Many NHS patients were left shocked when the government’s cuts targeted legal aid. It means many individuals who have suffered from clinical negligence may no longer be able to claim. Further concern has been shown over reports that by 2015, only a small minority of patients will be able to claim legal aid.
It has highlighted the importance of knowing how to pursue a strong clinical negligence case and what options are available for low income families. Here you can find more information on making a clinical negligence claim and how legal aid cuts could affect you.
Clinical Negligence Claims: What You Should Do
If you believe you have a clinical negligence case, it is vital that you act quickly and find the best legal help for your claim. To help you establish if you have a case, here is a selection of the most common clinical negligence claims.
Surgery – Surgical mistakes or botched surgery can cause devastating effects.
Delayed Diagnosis/ Misdiagnosis – Failure to diagnose an illness, or a delay in diagnosis can cause devastating long term effects.
Delay In Treatment – A delay in treatment can have fatal results
Incorrect Treatment – Being given inappropriate treatment can cause long lasting effects.
General Practitioner Negligence – If your GP should have transferred you to a specialist you could grounds to claim.
Should your case not be listed above, you may still benefit from speaking to a legal professional. Every case is different and a good quality solicitor will be able to highlight the strengths of your claim and help it to be successful.
Clinical Negligence Solicitors
Legal aid cuts should not deter you from pursuing a clinical negligence claim. Choosing the right law firm could relieve you of added financial pressure by offering ‘no win, no fee’ agreements.
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