Medical Law

When medical treatment goes wrong or healthcare professionals fail in their duty of care, the consequences can be life-changing. Our specialist medical law solicitors understand the complex medical and legal issues involved in healthcare disputes and work to secure the compensation and justice you deserve.

What Our Medical Law Solicitors Can Help With

Medical law encompasses all legal matters relating to healthcare, patient rights, and medical professional regulation:

• Clinical Negligence Claims: Hospital errors, surgical mistakes, and substandard medical care
• Medical Malpractice: Professional misconduct and breach of duty of care
• Birth Injury Claims: Compensation for injuries during pregnancy and childbirth
• Dental Negligence: Poor dental treatment and oral surgery complications
• Pharmaceutical Claims: Defective drugs and medication side effects
• Healthcare Regulation: GMC, NMC, and professional regulatory proceedings
• Mental Health Law: Sectioning, capacity issues, and psychiatric treatment
• Healthcare Professional Defence: Support for doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers

Why Choose SolicitorConnect for Medical Law

• Medical Specialists: Solicitors with extensive healthcare law experience
• Medical Expert Networks: Access to leading medical professionals for case assessment
• No Win No Fee: Conditional fee arrangements available for most claims
• Proven Track Record: Successful outcomes in complex medical negligence cases
• Compassionate Approach: Understanding the trauma of medical injuries
• NHS Experience: Solicitors familiar with NHS structures and procedures

Understanding Medical Negligence

To succeed in a medical negligence claim, you must prove:

• Duty of Care: The healthcare provider owed you a duty of care
• Breach of Duty: They failed to meet the expected standard of care
• Causation: Their failure directly caused your injury or worsened your condition
• Damages: You suffered actual harm as a result

Medical Law Timeframes and Costs

Time Limits:

• General medical negligence: 3 years from date of knowledge
• Children: 3 years from 18th birthday
• Mental capacity cases: No time limit in certain circumstances
• Fatal cases: 3 years from date of death or knowledge

Typical Case Duration:

• Simple cases: 12-18 months
• Complex cases: 2-5 years
• Severe injury cases: 3-7 years

Most medical negligence cases are funded through Conditional Fee Arrangements (No Win No Fee) with After the Event insurance covering the risk of paying the other side's costs.

This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal advice tailored to your situation, please consult with a qualified solicitor.