When medical professionals make mistakes, it can have serious consequences for patients’ health as well as an ongoing impact on their lives and those of their loved ones. If you have been impacted by clinical errors, our medical negligence solicitors near Brighton can help you.
Compensation for medical negligence can make a real difference. It can pay for the best possible medical treatment and care, fund specialist equipment and home improvements, and it can replace lost income due to the impact of negligent medical treatment. Our goal is to get you the maximum amount of compensation possible and get your life back on track.
You may be worried about whether you have grounds for a claim, what the process looks like and how you will pay for legal assistance. Our team will be happy to answer your questions so you can make an informed decision about making a claim.
Our Medical Negligence Solicitors near Brighton 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 chance to find out what happened
Book a Free Consultation with our Medical Negligence Solicitors near Brighton
We offer a free first appointment for medical negligence claims near Brighton. This allows us to get to know you and your situation, then explain how we can help. This can be over the phone or via videoconferencing for your convenience.
To book your free consultation, please call us on 0330 404 0749 or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.
Ashtons Legal Medical Negligence Solicitors
Your needs are at the heart of our service. We will listen sensitively and compassionately to your situation and then provide close, personal support throughout the entire claims process. Everything will be explained and all of your questions answered in plain English so you feel in control at all times.
Our medical negligence solicitors have the expertise and experience to successfully navigate even the most complex and high value claims. Over the years, we have secured maximum compensation for clients under very challenging circumstances, usually without the need for contentious and stressful court proceedings.
Ashtons Legal is an industry-leading law firm. We are recognised by top client guides the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and also hold many specialist accreditations, including Lexcel, AvMa, Brain Injury Group, APIL and many more.
Senior members of our team are recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as either Senior Fellows or Senior Litigators. They are on the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel and Sharon Allison, our Head of Medical Negligence, also belongs to the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Clinical Negligence Panel.
Types of Medical Negligence Claims with Which Our Team Can Assist
Our local medical negligence solicitors near Brighton can assist with claims such as:
- 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
Medical Negligence Claim Case Studies
At Ashtons Legal we have a fantastic track record of successful medical negligence claims, please see the following case studies:
- Success in the High Court for Stroke Survivor
- Multi-million pound settlement following misdiagnosed pulmonary embolism leading to stroke
- Hospital admits that negligent care resulted in young man’s cerebral palsy
- £4.9 million obtained for birth injury resulting in cerebral palsy
How To Make a Medical Negligence Claim near Brighton
Claiming for medical negligence can seem like a daunting task but we are here to make everything as straightforward as possible for you. We will explain every stage of the process then do all of the hard work for you, so you can focus on your recovery.
Our medical negligence compensation claims service includes:
- Assessing your medical negligence claim 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
- 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 start the process of 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.
Our Medical Negligence Claims Service near Brighton
Assessing your medical negligence claim
The first step to making a claim is to have a consultation with our team. They will ask you about what happened and the impact on your health and life or that of your loved one who experienced medical negligence. We will then advise on whether we believe you may have a claim and explain the process involved, including the option for no win, no fee medical negligence claim funding or legal aid (for some birth injuries).
Building your medical negligence case
Once we decide to take on your case, we will carefully investigate to make sure we have all relevant facts. This will usually include reviewing your medical records, seeking witness accounts and securing expert evidence from relevant medical professionals. By taking the time to make your case as strong as possible, we can increase the likelihood of an early resolution through a settlement.
Submitting the Letter of Claim
When we are satisfied that we have all of the necessary evidence, a medical negligence lawyer from our team will draft a Letter of Claim to the defendant. This will set out the alleged negligence that occurred, the impact on your or your loved one’s health and lifestyle, and often the amount of compensation we are seeking or the losses we anticipate should form part of your claim.
The defendant will have four months to review the claim and either accept or deny liability. They will do this by the Letter of Response.
Negotiation processes
In most cases where we have reached this stage, a defendant will admit liability and the next stage will then be to agree a reasonable settlement. Our team are experts in various methods of securing settlements including written offers, verbal offers, mediation and round-table meetings. We will always work to secure the maximum compensation available while aiming to resolve your claim as quickly as we can.
Court processes
Unfortunately, defendants do not always accept liability and, even where they do, it may not be possible to agree on what is appropriate compensation. In these circumstances, it may be necessary to pursue your claim in court. Where this applies, our medical negligence solicitors will ensure your case is meticulously prepared and that you have the very best representation for any hearings.
Free rehabilitation service
We want to make sure that clients get the best possible support as soon as possible. To help clients while their cases are ongoing, we offer a free rehabilitation service that clients can access straightaway and that is not dependent on the success of your claim.
Medical Negligence Compensation Claims Fees
‘No win no fee’ medical negligence claims
Our medical negligence solicitors normally work on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, also known as a ‘conditional fee agreement’. What this means is that we do not charge any fees unless your claim is successful. Following a successful claim, a significant percentage of our fees will typically be covered by the defendant, reducing the amount you would need to cover.
Legal aid for medical negligence claims
For some types of birth injury claims, legal aid funding may be available. Our medical negligence lawyers can discuss this with you during your free initial consultation.
Book a Free Consultation with our Medical Negligence Solicitors near Brighton
We offer a free first appointment for medical negligence claims near Brighton. This allows us to get to know you and your situation, then explain how we can help. This can be over the phone or via videoconferencing for your convenience.
To book your free consultation, please call us on 0330 404 0749 or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.