Dental Negligence
M&K
Solicitors are experts in the representation of those injured as a result of
negligent medical or dental treatment.
We only act on
behalf of patients. We do not represent doctors, nurses, midwives, clinics,
dentists, hospitals or any provider of medical services.
Suffering from a
medical condition or requiring any form of medical treatment is a stressful
time for a patient and for their family members. When things go wrong, particularly
if there has been negligent care provided to the patient, this can lead to
devastating consequences for all concerned.
M&K
Solicitors represent patients in claims for negligent medical treatment against
the NHS, private hospitals, GP surgeries, dentists, plastic surgery centres,
and care homes.
Our aim is to
ensure that we, on behalf of the injured patient (or the family), obtain the
highest possible levels of compensation for injuries and financial losses
arising as a result of negligent medical treatment.
These
are some of the claims relating to negligent medical treatment that we
typically handle for our clients:
- Birth injury
claims
- Cerebral palsy
- Surgical
negligence/mistakes made during surgical procedures
- Delay in
referral
- Delay in
treatment
- Failure to
diagnose / incorrect diagnosis / delay in diagnosis
- Errors in
reading and incorrect interpretation of x-rays, MRI, CT, and ultra sound
scans
- Dental
Negligence
- Administration
of incorrect drugs
- Failure to
obtain your consent to treatment
- Failure to
warn of risks of treatment
- Untreated/mistreated
infections
- Amputation due
to medical error
- Negligent plastic
surgery procedures
- Claims arising
from plastic surgery travel packages
In order to
succeed in a claim for clinical negligence the injured patient must prove that
the defendant owed a duty of care to them and:
1.
That
the defendant were negligent in the care provided: that is, that that care that the patient received fell below
medically acceptable standards; and
2.
That
the negligent act has directly caused or significantly contributed to the injury
(“causation”)
To put this
into simple terms, if the defendant acted in a way which was at a standard that
would be accepted as reasonable by a body of medical professionals then the
claim will not succeed. This is known as establishing “breach of duty”.
Where
breach of duty is established, the patient must then prove that he/she has
suffered a direct injury arising as a result of the negligent act(s), rather than
by any other cause. Compensation will only be paid if an injury was caused (or
significantly contributed to) by the negligent act, and that injury would not
have arisen but for that negligent act. If the outcome was no different
notwithstanding the negligence, then no compensation is payable.
At M&K
Solicitors we work closely with a team of medical experts to ensure the best
possible outcome to your case, both in terms of establishing that there has
been a breach of duty of care and in providing medical evidence to establish
that injuries were suffered as a result of that breach of duty.
Time Limits:
If
you are injured as a result of negligent medical treatment, then you have a
period of three years from the date that you first became aware that you had
suffered a significant injury as a result of the negligent medical treatment
If
you are a child who has been injured as a result of medical negligence then the
claim is not subject to the usual three year time limit and he/she can bring a
claim any time up until three years after their 18th birthday
(although the bringing of the claim should not be delayed).
Why should
you chose M&K Solicitors to act on your behalf in your claim arising from
negligent medical or dental treatment?
·
Being
injured due to negligent medical treatment in highly traumatic to many patients
and to their families. The recovery of, and care for, the injured patient is
and must remain the priority. M&K
Solicitors will do everything possible to ensure that the claims process does
not add to the stress experienced, and that any required medical care and
rehabilitation is provided as quickly as possible. At all times you will be
treated with compassion and understanding
·
Our
highly skilled clinical and dental negligent solicitors
ensure that their clients receive the highest possible levels of compensation
for the injuries and financial losses which they have (or will) suffer as a
result of the negligence of others
·
We
develop close relations with our clients and are there to help and advise at
all times
·
At
all times we seek to provide a highly efficient and prompt service;
·
Mobile
and office telephone numbers are provided for the fee earner representing you
to ensure that you are able to make contact whenever you need to;
·
We only
represent the injured and do not act for insurance companies or defendants;
·
We are able
to offer “no win no fee” agreements;
·
We are able
to provide access to rehabilitation and medical care where required to assist
in the speedy recovery from injuries and return to the highest possible level
of function;
·
We obtain
interim payments to ease the immediate financial impact of an injury;
·
We have the
experience and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcome to your case.
If you have
suffered an injury caused by negligent medical or dental treatment contact
M&K Solicitors for a consultation today