NHS Negligence Claims - NHS Negligence Cases
NHS negligence cases have cost Scotland more than £200 million according to a report published earlier in the Herald Scotland news (http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13093552.Revealed213mbilltoNHSinnegligenceclaims/).
The report revealed that the NHS pays out approximately £35.6 million a year in damages to patients that have been harmed or relatives of family members that passed due to serious errors by medical staff. Every medical professional must provide you with a “Duty of Care” and a failure to do so can be considered negligence.
You are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries when they are the result of clinical negligence. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you achieve compensation for your damages by guiding you through the entire claims process.
NHS Negligence Cases – Demonstrating Clinical Negligence
Clinical negligence occurs when your medical practitioner fails to follow the proper procedures for your treatment. A second medical opinion is often required to prove that your injuries are the result of poor medical treatment.
Types of NHS Negligence Cases
NHS negligence can occur at any time throughout the treatment process, including pre-screening and diagnosis. Below are some of the most common types of NHS negligence cases encountered in Scotland:
- Surgical Procedure Negligence
- Wrong Medication
- Failing to Get Consent
- Failing to Accurately Present the Risk Level of the Procedure
- Misdiagnosis
Who Can Lodge an NHS Negligence Claim?
Anyone who has suffered an injury due to clinical negligence is entitled to compensation. A family member may also lodge a complaint on the behalf of the injured patient if they no longer have the ability to do so themselves. Speaking with a claim advisor can be the best way to decide your next course of action when facing these difficult decisions.
What If I am Not Sure If I Suffered NHS Negligence?
It is not unusual to work with patients that are not 100% sure if their injury was the result of NHS negligence. A claim specialist can help clarify your position and help guide you on the best steps to take in order to move forward with your claim.
How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Claim?
You must lodge your claim within three years of your injury to be eligible for compensation. Waiting can make gathering evidence more difficult and you should always lodge your claim as soon as possible. This will speed up the process and allow you to utilise the most evidence possible to support your claim.
How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd has helped thousands of injured individuals seek compensation for their damages and we understand the NHS litigation process. Our expert team will work on your behalf to gather the information you need to prove your clinical negligence claim. We specialise in making the claim’s process as stress-free as possible.
No Win No Fee
We will waive 100% of our fees in the unlikely event that you are not awarded compensation for your injuries.
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