Medical Negligence Claims

Fighting on behalf of patients affected by inadequate medical care.

Abbleys Solicitors help those whose lives have been blighted by insufficient, incorrect or substandard medical treatment, mistakes or negligence of any kind that caused lasting damage to their health.

About Medical Negligence Claims

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If the treatment you received at the hands of a healthcare provider caused you pain and suffering, or had a negative effect on your health, you may have a case for making a claim for compensation.

At various times in each of our lives, we entrust our health to those who are expected to maintain a standard of care and treatment that prioritises our health and wellbeing. Should the quality of care you receive fall below the expected standards, or cause you harm, then we look to hold those responsible to account.

At Abbleys Solicitors we believe that you should be able to access acceptable standards of healthcare, whether you are using NHS services, private practices or your local GP or dentist. If your healthcare provider fails to meet those standards, you may be entitled to bring a case for claiming compensation. Our legal experts will examine the circumstances of your treatment, how severe your pain and suffering is and the effect that medical negligence has had on your life.

Have medical professionals failed in their duty of care, causing you to endure pain and suffering?

The effects of shortcomings by healthcare providers, such as substandard care or failures in their duty, can be devastating for their patients. Medical negligence claims are designed to hold those responsible accountable and ensure that reparations are made.

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Ambulance, paramedic and A&E claims – this could include extensive delays, misdiagnosis and substandard short-term care

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Care and nursing home claims – this covers mistreatment of patients or negligence that can result in injuries or a poor quality of life

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Surgical negligence claims – a breach of duty that occurred during a procedure, causing preventable or avoidable harm

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Medical misdiagnosis claims – when conditions are incorrectly diagnosed, resulting in extended suffering or life-changing consequences

dentistry

Dental negligence or gum disease claims – if a practitioner failed to diagnose gum disease or its treatment was poor

medication

Prescription or medication negligence claims – this includes adverse reactions, worsening conditions or long-term harm

gynecology

Gynaecology claims – common examples would include any mistakes during procedures or misdiagnosis of conditions

pregnancy

Maternity negligence claims – if unacceptable care during pregnancy, labour or delivery harms the mother or her baby

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive – if you believe that you have suffered as a result of substandard care or mistreatment at the hands of medical professionals, speak to our legal experts by calling 0161 200 9964 or email us at admin@abbleys.co.uk

Your Easy Four-Step Path to Expert Legal Consultation.

Abbleys Solicitors offers clients a streamlined journey towards obtaining justice in cases of medical negligence. We provide professional legal support with clarity, making your compensation claim convenient and comprehensive.

1 Submit Your Claim

Complete a quick and simple online application to submit your claim

2 Case Review

We will contact you and complete an assessment to establish your eligibility to claim compensation

3 Plan Of Action

We will pursue your case’s most suitable course of action to obtain justice – and compensation

4 Receipt Of Funds

We’ll try to secure a quick settlement for your claim and issue you with any financial settlement you may be due

FAQs

Your Questions Answered.

We’ve answered some of our most Frequently Asked Questions below. However, if you have a question that is not covered here, please feel free to speak to one of our experts. You can do this on 0161 200 9964 or via email at admin@abbleys.co.uk.

What are the circumstances under which I will be eligible to claim compensation?

Simply put, if any medical professional has acted in a way that has caused you harm or damage that was avoidable you may be eligible to make a claim. You will need to provide proof that:

the care you received fell below a reasonable and acceptable standard;
the damage you sustained was avoidable; and
the healthcare provider was at fault.

By ‘medical professional’ we mean general practitioners, NHS and private practice staff, pharmacists, dentists and nursing home and care home staff. If you consider that the medical treatment or care you received from any healthcare provider with a responsibility and duty of care was negligent, fell below the expected standard or caused you harm it may be possible to claim compensation.

Is there a time limit for submitting a compensation claim?

Generally, you will need to have your claim registered within three years of the negligent treatment, or within three years of the date you became aware that your medical treatment was insufficient, incorrect or negligent.

How long does a claim take?

As each case can vary in its complexity we are unable to give timeframes other than to say that straightforward cases are usually settled within 12 to 18 months. We will keep you updated regularly with your claim’s progress and try to advise you when you can expect a resolution. We usually try to settle your claim without issuing court proceedings but we will always act in your best interests.

Can I claim for more than one instance of mistreatment or negligence?

Yes, you can make a claim for compensation for any case in which your health and well-being has been negatively affected by substandard, incorrect or inappropriate medical care.

How much compensation will I receive?

Each claim for medical negligence is different, and a range of factors will affect any compensation awarded. Firstly, the amounts awarded can be split into two basic categories – general damages and special damages. General damages refers to the pain you have been caused by medical negligence, the severity of your condition(s) and the effect it has had on your quality of life. 

Special damages covers your related expenses, such as private treatment, the cost of any equipment, rehabilitation, medication and travel. Any loss of earnings caused by the negligent treatment is also covered under special damages.

How much will it cost?

Our work is carried out on a contingent fee agreement basis. This means that our fees are linked to your success and the compensation you are awarded, so there are virtually no circumstances under which you will pay our legal fees without winning your claim.

Can I submit a claim for medical negligence if I was treated privately?

Yes. The process may be slightly more complex, and therefore take longer to reach a resolution, but if the expected standards of care were not met you will be in the same position for making a claim whether or not you were treated privately as private practitioners owe the same duty of care to their patients as NHS staff.

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We represent those who have suffered personal injury as a result of others’ failings and patients who have suffered as a result of medical negligence.
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Redress the balance if you are the victim of medical negligence

If you believe that the negligence of healthcare providers have caused you avoidable pain or suffering our legal team will help you on your journey to compensation.