Compensation claims for inadequate medical treatment
Although millions of patients each year are happy with their medical care, unfortunately medical accidents do happen. Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, dentists, opticians, therapists and practitioners of alternative medicine are all expected to carry out their duties to a reasonable standard. Occasionally these standards are not met and innocent people suffer due to inadequate or negligent medical treatment.
The question of whether a medical professional has been negligent is often a complex one to answer; ultimately independent medical experts will be instructed to advise on this issue. However, Ashton Morton Slack’s medical negligence team, with over 20 years experience, will guide you through the whole process.
It can be difficult to know whether you may be suffering due to medical negligence. This is why we offer a completely free no obligation consultation. Please call us on 0870 609 3630 and talk to one of our medical negligence solicitors.
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Insight into real cases and the people behind them
£455,000 compensation awarded to a client who was given an overdose of radiotherapy.
“Our client was a woman in her 60’s who was given an overdose during routine radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer. She was awarded £455,000 for the consequential injuries to her bowel and bladder and for the cost of care and adaptations to her house”.
John Hodgson
Head of Medical Law and Clinical Negligence
£125,000 compensation awarded to client for mismanagement of hip replacement surgery.
“Our client suffered sciatic nerve damage causing permanent foot drop as a result of a negligently performed total hip replacement operation. A settlement of £125,000 was achieved to compensate her for her pain, suffering and loss of amenity, her loss of earning capacity and rehabilitation and transport costs.”
John Hodgson
Head of Medical Law and Clinical Negligence