Medical Negligence Solicitors.

Medical Negligence, also known as clinical negligence, happens when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care expected of them, and as a result, a patient is injured or suffers avoidable harm. It is not simply about a poor outcome, it involves care that has fallen below what is reasonable and acceptable in a medical setting. Our medical negligence lawyers can help you understand whether your experience may meet the legal threshold for a claim.

The process begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. We will listen carefully to your concerns and review the facts of your case. If we believe you have grounds for a claim, our team will gather medical records, consult independent experts, and build a detailed picture of what went wrong. Our Medical Negligence Solicitors will guide you throughout the process, aiming to resolve your case as efficiently and sensitively as possible.

If you have been injured as a result of Medical Negligence, you may be eligible for compensation.

To be successful, your case must meet three criteria:

1. You must have suffered an injury or illness as a result of the negligence of a medical professional.
2. The injury or illness must have had a significant impact on your life.
3. You must have sought legal advice and started court proceedings within three years of discovering that you had been injured as a result of negligence (or five years if the negligent act was committed outside of the UK).

Getting compensated for Medical Negligence compensation can seem daunting, but our team of experts are here to help guide you through every step of the process. We will work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you and will always keep you updated on progress.

At Lanyon Bowdler, we have a team of friendly, compassionate, Medical Solicitors who are hugely experienced at talking to people and their families who are facing these challenging issues.

When you start the compensation process with Lanyon Bowdler, a member of our team will ask you to gather some supporting evidence for your case.

We will explain what supporting evidence you may need and help you to collect it.  Occasionally you may need to obtain some things yourself, for example, any photographs, letters, receipts, or other records showing the losses you have suffered, and the details of the people involved.

It is usually possible for our team to gather most of the evidence on your behalf.

Supporting evidence will assist our Medical Negligence Solicitors to prove the injuries, pain and suffering you have experienced were due to the negligent care you received, where the responsibility for that lies and that the compensation is fair.

A compensation claim can be brought against a wide range of healthcare providers, including NHS hospitals and trusts, private clinics, GPs, surgeons, dentists, nurses, paramedics and other medical professionals. If you’re unsure who is responsible, our clinical negligence solicitors can investigate and advise you on the appropriate course of action.

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence, you may be able to seek a compensation. To find out if you are eligible talk to one of our No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors today.

Lanyon Bowdler is a leading law firm in flexible pricing options, and we offer conditional funding arrangements (known as no win-no fee) and public funding agreements, previously Legal Aid.

Your lawyer will help you gather the evidence needed to support your case and will negotiate with the other party (or parties) involved in order to secure the best possible outcome for you.

An alleged case of medical negligence can take time to resolve, so it is important to have patience and allow your lawyer the time they need to build a strong case on your behalf.

The specialist team includes one in-house doctor, so we bring an excellent medical understanding to each case. Lanyon Bowdler is a member of the personal injury solicitors list produced by Headway – the Brain Injury Association – so you can be assured we have considerable expertise in cases involving brain injury.

We are accredited by the Law Society for Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Solicitors. We also have a member of the team recognised by AvMA.

Our Clinical Negligence Solicitors team has been awarded the Specialist Quality Mark, awarded by the Legal Aid Agency, and holds a contract to provide services which are publicly funded (previously known as Legal Aid). This prestigious appointment is a testament to the level of expertise and experience in the team.

The fundamental aim of our work is to get those who have been impacted by medical negligence the answers they need and increase patient safety to prevent injuries from happening to others.

We take great pride in our compassionate and individualised approach; we always put our clients first. If you would like to discuss your case of medical negligence, please contact a member of our team.

Martha’s Rule is a patient safety measure now being implemented across NHS hospitals, designed to ensure that patients and families can request an urgent medical review if they feel someone’s condition is worsening and their concerns are not being addressed. It was introduced following the tragic death of Martha Mills, whose parents’ concerns about her deteriorating health were not acted upon, resulting in a preventable loss.

In cases of Medical Negligence, Martha’s Rule is relevant because it reinforces patients’ rights to escalate care concerns. If, despite using this escalation process, a patient still suffers avoidable harm due to inaction or substandard care, it may strengthen the basis for bringing a negligence case. Our medical negligence solicitors can advise on how any breaches of hospital escalation procedures, including Martha’s Rule, may form part of the evidence when seeking redress for negligent treatment.

A medical accident refers to an unexpected or unintended event during treatment that causes harm. Not all medical accidents amount to negligence, but that does not mean you do not have grounds to make a claim if you have sustained harm or injury. To bring a legal claim, we must show that the care you received fell below an acceptable standard, and that this directly caused your injury or worsened your condition. Our experienced clinical negligence solicitors can help assess whether your case meets the necessary legal criteria.

Yes. Wherever possible, we aim to support your recovery beyond the legal claim. This may include referrals to rehabilitation providers, help with care planning, or liaising with other professionals to ensure your needs are met. Our role as medical negligence lawyers goes beyond securing compensation. We are here to help you rebuild and regain independence where possible.