Clinical Negligence Claim — When Medical or Surgical Treatment Has Left You Worse Off

Clinical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider — whether a hospital, GP, dentist, surgeon, or other medical professional — provides treatment that falls below the standard of a reasonably competent practitioner and causes the patient harm. The harm can be physical, psychological, or financial, and the consequences can range from a prolonged recovery through to permanent disability or death. When this happens, the patient and their family deserve both accountability and proper financial recognition of what they have suffered. Our clinical negligence service is provided by lawyers with specialist experience in medical cases. We work with independent medical experts — including surgeons, specialists, and GPs — to establish whether the treatment you received fell below the required standard, whether that substandard treatment caused the harm you have suffered, and what the value of your claim should be. We handle claims involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, anaesthetic accidents, dental negligence, and failures in prescribing or medication management. Clinical negligence cases are among the most technically complex and emotionally significant in personal injury law. They require detailed expert evidence, careful management of the limitation period, and a deep understanding of NHS complaints processes, inquest proceedings, and the interaction between different aspects of the claim. We approach every case with the care and sensitivity it deserves, keeping you informed at every stage and ensuring that the process of seeking justice does not add to the distress you have already experienced. How It Works 1. Medical records — We obtain your complete clinical records and review them against the applicable standard of care. 2. Expert instruction — We instruct an independent specialist to provide a liability and causation opinion. 3. Pre-action protocol — We follow the Clinical Negligence Pre-action Protocol and Letter of Claim. 4. Quantum assessment — We value your claim with the assistance of medical, care, and financial experts. 5. Settlement or litigation — We negotiate a fair settlement and issue proceedings if the NHS or insurer refuses. What You Get Medical records review: Comprehensive analysis of all clinical records relevant to the negligent treatment. Liability opinion: Independent expert evidence on whether the treatment fell below the required standard. Causation advice: Expert analysis of whether the negligent treatment caused the harm you suffered. Full quantum: Assessment of all past and future losses including care, treatment, and lost earnings. NHS resolution: Experience dealing with NHS Resolution and other healthcare defendant representatives. FAQ Q: How long do I have to bring a clinical negligence claim? A: Three years from the date of the negligent treatment, or three years from the date you became aware of it. Q: What if the negligence occurred during childbirth? A: Birth injury claims have their own limitation rules. We advise based on your specific circumstances. Q: How much might my claim be worth? A: This depends on the nature and severity of the injuries and the financial losses suffered. We advise on a realistic range after obtaining expert evidence.