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What is Medical Negligence
What is Medical Negligence
Whilst medical treatment is usually performed to an adequate standard, errors and misjudgments do occur which may result in injuries that could have been prevented. Such errors and misjudgments can give rise to a legal claim for medical negligence* in which you will be entitled to financial compensation calculated by reference to the extent to which your injuries and disabilities have impacted upon you, both in the past and into the future.
A poor outcome from a medical procedure or a course of treatment does not necessarily indicate medical negligence as all forms of treatment carry risks and there will be instances where a known risk eventuates despite all reasonable care having been taken by your treating health professional.
On the other hand, injuries can occur due to inadequacies and failures by your healthcare providers and it will usually require thorough investigations, specialised knowledge, skill and determination to identify and prove those cases where a poor outcome is the result of medical mismanagement.
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Necessity For Legal Expertise
Due to the legal and medical complexities of these types of claims, it is important that victims of medical accidents receive legal advice from experienced practitioners with proven expertise in this area.
Ivor Fitzpatrick & Company Solicitors has an experienced and expert team of medical negligence lawyers. Our team is headed by David Harris who has practiced in medical negligence and healthcare law for over 25 years.
Time Limitations
As there are strict time limits under the law in order to bring medical negligence claims, it is important that you seek legal advice as soon as possible so that the concerns regarding your care can be properly assessed and investigated.
It will often be necessary in order to make an initial assessment of your medical care to take a detailed statement from you and potentially other relevant family members, to obtain full copies of your medical records and x-rays and to seek reports from treating doctors.
Investigations
Where our investigations gather sufficient evidence to support a meritorious legal claim, we will fearlessly and thoroughly pursue your claim in order to secure adequate compensation.
Where our investigations gather sufficient evidence to support a meritorious legal claim, we will fearlessly and thoroughly pursue your claim in order to secure adequate compensation.
Types of Medical Negligence Claims
Our team has worked across a variety of cases over the years, with expertise in the following areas; Asbestos & Mesothelioma, Birth Injuries, Cancer & Oncology, Cosmetic Surgery, General Surgery Claims, Hepatitis C, Hospital Acquired Infections, Medical Misdiagnosis, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedic, Pelvic & Vaginal Mesh, Sepsis, Spinal Injuries and Stroke Claims.