Medical negligence claims

Solicitors here, including solicitors on the Law Society Panel of Approved Personal Injury Specialist Lawyers, advise on and conduct claims for clients throughout the United Kingdom arising from allegations of inadequate medical or other health care causing damage.

Millions of people are treated by doctors, dentists, nurses and other healthcare workers every year. Most of this treatment is of very high quality, administered by teams of dedicated professionals. However, a small number of patients treated every year may be the victim of a medical accident. Where that accident can be attributed to incompetent care or lack of judgment, it may be possible to bring a claim for compensation.

Solicitors here are experienced in bringing and pursuing such claims.

For information about professional negligence claims involving advisers other than healthcare workers, go to the "Professional Negligence" page. For material in respect of other types of negligence claim, go to the "Negligence (general)" page.