When seeking medical treatment, we generally trust that healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, or surgeons will provide us with the proper care we need. Unfortunately, instances of medical negligence do happen, and when they do, they can cause significant harm to one’s health.
If you believe you have been the victim of medical negligence, our medical negligence solicitors near Nottingham are here to help. We understand that poor medical treatment can cause not only physical harm but also emotional distress and worry about what’s next. Our solicitors are committed to providing compassionate support tailored to your unique situation.
While no amount of compensation can undo the harm caused by clinical negligence, it can help to improve your quality of life and reduce the financial stress that such an experience typically brings.
Our Medical Negligence Solicitors near Nottingham can support you with:
- A free initial consultation on your claim
- ‘No win, no fee’ or legal aid funding
- A negotiation-led approach that means most claims are settled out of court
- Independently accredited expertise you can trust
- A very high track record of successful claims
- A sensitive, personal service to support you during this difficult time
- A free rehabilitation service to aid your recovery
- The opportunity to understand and obtain answers about what happened to you.
Book a Free Consultation with our Clinical Negligence Solicitors near Nottingham
We provide a free initial appointment and consultation with one of our seasoned medical negligence solicitors near Nottingham to talk about your circumstances and how we can assist you. For your convenience, we can have this meeting over the phone or through a video call.
To book a free family law advice consultation, please call us on 0330 191 4576 or you can use our online enquiry form to request a callback.
Ashtons Legal Medical Negligence Team
Ashtons Legal is a proudly client-centred firm, continually aiming to provide a tailored service that meets their individual needs. Our focus is on supporting you. Our expert team is approachable, sensitive, and understanding.
Our medical negligence solicitors have a national reputation for assisting families in Nottingham and have a breadth of experience in supporting clients with a wide range of birth injury claims. We have excellent success rates and a knowledgeable team with a full understanding of the sorts of complexities involved in each case.
We do not like to use unnecessary legal jargon — it is more important to communicate in a way that everyone can fully understand. We know that when clients come to us, they may be feeling stressed and a sense of vulnerability. Our legal team is supportive and clear in a way that places the client first.
Ashtons Legal is an industry-leading law firm with a breadth of professional expertise. Recognised by top client guides the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, we also hold numerous specialist accreditations, including Lexcel, AvMa, Brain Injury Group, APIL, and more.
We have national recognition for assisting families in Nottingham who have suffered negligence as a consequence of poor medical care at Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and community care. Our Medical Negligence solicitor, Natalie Cosgrove, has been part of consulting the families in Nottingham and has experience of not simply the civil claims process and inquests but also complaints to the Care Quality Commission, General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Senior members of our team have been recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as Senior Fellows and/or Senior Litigators. They are on the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel. In addition, Sharon Allison, our Head of Medical Negligence, sits on the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Clinical Negligence Panel.
What Medical Negligence Claims can our Solicitors assist with?
Our experienced team of medical negligence claims solicitors near Nottingham possess the expertise to support clients across a range of claims, including:
- Amputation Negligence Claims
- Birth Injury Claims
- Brain Injury Claims
- Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Cardiac Negligence Claims
- Cerebral Palsy Claims
- Fatal Medical Negligence Claims
- Infection & Sepsis Claims
- Spinal Injury Negligence Claims
- Surgical Negligence Claims.
How to make a Medical Negligence Claim
In the event that you come to our clinical negligence team to make a medical negligence claim, we endeavour to explain as clearly as possible the claims procedures involved. That way, you will have a full sense of what to expect. Our skilled team will help navigate you through the process, ensuring that each stage is managed properly.
Our medical negligence compensation claims service covers:
- Assessing your claim for medical negligence and arranging funding via a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement or Legal Aid, if appropriate
- Building your medical negligence case, including access to experienced medical experts to support your claim for medical negligence
- Drafting and submitting a Letter of Claim to the defendant
- Mediation processes to reach a settlement
- Representing you in Court if required
- Access to our free rehabilitation service for ongoing health support.
To begin making a medical negligence claim or to find out more, please get in touch. You can also find more information about the specific processes involved below.
We are able to assist clients both with NHS negligence claims and claims against private medical institutions or organisations.
Our Medical Negligence Claims Service near Nottingham
Assessing your medical negligence claim
When you reach out to us at Ashtons, we will talk about your experience with medical negligence and its effect on your life and your loved ones. We ensure our assessments are handled with care, providing personal support to make you feel comfortable.
This initial conversation allows us to assess the validity of your claim and determine if our solicitors can assist you. If we feel you have grounds for a claim, we’ll outline the available options and ensure you understand the subsequent steps.
We will also discuss the funding aspect at this point, providing a full explanation of how our ‘no win no fee’ claims work and whether your claim qualifies for legal aid funding.
Building your medical negligence case
During the process of examining your claim, our medical negligence experts will engage the relevant medical specialists and request a witness statement from you. This method allows us to identify any potential issues with your claim. By involving medical experts, we can understand the cause of your injury and the measures that could have been implemented to prevent it.
Please contact our experts at Ashtons Legal if you would like to discuss medical negligence compensation in Nottingham.
Submitting the Letter of Claim
Should we determine that you have a valid case, our medical negligence solicitors near Nottingham will initiate the process by writing a Letter of Claim. This letter is used to outline the allegations and present them to the defendant(s).
After the defendant(s) receives the letter, they will then have a five-month period to respond, either to accept the allegations or deny responsibility for clinical negligence.
Negotiation processes
If the defendant acknowledges their fault in the medical negligence, our clinical negligence solicitors will focus on estimating the worth of your case and advancing it to a point where we can start discussing a settlement.
Ashtons Legal is experienced and able to manage all forms of negotiation — whether written proposals, verbal offers, mediation, or round-table discussions.
Court processes
It is important to understand that, in certain cases, the defendant will deny that medical negligence occurred. If this is the case, we can instruct a barrister and schedule their meeting with you. The barrister will then collaborate with medical experts to assess the validity of the defendant’s denial. If the medical experts find the arguments of the defendant unconvincing, our medical negligence professionals in Nottingham will move forward to initiate court proceedings on your behalf.
Our medical negligence solicitors have much experience representing clients in Court. We always aim to secure the highest level of compensation possible.
Free rehabilitation service
We recognise that clients may require specialist support, rehabilitation, and healthcare before receiving any interim damages. Our solicitors work hand-in-hand with our rehabilitation team to offer our clients a complimentary rehab service. This service is available to clients regardless of the outcome of their medical negligence claim.
Medical Negligence Compensation Claims Fees
‘No win no fee medical negligence claims
Our medical negligence team in Nottingham operates on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. This means that our clients only have to pay their legal expenses if their claim is ultimately successful. If your claim is successful, the defendant will be responsible for covering the majority of your legal fees.
Before you make any commitment, we will provide a comprehensive explanation of all the agreement details, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of any potential legal fees for which you may be held responsible.
Legal aid for medical negligence claims
In some instances, medical negligence claims can be funded through legal aid. During your initial consultation, our solicitors will assess your case and inform you about your eligibility for legal aid. If you qualify, our team will explain the fee procedure, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of your situation.
Book a Free Consultation with our Clinical Negligence Solicitors near Nottingham
We provide a complimentary initial appointment with our experienced medical negligence solicitors near Nottingham, allowing you to discuss your situation and explore the ways in which we can assist you. This consultation can be conducted over the phone or by virtual meeting online.
To get in touch with medical negligence specialists and arrange a free consultation, call us on 0330 191 4576 or use our online enquiry form to request a prompt call back.