There are a multitude of reasons that you may have had to attend a hospital, and this is reflected in how many different hospital negligence claims are routinely made. Some of the most common include:

• Delays in treatment
• Misdiagnosis
• Errors with medication
• Contracting an infection whilst in hospital (e.g. MRSA or C. difficile)
• A&E negligence
• Neglect by hospital staff

This list is not exhaustive, and if you feel that you may potentially be able to make a claim for mistreatment that you received whilst you were staying in a hospital, we can help. Contact our expert solicitors to find out what compensation you might be entitled to.

There are a number of different ways in which you can qualify to make a hospital negligence claim. Within clinical guidelines, there are ‘four Ds’ of medical malpractice. These are:

• Duty
• Dereliction (negligence)
• Damages
• Direct Cause

In a medical malpractice case, these four elements must be proved to be present in order for a claim to be made. If you are unsure as to how your situation fits into these guidelines, our solicitors can help you through the process.

There is a time limit on the process known as a ‘limitation period’. The general time limit for medical negligence and personal injury claims is 3 years from the date of the alleged negligence. This means that court proceedings must be started within that time.

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There are a number of different factors that have to be considered when the negligence compensation that you may be entitled to is being calculated. These are:

• the degree of injury or illness sustained or suffered
• how long it takes you to recover
• your quality of life after the injury or illness

It is difficult to initially give a precise amount because evidence, expert reports and witness statements must all be considered very carefully, and the correct processes must be followed, which can sometimes take a fairly long time. However, we can help to make the process as quick and efficient as possible.