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Hospital negligence claims

If you've suffered an injury or loss as a result of an error made in hospital treatment in the last three years, you could be entitled to compensation.

Our network of hospital negligence solicitors can offer you a wealth of expertise and experience in making a hospital malpractice claim, ensuring your case is pursued competently, fairly and transparently throughout - all on a no win no fee basis.

We break down the claims process for you into simple steps and take care of all the legal complexities - keeping you in tune with what's going on every step of the way. You won't be charged any upfront fees and only pay a pre-agreed amount if your claim is successful, which allows you to make a completely risk-free claim.

Get in touch with us today to find out if you have grounds to make a claim for hospital compensation.

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No win no fee hospital negligence claims

Virtually all of our hospital negligence claims are carried out on a no win no fee basis, meaning you only pay us if your claim is successful.

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We're experts at what we do, specialising in every area of hospital misdiagnosis, mistreatment and more to get our clients the right results.

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Hospital negligence claim FAQs

The idea of suing a hospital for negligence might seem like a daunting prospect. But if you have grounds for a hospital neglect compensation case, it's important you seek out the help you need. The following FAQs will help you better understand the process and where you stand in relation to making a claim.

What are the most common types of hospital malpractice?

Hospital negligence is a broad and complex claim area where cases tend to be unique from patient to patient. Because of that, hospital negligence claims can come in many forms. Below are a few of the most common: 

  • Hospital misdiagnosis: Misdiagnosis happens when a medical professional fails to diagnose a patient's condition correctly or diagnose it at all. Misdiagnosis can lead to a number of issues that also represent potential claim areas including administering incorrect treatment or prescriptions and delay in appropriate diagnosis, treatment or surgery.
  • Surgical negligence: While surgery tends to carry some inherent risk, issues arising from a procedure can sometimes be the result of a mistake that doesn't fall into those predefined risk parameters. Surgical negligence includes having the wrong type of surgery performed, foreign objects being left in the body and surgery being unnecessary or not consented to in the first place.
  • Anaesthesia negligence: If anaesthesia is administered or monitored incorrectly, it can impact the patient being treated. Issues including waking up during surgery or brain damage resulting from a lack of oxygen.
  • Emergency room negligence: Due to the fast-paced, high-stress nature of emergency room environments, errors can occur more frequently. Emergency room negligence and emergency room misdiagnosis tend to stem from medical professionals administering a lower standard of care than expected during a medical emergency.
  • Birth injuries: Injuries can occur to mother and/or baby both during the pregnancy and at birth, some of which can have life-changing implications. If any birth injury comes as a result of negligence, you could have grounds for a claim.
  • Hospital based infections: If a medical facility fails to consistently maintain high standards of safety and sterility, the risk of infections including MRSA, clostridium difficile, and MSSA can rise. Any patient suffering from one of these infections may have grounds for a claim.
  • Death by hospital negligence: If someone dies due to medical negligence on the part of the hospital, you have the right to seek compensation for their injuries and death on their behalf.

With such a diverse set of risks involved from patient to patient, a medical mistake can be life altering. If you have suffered an issue arising from one of these problem areas or another example of what you believe to be hospital negligence, we may be able to help. Contact us today.


How much can I get for a hospital negligence compensation claim?

The complex nature of hospital negligence means that every case is different. We see many different factors presented to us ranging from what the patient's condition was heading into treatment and the circumstances surrounding that treatment or lack thereof. Because of this, we can't tell you exactly what your claim could be worth as your payout will be made on an individual basis.

Our experts refer to the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, as set out by the Ministry of Justice, to assess potential figures for your claim. When calculating a compensation amount for a hospital negligence lawsuit, factors like loss of earnings, required medical care and your pain and suffering will all be taken into account.

If you'd like to know more, speak to a member of our team today. You can also try our hospital negligence claims calculator to get a better idea of how much you could receive.


Am I eligible for hospital negligence compensation?

If you've suffered an injury resulting from hospital negligence in the last three years, you can make a hospital malpractice claim with us. You can also claim on behalf of someone else in the same situation. When you first contact us, our team will be able to advise you on the eligibility of your claim and whether you can proceed with a hospital injury lawyer.


How to make a claim against a hospital with ClaimsPeople?

You can begin your hospital negligence claim with us in three different ways:

  • Contact us for free on 0800 587 0344. We're open until 9pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays.
  • Fill in our online form and wait for a call back from us, free of charge.

Use our hospital negligence calculator to find out how much your claim could be worth, then choose how you wish to proceed from there.


How does ClaimsPeople's hospital negligence compensation claim process work?

Our claims process can be broken down into four keys steps:

  1. First, we'll organise an appointment with a specialist lawyer for hospital negligence. They'll get to know the details of your case and the extent of your injury. You'll also be asked to provide evidence relating to your claim including any medical records, pictures and correspondence that can support it.
  2. Once we've established your case is worthy to proceed, your hospital negligence solicitor will contact the responsible party.
  3. If the responsibility for your claim is accepted by the other party, your compensation amount will be arranged. If the other party does not accept your claim, your hospital malpractice lawyer will begin legal proceedings.
  4. Should your case be successful, the pre-agreed solicitor's fee will be deducted from your compensation amount. If your case isn't successful, you'll pay us nothing based on a no win no fee service.

How long do hospital compensation claims take to settle?

There's no set answer to how long a lawsuit against hospital negligence will take to complete. What we can guarantee is that we'll keep you in the loop every step of the way and will pursue your claim intently to produce a result as quickly as possible.


What if my hospital negligence claim isn't successful?

While it's unlikely that a case with us will not succeed, it's always reassuring to know you won't pay a penny in that instance.

For most claims, an After the Event (ATE) insurance policy is taken out on your behalf. This covers any additional court costs, medical report fees or barristers' charges. That's what makes our service no win no fee.

You'll pay no upfront costs, meaning your hospital negligence claim is completely risk-free to you.



Why choose ClaimsPeople for hospital negligence solicitors?

We aim to deliver a simple, transparent, results-based and entirely risk-free claims process for every one of our clients. Here are just a few reasons to choose us:

Available 7 Days A Week

We're open 7 days a week until late, so you'll be able to get an initial assessment on your claim any time you need. Call us directly or request a call back.

Fast Claim Assessment

We'll process the details of your hospital negligence claim quickly to get you an answer on whether we think your claim should proceed.

Risk-Free No Win No Fee

Our no win no fee service means you won't owe use a penny if your claim isn't successful, meaning you can proceed with us in confidence.

Hospital misdiagnosis experts

We're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and boast the expertise and experience in hospital negligence in the UK to ensure you get the right result.


Other types of personal injury claims

ClaimsPeople offer expert support for a wide spectrum of personal injuries, including:

NHS negligence claims

If you've suffered an injury as a result of hospital negligence via the NHS, we could offer a diverse range of support.

Birth injury claims

Our birth injury support covers claims for injury to both the mother and child, covering areas of negligence, complications and malpractice.

Doctor and GP negligence

If you've been let down by a doctor or GP in a physical or mental capacity, we can help you get the compensation you're entitled to.

Amputation injury claims 

We offer support for claims surrounding loss of limbs, loss of digits, medical negligence and more.

Find out your potential compensation for hospital negligence with our calculator

Get an idea of how much different claims for hospital negligence are worth via our simple claims calculator.

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