an illness or infection because of poor hygiene standards, avoidable injuries during surgery, birth injuries.

Negligence At A Care Home

There are different examples of this, including making a pressure sore negligence claim for bedsores due to a patient not being moved regularly, care home neglect and abuse, patients suffering because they are not receiving their medication on time. There have also been some awful cases in the news regarding care home abuse. If this has happened, you may be able to make a claim, either for yourself or on behalf of your loved one. You may think that you could not make a claim because of the three-year personal injury claims time limit that applies to many cases. It is definitely still worth exploring this further even if a lot of time has passed. If standards of care has led to a loved one or yourself suffering an illness or injury please call our team at the number at the bottom of the guide and we can answer any queries you may have.

Negligence By A GP

GP negligence is another form of medical negligence and could happen if a GP fails to treat their patient correctly. A medical negligence solicitor would want to prove that another GP of the same ability would have not acted in a similar way and would have prevented the patient from coming to any further harm given the same scenario. You could call our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors for more information.

Negligence By A Dentist

Many do not consider mistakes made at the dentist which cause the patient to suffer as the same as medical negligence. However dentists along with other dental staff such as dental nurses and hygienist all need to provide their patients with a duty of care and to protect them where possible from coming to any unnecessary harm.  There are different reasons why you could be looking for medical negligence solicitors in Worcester to assist you with this sort of claim. Examples could range from the wrong tooth being extracted to cases whereby dentists have missed oral cancer symptoms. Essentially, if your dentist has caused you to suffer unavoidable injuries or for a condition to go undiagnosed which has become more difficult to treat you could be able to make a dental medical negligence claim.

Negligent Cancer Care Or Misdiagnosis

You may probably already know that cancer is a very destructive disease. It could grow and sometimes spreads at a rapid pace if not treated as soon as possible. This is where quick treatment is a necessity. If you do not receive the treatment you need in an efficient manner, the impact could be devastating for you and your family. This could mean you need much more intensive chemotherapy, as well as other treatments and procedures.

Worcester NHS Trusts Clinical Negligence Statistics

To get a better understanding of the number of medical negligence incidents in Worcester, 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 17/18CNST Damage payments
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust735£12, 803, 364
Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust9*£1, 529, 836

No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors Covering Worcester

When you choose our panel of expert medical negligence solicitors, you can rest assured you will get a service provided on a no win no fee basis. What does this actually mean for you? There are no upfront fees to begin the case, if the case does not succeed then you will not have to pay your solicitor for their time and service. If the case is a success then the agreed percentage of success fee will be deducted from the compensation and the rest sent to you.

Hospitals And Clinics In Worcester

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

  • Spire South Bank Hospital
  • Bupa Health Centre Worcester
  • Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  • Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust
  • Farrier House Surgery
  • Worcestershire Acute Hospital
  • Worcestershire Sexual Health Service
  • John Anthony Centre
  • Spring Gardens Surgery
  • Child & Adolescence Mental Health at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  • The Elgar Unit Newtown Hospital
  • Working Well Centre

How To Start Your Medical Negligence Claim

Are you looking for dental negligence solicitors? Have you suffered because of GP negligence? No matter what sort of medical negligence you have been the victim of, you can speak to our experts today to find out more about how to make a personal injury claim. Our panel of medical negligence solicitors can cover the Worcester area, meaning you don’t need medical negligence solicitors in Worcester. You can reach us between 8 am and 9 pm, any day of the week, on 0800 652 3087.

Resources

Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

Charles Hastings Way, Worcester WR5 1DD

Limitations for Negligence – As mentioned before in this guide, time limits exist for injury cases. Read about these here.

Not diagnosed properly? – If you’ve suffered harm because of this, then our guidance on this page could help.

Edited by LisM.