Medical Injury Claims*

This is not a question we can answer for you. Some patients are understandably concerned about bringing a claim against a medical establishment or professional. This may be because they would not wish to compromise the career of the individual, or they may not want to burden an already stretched service, whether it be in terms of finances or time.
This should be balanced with the consideration of whether not bringing a claim could allow the same negligent action to happen to another patient. And if the medical injury has placed financial demands on you and your family, bringing a claim for negligence may be necessary to alleviate this pressure, and allow the focus to be placed on making the best physical and mental recovery as possible.

To bring a claim for medical injury due to medical negligence, it will be necessary to provide evidence that:

• The medical care you received was below a satisfactory standard (i.e. that another healthcare professional in the same role would not have made the same error), and;
• This negligence caused you damage or injury.

To prove your case, we will compile evidence including medical or care records, and seek expert medical opinion.

Claims following medical injuries due to negligence may cover two areas of loss:

• Pain and suffering due to the injury;
• Specific costs resulting from the injury caused. This may cover costs already incurred, such as transport, accommodation, and medical treatment, and expected future expenses, such as physical therapy and care costs. The costs you receive will be based on the precise injuries suffered and the circumstances of the case.

• Lavelle Partners have successfully managed many cases of injury caused by medical negligence.
• Our team have been helping clients since 2004, with decades of combined experience across the team, and place client care at the centre of everything they do.
• From the first moment you speak to one of our solicitors, we will listen to your case carefully and with empathy and will only recommend advancing your case if we believe you have a valid case.
• We have both the legal expertise and understanding of the real-life challenges faced by individuals and their families following such events.
• Our solicitors will manage the process entirely on your behalf; compiling the information necessary for your case, including medical notes and managing the submission of your medical negligence claim.

By allowing us to handle your claim on your behalf, you can focus on what is most important – your recovery and care, or that of your family member or loved one.