Medical Negligence Solicitors in Manchester, Sale, and Chester

Medical negligence happens when healthcare professionals provide treatment that falls below acceptable standards and causes you harm. This includes misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, delayed treatment, birth injuries, and failing to give you enough information to make informed decisions about your care.

There’s no difference – they’re two terms for the same thing. Both refer to situations where healthcare professionals fail to provide proper care and cause harm as a result. Medical negligence and clinical negligence claims follow exactly the same legal process.

We handle all medical negligence claims on a no win, no fee basis, which means there are no upfront costs and you only pay if your claim is successful. We can also arrange insurance to cover the cost of medical expert reports, so you won’t be left out of pocket if your claim doesn’t succeed.

Most claims take between 12 to 24 months from start to finish, though complex cases can take longer. It depends on how quickly we can gather medical evidence and whether the defendant admits liability. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe once we’ve assessed your case and keep you updated throughout.

Most medical negligence claims settle through negotiation without ever going to court. However, if the defendant denies liability or won’t offer fair compensation, we’re fully prepared to take your case to trial. We’ll prepare your case thoroughly from the start so it’s ready for court if needed.

You usually have three years from the date of the negligent treatment, or three years from when you reasonably became aware that the treatment caused you harm. There are exceptions for children and people who lack mental capacity, so it’s worth speaking to us even if you think the deadline has passed.

Yes, medical evidence is essential for proving medical negligence. We’ll instruct independent medical experts in the relevant field to review your case and provide detailed reports. We can arrange insurance to cover these expert costs, so you won’t be left paying for reports if your claim isn’t successful.

Get in touch with us as soon as possible. We’ll review what happened and give you honest advice about whether you have a case. Keep any medical records, appointment letters, and notes about how the negligent treatment has affected you. The sooner you speak to us, the easier it is to gather evidence and protect your claim.

Yes, you can make a claim against the NHS if you’ve received substandard care at an NHS hospital or from an NHS healthcare professional. The same legal principles apply whether your treatment was provided by the NHS or a private hospital. We have extensive experience handling claims against both NHS trusts and private healthcare providers across the North West.

Compensation varies significantly depending on the severity of your injuries and how they’ve affected your life. It covers pain and suffering (general damages) plus financial losses like medical expenses, loss of earnings, and ongoing care costs (special damages). We’ll work with medical and financial experts to calculate the full value of your claim and won’t settle for less than you deserve.