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It is undoubtedly true that a medical negligence claim will cost the taxpayer money – however, unless people wish to argue that compensation should not be a right for the victims of medical accidents or botched or substandard medical procedures, there is no alternative but for society to make financial provision so that these victims can be compensated for their suffering.
Therefore, in order to save taxpayers' money, aside from the obvious question of how to reduce the rate of negligence in the first place, the only way of saving both taxpayers and the NHS from paying excessive costs is to improve the efficiency of the medical negligence claim system.
It would be naïve to think that either personal injury lawyers or NHS Litigation Authority defence lawyers would be willing to act for nothing, after all, clinical error cases require specialised advocacy and evidence, but is essential that all interested parties look at how to realistically reduce the costs associated with litigation.
Unfortunately, perhaps the largest biggest single impediment to reducing the costs of such cases is the role of the defendant NHS trusts and their lawyers – many simply drag cases out, denying the inescapable facts in the blind hope of avoiding admissions of liability and consequent settlement.
Even today, the words of the Law Society's president in 2011 still ring true. "One of the difficulties has always been that indefensible cases have been fought, and that increases costs. It is a sort of macho thing, [saying] 'I don't want to be seen to be culpable'. It is in everyone's interest to settle as quickly and as fairly as possible," she said.
Leading solicitors to ensure maximum compensation
Surgical error, misdiagnosis, obstetric mistakes and all other forms of medical negligence can cause trauma, pain and suffering as well as being financially costly to victims.
Here at YouClaim, our specialist personal injury lawyers work to ensure that those affected receive the maximum amount of compensation possible for their pain and losses.
We strive for early, just settlement and to keep costs to a minimum at all times, while also providing a jargon-free, plain-English legal service.
All work we undertake is regulated by the Law Society and all our specialists possess membership of the Clinical Negligence Accreditation Authority.
If you would like to find out more about making a medical negligence claim for 100% compensation, call us today on 0800 10 757 95 or on our mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871
