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Clinical Negligence

Clinical Negligence is a highly specialised area of personal injury work and one in which our solicitors have established an excellent reputation.

We place an enormous amount of trust in our medical advisers and the majority of the time we receive the right advice, treatment and care. Sadly, however, they sometimes get it wrong and this can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. This harm can be a result of negligence, misdiagnosis, substandard treatment or care or defective products (eg stents/implants).

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Areas of Expertise

  • Orthopaedic Injuries
  • Defective Medical Products/Medicines
  • Fatal accidents/Coroner’s Inquests
  • Hospital acquired infections
  • Surgical errors
  • Misdiagnosis / delay in treatment
  • Substandard treatment and care
  • Elderly care medicine

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Twickenham & Teddington Solicitors

Providing first-class legal advice throughout South West London and Surrey for over 40 years

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Sue Jackson

Sue Jackson

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Luci Clifton

Luci Clifton

Our Expertise Within Medical Negligence

In the last two years alone we have worked on many medical negligence cases. We have worked on cases as diverse as an A+E department to correctly deal with a diabetic patient’s infection, to an optometrist who failed to refer a patient for specialist consultation and in so doing failed to deal correctly with a very serious illness.

Our expertise, from the first free consultation, will be used to help guide you through the myriad difficulties of such cases to a position where you feel that you are 100% satisfied with the outcome. Such cases can take many months or longer to resolve and you can be assured of the continuity of our attention and diligence.

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Medical Negligence FAQs

Medical negligence, also known as clinical negligence, occurs when healthcare professionals fail to provide the standard of care expected, leading to patient injury or harm. This encompasses a range of failures, including incorrect diagnosis, improper treatment or surgical procedures, medication errors, and the lack of informed consent.

Identifying a clinical negligence claim involves establishing two key elements:

  1. The care provided was below the standard reasonably expected of a healthcare professional.
  2. This substandard care directly resulted in your injury or harm.

This can often be complex, requiring expert medical opinions and legal analysis. Our experienced solicitors at Stone Rowe Brewer can help you assess the merits of your case, guiding you through the necessary steps to determine if you have a viable claim.

In the UK, the standard time limit for making a medical negligence claim is three years from the date the negligent act occurred or from the date you became aware of it.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. For children, the time limit extends until their 21st birthday. For those who lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, there may be no time limit. Given these nuances, it’s crucial to seek legal advice promptly to ensure your rights are protected.

Compensation in a medical negligence case can cover a wide range of losses and damages. This includes compensation for the physical pain and psychological impact of the injuries, loss of earnings (both current and future), costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation, and expenses related to care, even if provided voluntarily by family members.

Additionally, if your injuries necessitate it, you can claim for adjustments to your home or vehicle. Our team at Stone Rowe Brewer meticulously evaluates each case to ensure all aspects of your claim are comprehensively covered, aiming to secure the fullest possible compensation for your losses.

The duration of a medical negligence claim can vary significantly, influenced by factors such as the case’s complexity, the injuries’ severity, and the extent of negotiation required to reach a settlement. While some cases may resolve within a few months, others, particularly those involving severe injuries or disputed liability, may take several years.

Most medical negligence claims are settled before reaching court, through negotiations directly with the NHS or private healthcare providers. However, if a settlement cannot be reached or liability is contested, your case may need to go to trial.

Initiating a medical negligence claim begins with seeking specialist legal advice. At Stone Rowe Brewer, our dedicated team of medical negligence solicitors is here to listen to you, advise you on the merits of your case, and outline the steps involved in pursuing a claim.

We pride ourselves on our empathetic, client-focused approach, ensuring you feel supported from your initial consultation through to the resolution of your case. To get started call us on 020 8891 6141 or simply scroll down fill out our free online assessment.

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