LONDON MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITORS

At Marley Solicitors, we understand the devastation that medical negligence can bring. When healthcare professionals fail to provide the care you deserve, whether through a misdiagnosis, surgical error, or delayed treatment, the consequences can be life-changing. Our dedicated team of solicitors is here to guide you through the claims process with compassion and expertise, ensuring you get the justice and compensation you’re entitled to. You don’t have to face this alone, we’re with you every step of the way.

Medical negligence in the UK: The facts you need to know

Medical negligence happens more often than many realise, and the impact can be profound. Here are some key UK statistics that highlight the scale of the issue and why seeking expert help matters:

• Rising Claims: According to NHS Resolution’s 2023/24 Annual Report, the NHS received 13,784 new clinical negligence claims in 2023/24, an average of over 37 claims per day. That’s a 4% increase from the 13,511 claims in 2022/23.
• Cost to the NHS: In 2023/24, the NHS paid out £2.8 billion in compensation and legal costs for clinical negligence claims, up from £2.6 billion the previous year. Obstetrics alone accounted for 41% of this total (£1.15 billion), despite making up just 12.8% of claims by volume.
• Success Rates: Over 52% of clinical claims closed in 2023/24 resulted in damages being paid, with 81% settled without court proceedings, showing that most cases resolve efficiently with the right representation.
• High-Value Cases: The highest payouts often stem from birth injuries, with one recorded case reaching £37 million due to severe disabilities requiring lifelong care (NHS Resolution data).

These figures show that medical negligence is a serious issue, but they also prove that justice is achievable. If you’ve been affected, you’re not alone, and we’re here to help you join the thousands who’ve successfully claimed.

Am I eligible to make a medical negligence claim?

We deal with clinical and medical negligence with the NHS and private medical claims of all kinds, including the following:

• Medical misdiagnosis: When your GP or another medical professional makes a mistake or fails to take proper care in their dealings with you. For example, if they misinterpret test results, don’t examine you properly, or diagnose the wrong condition.
• Brain injury: Brain damage can occur when the medical care you receive falls short of acceptable standards. This might happen if a healthcare provider overlooks critical signs of a stroke or brain bleed, or if errors are made during a surgical procedure, leading to serious neurological harm.
• Amputation: When medical errors lead to amputation, you need medical negligence solicitors who can help.
• Accident and emergency (A&E): When the standard of care provided in A&E falls short and results in additional injuries or illnesses, for example, if mistakes are made in taking your medical history or test results are misinterpreted.
• Birth Injury: Mistakes made by healthcare professionals during delivery can sometimes result in injuries to both the mother and the baby. For mothers, this might involve complications from improper anesthesia administration, errors in performing episiotomies, or inadvertent damage to organs during a Caesarean section. In newborns, such errors can lead to conditions like cerebral palsy, hip dysplasia, or various forms of brain injury.
• Nerve injury: When you suffer damage to nerves as a result of medical mistakes, for example, because of errors made during surgery or when administering syringes or injections.
• Cosmetic surgery: When unsatisfactory treatment or mistakes lead to injuries or scarring in surgeries such as facelifts, breast enlargements or reductions, nose reshaping, laser skin resurfacing, or cosmetic dentistry.
• Anesthesia errors can lead to serious harm if an anesthetist’s actions fall below acceptable standards. For instance, you might unexpectedly be conscious during an operation, have anesthesia delivered into the wrong area, such as your nerves or spinal cord, or suffer critical issues like brain damage or strokes because your blood pressure wasn’t adequately controlled during the procedure.
• Dental negligence: When negligent treatment by a dentist causes pain or injury, for example, incorrectly fitted dental implants or failure to manage gum disease (periodontitis).
• Spinal injury: When medical errors lead to damage to the spinal cord, causing loss of feeling and paralysis, for example, missed fractures of the back and neck, surgical mistakes, or errors handling patients with back or neck injuries.
• Cancer: When you suffer as a result of a delayed or incorrect diagnosis of cancer.
• Orthopaedic: When you suffer injuries to bones, ligaments, or joints because of missed fractures or mistakes during surgery.
• Medication errors: When you receive unsuitable medication because of prescription or dispensing errors, for example, you’re given the wrong dose of a medicine or the wrong medicine.
• Care home: When the care that was given to vulnerable and elderly people is unacceptably poor, resulting in problems such as medication errors, pressure sores and ulcers, or injuries caused by falls or handling errors.
• Fatal medical negligence: When medical negligence results in death, for example, because of missed or delayed diagnosis or surgical error.

How do you make a medical negligence claim?

To begin a no win no fee medical negligence claim, it’s important to reach out to us as soon as possible. We provide a complimentary initial consultation where we’ll assess whether you have a valid case and offer an estimate of potential compensation. Contacting us early allows us to gather the necessary details while they’re still fresh in your memory. If the NHS or private healthcare provider in London acknowledges their responsibility early on, we may be able to secure interim compensation payments to support your recovery. These payments are made prior to your final settlement and can help cover immediate medical and living expenses.

Why choose us?

We are medical negligence solicitors, amongst other specialisms. Regardless of the type of claim you wish to bring to our firm, you can rely on us. We provide exceptional service and prioritise your needs. We’ll help you to secure medical negligence compensation in London. We will also facilitate your access to any rehabilitation support you require to regain your health.

Real stories, real results

“After a botched surgery left me unable to work, I thought I’d never get answers. Marley Solicitors not only got me £142,000 in compensation but made sure the hospital admitted fault. They were my rock.” – Freddie R., Kenton

Start your claim today

There’s a three-year time limit to start a medical negligence claim from the date of the incident (or when you realised the harm), so don’t delay. Contact us now for your free consultation, we’re here 24/7 to help you take the first step.

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