Cases involving medical negligence can be complex and require a solicitor’s skill and understanding to guide you through the process of litigation.
If you bring a claim and are successful, you will be awarded compensation.
Compensation is awarded under a number of different headings which include damages for your pain and suffering, for your financial losses from the date of the injury (e.g loss of earnings, medical expenses), and your ongoing expenses into the future.
Damages for future losses are the most complicated and require the input of various experts. Such losses can include loss of earnings into the future and ongoing nursing care.
If you are unsure whether or not you can bring a claim for compensation, seeking advice from a solicitor will, at the very least, reassure you about your legal rights.
In most medical negligence cases, the time allowed to bring a claim is two years from the date of the negligence so it is important that you do not delay in consulting a solicitor
