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You could claim compensation if it can be proven that a doctor made mistakes with your treatment and that this led to a lasting injury or health problems.
Neurological conditions effect the nerves, spinal cord and the brain, so a medical mistake can significantly impact your life. Clinical errors could include:
Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are experienced at dealing with neurology claims. We’ll find out more information from you about your treatment and quickly tell you we think you have a claim. We’ll ask an independent medical expert to review the care you received and ask their opinion on whether they think it was substandard.
We're rated‘Excellent’Neurology issues can happen because of medical negligence, and you could find that you’re suffering with brain, spinal cord or nerve problems. If you think you’ve suffered from a medical mistake, call our Medical Negligence Solicitors for a free claims assessment.
Our friendly team of experts understand the impact that neurological issues can have on your life, and that claiming compensation isn’t just about the money. You can access the rehabilitation and specialist treatments you need to start to rebuild your life.
Contact us for a free claims assessment and we’ll be happy to discuss your neurology compensation claim with you. Most medical negligence claims are dealt with on a No Win, No Fee basis, so just ask us for details.
Fill in the form below to get in touch with one of our dedicated team members, or call our team today on: 0800 260 5010
Our specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors will talk you through the process when we take on your claim, but here’s a brief overview.
Call us on 0800 260 5010 for a free claims assessment. We’ll have a free, no obligation chat with you about your situation.
We’ll tell you if we think you should make a formal complaint about your treatment to the NHS. We’ll help you make the complaint and review any outcome letters for you.
An independent Medical Expert will review your treatment and tell us if they think it was substandard.
We’ll take care of the difficult tasks so you can concentrate on recovering and learning to live with your condition.
If possible, we’ll apply for interim payments of compensation so you can pay for any urgent treatment or deal with any financial issues before your claim settles.
We’ll do all we can to negotiate an early settlement of your claim with the NHS, as long as that settlement is in your best interest. Most medical negligence claims settle without ever needing to go to Court, but whatever happens, we’ll be with you to guide you through the process.
We may need to consider whether you need to set up a Personal Injury Trust to manage your compensation payments, and we have specialist Lawyers to help you with that. We can also help you to make a Will too. We’ll talk you through your options once we know your case is settled.
Mrs S turned to Simpson Millar after a devastating delay in the diagnosis of her lung cancer, which meant her illness was only detected at an advanced stage. Our Medical Negligence team secured a £150,000 settlement, giving her the chance to create special memories with her family and reassurance that they would be supported in the future. Whilst nothing could undo the harm caused, the outcome provided comfort and dignity during the most difficult time in her life.
Simpson Millar secured a £3 million settlement for a family after their newborn suffered a serious brain injury shortly after birth. The injury, diagnosed as intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH), led to lasting developmental issues and complex care needs. Independent medical experts supported the claim, which focused on possible failures in newborn monitoring and hospital care. Whilst the hospital denied liability, the family accepted the settlement, providing financial security and long-term support for their child. Our Court of Protection team continues to assist with managing the child’s future care and needs.
A man who already had a pre-existing disability underwent a life-changing above-knee amputation after two NHS Trusts failed to monitor and treat a serious bone infection. He was also not fully informed about alternative treatment options before surgery. Our Medical Negligence Solicitors helped him secure a £600,000 settlement, which will support his long-term care needs. This complex case highlights the importance of timely treatment, proper follow-up, and informed consent in medical care.
Yes. You have three years from the date of the medical negligence to make a claim, or three years from the date you became aware of a problem related to your treatment.
Most medical negligence claims are handled on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means that you only pay our legal fees if your claim is successful, so there’s no financial risk to you if you decide to claim medical negligence compensation.
Fill in the form below to get in touch with one of our dedicated team members, or call our team today on: 0800 260 5010
