How Serious Does My Injury Or Misdiagnosis Need To Be To Make A Medical Negligence Claim?

There are many misconceptions about claims for medical negligence. One of the most common is that an injury has to be severe and life changing in order to qualify for compensation. This is not the case. Injuries caused by medical negligence take many forms. Here we look at some of the types of injury you can claim for, in order to demonstrate this.

Things Get Better

The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself. This does not mean that you are not entitled to compensation for an injury you suffered as a result of medical negligence. The pain and suffering you endured at the time of the injury is real and, if it is due to negligence, you are entitled to compensation. Some injuries will heal over time, which is good news. Others do not and sufferers will continue to experience pain and impairment for years ahead. In both instances, the victim is entitled to compensation. Remember, you are entitled to safe service, whatever that service is. Healthcare is no exception. Mistakes do happen, as doctors are fallible, but you should not lose out when that occurs. Hospitals are fully covered by insurance for these eventualities, so don’t feel bad about asking for compensation.

Serious Injuries

Injuries that result in severe damage, such as brain injury, the loss of a limb or blindness, are clearly not going to heal. In these instances, compensation will take account of the difficulties that will be encountered by the patient in the future. Loss of earnings will be compensated for, as will the cost of further treatment and any on-going support at home. Whilst compensation can never make up for the damage that has occurred, it can help with the physical challenges you may now face.

Minor Injuries

Minor injuries are only ‘minor’ in relation to more serious ones. They are still injuries, and cause considerable distress, pain and suffering. If a medical procedure has led to a minor injury, you are still entitled to compensation. If you have been unable to return to work while your injury is healing, you should be compensated for loss of earnings. If you have suffered pain, you may receive general damages for this.

Will You Qualify?

The simplest way to find out if your case would qualify for medical negligence compensation is to use our 30-second medical negligence calculator. If you would prefer to talk it over with one of our operators instead, you will get a clearer picture of what your situation is with regards to a new claim. We have handpicked the specialists who answer the phone – they are trained to discuss medical issues, and are always warm, friendly and sympathetic. Call them on our 24/7 Helpline on 0800 689 0500 or from your mobile on 0333 500 0993. There is nothing to lose, and you will never be pressurised to proceed if you don’t want to.