UK CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM ADVICE

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Gynaecology relates to the female reproductive system, whereas obstetrics involves the management of pregnancy and delivery. The medical fields of gynaecology and obstetrics are together responsible for over 50% of all clinical negligence claim actions against healthcare providers. There is a wide range of problems caused by inadequate treatment in this area with sexual difficulties, urinary incontinence and infertility coming high on the list. To make matters worse these conditions are often associated with psychological trauma including depression due to the personal aspect of these intimate issues. The main areas associated with risk of inadequate medical treatment or care include

Contraception:-
Legal action for compensation can be taken for failure to prevent conception, perforation of the uterus by insertion of the coil and side effects including thrombosis caused by oral contraceptives.

Abortion:-
Damages can be claimed for failure of abortion due to negligent surgical technique including ‘wrongful birth’, damage to internal organs and the consequences of the introduction of infection.

Surgery:-
A clinical negligence claim can be made following failed surgery, which includes laparoscopy, for physical damage or injury or for failure to obtain relevant consents which include a full outline of any incumbent risks.

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure which entails making two incisions into the abdomen the first of which carries a micro camera and the second of which is used to insert surgical instruments. There are established protocols and failure to follow these established rules which causes injury is often classed as negligent treatment.

Female Solicitors

It is a matter of fact that there are now more female solicitors in the UK than similarly qualified males and we have no problem whatsoever in referring your clinical negligence claim onto a highly qualified female lawyer. You do not have to worry about any embarrassing problems because they will be dealt with sensitively and with the utmost concern for confidentiality and for your privacy by a lawyer of your own gender.

Law Society Panel

Our solicitors are all members of the Law Society Panel of medical negligence experts and will provide you with free legal advice. They have a wealth of experience and will guide you through every step of the legal process using plain English for your better understanding of this complex area of law. Legal aid is available for these claims and for those who do not qualify for legal aid it may be possible to take the claim forward on a no win no fee basis.

Contact - Specialist Solicitor – Free Legal Advice

Our solicitors offer free advice either personally or on the telephone for whatever length of time is necessary to establish whether you have a reasonable case and they will also give advice on the claims procedure and how much compensation may be awarded. You will be given unequivocal advice on funding your claim including legal aid, no win no fee and insurance policy cover. If you would like to discuss your claim with a specialist just complete the contact form and a solicitor will phone you. If after discussing your matter you do not wish to proceed further then you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged for the initial advice.