Medical Malpractice Claim

If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, you may be eligible to make a medical malpractice claim. However, to be awarded compensation for medical malpractice, it must be established that there had been negligence on the part of the medical practitioner or hospital in question. The three main elements that need to be proved in order to make a successful medical malpractice claim are:

1. the medical practitioner owed you a duty of care
2. the medical practitioner breached that duty of care he owed
3. negligence on the part of the medical practitioner caused you injuries, damages and losses

If you believe you have a claim for medical negligence, you must seek legal advice from an experienced medical negligence claims solicitor. Your solicitor will be able to tell you whether or not you have a valid claim and how much compensation you may be able to receive following a successful medical malpractice claim.

The amount of compensation payable depends on several factors. Your medical malpractice claim will be quantified on the basis of the losses you have suffered and the needs that have been created due to the negligent act. Your entitlements may include the following:

• past as well as future expenses related to medical treatment
• loss of earnings
• general damages such as pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life and all the suffering you
• have been through as a result of medical malpractice
• rehabilitation expenses
• pharmaceutical expenses

A number of factors are taken into consideration when awarding compensation following a successful medical malpractice claim. These include:

• What the results of the medical examinations and diagnostic procedures were before and after the negligence
• What the diagnosis of your condition is
• What your medical condition is. For example, is your current medical condition stabilised or there are chances for improvement or your medical condition may deteriorate in the near future
• Any residual disability
• Whether there is a need for further medical treatment. If there is, what the outcome of the treatment would be, what the costs would be, how long you may not be able to work, etc.
• What kinds of work you are fit for
• If you are incapable of work, what are the causes, for how long will you be incapacitated, etc.

Making A Medical Malpractice Claim

It can be quite difficult to make a medical malpractice claim because such cases are extremely complex. All medical treatments and procedures carry a certain risk and this is what makes medical malpractice claims difficult to win. For this reason, if you decide to pursue a medical malpractice claim, it is important for you to seek advice from an expert personal injury solicitor who has experience dealing with such complex claims.

If you are looking to make a medical malpractice claim, we can help you make a claim under our No Win No Fee agreement. At InjuryClaims.co.uk, our expert medical negligence claims solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis which means that you will never be liable to bear any costs associated with your claim whether your claim is successful or not.

For a free assessment of your medical malpractice claim, give us a call on our free phone or simply complete our online claim form. Contact us today and you will receive absolutely free, no obligation legal advice from experienced medical negligence claims solicitors.