Medical Negligence Solicitors London

Led by renowned clinical negligence partner Iona Meeres-Young, the London Medical Negligence team has built an impressive caseload over 30 years, developing unparalleled expertise in pursuing challenging, often catastrophic claims.

Key to our work is getting those affected by medical negligence the answers they need and improving patient safety to prevent injuries happening to others.

We pride ourselves on our personal and sensitive approach and always put our clients first. If you would like to discuss a possible claim, please contact a member of the London Medical Negligence team. We are happy to give free initial advice over the phone.
 

Types of Medical Negligence Claims

Our medical negligence solicitors in London are experienced in handling a wide range of medical negligence compensation claims. Whether it's an accident and emergency claim, birth injury, cancer misdiagnosis, or any other type of medical negligence, our team is here to provide expert legal support and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

• Accident and Emergency Claims: Errors or delays in treatment provided in emergency departments. 
• Amputee and Limb Loss Claims: Negligence leading to unnecessary amputation or limb loss.
• Birth Injury Claims: Injuries sustained by the mother or baby during childbirth due to negligent care, such as improper use of forceps or failure to perform a timely C-section.
• Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims: Failure to diagnose cancer correctly or delays in diagnosis, leading to a worsening of the patient's condition.
• Cerebral Palsy Claims: Injuries leading to cerebral palsy due to negligent care during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after birth.
• Delayed Diagnosis Claims: When a healthcare provider delays diagnosing a condition, resulting in harm to the patient.
• Delayed Treatment Claims: Delays in providing necessary treatment, leading to a deterioration of the patient's condition.
• Erb's Palsy Claims: Injuries to the baby's brachial plexus nerves during childbirth due to negligent care.
• Fatal Medical Accident Claims: Claims pursued on behalf of the dependents of a patient who has passed away due to medical negligence.
• GP Negligence Claims: Errors made by general practitioners, such as failing to refer a patient to a specialist or misinterpreting test results.
• Hospital Negligence Claims: Poor care provided in a hospital setting, including inadequate hygiene practices, medication errors, or failure to monitor patients properly.
• Medical Misdiagnosis Claims: Incorrect diagnosis of a medical condition, leading to inappropriate or delayed treatment.
• NHS Negligence Claims: Negligence occurring within the National Health Service.
• Nursing Negligence Claims: Poor nursing care, such as failing to prevent pressure ulcers or not providing adequate post-operative care.
• Obstetrics Negligence Claims: Negligent care provided during pregnancy and childbirth.
• Paediatrics Negligence: Negligent care provided to children.
• Private Healthcare Claims: Negligence that occurs in private healthcare settings, including clinics and private hospitals.
• Sepsis Claims: Failure to diagnose or treat sepsis promptly, leading to severe complications or death.
• Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims: Failure to diagnose or treat a stroke promptly, leading to severe complications.
• Surgery Negligence Claims: Mistakes made during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient.

Compensation and Settlements in Medical Negligence Claims

When pursuing a medical negligence claim, understanding how compensation settlements are negotiated is important. Compensation aims to address the harm and losses suffered due to negligent medical care, and it typically falls into two categories: general damages and special damages.
 

Types of Compensation

General damages compensate for non-monetary aspects such as pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. This includes the physical and emotional impact of the injury on the claimant's quality of life. Special damages cover financial losses and expenses incurred as a result of the negligence. This can include medical expenses, loss of earnings, and costs of future care and rehabilitation.
 

Determining Compensation Amounts

The amount of compensation awarded depends on several factors. The severity of the injury is a primary consideration, with more severe injuries generally resulting in higher compensation. The impact on the claimant's quality of life, including their ability to work and engage in daily activities, is also taken into account. Additionally, of the cost of future care needs such as aids and equipment, therapies and support workers are quantified to ensure the claimant receives adequate support moving forward.
 

Negotiating Settlements

More often than not, claims are settled out of court via negotiations between the claimant and defendant legal teams. Interim payments may be requested to provide financial and medical support during the claims process, especially if the claimant is facing significant hardship. Alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, can also be employed to reach a mutually agreeable settlement without the need for a court trial.
 

Contact us

For a free, no obligation call with one of our medical negligence experts, please call 0800 358 3848, email personalinjury@fieldfisher.com, or complete our online enquiry form.