Do You Have a Medical Negligence Claim

We are under the impression that all medical experts should constantly maintain the very highest standards of practice and levels of professionalism, however, although they are medical experts, they can make mistakes and accidents can happen, consequently possibly resulting in medical negligence.

What is medical negligence?

Medical negligence can be defined as a breach of the duty of care that a medical professional is to provide to their patient. Some actions or mistakes that can be viewed as a breach of the duty of care include but are not limited to the following:

• Failure to provide a warning of the possible risks or side effects that may be involved in the treatment.
• Failure to attain the necessary consent before performing the treatment.
• Failing to provide the patient with enough care or being reckless throughout the period of the treatment resulting in injury or disfigurement to the patient.
• Failing to provide the patient with the correct recommendations to a specialist or consultant.
• A delay or failure to diagnose a medical problem.
• Providing a patient with the incorrect or unsuitable medication.

In summary, if a surgeon, doctor, nurse, midwife or any medical professional acts in an improper way or provides incorrect treatment then in most cases they have been negligent.

What do I do if I have been affected by medical negligence?

The first step you should undertake is seeking a second opinion from another medical professional on your condition.

The next step you may want to consider is claiming compensation for the injuries including pain and suffering caused by the medical negligence.

Hiring Medical Negligence Lawyers

The lawyers will be able to provide you with any assistance and information needed regarding your claim.

The claim should not be a complicated process, however, without the correct lawyers, the process may take longer than it needs to.

If you need a medical negligence lawyer or advice, call Prominent Lawyers today on 1800 77 66 46.

*The contents in this article are solely intended to provide general information in summary and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking the assistance of a legal professional to discuss any matters at hand.