Making an A&E claim: Claiming compensation for mistakes in Accident and Emergency departments
We deal with Accident & Emergency negligence claims nationwide on a no win, no fee basis. Call us for a free case assessment of your A&E claim on 0333 888 0412 or email us at [email protected] Accident and Emergency departments have to deal with a huge variety of injuries and situations, not all of them strictly medical. They often have to do their work under very trying conditions, at all hours of the day and night. Despite these often difficult situations (and difficult patients), the clinicians in A&E are subject to exactly the same legal duty as in other medical environments.
Because of the very nature of their work, A&E staff are often faced with emergencies, and the medical decisions taken in an emergency can often be justified, even when in a calmer situation and with the luxury of time to reflect and choose, they might not be the actions of choice.
The law does not presume to lay down which of several possible courses of action is to be preferred, provided what was done is within generally accepted standards of medical care. The law will not interfere where there is dispute within the medical profession about which particular course of action should be the preferred one, as long as the action taken was reasonable.
A&E staff are also often subject to enormous pressures of time and volume of work and in much the same way, not all cases of delay or choosing one course of action over another, will necessarily be negligent.
However, clinicians do make mistakes which result in the treatment provided falling short of the standards of acceptable medical care. In such circumstances the stress of acting in an emergency, or under pressure, does not excuse the error.
So if you have suffered as a consequence of a medical error within the Accident & Emergency department of a hospital and you would like to know whether you are entitled to make an A&E claim for compensation then speak to the experts.
We operate a free medical negligence helpline. Just call us on 0333 888 0412 for a free case assessment of your A&E claim and details of no win, no fee funding. Alternatively send an email to us at [email protected]
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.”