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Medical negligence solicitors Nottingham
Clinical negligence or medical negligence is where a patient receives substandard care from a doctor, surgeon or other medical professionals. Medical negligence occurs in many ways from the late diagnosis of an illness or condition like cancer to mistakes that occur during surgical procedures or being given incorrect treatment for your situation.
Medical negligence cases by there very nature can be complicated, especially if your injuries are severe or if extensive evidence is needed to prove your treatment was negligent.
Our team will be here for you every step of the way; we’ll guide you through the process to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Further information
Local expertise
Located in the very heart of the country, Wright Hassall’s offices are easily accessible from Nottingham. Our location and expertise make us primed and ready to offer residents of Nottingham the very best medical negligence advice and support. We can also visit you at home or in hospital if you are still undergoing treatment.
We’ve got a proven track record of securing compensation for individuals and families in Nottingham, taking on private healthcare providers, GPs and dentists. We’ve dealt with cases against NHS hospitals, including City Hospital in Nottingham and Queens Medical Centre.
Our experts
Our team are specialists in medical negligence claims. They have an unrivalled track record in securing the compensation our clients deserve, and frequently represent clients in high-profile medical negligence cases.
Finding the right medical negligence solicitor after poor care or negligent treatment can seem daunting. You can be assured we are considered experts in the medical negligence field with a proven track record of securing NHS compensation and medical negligence compensation for our clients.
We work closely with investigators and medical experts to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to for your claim.
Jeanette Whyman is a well-established figure in the clinical negligence field.
The steps to your compensation:
Find out if you have a case
It costs nothing to contact us to see if you have a case. A call to our specialist team will guarantee you speak directly to a legal professional for a free, no-obligation assessment.
No win, no fee
We work the majority of our cases on a no-win, no fee basis. This means there is no financial risk to you – if you lose, you won’t be responsible for our fees. We’ll discuss the full range of funding options with you right at the beginning so that you won’t have any nasty surprises.
Case accepted
We’ll be able to tell whether we believe you are entitled to claim for compensation from our initial assessment. At this stage, if we think you have a claim, we’ll offer to take on the case on your behalf. Using experienced medical negligence specialists means you’re best placed to ensure the correct handling of your case, and you receive the compensation you deserve.
Medical records
To assess the merits of your claim in full detail, we will need to access your medical records. This also allows us to see what additional evidence we will need to gather to prove your case. Our team can request your medical records for you.
Expert witnesses and evidence
We’ll be able to tell from your medical evidence if an expert witness or independent evidence from other medical professionals to support and strengthen your case. They’ll be able to provide details of the impact of the injury on your life and how the actions of your medical practitioner affected you and your health.
Negotiation
Where appropriate, we strive for a satisfactory resolution through negotiation. We’ll follow the claims process and send a letter to the medical professional or organisation to negotiate the best outcome for your case. If a settlement cannot be reached, your claim may go to trial. If this is the case, a judge will hear all evidence from both parties and will give a verdict and, if your claim is upheld, a compensation award.
She is very compassionate and very easy to talk to." She boasts a broad practice, recently advising on group actions involving cancer treatment and obstetric claims.