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PROMOTION Medical treatment gone wrong? Medical professionals have a duty of care to their patients to provide reasonable medical treatment. When that care is substandard and causes the patient harm, it is medical negligence, also commonly referred to as clinical negligence MAKING A CLAIM records and provide their opinion on both of these elements of a claim. local authority provision where resources are pressured and the future uncertain. There are two main elements to a claim: 1. Did the clinician act in accordance with a responsible and logical body of legal opinion? To begin, you must establish that the standard of treatment provided has fallen below the standard expected of a reasonably competent clinician dealing with your condition. The only way to do this would be to obtain coples of your medical records and ask an expert to comment on the standard of treatment. In other words WHAT TYPE OF THINGS CAN YOU HOW WILL THE MONEY BE PAID? CLAIM FOR? Each case differs, but we are able to offer a holistic service. In relevant cases there is the option to consider a 'structured settlement' comprising of a lump sum to accommodate immediate needs and That will depend on the nature and extent of the injury. There is potential to claim for: loss of eamings, accommodation, transport, equipment, mobility, therapies, education and care and assistance with independent living. Compensation is tailored to the needs of the individual and is designed to put the person back in the position they would have been in had the incident not occurred. periodical payments for the rest of a client's life. Periodical payments can represent better provision where it is uncertain how long the injured person will live following the injury. This provides reassurance to fyou were in a room with a mumber of clinicians practicing in the same area as that clinician you felt was negligent, and you were to ask them what they would have done in your case, if most of them say they would have done the same thing, then that the Claimant and their loved ones that the money will not run out and their ongoing needs will be met. This is of particular HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO MAKE A CLAIM? importance where an injured child is likely to outlive his or her parents. would not be considered negligent. If some would, and some wouldn't, that would still not be good enough to prove negligence. The majority woukd have to agree the How kong a case takes to conclude depends on the individual case, the opponent and what happened. We coordinate a team of medical specialists and barristers to work on your behalf, guiding you every step of the way. The opponent has two options, to accept liability and negotiate compensation, or deny fault. In a strong case we would start the Court process. The majority of cases settle before a trial and mediation is encournged. If receipt of compensation is likely to affect the payment of any benefits, the money can be ring fenced in a Personal Injury Trust in order to protect them. If the client is an infant or a patient, there will be the need for the Court to appeove the amount to be accepted. The money is then often invested based on advice, and the treatment was below standard. 2. Ifyou can establish the treatment was below standard, you then have to show that the poor treatment has caused you extra pain, suffering, loss and damage over and above that which you may have experienced had you recelved the appropriate treatment. money managed bya Professional Deputy. The specialists at Forbes act in this capacity in a number of cases. DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE END FOR COMPENSATION? HOW DO YOU INVESTIGATE? If significant harm, or the potential for significant harm has been identified by a hospital trust there ought to be a 'duty of candour notification' report. Calculation of a financial settlement will otben rely on several experts to assess value. In a strong case we can seek an interim For further information and advice please contact Leonie Milard and the team on 01254 872111, or omail on leonie.millardeforbessolicitors.co.uk payment to assist with immediate needs and alow help whilst the true extent of We can take instructions and review the medical records to consider the merit in the case. The next stage is obtaining a written opinion from a medical expert, away from the local area, who will review your medical the damage is investigated. Adequate compensation restores some nomality to family life. The right compensation restores confidence and avoids the need to rely on Together forbes forbessolicitors. Offices in Acorington, Backtum, Contral Lancashire, Leeds, Manchester and Preston www.forbessolicitors.co.uk PROMOTION Medical treatment gone wrong? Medical professionals have a duty of care to their patients to provide reasonable medical treatment. When that care is substandard and causes the patient harm, it is medical negligence, also commonly referred to as clinical negligence MAKING A CLAIM records and provide their opinion on both of these elements of a claim. local authority provision where resources are pressured and the future uncertain. There are two main elements to a claim: 1. Did the clinician act in accordance with a responsible and logical body of legal opinion? To begin, you must establish that the standard of treatment provided has fallen below the standard expected of a reasonably competent clinician dealing with your condition. The only way to do this would be to obtain coples of your medical records and ask an expert to comment on the standard of treatment. In other words WHAT TYPE OF THINGS CAN YOU HOW WILL THE MONEY BE PAID? CLAIM FOR? Each case differs, but we are able to offer a holistic service. In relevant cases there is the option to consider a 'structured settlement' comprising of a lump sum to accommodate immediate needs and That will depend on the nature and extent of the injury. There is potential to claim for: loss of eamings, accommodation, transport, equipment, mobility, therapies, education and care and assistance with independent living. Compensation is tailored to the needs of the individual and is designed to put the person back in the position they would have been in had the incident not occurred. periodical payments for the rest of a client's life. Periodical payments can represent better provision where it is uncertain how long the injured person will live following the injury. This provides reassurance to fyou were in a room with a mumber of clinicians practicing in the same area as that clinician you felt was negligent, and you were to ask them what they would have done in your case, if most of them say they would have done the same thing, then that the Claimant and their loved ones that the money will not run out and their ongoing needs will be met. This is of particular HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO MAKE A CLAIM? importance where an injured child is likely to outlive his or her parents. would not be considered negligent. If some would, and some wouldn't, that would still not be good enough to prove negligence. The majority woukd have to agree the How kong a case takes to conclude depends on the individual case, the opponent and what happened. We coordinate a team of medical specialists and barristers to work on your behalf, guiding you every step of the way. The opponent has two options, to accept liability and negotiate compensation, or deny fault. In a strong case we would start the Court process. The majority of cases settle before a trial and mediation is encournged. If receipt of compensation is likely to affect the payment of any benefits, the money can be ring fenced in a Personal Injury Trust in order to protect them. If the client is an infant or a patient, there will be the need for the Court to appeove the amount to be accepted. The money is then often invested based on advice, and the treatment was below standard. 2. Ifyou can establish the treatment was below standard, you then have to show that the poor treatment has caused you extra pain, suffering, loss and damage over and above that which you may have experienced had you recelved the appropriate treatment. money managed bya Professional Deputy. The specialists at Forbes act in this capacity in a number of cases. DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE END FOR COMPENSATION? HOW DO YOU INVESTIGATE? If significant harm, or the potential for significant harm has been identified by a hospital trust there ought to be a 'duty of candour notification' report. Calculation of a financial settlement will otben rely on several experts to assess value. In a strong case we can seek an interim For further information and advice please contact Leonie Milard and the team on 01254 872111, or omail on leonie.millardeforbessolicitors.co.uk payment to assist with immediate needs and alow help whilst the true extent of We can take instructions and review the medical records to consider the merit in the case. The next stage is obtaining a written opinion from a medical expert, away from the local area, who will review your medical the damage is investigated. Adequate compensation restores some nomality to family life. The right compensation restores confidence and avoids the need to rely on Together forbes forbessolicitors. Offices in Acorington, Backtum, Contral Lancashire, Leeds, Manchester and Preston www.forbessolicitors.co.uk

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