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In 2009 the Scottish Government raised the possibility of introducing a new medical negligence compensation system for Scotland.
Under the terms of the proposal it would no longer be necessary to prove negligence in order for claimants to receive compensation, instead their personal injury lawyers would merely have to prove that their injuries were caused by treatment or surgery.
The government claim that the system would be quicker, cheaper and more straightforward, in many cases, even removing the need for claimants to litigate through typical medical negligence compensation channels.
A comparable system is already in place in New Zealand, where its advocates claim it has greatly reduced legal fees.
However, the Conservatives have critcised the proposals, saying, "Over the last two years £36m of taxpayers' money has been paid out to compensate for NHS errors.
"Perhaps the most concerning aspect of all of this is the apparent lack of accountability. It seems that when errors occur in the NHS today those responsible are rarely if ever held to account.
"If more effort was taken to hold people to account for their errors then taxpayers may not have to stump up such eye-watering amounts of money each year to compensate for NHS incompetence.
"Surely we should be seeking to increase accountability rather than eliminating it altogether."
The British Medical Association has indicated that it would welcome a "no-fault" system. Dr Peter Terry, BMA's chairman in Scotland, says, "BMA Scotland has long favoured the introduction of no-fault compensation as a less adversarial system of providing appropriate and timely compensation and support to those who suffer personal injury through medical mishap.
"Too often the current system of compensation results in unpleasant, stressful, drawn-out procedures for all those involved, with significant legal bills incurred by the taxpayer."
Medical negligence compensation lawyers
If you have suffered substandard or negligent treatment while under the care of a UK medical professional, you may be entitled to receive compensation.
Here at YouClaim, our knowledgeable and friendly advisors can speak with you in confidence and without obligation to help you determine whether it might be in your interests to pursue a claim for damages.
Any settlement awarded you is comprised of two aspects: general damages and special damages.
General damages refer to money paid for things such as pain and suffering and continuing disability.
Special damages refer to actual past losses and estimated future losses such as lost earnings and medical and travel expenses.
Our medical malpractice solicitors are all governed by the SRA and many possess membership of the Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme.
Here at YouClaim we are committed to an expedient, jargon-free and transparent service. In keeping with this, we advise of all costs in advance, while also striving to keep them to an absolute minimum.
Furthermore, our 100% compensation promise is our assurance to you that no cuts will ever be taken from any settlement awarded you.
To find out more about how we can help you with your medical negligence compensation, fill out an online claim form, let us call you back, or phone us, on 0800 10 757 95.
