Medical Negligence Claims Solicitors in Bridgend

We all expect to receive the highest standard of medical care, no matter the circumstances. So, when mistakes are made, the consequences can be devastating. Our medical negligence solicitors in Bridgend can help you to claim compensation.

If you or a loved one have experienced medical negligence, claiming compensation can be vital for helping you to rebuild your life. Whether it is to replace any lost income caused by the incident, to pay for medical treatment and rehabilitation, or to account for the general stress caused by the medical negligence, compensation can be vital.

Our highly experienced medical negligence solicitors in Bridgend can guide you through all aspects of making a medical negligence claim, including instances of NHS negligence, and bring forward claims against doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Speak to our medical negligence solicitors in Bridgend

To discuss making a compensation claim, with our team today, please contact your local medical negligence solicitors in Bridgend today.

Why choose Devonalds’ medical negligence solicitors in Bridgend?

Our team have over 30 years of experience in handling medical negligence claims for individuals across South Wales, including in Bridgend. Our substantial experience and expertise means that we will be in a strong position to secure the best possible outcome for your case, keeping time, stress and costs to a minimum.

We understand how daunting the prospect of making a medical negligence claim in Bridgend can be. As such, we take the steps to keep the process as straightforward as possible, keeping you properly informed at all stages.

We will always seek to resolve clinical negligence matters out of court, allowing you to secure the compensation you deserve much faster. However, if court proceedings are necessary to access your compensation, we can also provide close personal support and representation.

How we can help you with making a medical negligence claim in Bridgend

Starting a medical negligence compensation claim in Bridgend

In every case, the first step to take will be to establish the circumstances of the incident and how a medical professional or institute failed in their duty of care. Our solicitors will do exactly this during an initial consultation, using this information to confirm whether you can make a medical negligence compensation claim.

During an initial meeting, our clinical negligence solicitors in Bridgend will also explain how the claims process will work. This will mean you have all the information you need to decide whether you would like to proceed.

No win, no fee funding for medical negligence claims in Bridgend

We use no win, no fee funding for medical negligence cases in Bridgend. Also known as conditional fee agreements, this form of funding removes any financial risk on your part.

Legal fees only apply if we are successful in securing compensation on your behalf. If for any reason the claim is not successful, you will not owe us anything.

Even where your medical negligence claim is successful, the legal costs may be covered by the defendant.

Proving medical neglect or negligence

To claim medical negligence compensation, it needs to be shown that the duty of care towards you was breached and the mistake should have been avoided.

Proving this will mean replying on various types of evidence. Depending on the circumstances, this could include:

Medical records such as risk assessments
Examinations and testimonies from independent medical experts
Witness testimonies

Our medical negligence solicitors in Bridgend will carefully compile all of the evidence required to build your case. We will then proceed to present it in a clear and concise manner, significantly increasing your chances of achieving a positive outcome.

Valuing a medical negligence claim in Bridgend

The amount of compensation you may receive after experiencing medical negligence is likely to be one of your most immediate concerns. Calculating how much you could receive is referred to as ‘assessing quantum’ or ‘assessing quantum of damages’.

The compensation you receive for a medical negligence claim will cover various aspects. This could include:

The cost of medical treatment, specialist care & equipment
Any lost income from time off work
Your general pain and suffering
Travel costs and other expenses
Loss of amenity i.e. not being able to carry out activities you/your loved one would otherwise have enjoyed
Providing for your/your loved one’s future financial independence

Time limits for medical negligence claims in Bridgend

There are strict time limits for bringing forward medical negligence claims. Under normal circumstances, you will have three years from the date the negligence occurred to make a medical negligence claim.

In certain cases, there will be exceptions to this general rule. This includes where:

The claimant is under the age of 18. Their parents or guardian will have until the claimant turns 18 to make the claim. After they turn 18, they will have until their 21^st birthday to make a claim themselves.
If you are making a claim for someone who does not have the mental capacity to make a claim themselves (for example, due to a brain injury or learning difficulties).
The person you are claiming for has sadly died as a result of the medical negligence. You will have three years from their date of death to make a claim.

Reaching out of court settlements for medical negligence in Bridgend

We have strong skills in negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. This means that we will always seek to reach a medical negligence settlement out of court, allowing you to access compensation much faster and avoiding the potential stress of heading to court.

Taking a medical negligence claim to court

In some cases, it may be necessary to go to court to achieve the desired outcome. If this is the case, we will provide close personal support and representation, working alongside you to build the strongest possible case.

Managing medical negligence claim compensation

After successfully securing compensation for medical negligence, it is important that you take the time to consider how to effectively manage your compensation so your long-term needs will be met.

As an example, compensation could affect your ability to claim means-tested benefits. We can advise you on placing medical negligence compensation into a personal injury trust to ‘ring-fence’ the funds.

Contact our medical negligence solicitors in Bridgend