Medical Negligence Compensation Claims
Medical negligence can cause lasting damage, but Cute Injury are here to help. Those who work in the medical profession have a 'duty of care' to ensure their patients receive the correct treatment in a proper manner. In the majority of cases, medical professionals carry out their work to a high standard - however, sometimes mistakes do happen and patients can suffer as a result. If someone feels they have incurred an injury due to the actions (or lack of actions) of a doctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, or an anesthetist then they may be liable to make a medical negligence claim (also known as a 'clinical negligence claim'). The number of complaints and claims against healthcare professionals and establishments is growing. It was found that the main reasons for large delays and costs in medical negligence cases occur in the pre-action stage. Because of these findings, a pre-action protocol was put into place. The protocol is designed to help parties settle claims without needing to go to court by resolving any concerns, complaints, and claims as quickly and efficiently as possible. All clinical negligence claims are expected to follow this protocol. With good reason, we all put our confidence in medical professionals when we are feeling ill, trusting that they will diagnose us correctly. Most people are not well-informed about their bodies, therefore, seeing a doctor is the best way to understand what is wrong or why they have certain symptoms. However, sometimes doctors can be wrong and illnesses can be misdiagnosed or go undiagnosed altogether. Patients and family members who have been affected by this can go on to make a compensation claim. Claims for various illnesses and medical issues can differ, so it is important to contact the right people in relation to your claim. Negligence is a subject that affects many people and misdiagnosis can be the difference between life and death. The compensation amounts that you can receive following a successful medical negligence (clinical negligence) claim depend on many factors. To find out more get in touch using the buttons below or use our claims calculator.