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Medical negligence - advice on complaints and compensation
Advice on making a compensation claim against the NHS or a formal complaint following negligence
If you have found this site then the chances are that you are seeking help following a bad experience with the NHS or a healthcare professional. This service which is managed by Winston Solicitors LLP is dedicated to helping victims of medical negligence in the UK seek redress where injury or harm has been caused.
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To find out more regarding our service you firstly need to decide what level of service you require from us:
Key questions and answers:
How do you start a claim for medical negligence?
The first step is to speak to a firm of no win no fee compensation lawyers who specialise in medical claims. We can help provide advice in many cases although we must stress that we cannot deal with every complaint or possible claim.
Do you need to complain before considering a claim?
Ideally you should make a complaint about your situation to the treating practice, hospital or NHS Trust - as soon as possible. To find out more read our updated complaints page.
Generally speaking the NHS Complaint Procedures stipulate that a complaint must be brought within 12 months of you / your family being aware there was or is a problem. It is possible to make a claim at the same time as lodging a formal NHS complaint - we may be able to help you with both.
How do you pay your costs if you decide to pursue your case against a GP, NHS or other medical practitioner?
You may be entitled to Public Funding (formerly legal aid) - which means you can claim totally free of charge. You may be entitled to a "no win no fee claim" agreement if legal aid is not appropriate for you. You may have legal expense insurance (most household policies have this cover). In certain cases you may wish to privately fund your action.
Call our specialists for free informal advice on your cases merits. We will then discuss how any claim can go forward and which funding option would be available to you.
