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Claiming Compensation for Clinical Negligence

If you’ve suffered an illness or injury due to medical negligence, you may have a rightful claim for compensation. Our No Win No Fee medical negligence lawyers are dedicated to assisting you in pursuing justice and compensation from the responsible party.

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What are Medical Negligence Claims?

Medical negligence claims, otherwise known as clinical negligence, arise from unacceptable levels of healthcare given to patients by medical professionals. Our expert medical negligence solicitors in Liverpool will assess your claim and take steps to ensure you’re rightly compensated. 

To successfully receive clinical negligence compensation, it’s important to show that the healthcare professional had a duty of care toward the patient and that this was breached. There also needs to be proof that this breach caused harm to the patient, resulting in damages and other losses. Poor treatment or human error can make existing conditions worse or cause additional conditions. 

In the UK, NHS England paid out a record £3.6 billion in clinical negligence compensation in 2024/25*. We deal with claims in many different areas of medicine, from urology and oncology to cosmetic surgery, seeking justice for medical negligence is our focus. 

In many clinical negligence cases, we can offer a ‘No Win, No Fee’ service too, so get in touch for more information.

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What types of clinical negligence claims are there?

Birth Injury Claims

A birth injury claim is pursued when injuries are sustained due to the negligence of healthcare professionals. Common injuries resulting from this negligence include…

Brain Injury Claims

Brain injury claims are caused by medical negligence and can have devastating consequences. While most medical professionals provide excellent care, errors can sometimes…

Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

A cancer misdiagnosis claim is a legal action taken by patients (or their family) after a medical professional or healthcare provider fails to diagnose cancer accurately…

Cauda Equina Negligence Claims

Cauda Equina claims typically arise when healthcare professionals fail to meet the required standard of urgency in a medical emergency. Claims happen when healthcare…

Dental Negligence Claims

If you have suffered harm, pain, or financial loss due to a dentist’s actions or omissions, you may have grounds for dental negligence claims. At Satchell Moran, our…

Gynaecology Negligence Claims

Gynaecology negligence claims involve seeking compensation for injuries, complications, or losses resulting from medical negligence in the diagnosis, treatment, or…

Misdiagnosis Claims

You may be eligible to claim medical misdiagnosis compensation if: A medical professional owed you a duty of care. That duty was breached due to negligent actions (e.g.,…

Care Home Negligence Claims

Every care home has a legal and moral responsibility to provide appropriate care for all residents’ physical, emotional, and medical needs. Care home negligence occurs…

Bowel & Bladder Damage Claims

A claim for bowel and/or bladder damage negligence is an action taken by a patient (or their family) against a trust or other medical establishment arising out of the…

Diabetes Negligence Claims

A diabetes negligence compensation claim is a claim brought against a negligent Trust, GP or other medical establishment arising out of the negligent treatment, diagnosis…

GP Negligence Claims

A claim for GP negligence is an action taken by a patient (or their family) against a GP when the treatment and/or lack of treatment falls below the appropriate standard…

Nursing Negligence Claims

A claim for nursing negligence is an action taken by a patient (or their family) against a trust or other medical establishment arising out of the negligent nursing…

Surgical Error Claims

A surgical error claim is an action taken by patient (or their family) after a medical professional fails to provide the appropriate standard of care when performing a…

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How can Satchell Moran help?

Our medical negligence specialist solicitors will fully support you with establishing a strong claim, such as demonstrating clear causation. The patient must establish a direct link between the negligence and the resulting injury, which is often challenging. The medical practitioner may contend that the injury arose from the illness itself rather than the treatment.

We collaborate with highly experienced medical experts to meticulously gather evidence and construct the most robust case possible. We stand by your side and support you from start to finish.

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Why choose Satchell Moran Solicitors?

Our team of specialist solictiors have experience dealing with a wide range of clinical negligence cases in Liverpool, and across the UK. We understand the impact that this type of negligence can have on a person, and we are dedicated to pursuing justice for you.

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The medical negligence claims process

  • Seek legal advice: Contact one of our solicitors for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case, outline the medical negligence claim process, and help you decide on whether to proceed with your claim.
  • Gather supporting evidence: We will assist you in gathering evidence to strengthen your claim, such as medical records, witness statements, a detailed personal statement, photographs, financial documents, and a report from an independent medical expert.
  • Present your case: We will then send a letter of claim to the defendant (your healthcare provider), detailing the allegations and the harm you experienced.
  • Await a response: Your healthcare provider will reply, either accepting or denying responsibility.
  • Continued support: If liability is accepted, we will look to finalise details of any other loss, such as loss of earnings, and thereafter submit the Claimant’s evidence to begin settlement negotiations. If liability is denied, the denial will be reviewed in full alongside the evidence we have obtained to date. Where necessary, we would look to issue court proceedings.

Medical Negligence FAQs

A medical negligence claim can arise when a healthcare provider with a duty of care fails to provide an acceptable standard of treatment, and this causes harm to a patient.

Examples include:

  • Doctors and medical consultants 
  • Dentists and dental surgeons 
  • GPs
  • Nurses, such as midwives
  • Private and NHS hospitals

If you have been a victim of poor medical care, you may be entitled to seek medical negligence compensation for your injuries and financial losses.

Raising a medical negligence claim should not interfere with your ongoing health treatment. All healthcare providers remain under a duty to continue providing appropriate care, regardless of any legal proceedings.

Should your healthcare provider attempt to delay or cancel medical treatment due to a claim, your dedicated solicitor for medical negligence will handle the situation to ensure you receive the care you deserve.

Typically, you have up to three years to begin a clinical negligence claim. The three-year period starts from the date you received the negligent treatment or from the date you noticed that your injury was a result of negligent care.

This is known as the “date of knowledge.”

There are two exceptions to the 3-year compensation rule.

Exemptions include:

  • Children under 18: You have three years from your 18th birthday to begin court proceedings.
  • Protected Parties: People who do not have the legal capacity to make a claim are not subjected to the three-year law.
  • Deceased Patients: Family members have three years from the date of the death to bring court proceedings on behalf of the estate.

All medical negligence cases are unique; some take months, some take years. You can rest assured that there will be no delays on our part. 

If you are looking for expert solicitors that deal with medical negligence, Satchell Moran is here. We will do everything we can to aid your recovery and get you the compensation you deserve.

Evidence is required to support any clinical negligence claim, but not to worry, your attentive team will assist in obtaining strong and clear evidence. Evidence that supports medical negligence claims includes medical records, witness statements, and reports from independent medical experts.

In the United Kingdom, there is no set amount you can claim for medical negligence. The compensation is dependent on how serious the harm is and how the negligence impacted your finances. Medical negligence claims can range from a few thousand pounds to many millions.

Medical negligence becomes criminal when the standard of care falls so far below what is expected that it is considered gross negligence. 

In these rare cases, prosecutors must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the medical provider’s actions were extremely reckless or a serious disregard for patient safety.

Satchell Moran is situated in Liverpool; however, we support all medical negligence claims in the UK. As a leading law firm in the UK, we assist many clients without needing to meet in person, which means we can help you wherever you are based.

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Connor McIntyre
Connor McIntyre
Head of Department
Olivia Robinson
Olivia Robinson
Solicitor
Caroline Senior
Caroline Senior
Chartered Legal Executive
Eve Randles
Eve Randles
Litigation Executive
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