Medical Negligence Questions

These may include:

• ‘No win, no fee’
• Occasionally, existing legal expense insurance may be used
• Legal Aid

For children, the three-year period starts to run on their 18th birthday. No time limit applies for someone with continuing mental incapacity.

Medical negligence cases may be complex, so bringing a claim is often time-consuming at each step of the process. Our specialists – with decades of experience in handling high-value, complex cases – support you every step of the way.

Once commenced, your claim may typically take about 12-18 months if settlement can be agreed. If Court proceedings are required, a case can take a further 12-18 months to conclude.

If Court proceedings become necessary, the extra time taken may depend upon whether the defendant accepts that treatment was negligent and upon the complexity of assessing a suitable compensation amount.

If the facts are straightforward and the impact on the patient is not severe, a case may be concluded within 6 months.

The Attwaters Accidents Medical Negligence team pledges to provide you with a realistic timescale estimate for your claim at the outset and to keep you regularly updated on any adjustments to this as the case progresses.

Most providers offer an exemplary service and are committed to high quality healthcare; but occasions arise where treatment or care is below an acceptable standard and can result in life-changing injuries and financial hardship or even death.

Causes for legal action may arise from everyday care or minor treatment as well as from major medical procedures.

The Attwaters Accidents Medical Negligence team has successfully pursued claims against many and varied treatment providers, including:

• NHS and private hospitals
• Private clinics
• Hospital doctors and surgeons
• General practitioners
• Nurses
• Dental surgeons
• Osteopaths and physiotherapists
• OpticiansPsychiatrists and psychologists
• Cosmetic beauty practitioners