Specialist Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Medical NegligenceMillions of people are treated by surgeons, general practitioners, dentists and nurses every year. The majority of the time this treatment is of a high standard.

Unfortunately, sometimes this care received falls below the minimum acceptable standard. Patients are left feeling in the dark about what has happened to them and find it difficult to trust medical professionals again.

Ascot Lawyers are experienced in Clinical Negligence claims, we understand the issues and complexities of these types of claim and are dedicated to obtaining answers and getting fair levels of compensation.

If you are looking for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, think you may have a claim and would like some advice on your next positive steps, please contact us.

Read Clinical Negligence solicitor, Anne Dickinson's article on making a successful Clinical Negligence claim

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Clinical Negligence Claim Types
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Clinical Negligence Claim Types

There are a wide range of circumstances which may give rise to a Clinical Negligence claim. A few examples are listed below:

General Practice GP

Failure to visit a patient at home when requested, failure to communicate with local hospitals, act on test results, failure to carry out treatment suggested by specialists, failure to examine, investigate, refer to a specialist or keep proper records and negligent drug treatment.
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Accident & Emergency

Missed fractures and dislocations, missed glass and foreign bodies, mismanagement of a patient with a head injury, not recognising hypoglycaemia.
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Dental

Failure to identify or treat dental disease, extracting the wrong tooth, fracturing teeth or jaw during an extraction and failing to identify this and advise the patient.
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General Surgery

Failure to properly assess a patient, negligent technique, leaving a foreign object such as a swab, surgical instrument, needle within the patient's body unintentionally following surgery.
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Complaints Procedure

Often our clients tell us they would just like an apology, or receive answers to what exactly happened to them and be assured that actions have been undertaken to ensure the same mistakes do not happen to anyone else in the future.

The NHS and most private care providers have set procedures for investigating and responding to complaints. Sometimes this can put your mind at rest by ensuring matters are investigated, giving you the answers you need and reassuring you everything that should have been done was done.

At Ascot Lawyers we believe it is important to listen to your needs and objectives and can give you free advice on how to proceed. If you decide you wish to bring a claim for compensation we can help.

We cannot turn back the clock but we are able to offer our Clinical Negligence experience to assist your claim for compensation.
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Clinical Negligence Claim - frequently asked questions



Have I got a Clinical Negligence claim?
How long do I have to bring a Clinical Negligence claim?
Who will pay?
Read article on making a successful Clinical Negligence claim by Anne Dickenson
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Have I got a Clinical Negligence claim?

To be able to claim compensation for medical negligence you must prove:

  1. Someone made a negligent mistake
  2. This mistake caused the injuries from which you now suffer

How long do I have to bring a Clinical Negligence claim?

There are strict time limits in which to bring a claim. This is usually 3 years from the date of the incident or from when you should have been aware the damage was caused by someone's negligence.

Who will pay?

We offer a free initial telephone interview to identify whether your case warrants further investigation. If we think you have a potential claim, we offer a free meeting with a solicitor to discuss whether you ought to proceed to make a claim and how it is to be funded. This could be by:

  1. A fixed Fee - We often agree to undertake a preliminary investigation for a fixed fee.
  2. Legal Expenses Insurance - You may have an insurance policy to pay your legal costs, perhaps with your car or home insurance. You do not have to accept the law firm recommended by your insurer. You are entitled to choose
  3. No Win, No Fee (Conditional Fee Agreement) - For many clients this is the best option. If your claim is successful we claim your costs from the other party. If your claim fails you do not have to pay our costs.
  4. Public Funding - Public Funding may be available in limited circumstances. If so we can refer you to a firm that deals with Public funded cases.

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