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Medical negligence claims can be extremely difficult
to prove. However if you have suffered injury at the
hands of a medical professional, it may be possible to
claim compensation. Here we discuss the factors that
determine whether a claim can be brought.
Causation
As well as establishing that a
standard of care was breached, you must also prove
that any negligence caused an injury. Proving this link
is known as establishing causation. It may be that the
injury would have happened regardless of any breach of
care and in such cases there will not be a claim.
It is widely recognised that with certain procedures
there is an inherent risk of further injury or harm. So
you must show that on the balance of probabilities the
breach caused the loss which means that it is likely
that the act of negligence caused an injury. If you
think that you may have been the
victim of medical negligence, please contact us
immediately for a discussion on your case. We deal with
medical negligence compensation across England & Wales.
This area of law is highly specialised and you must
ensure that your legal representative has the
appropriate level of expertise. So if you do make a
claim how do you pay your costs in order to pursue your
claim?
Firstly you may be entitled to legal aid - which
means you can claim totally free of charge.
You may be entitled to a "no
win no fee" agreement if legal aid is not
appropriate for you.
You may even have legal expense insurance (most
household policies have this cover)
In certain cases you may wish to privately fund your
action.
CALL 0800 0322210 - or if
preferred contact our discreet ONLINE CHAT LINE - or
complete our enquiry form opposite.
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If you or a relative have been
injured whilst in a care home we may be able to help
with advice about compensation.
Nursing home complaints are soaring but our team may
be able to help you complain effectively and seek legal
redress.
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