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If you or a loved one have been through pain and suffering due to medical negligence in the Cumbria area our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle can give you the help you need to bring forward a claim.
At medical negligence direct we have helped many victims of substandard treatment bring forward medical negligence claims in Carlisle for the injuries they have suffered. We deal with many different types of negligence claims including birth injury claims, skin cancer misdiagnosis and surgical negligence. So if you have suffered from medical negligence we can provide you with the expert legal advice that you need to bring forward a claim.
Medical Negligence in Carlisle Explained
Sadly in today’s world many people are exposed to medical negligence that has a severe effect on their day to day life, but what exactly is Medical negligence? Medical negligence is any treatment that you receive from a healthcare provider that is below the level set in the healthcare sector and that worsens your condition or causes further injury. Contact us today to speak with a specialist in medical negligence and we can give you the help that you need on your difficult road to recovery.
Bringing forward a Medical Negligence Claims in Carlisle
When making a medical negligence claim in Carlisle our solicitors will help you look into all of the different factors that need to be considered to ensure that you are awarded the maximum compensation possible for the injury that you have suffered from. Our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle will provide the expert legal advice that you need so your claim is successful.
To bring forward a medical negligence claim you need to prove that the negligence you have suffered has caused an injury or has worsened your condition and here at Medical Negligence Direct our specialist solicitors are experts in medical negligence so we can help with this.
For a claim to be successful you need to prove that:
- As a patient of the health care provider you were owed a duty of care
- You have been a victim of negligent treatment which has breached this duty of care
- The breach in the duty of care has led to an injury or has worsened your condition.
If you want to know how to sue the NHS for the injury they have caused you, call us today on 0800 644 4240 and our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle can work with you to bring forward a claim.
What you can claim for in Carlisle
Depending on the type of injury that you have suffered and how it has occurred our medical negligence lawyers can help you claim compensation for general damages or special damages. A claim for general damages would mean that you would be awarded compensation for the injury you have suffered and what effect it has had on your life. However a claim for special damages would mean that you are compensated for any financial loss that has occurred due to the injury. An example of this would be loss of earnings in the time you are recovering. Our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle can help you make a claim today!
Claims we deal with in Carlisle
At Medical Negligence Direct we believe that every victim that has suffered an injury by the hands of a medical professional should be awarded the compensation they deserve. So we work hard to make sure that all of our clients get the maximum compensation possible to make their recovery easier. We understand that every person we speak with has a different story and has different needs so we ensure they get the right support. Here are a few of the different medical negligence cases we handle.
If you or a loved one are admitted into hospital because of an injury, you expect to get the best treatment possible so you can get back to full health. However sometimes this is not always the case and some people suffer from negligence in the hospital. Hospital negligence is any substandard care that you receive while in the care of a hospital that causes an injury or affects your condition. So if you are thinking about suing a hospital for negligence contact us today to speak with our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle and find out if you can make hospital negligence claims today.
When placing a loved one into a care home you want to make sure they get the best care possible and do not suffer from any injuries. However sadly sometimes some victims suffer from injuries due to not receiving the right care and being monitored and this is called care home neglect. If a family member has suffered from an injury due to not receiving the right care, our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle are here to help you bring forward a claim and make sure you are awarded the compensation you need.
Dental negligence can happen in many different ways, for example if an infection in a tooth is not picked up or treated the infection can spread causing further damage to surrounding teeth which may need removing or further treatment. Our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle specialise in dental claims so they will be able to provide you with the expert advice you need if you have suffered from negligent care from a dentist.
Ear, Nose and Throat Negligence
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeries cover a wide range of medical procedures that need to be carried out correctly to ensure no injuries are sustained. However sometimes some of these surgeries and procedures go wrong due to substandard treatment from a medical professional. This should never be the case and if you have suffered due to negligence you could be entitled to ear nose and throat compensation. Contact us today and our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle can get to work on your case so you can claim the compensation you are entitled to.
When receiving treatment from an NHS medical professional you trust them to maintain the level of care that is set by the healthcare sector to ensure that they are able to pick up and treat conditions before worsening. However sometimes there is a breach in this duty of care and victims require further extensive treatment because their condition was not picked up sooner. If you have suffered from an injury or your condition has declined due to medical negligence NHS our solicitors can give you the helping hand you need to make a claim.
Limitation Period
In the UK you have a 3 year limitation period to bring forward a medical negligence claim. This means that from the date of injury or the date you became aware of the negligence you have 3 years to bring forward a claim. However there are some exceptions to this limitation period.
Children- If your child has suffered from medical negligence their limitation period doesn’t come into play until the age of 18. This gives them up until the age of 21 to make a claim for the injury they have suffered from due to medical negligence. However you can bring forward a claim on their behalf any time before they are 18.
Mental capacity- If someone has no mental capacity they have no limitation period for you to bring forward a claim on their behalf. This is so that if the victim recovers they are able to bring forward a claim themselves.
If you have suffered from an injury due to medical negligence don’t wait any longer to bring forward a claim, contact our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle today.
No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors Carlisle
Some victims of medical negligence never receive the compensation they deserve because they are worried about legal fees. This should never be the case; every person that has suffered from an injury due to medical negligence should receive the compensation they deserve. All of our NHS solicitors work under a no win no fee basis so there are no up front legal fees to bring forward a claim. The only fee that there could ever be is if this case was successful however this would be taken as a percentage of the winnings so this would never be directly from yourself. This percentage would be discussed in detail before going ahead with your claim.
How to Start Your Claim
Here at Medical Negligence Direct our main priority is to help victims bring clinical negligence compensation claims forward for the injury that they have suffered due to substandard treatment. Our medical negligence solicitors in Carlisle are here to ensure that you get the expert legal advice you need in your most difficult times.
Contact us today by filling out an enquiry form and or call us on 0800 644 4240 for a free claim assessment.
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