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Medical Negligence

Hospital and Surgical Negligence Claims

While in the hospital for illness or injury treatment, one anticipates receiving excellent care. In most instances, patients and their families indeed experience a high standard of care. Regrettably, medical negligence, or clinical negligence, can occur in various situations, leading to additional injury, suffering, and complications. The Dean Wilson Medical Negligence team  are here to assist, offering expertise and support to navigate hospital negligence claims, aiming to provide not only legal representation but also understanding and assistance throughout this challenging process for patients and their families.

 

 

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In hospital, one expects excellent care, but unfortunately, medical negligence by staff can lead to additional injury, suffering, and complications. Hospital negligence claims encompass various issues, primarily medical or surgical mistakes. Examples range from misdiagnosing illnesses to poor nursing care and surgical errors. 

Our experienced team handles a wide range of hospital negligence cases, providing not only dedicated legal representation but also empathetic support through what can be a challenging process for patients and their families

Hospital Negligence

Compensation Solicitors

Hospital or medical or clinical negligence claims can cover a huge variety of claims but generally fall into two categories: medical mistakes or surgical mistakes. Examples can include:

  • Failure to diagnose or delay in diagnosing an illness or condition (for example broken bones or cancer misdiagnosis);
  • Poor nursing care resulting in a patient’s condition worsening (an example is where a patient is not turned regularly in bed resulting in them developing pressure sores);
  • Surgical mistakes (for example during plastic surgery or orthopaedic surgery);
  • Anaesthetic (also known as anaesthetic awareness) errors;
  • Accidents in hospital such as tripping over or falling out of bed; and
  • Medication or prescription errors.

This list is just a sample and there are many more types of hospital negligence for which claims can be made. Sometimes these errors can have very serious consequences with long-term effects for patients and their families. Our team has the experience and empathy not only to properly pursue your claim on your behalf but also to support you and your family through what can be a demanding process.

Please see the links below for further information on specific claim types:

For further information please see Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Negligence Claims. We do not charge for dealing with initial enquiries even if we do not take the claim on. This way you can be safe in the knowledge that you can receive expert legal advice about your complaint without committing to any obligations regarding fees. If we consider that you have a claim which is likely to be successful then we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement.

If you would like to discuss a potential hospital negligence claim please contact us on 01273 249200 for a free, no obligation discussion. We are happy to visit clients at home or in hospital if necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Neglience

Hospital negligence occurs when hospitals and hospital staff fail to give you the accepted legal standard of care and treatment you deserve. Sometimes medical and surgical errors or misjudgements can lead to further injury, suffering and complications. In some cases, tragically, hospital negligence can lead to the death of a patient.

To make a hospital negligence claim, please call our office on 01273 249200, or email us at enquiries@deanwilson.co.uk for a free, no obligation consultation. We have the best legal team and you can be safe in the knowledge that we consult with the best medical advisors to ensure you have the representation needed for a successful case.

Alex is a real star. He is capable of running the most serious clinical negligence claims. He is personable, efficient and knows his cases inside out.

All the lawyers I have worked with at Dean Wilson are well organised and thorough in their approach.

A wonderful firm that has helped me from beginning to end of my case.

Alex Brown and his team have guided and advised me during my recent personal injury claim in a most professional and courteous manner. Their advice has been faultless throughout and the attention to detail when constructing statements and building my case resulted in a settlement that was on the high side of my expectations.

 

 

Leigh Barnard
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After our son had an accident at work resulting in life-changing injuries, we were given the name of this law firm to help us deal with the aftermath. Ben Davey and his team were efficient, friendly and caring and, after a great deal of hard work, we achieved a very satisfactory outcome for our son. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this firm.

 

 

Judy Wilson
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Great service and expertise during a tricky case and time in my life. Ben was brilliant and did his best to understand the confusing world of motorsport and translate to the legal world in the best way possible.

 

 

Jack Bartholomew
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Ben Davey and Tom Saady Gardiner supported us through navigating our son’s inquest. With the professionalism of Dean Wilson, delivered by Ben and our Barrister, the outcome of the inquest recognised the failings in our son’s care, which was the outcome we had hoped to achieve. Tom’s empathy and kindness was greatly appreciated over the course of the 5 day inquest. If you find yourself in this unenviable position then we would not hesitate in recommending Dean Wilson to help you navigate this overwhelming process.

 

 

Anonymous
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My experience with Dean Wilson was an excellent one. At the start of my claim, I didn’t understand what was going on and how it worked but thanks to Ben Davey, Jessica Edwards and the rest of the team who helped me comprehend how the claim works from start to finish and was always ready to give advice.

 

 

Yanesi Cadogan
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I had a case of medical negligence and I can’t praise Ben Davey enough. I was kept informed of everything all throughout my case which took a long time but was there to help all the way. I would highly recommend to anyone who needed help and my claim was settled way beyond what we expected.

 

 

Rachael Marcou
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My father sadly lost his sight due to a failure in the system in the NHS, from the moment we raised this with the team led by Ben Davey we felt in safe and trusted hands. Things were made easy for me to assist my father we came to very pragmatic conclusion to ensure my dad’s last days can be improved. Professional, supportive, timely, and kind would be my summary. Highly recommended.

 

 

Karen Deacon
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I can’t thank Dean Wilson enough for what they did for me after I was involved in a horrific road traffic accident, followed by major surgery and long rehabilitation. Ben and Tom followed my case and patiently explained to me the legal intricacies of personal injury claims. They always replied promptly to my queries using easily understandable terms. They were professional throughout, extremely competent and, last but not least, very kind and empathic.

 

 

Valeria V
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Ben Davey was highly professional, diligent and constructively helpful in his explanations. Ben quickly identified the issues and provided a practical approach to deal with the issues in question and accordingly I have no hesitation in recommending him and his firm

 

 

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