Hospital Negligence and Neglect Claims - Compensation for Hospital Negligence
Receiving compensation for hospital negligence is one of the best ways to get financial assistance for your injuries and losses suffered due to poor medical treatment. Hospital negligence and neglect claims occur when an individual is injured due to a medical practitioner acting in a manner that is not in line with the professional standards set in place by the regulatory bodies of government. You are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries when they are the result of hospital negligence.
The NHS Services Scotland stats have shown that approximately £840,751,934 in damages was paid out during the year of 2013 for hospital negligence. These stats echoed a report published by the Health and Social Information Centre in which it was revealed that there were more than 175,000 complaints filed that same year as well. These statistics clearly highlight the fact that there are varying levels of quality in terms of hospitals and practitioners across the country.
Suffering from hospital negligence can be extremely painful and it can result in the worsening of your conditions. Below are some of the most common examples of hospital negligence encountered in Scotland:
- Incorrect Treatment
- Administrative Errors
- Failure to Monitor Patients Correctly
- Hospital Illnesses
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical Errors
- Failure to Perform After Surgery Protocol
What Should I Do If I Am Injured By Hospital Neglect?
You should act diligently when you are the victim of clinical negligence. The first thing that you should do is to contact the hospital and file a complaint. Then you should start looking for a second professional opinion to help corroborate your case. Evidence such as pictures of your injuries and any financial losses will need to be gathered as well.
The NHS also offers a complaint service where you can make note of your subpar medical treatment. The NHS will often investigate your claim further as an independent third party reviewer. The NHSLA deals with negligence claims that involve public hospitals.
These steps can be difficult for the injured to complete and that is why a claim specialist can be the smartest maneuver to make in this situation. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will gather the evidence you need to lodge your claim with success and help guide you through the entire claims process from start to finish.
Private Hospitals
The process for lodging a complaint against a private hospital is slightly different in that they will have their own process and insurance. Your claim advisor will negotiate directly with these insurers to help you get the compensation level you are seeking.
How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation for Hospital Negligence?
You can expect to start seeing compensation for hospital negligence injuries in as little as three months when the other party admits the fault and does not contest the extent of your damages. Insurers are known to contest large claims which can lead to longer waiting periods as your claim is investigated.
Start The Claims
Contact us to start the claim’s process today. Our expert staff will evaluate your claim and give you more insight into your compensation potential. We are confident we can help and we will waive 100% of our fees if you are not awarded compensation for your injuries.