Medical negligence claims in private medicine

Medical negligence claims are not restricted to the NHS; clinical work done privately should still adhere to the standards of healthcare in the UK that the NHS sets, or exceed them.

Should these standards have been missed, meaning that you have received personal injury at the hands of a doctor in the private sector, the process of complaining is likely to be different from that in the NHS to some degree. However, it is still true that any practice should have a complaints procedure, and that it should be made available to you if you want to use it.

It is often possible to settle a complaint before entering the complex processes of a clinical negligence case, which is usually the best option for both the patient and the practice. Even if this does not work, it should contribute to any compensation claim, as it is often considered best practice to have exhausted other options before turning to a personal injury solicitor.

But sometimes options are exhausted, and the only way forward may be to make a legal approach to the surgery in question. It is not a decision to be taken lightly, but a good lawyer should be able to provide advice that will help you make this decision in the full knowledge of the time it may take, what it might cost, your chance of success, and the potential size of any damages.

Your medical negligence claim
Every case is different, as every patient is, and we cannot presume to tell you that you should make a personal injury claim without consultation. Even after discussing your situation with us, we will not force you to make a compensation claim or hold you to any obligation, and will hold everything you tell us in full confidence.

But if you do decide to proceed in a claim, YouClaim can provide you with a solicitor who specialises in medical law to handle all the complexities, and to explain everything to you in plain English.

While the complexities of medical negligence law mean that this is one of the few types of claim that we cannot offer on an entirely free basis, we always ensure that you will be kept fully aware of the potential costs at every point in the process, ensuring you are never surprised by unexpected costs, and our 100 percent guarantee holds true - we will take no cut of the damages you are awarded.

To reach an advisor about your medical negligence claim, call 0800 10 757 95, complete our claim form, or chat to us online through our echat window. We look forward to helping.