Why claim for ambulance delay compensation?
If you or a loved one require urgent medical attention, it's down to ambulance crews and paramedics to be the first on the scene. Not getting to you as quickly as possible can result in serious and sometimes life-threatening consequences.
The more serious the medical emergency, the sooner the ambulance crews should reach you. This isn't always what happens, though, and you can sometimes be left waiting hours for an ambulance to arrive.
If a delayed ambulance has impacted your health and your condition has worsened as a result, you could be entitled to claim compensation. We've helped thousands of people make ambulance delay claims on a no win no fee basis. Which means your personal injury lawyer will take out insurance on your behalf that will cover all your claim costs and expenses including medical report fees, court fees and any barrister fees; so long as you comply with their terms and conditions, you won't have to pay any costs upfront, and there are no hidden surprises.
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Ambulance delay claims FAQs
What is ambulance negligence?
Late treatment due to an ambulance delay could be considered a form of medical negligence. This is because it can result in your condition worsening or your long-term health being adversely affected.
If you feel like the care you received from the paramedics was unacceptable and below care standards, even if they arrived in good time, it could be considered ambulance negligence.
Some of the most common reasons to claim ambulance or paramedic negligence are:
- Paramedics failed to give you the right treatment
- Your symptoms were overlooked or misdiagnosed
- Paramedics failed to take you to hospital when they should have
- Paramedics used too much force when treating you
- Delayed acceptance into A&E from the paramedic
We work with specialist medical negligence solicitors who can discuss your experience of the poor medical care you received and determine if you have grounds to make an ambulance negligence claim.
How do I start my ambulance delay claim?
We know that making a compensation claim can feel like a daunting task, which is why we've made it as straightforward as possible for you to take the first steps.
- Fill in our callback form and a member of our friendly team of advisors will give you a call at a time that suits you best.
- Call us on 0800 587 0344 and we can advise you on how we can help you with your claim.
- Use our ambulance delay compensation claim calculator to get a rough idea of how much your claim could be worth.
How much compensation can I get for an ambulance delay claim?
As the circumstances of each ambulance delay are different, determining how much your compensation claim could be worth will depend on your specific experience.
To get a clearer idea of how much you could expect, we'll take a detailed account of what happened. We'll then be able to gauge how much compensation we think you could be eligible for.
Damages are evaluated based on the most recent edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, as instructed by the Ministry of Justice.
How much do I pay my ambulance delay solicitor?
The solicitors we work with take on most ambulance delay and negligence claims on a no win no fee basis. This means you won't have to pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful, as long as you have the correct insurance in place. If you do win your case, a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation will be paid to your lawyer.
You'll be advised to take out insurance to protect you from potential legal expenses. You won't have to pay anything upfront - and it'll only be deducted from your compensation if your claim is successful. We can take care of arranging the policy for you, so that's one less thing for you to worry about.
What's the time limit for making an ambulance delay compensation claim?
As with any personal injury claim, you'll have three years from when the ambulance delay occurred to claim compensation. However, you may not have been immediately aware of how the delay in medical care impacted your health. If this is the case, you can make your claim within three years of when you received your diagnosis.
The only exception is if you're making a delayed ambulance claim on behalf of a child. If they're under the age of 18, you can claim at any point. Once they reach 18, however, they'll then have the standard three years to claim compensation.
Why trust us with your ambulance delay compensation claims?
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With a no win no fee agreement, you won't have to worry about paying any legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful, provided you have suitable legal protection insurance in place and adhere to the terms and conditions of our agreement.
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If a delayed ambulance has impacted your life and you'd like to make a claim for compensation, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation to start the process.
Our team of experts is ready to help you get the compensation you deserve.