Deaths caused by medical negligence
If a loved one has died as a result of negligent medical care then you have the right to know why and what caused their death. Finding this out can help a bereaved family start the long process of accepting their loved one’s death. A loved one’s main motivation behind seeking a resolution to their concerns is often the need to prevent the same mistakes from happening again in the future.
At Nelsons, our expert Medical Negligence team in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham takes great pride in our approach to dealing with these highly specialised, often complex cases with the utmost care and compassion.
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How our solicitors can assist with claims where a death has been caused due to medical negligence
Our highly experienced solicitors understand that it is a very difficult time for you and the thought of legal proceedings may cause you further distress and anxiety, but we are here to help you every step of the way. Some examples of the cases we can advise on include:
- Wrongful diagnosis of a medical condition
- Delays in diagnosis
- Failures to identify and treat symptoms
- Misinterpretation of scans or tests
- Medical processes not being followed properly
- Failures to identify underlying issues which cause further complications, e.g. cardiac arrest or sepsis
- Falls in hospitals or care homes
- Failures or delays by ambulance and paramedic services
We offer a free initial consultation so speak to us if you think you might have a claim and we will be able to advise you on the next steps. We will assess who is legally entitled to bring the claim on behalf of the estate of your loved one, who will be entitled to compensation and the estimated value of any claim so that you can make an informed decision on how best to proceed.
Watch our video on taking legal action following the death of a loved one due to medical negligence, presented by Carolle White, Legal Director and Chartered Legal Executive…
What else can we do?
We can help you make a complaint to the healthcare provider in the first instance if we deem that appropriate. Sometimes this step is necessary to try and narrow down the issues to be investigated and also to seek an apology or acknowledgement for the failings in care. This process will also assist if you want to see changes implemented to avoid the same shortcomings happening to anybody else.
The coroner may be involved and in those circumstances, you may be considering whether or not you require legal representation at an inquest.
Meet the team
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Lucy WiltonPartner & Solicitor
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Bruce WilliamsPartner & Solicitor
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Matthew OlnerPartner & Solicitor
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Julie HardyPartner & Solicitor
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Emma ZukowskaPartner & Solicitor
Why choose Nelsons?
Strong track record of securing compensation. Our team recovers millions of pounds annually for victims of medical accidents across the UK.- Our team is ranked in Tier One of the independently-researched directory, The Legal 500, and are recommended by Chambers and Partners as one of the top teams of specialists in the country. Our solicitors are also members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel and the AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) specialist panel.
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If you have any questions concerning fatal medical negligence claims, please contact us to discuss how team in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham can help you. For a quick response to your enquiry, call us or complete our online enquiry form.
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