How to Start a Medical Negligence Claim? Medical Negligence Claims Process

Negligent medical care can be a painful and traumatic experience, and can have a serious impact on the health of wellbeing of its victim. If you have suffered harm after receiving poor medical care, you may be entitled to a medical negligence claim.

Medical negligence claims can seem complex and overwhelming, but with the right legal support, you can enhance your chance of receiving a fair outcome. This article discusses the medical negligence claims process and how you can begin your quest for justice.

Initial Consultation

When you contact us at Medical Negligence Direct, we will arrange for a free, no obligation consultation. During this meeting, we will discuss details of your case, including the negligent treatment you believe you or your loved one have suffered. In the end, we will give you an honest and transparent assessment of your case about whether we believe you have a valid claim. If you do, we will advice you on the next steps for a medical negligence claim.

Developing your case

If we believe you have a valid claim, we will help you establish the facts of the case. This will include a number of steps, including obtaining medical records, arranging for expert medical examination, and getting witness statements.

Letter of notification

We will help you draft an initial letter to the NHS Trust or healthcare service responsible for your treatment at the time of the negligence. This letter will notify them that you intend to make a claim, and gives them an opportunity to offer a resolution as quickly as possible.

Making a claim

A letter of claim will be sent to your defendant, detailing the facts of your case. The letter will include the alleged errors made by the medical professional(s), as well as the impact on the health of you or your loved one and how much compensation you seek.

Upon receipt of the letter, the defendant has 4 months to respond. The response will either admit responsibility for the injury you suffered or deny there was negligence. Following the defendant’s response, we will discuss with you on whether you should accept the settlement (if offered) or take further action.

Court proceedings

If a resolution is not reach with the alleged negligent party, we can initiate court proceedings on your behalf. However, the vast majority of medical negligence cases do not go to trial, so it is likely that your case will be resolved before this point. In any case, you can count on us to walk with you all the way if the case goes to trial.

No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims

We handle most of our clients’ medical negligence claims on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you do not have to pay any upfront legal fees when starting a medical negligence claim.

Why Choose Medical Negligence Direct?

We work with a panel of specialist medical negligence solicitors who have been supporting claimants through a wide range of claims for many years. With a strong and successful track record, we are up to the task even for the most complex and challenging cases. Please call us today on 0800 644 4240 for a chat with one of our specialist solicitors or fill out our claims assessment form and we’ll give you a call as soon as possible.