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Making a private healthcare medical negligence compensation claim.

As delays within the NHS continue to rise, an increasing number of people are opting to pay for their medical care privately.

Private medical care comes at a premium price, which leads patients to expect a higher standard of service than what is typically provided within the NHS. However, the standard of care isn’t always better, and medical negligence still occurs within the private sector.

Our specialist team is often asked whether a compensation claim can be made against a private healthcare provider when things go wrong. The answer to that question is, yes, you can.

We have represented many patients in making private healthcare medical negligence compensation claims, involving a range of medical professionals, including doctors, dentists, and surgeons. We have also brought claims on behalf of groups of patients who have been affected by the same healthcare provider.

Some of the most common types of private healthcare medical negligence cases include:

  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Surgical Mistakes
  • Dental Negligence
  • Misdiagnosis

When pursuing a medical negligence claim against either the NHS or the private sector, you must prove the following:

  1. That the medical care provided fell below medically acceptable standards; and
  2. As a result of the substandard care, you sustained harm, or an existing health issue became worse.

The amount of compensation awarded will depend on the severity of the harm you suffered and any financial losses or costs incurred as a result.

If you believe you have received substandard care at a private hospital, you may wish to consider making a formal complaint in the first instance. You can submit a complaint directly to the hospital or clinic where you received treatment, and they will address your concerns through their complaints procedure. When writing your complaint, it’s helpful to provide background on your treatment, outline specific questions you would like addressed, and express your concerns clearly.

We understand that deciding to pursue a private healthcare medical negligence claim can be a difficult choice, particularly if you are still receiving treatment  from the provider. However, our experienced team of expert lawyers are available for an informal, confidential, and obligation-free discussion at no charge. And if it is a case we can assist with then we can deal with it on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Here are a five good reasons why you should  appoint specialist medical accident solicitors to deal with your claim:

  1. We are a Legal 500 recommended firm of solicitors.
  2. We have a 5 star rating on the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors.
  3. Partners Oliver Thorne and Caroline Webber-Brown are individually ranked in both the UK’s leading legal guides, the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
  4. Oliver Thorne is also an accredited AvMA panel lawyer.
  5. We have been awarded Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society for excellence in client care.

Contact our No Win – No Fee medical accident solicitors today for your free case assessment. Call 0333 888 0412 or email us at [email protected] 

Private healthcare medical negligence

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  1. Phoning our confidential helpline on 0333 888 0412
  2. Sending details of your case to [email protected]
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How to Start Your Claim

Starting your medical negligence claim could not be simpler.

All you have to do is contact our friendly team for a free consultation. We will then walk you through the process. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

  1. We will assess the legal merits of your case, and tell you if we can assist.
  2. We will explain how No Win, No Fee funding works.
  3. When you are ready to go ahead, we will begin preparing your case.

What our clients say about us

We have over 1,200 reviews and an overall five-star rating on the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors.

Here is just a short selection of some of the reviews that our clients have left for our clinical negligence team:

Maddy Lawrence

“With the premature death of our eldest daughter, as it turned out, by clinical negligence, we were facing a very difficult journey both in proving fault and keeping heart and soul together. That we were able to, in terms of the fault element, was down to our professional legal team. They provided clear, calm and compassionate advice which got us through a horrendous inquest and subsequent legal maneuverers. They, in short, were magnificent and we are extremely grateful that we had them on our side.”

Great firm!

“I had an experience with Oliver Thorne who was nothing but helpful with settling my claim. He was very patient and professional as well as making sure I was happy and content throughout the whole process! Would highly recommend him if you’re looking for a solicitor!”

Compassionate, thorough, and outstanding legal support thus far

”Jade was incredibly friendly, taking the time to ask all the right questions and thoroughly investigate our case. Unlike previous solicitors, who dismissed us, Jade and the team at Slee Blackwell delved deeper and gave us renewed hope. We are extremely grateful for the dedication and professionalism in fighting for us. I would recommend Slee Blackwell to anyone in need of legal assistance.”

Mesh claim

“I cannot thank the team enough there understanding and empathy and the knowledge is outstanding. Caroline has been supportive every step of the way, she has informed me and kept me updated how the claim has progressed she has also had great understanding around my mental health and the physical damage I have occurred. I cannot thank the team enough. The team made this experience easier for me to deal with my emotional distress and pain.”

Thank you

“On behalf of all of us, we would like to thank you for your guidance, professionalism, humanity and kindness you have shown us all throughout this process. You have explained everything to us in clear and concise terms throughout and we are extremely grateful. We would have no hesitation recommending you and using your services in future. Thank you.”

Exceptional Service

“I have received expert advice throughout my case, the attention to detail is second to none. Their professional outlook and relatability means that I always recommend the firm. When I was unclear of any information or possible outcomes they took the time to speak with me on a personal level, confirming our conversation through email, I feel supported and understood and most of all they are empathetic, something that is often missing from large firms.”

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable.

“Oliver assisted me in the aftermath of my father’s sudden death in hospital. He helped me to draught my initial letter of complaint to the health authority, represented me and my mother at the inquest and ultimately succeeded in bringing a successful claim. I always felt I could approach Oliver with any questions and he would explain the legal processes in an understandable way. I would not hesitate to recommend him should anyone find themselves in a similar unfortunate position.”

Excellent solicitor

“I cannot recommend this firm highly enough and especially Caroline who is professional approachable and thorough, she works tirelessly and is a real credit to the firm, you are not made to feel like just a number as with other firms, it’s a pleasure to have such an excellent solicitor to represent you when you have gone through so much she is so understanding and knowledgeable.”

10 Reasons to Choose Our Team

  1. We are specialist clinical negligence solicitors who are recommended by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners legal guides.
  2. We offer a nationwide service.
  3. We have a five-star ranking on the independent legal review platform, ReviewSolicitors.
  4. Team leader Oliver Thorne is an accredited AvMA panel lawyer.
  5. We have been awarded Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society for excellence in client care.
  6. We offer a sympathetic, understanding and refreshingly jargon-free approach.
  7. We believe that clients should be treated as valued individuals, not a number or just another problem to be solved.
  8. We have close links with independent medical professionals, and can therefore ensure we get the best possible expert input for your claim.
  9. We operate a medical negligence helpline which you can call on 0333 888 0412 for a free, no obligation consultation and case assessment. You can also contact our helpline by email at [email protected].
  10. We fund cases on a no win – no fee basis, so worries about legal costs should not put you off seeking justice.

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