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We have helped thousands of people claim the compensation they deserve.

If you have spent time in a hospital, then you are entitled to receive care of a reasonable standard. If the treatment or care you receive falls below the standard reasonably expected of a competent professional and you are harmed as a result, you may be able to sue the hospital for its failings. Our hospital negligence solicitors can represent you, putting a strong case together and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.

We have an excellent reputation for securing damages for hospital negligence claims. Partner and head of our medical negligence team Debra Woolfson has more than 35 years of experience in dealing with medical negligence cases and an outstanding track record of success.

If you have experienced hospital negligence in the UK, our specialist NHS medical negligence solicitors can provide expert representation to secure you the compensation you deserve.

Call us today on 0800 988 7756 to speak to our hospital negligence claims solicitors in Leeds and London. Or get in touch using our enquiry form on this page.

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Types of hospital negligence

Our hospital negligence claims services include:

A&E negligence and medical treatment delays
Surgery negligence and operation errors
Gynaecology claims
Hospital misdiagnosis
Nursing errors and substandard care resulting in issues such as pressure sores
Medication / prescribing errors

Why choose Levi Solicitors for your hospital negligence claim?

We know that you may find it daunting to deal with a legal claim after suffering substandard hospital treatment, and we will always do all we can to make the process as easy as possible for you.

We will explain everything to you in plain English and ensure that we are available to discuss matters and talk through any concerns during your case. We will also update you as your claim progresses and let you know promptly if anything is needed from you to get help prove your case.

Our team are often able to negotiate an out-of-court settlement, avoiding the need for starting court proceedings and court hearings that we would need you to attend are rare.

We are often able to offer No Win No Fee agreement to give you peace of mind about the costs of funding a hospital negligence claim, as you would then not have to pay anything upfront to start your case .

If you have any questions about our services or funding a hospital negligence claim, please feel free to call us.

The hospital negligence claim process

The first step is to speak to specialist solicitors for hospital negligence. If you ask us to represent you, we will gather the available evidence, including your medical records. And,if instructed to do so, we can then arrange for independent medical experts to consider your records. They will prepare reports on the standard of care and then on your current condition and the negligence-related symptoms that you are suffering from and whether these will be permanent or whether treatment can assist in reducing your ongoing pain.

We will advise the hospital trust and anyone else who may be responsible for what happened to you, that you intend to make a claim for compensation. If they admit liability, we will put together evidence in support of the amount we are claiming, such as evidence of your loss of earnings, medical expenses, care and other costs in addition to the pain and suffering compensation that the medical reports set out as being negligence related.

Where the medical provider does not admit liability or insufficient sums are offered in compensation, we will prepare your claim for court.

How we can help you with hospital negligence compensation claims

| A&E negligence and medical treatment delays

If you didn’t get the care you expected when you were seen in A&E or your treatment was delayed and your condition worsened because of negligence, our hospital negligence claims solicitors can discuss putting together a case on your behalf to secure compensation.

| Surgery negligence and errors in surgery

Unfortunately, surgical errors can sometimes occur or operations / surgical procedures can be performed in a negligent way. This includes an incorrect operation, lack of advice about the potential risks, mistakes in the use of anaesthetic or leaving a surgical item inside a patient. Our lawyers for hospital negligence can advise you and put together a case on your behalf.

| Gynaecology claims

If any contact with gynaecologists, obstetricians, midwives or others caring for you falls below the level of care to be expected, and you are harmed as a result, you may be entitled to a damages payment. We can advise you of the strength of your case and the steps to be taken.

| Hospital misdiagnosis

A misdiagnosis or late diagnosis can mean that your case is wrongly treated or that you do not receive any treatment for your condition. Where this results in a deterioration of your condition, you can consider bringing a claim for compensation.

| Nursing errors and substandard care, including pressure sores

You are entitled to receive nursing care of a reasonable standard. If this fails and there are health implications such as pressure sores, we can advise you on obtaining a damages payment for the pain and suffering it has caused, as well as any financial losses.

| Medication errors

If errors are made in prescribing medication and this results in injury or harm, you are entitled to make a claim. This could be an incorrect dosage, the wrong combination of medication or for example if the risks and side effects of the medication are not properly explained.

Key questions about hospital negligence compensation claims

What is hospital negligence?

If you need hospital treatment, you have the right to receive care of a standard that could reasonably be expected of a professional, whether this is a nurse, doctor, surgeon or pharmacist.

When the care you receive falls below this level and as a result you suffer harm, hospital negligence occurs and it is recommended that you speak to expert lawyers for hospital negligence about starting a claim for compensation.

What are the average hospital negligence claim pay-outs?

The amount paid for hospital negligence will depend on several factors, including:

The severity of your injuries
How well you are likely to heal
Loss of amenity or inability to carry out certain tasks
Any future needs you may have
Your financial losses, such as loss of earnings and loss of future earnings

Your damages payment will include two types of compensation:

General damages, for the pain and suffering you have experienced; and
Special damages, to recompense you for your financial losses, including care not provided by the NHS, prescription charges, travel to medical appointments and loss of earnings

If you would like to discuss the potential hospital negligence pay out, call us today and we will be happy to listen to what has happened to you.

Can I sue the NHS for medical negligence?

Clients often ask us, Can I sue a hospital? The answer is that if you have suffered ill-effects because of negligent hospital treatment, you are entitled to make a claim for damages. NHS medical negligence claims are dealt with by a body known as NHS Resolution. These claims and the attention brought to poor standards and issues within the healthcare service are vital for the health care providers to learn from mistakes and to introduce systems and safeguards to prevent what happened to you happening to others.

Can I make a hospital negligence claim against a private healthcare provider?

You can also make a hospital negligence claim against private healthcare providers. Again, you will need to establish that the care you received was below the standard that would reasonably be expected of a professional and that you were harmed as a result.

How do I prove hospital negligence?

In proving hospital negligence, it is necessary to show that:

You were owed a duty of care by the hospital
That duty of care was breached
You suffered harm as a result

We can put together the available evidence in support of your claim.

Can I make a hospital negligence claim for somebody else?

Yes, you can make a hospital claim on behalf of a child who is under 18 or on behalf of someone who does not have the mental capacity to make a claim themselves.

Is there a time limit for a hospital negligence claim?

The time limit for hospital negligence claims is three years from the date of the incident or, if you were not aware of it at the time (for example if you were wrongly diagnosed), three years from the date when you should have been aware of it.

For children, the three-year period for claiming compensation starts on the date of their 18th birthday. There is no time limit for individuals who lack the mental capacity to make a claim themselves.

For more information on our services, see our medical negligence page.

To see how we helped a client obtain a hospital payout following unnecessary surgery, see this NHS medical negligence claim success story.