What is Clinical Negligence?

Clinical negligence is the term used to describe medical accidents. Sometimes the words "medical negligence" are also used. Clinical negligence claims arise when the treatment or lack of treatment you receive falls below what you were reasonably entitled to receive at the time. You need to establish that the medical practitioner acted in a way which is not in accordance with the practice of a responsible body of medical opinion.

Clinical negligence claims can arise from treatment received from all sorts of medical practitioners including GPs, Consultants, Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Midwives, Opticians and Physiotherapists.

Victims of medical accidents often face a painful and traumatic future. The medical and legal issues can be complex and very daunting. You may simply wish to make a complaint and find out what went wrong and why. You may want an apology or wish to obtain financial compensation.

If you are a victim of clinical negligence, then contact Guy Eskell or Justin Goodman or complete the online enquiry form.