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Why medical negligence victims need experienced legal advice
Why medical negligence victims need experienced legal advice
Medical negligence claims have garnered a lot of media attention in recent years. Most people are aware that the NHS has to pay out millions in compensation each year as the result of medical blunders. This has also been exacerbated by an increase in the number of people pursuing litigation, partly due to the increase in the numbers of ‘no win, no fee’ solicitors. However, not all claimants are aware of the importance of hiring the services of a personal injury specialist. Many claims have fallen at the first hurdle as a result of poor representation.
‘Medical negligence’ is a blanket-term that covers injuries and illnesses caused by a medical professional who has not upheld his duty of care to a patient or patients in his charge. Because the medical profession is such a large and complicated one, medical negligence can manifest itself in an almost infinite number of ways. However, even the smallest incident can have a significant impact on the life of a victim.
Small mistakes can have big consequences
Similarly, medical law is a varied and complex field and the smallest mistake can have a huge effect. Due to its multifaceted nature, most cases of medical negligence are very hard to prove. Apportioning the blame to a single party or group of medical practitioners is a very difficult thing to do – and it is for this reason that anyone seeking to pursue litigation of this sort should seek the services of a professional.
Nicolas Jervis, Managing Director of personal injury specialists1stClaims, believes that it is not sufficient to simply employ the services of a non-specialised personal injury solicitor. He says: “many people do not consider that, in launching a medical negligence claim, you are challenging the capabilities of a fully trained medical professional. In addition, this may be the tip of an iceberg that calls into question the practices and safeguards used by hospitals and NHS trusts to ensure the safety of their patients. Hospitals and staff alike will defend their corners, using specialist solicitors to state their cases. In order to stand a chance of a successful claim, a claimant should use the services of a personal injury specialist who is well versed in this aspect of the Law.”
Up to date knowledge
A specialised personal injury lawyer will be familiar with the latest changes in medical and personal injury law. Their training is constantly reviewed and renewed to ensure that they are up to date with the latest nuances involved in the litigation process. Using their expertise, they will have to obtain medical reports disclosing the claimant’s injuries and then scrutinise these reports to consider whether or not there is a case to be pursued. If there is, then they will launch the claim within the legal deadline allocated for the type of injury that is being claimed for.
If you are planning to pursue a medical negligence case, you should seek the best possible representation. Rather than settling for the services of a non-specialist personal injury lawyer, you should be sure that the personal injury specialist you engage has both the experience and the expertise in this particular facet of the Law. Without that expertise supporting you, any medical negligence claim is going to be very difficult to pursue.
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