Our negligence specialists understand how clinical errors and malpractice often put significant strain on families, finances, careers, and home life. We’re here to support your recovery and take the stress out of the claim process – from start to finish.
We offer a free initial meeting either at our offices, your home or hospital – or, where this is not possible, by telephone. This allows us to evaluate your claim quickly and offer expert advice on the best course of action.
Once your claim is validated, we then review all relevant medical records and guide you through the clinical negligence claims process in a friendly, sympathetic, and professional manner.
Our solicitors deal with cases involving both the NHS and private sector. We can assist you with the NHS complaints process or private healthcare claims process covered by ISCAS (Independent Sector Complaints Adjudication Service), in addition to representation at inquest hearings.
Peace of mind through stressful times
Many clinical negligence claims are a direct result of poor treatment from doctors, dentists, nurses or midwives – though we are able to pursue a negligence claim following malpractice by any healthcare professional.
Whether you are seeking an apology, compensation or an explanation of what happened, we will deal with your claim in a proactive and efficient manner. We also support your full recovery by helping you access expert analysis and treatment.
It’s important to act as quickly as possible, preferably within three years of an incident, to ensure we can progress your claim and secure early interim payments where due.
So call 0161 969 3131 to speak to an experienced clinical negligence solicitor today, or you can fill in our contact form and one of the team will call you back.
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What is clinical negligence?
All medical professionals, whether it be doctors, nurses, physiotherapists or healthcare assistants owe a duty of care to their patients. If treatment provided falls below the relevant standard of care, resulting in injury or loss, this is classed as clinical negligence.
The same rules which govern clinical negligence claims apply in both the NHS and where treatment is provided by private healthcare facilities.
For a clinical negligence claim to be successful, it must be shown that there was a breach of that duty of care; that it has caused or contributed to the injury that the patient in question suffered. If you feel that you, or a member of your family, have been a victim of clinical negligence, then it is important to speak with a solicitor as soon as possible.
At Slater Heelis, our clinical negligence solicitors have many years of experience in dealing with these type of claims, and can therefore offer expert advice and support. We will work to provide the best outcome for you and your loved ones.
We offer a free telephone or face to face consultation. If we consider the claim has a reasonable prospect of success, we will undertake matters on a “no win no fee” basis.
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What are the different types of clinical negligence?
Medical negligence can take on several different forms, including the following:-
- Surgical errors during an operating procedure
- Prescription errors, including prescribing medication or the wrong dosage
- Offering incorrect or inappropriate treatment
- Misdiagnosis, or delay in diagnosis, e.g. cancer
- Undue delay in providing appropriate treatment
- Failure to provide the correct treatment
- Failure to provide sufficient information to allow a patient to make informed consent relating to treatment before proceeding
- Dental negligence claims: dental surgical mistakes and failure to provide appropriate long term dental care and management
- Mistakes made during pregnancy and birth by falling below the appropriate standard of care
A medical professional can cause further injury or harm to the patient, which can even endanger the lives of those patients. It is extremely important to report any concerns or incidents as soon as possible.
Our solicitors can advise in reporting matters and making complaints to the relevant healthcare provider where appropriate.
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How long do I have to report clinical negligence?
Clinical negligence claims usually have to be brought within 3 years of the date of the negligence causing the injury, or 3 years from when it would reasonably have been expected that a patient would have known a potentially negligent treatment causing injury.
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Will I need to go to court for a clinical negligence claim?
Most clinical negligence claims settle by negotiation before they go to trial.
Our clinical negligence experts will ensure that the claim is progressed properly and prepared with care and accuracy, so that if the claim does go to court it has the best chance of success.
We will always seek to settle a matter by negotiation, on the best terms for the client, where this is possible.
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Will I need medical evidence to support my claim?
In almost all cases, medical evidence will be needed in order to support and bring about a successful conclusion to a claim. Our clinical negligence solicitors will always ensure that the most appropriate medical experts are instructed.
We can arrange an insurance policy which will provide the client with an indemnity in respect of the costs associated with that expert medical evidence, to provide piece of mind.
Providing as much information and evidence as possible will assist in resolving your claim expeditiously. Contact our Clinical Negligence team today to discuss your claim, or call us direct on 0161 969 3131.
What our clients say about us…
“Excellent service. The Slater Heelis team were reassuring, professional, patient, sympathetic and also very knowledgeable throughout. Their guidance has been the best I could have hoped for. I’d highly recommend them to resolve tricky legal claims. They take away the worry and anxiety and prioritise your needs. An all round excellent service with great attention to detail and the very best guidance.”
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