Medical Negligence Solicitors Huddersfield
Going to the doctor means putting your life in someone else's hands, and you have the right to expect that they will take the utmost care and deliver medical treatment at the highest possible standards. When medical staff fail to uphold these standards, the effects can be devastating. In these cases, many people are eligible to claim medical negligence compensation.
At Switalskis, our team of medical negligence solicitors in Huddersfield can help you through that process. We'll fight for compensation that covers your pain, suffering and financial losses, including any future needs that have changed due to your treatment. Our solicitors understand the difficulties people face after they're let down by medical professionals, and we aim to put things right for every person who finds themselves in this position.
The risk you take in visiting a doctor or hospital means that when you receive poor quality medical care, you can feel a strong sense of betrayal and emotional hardship alongside the physical after-effects of missed diagnoses or surgical mistakes. Whether you went to a private clinic for an elective cosmetic surgery procedure or were prescribed life-saving treatment by the NHS, you have the right to expect the highest quality of service and for any preventable harm to be successfully avoided.
Switalskis can help you to hold medical practitioners to account for their failures and secure the compensation you need during your recovery. Call us today on 0800 138 0458 or use the enquiry form on our site to find out more.
Give us a call today on 0800 138 0458, or contact us through the website to get the ball rolling on your personal injury claim at a time that is suitable for you.
Our Huddersfield clinical negligence solicitors can be found on Ramsden Street, opposite Huddersfield Town Hall. This office has disabled access and can be reached on foot via Huddersfield's bus and train stations.
Our Huddersfield office is located on Ramsden Street, opposite Huddersfield Town Hall. It's a short walk from the train station and Huddersfield bus station. The office has disabled access.
At Switalskis, our specialist medical negligence solicitors in Huddersfield provide expert legal representation to clients throughout Yorkshire and beyond. With decades of experience, we handle a wide range of medical negligence claims, including complex cases involving major local healthcare providers such as:
We act on all types of medical negligence claims, regardless of where the care took place. If you can’t get to our office in Huddersfield, we can arrange to meet you at a location that’s more convenient. We can also handle your case remotely via phone, video calls and email.
No two medical negligence claims are alike, but there are several key stages to the process that are always the same. While the Switalskis team prioritises communication and will always let you know about the progress we're making on your claim, it can help to understand what the process will involve before you go ahead.
The first step is to contact Switalskis for a free, no obligation consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss your experiences with a clinical negligence solicitor, who will assess the situation and advise you as to whether we believe you can claim. If so, we can get the process started right away.
To claim successfully, we'll need to gather strong evidence to prove that you were a victim of negligence and that you suffered harm as a result. We'll start by collecting medical evidence - such as your medical records related to the treatment - and have an independent medical practitioner offer their expert opinion on the treatment you received. We may also collect witness statements, photographs and evidence of financial losses to support your claim.
Your solicitor will prepare a letter of claim and send it to the negligent care provider or, in some cases, their insurance provider. The defendant will have a few months in which to investigate the claim and decide whether to accept or deny liability.
In most cases, the other party accepts liability for a medical negligence claim and we can proceed directly to negotiations. We'll keep negotiating until you receive fair compensation for your injuries, and we'll pursue interim payments if you have urgent financial needs. If we cannot agree a reasonable settlement with the defendant, or they deny liability, the case will move to court proceedings.
Your solicitor will represent you in court and highlight the relevant evidence before a judge, who will make a final decision on the compensation you should be awarded.
When your claim is successful, you will be awarded damages. If you claimed on a no win, no fee basis under a conditional fee agreement, you will pay your legal fees at this stage as a percentage of your compensation.
We know that the claims process can be daunting, but we're here to make it as smooth as possible.
There is no set or average amount awarded in medical negligence claims, as each case is different. Compensation is usually divided into general damages (for pain, suffering and loss of amenity) and special damages (for medical costs, travel expenses and other outgoings related to your treatment). When you claim under a no win, no fee agreement, a pre-agreed percentage of this total will be paid towards your legal costs. As such, the amount you will receive depends on the specifics of your claim.
In most cases, there is a three-year time limit to start a medical negligence claim. This limitation period begins from the date of the negligent act or injury. In some cases, it may begin from the date of “knowledge”, which is the date on which you realised (or reasonably ought to have realised) that the injury was caused by negligent treatment.
There are limited exceptions to this time limit where it may be extended. For children, the limitation period doesn’t start until they turn 18. No time limit applies for adults who lack the mental capacity to claim for themselves. In either case, a litigation friend can claim compensation on the person's behalf. When children turn 18, or when a person regains mental capacity, the time limit begins and they must claim for themselves within three years.
Contact us today and let's start your journey towards recovery together. Call us today on 0800 1380 458, or get in touch via our form.
At Switalskis, we offer comprehensive legal services to assist anyone who has been harmed by a medical professional due to an accident or mistake in their care. Our solicitors work to the following commitments:
The language used in medical negligence cases often combines medical terminology with complicated legal phrases, but Switalskis will break everything down to make sure you understand that process. We'll be available to answer questions and always give you a clear idea of what to expect.
We know that the aftermath of a surgical error, illness or injury can be incredibly difficult, and we offer emotional support alongside the legal expertise you need to help you move forward towards the best possible outcome.
The expert solicitors at Switalskis have a thorough knowledge of both the legal and healthcare aspects of your medical negligence claim, which means we can build a strong case and deliver the damages you are owed.
You have the right to seek justice if you have been harmed due to the mistakes of a medical professional. Switalskis will stand by your side throughout the process, uphold your rights and make sure your voice is heard.
The medical negligence solicitors at Switalskis can support you to claim for everything from birth injuries to missed and delayed diagnosis, and from surgical errors to mistakes in prescriptions. Call us today to find out more about how we can help on 0800 138 0458 . Alternatively, you can reach us through our website via this form .