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Botched Cosmetic Surgery

Posted on August 6, 2019 by John lucey - Blog, Uncategorised

Botched cosmetic surgery can leave patients feeling depressed about their appearances and worried about the future. They decided on surgery because they wanted to improve their appearances or perhaps get rid of scar tissue. To know that their surgeons have actually damaged their bodies, or perhaps have caused some sort of worsening injury can truly make a victim of botched surgery feel like they have nowhere to turn. No one deserves to lose confidence because of botched surgery. This is where Gowing Law Solicitors can step in to help you.

You will be happy to hear that we are specialists in medical negligence claims, especially when it comes to getting compensation. We understand that it can be difficult to get compensation if you are recovering from your injuries. That’s why we would be happy to represent you in court and help you understand exactly what you are owed. Visit our medical negligence page for more information!

What is cosmetic surgery?

It is always good to start with the basics of a negligence claim. That way, we can build up your understanding of why you may be owed compensation for your claim. Cosmetic surgery is where a certain part of the body is enhanced or changed to fit someone’s expectations of themselves. Usually, these procedures can be quite expensive, but this does depend on the type of procedure you have. Some treatments may only be small, for instance it could be for covering over a scar or injecting dermal fillers. However, in other cases the surgeries may be more extensive. Take a look at some examples below:

As you can see there are many different types of surgeries that you can undergo to change, improve or alter your body. However, each of these surgeries do come with their risks. You have to remember that the success of these surgeries does depend on your body. Each body is individual and may reject the procedures put in place. For instance, if you had breast reduction surgery, there is a chance that any staples or stitching may become undone and create wounds as the breast re-expands.

That’s why if you are the victim of a botched cosmetic surgery, you need to understand whether it has come from the fault of a surgeon or if it is just due to an unlucky mistake or reaction from your body. This will affect how much compensation you get, if any at all.

What can happen if I am the victim of botched cosmetic surgery?

No one wants their surgery to go wrong. When you undergo treatment, there is a chance a mistake could happen. This could result in scars, wounds or even infection if the surgery incisions are sterilized or the tissue is rejected by the rest of the body. If this does happen then it may even require additional surgery to be corrected. You don’t deserve to go through any additional pain, especially if you have spent a lot of money on the surgery.

If you do have physical damages, you may need to get them assessed by a medical professional. They can put you on a course of antibiotics. There may even be a chance that you could get corrective surgery re-scheduled by the NHS if you speak to your doctor about it. However, throughout these observations, make sure to get a copy of your medical records. These can show the extent of your injuries and can prove the losses you have suffered. If you can prove that your medical practitioner was at fault for your botched cosmetic surgery, these will be extremely valuable to prove your damages. This is the same for any type of beauty treatment compensation

Botched Cosmetic Surgery: Proving you are not at fault

Now, if you have been hurt by botched cosmetic surgery, the first thing you need to do is prove that you were not at fault for the accident. In other words, you need to show that your surgeon breached their “duty of care” towards you.

Before you went in for your surgery, your surgeon must have explained the risks of the procedure and what was to be expected from the surgery itself. They may have also given you a booklet of information to read or asked you to sign a waiver. This waiver was to show that you acknowledged the risks of your surgery, so if anything did go wrong then it could be treated quickly and efficiently. However, if this was never done for you then it is a clear sign that the practitioner has been negligent. This is where you can proceed to ask for compensation for your damages and losses.

Examples of medical negligence

Medical negligence can come in many forms. It does not have to be just through physical injuries or botching up a surgery. As sponsors of Botched! and experts in cosmetic damages, we know that there are many other ways a cosmetic surgery may have let down their patients. This may have included:

Operating on the wrong patient
Leaving surgical equipment in the patient’s body
Using the wrong type/amount of anaesthesia
Damaging nerves, muscles or tissue during the surgery
Infections around the area of surgery
Surgery on the wrong area of the body/organ
Fatality of the patient/Death

Negligent Hospital Environments

Another thing that you have to remember is that there are more ways that you could experience an accident than during the surgery. Your procedure may have gone fine. However, as you tried to recover in hospital, there may have been some complications that interfered with your treatment. For instance, you may have been given the wrong medication after surgery that could have led to an overdose. Other examples may include:

Broken medical equipment or products used to help you recover from surgery
Unhelpful aftercare which may have resulted in blood clots, infection or bed sores
Problems with breathing apparatus, feeding tubes or chest tubes

You must consider the entirety of your treatment before, during and after the surgery. That way you can provide evidence about your losses and how your body was damaged by your surgeon.

Proving liability in botched cosmetic surgery

Now that you have understood the type of injuries you have had due to your surgeon’s negligence, you need to figure out how you can have a successful cosmetic negligence claim. When you work with a solicitor, they will process the validity of your claim through the following categories:

1. Negligence Proof

You will need to show how the NHS or your private surgeon was negligent or that the level of care you experienced fell below your expectations. It also seemed less than what was to be expected from a medical professional. In order to back this up, you will need someone in a medical field to back up your claim. This can be the doctor who assessed your injuries or tried to fix them.

2. Consequences

Your injuries and losses came directly from this negligent treatment. In other words, you only got hurt because of the surgery you experienced. For instance, you may have had a breast enlargement scheduled but the doctor gave a breast reduction. This shows that the surgeon misunderstood your surgery and botched the treatment.

3. Damages & Losses

The extent of your losses go outside of just your injuries. You need to consider what other types of losses you experienced due to your surgery. For instance, if you were too ill to go to work after the treatment, you may have lost out on wages. This means that you have suffered a financial loss.

Evidence & Compensation

You have analysed the type of losses you have made that could make up compensation. However, to prove that these losses did affect you, you need to prove that they actually happened in the first place. This means that you need to have evidence to back up your claims. If you do not have any evidence it will simply become a case of “he said, she said.” This will mean that you do not have a strong enough case to get you the compensation you deserve for your losses.

Having a good amount of evidence can back up your injuries and show why you deserve compensation. Compensation is mainly to get you back into the position that you would have been in if you were not injured. That’s why if you have more losses, with evidence, then you can claim for more compensation. Make sure to find the following evidence:

Photos and videos of your injuries
Photos and videos of the negligent environment
Communication between you and your medical practitioner- Or the lack of it.
Proof that you were not given any documentation that would show the risks of your treatment
Witness statements
Diary entries made about your losses (i.e. Being too embarrassed to leave the house because of your appearance would count as an emotional damage)
Medical reports
Rehabilitation costs and reports

You will also want to keep notes about any correspondence you have with insurance companies or your surgeon. That way if you are offered a settlement, you can bring this correspondence to your lawyer. They can let you know whether or not you could be due more than what is being offered. You can also bring this evidence to the court about your claim and why you believe that you are a victim of negligence.

How much could I claim from medical negligence compensation?

This depends entirely on the injury you have received from your surgery and how bad your losses are. Every compensation case is different. If you have had a life-changing botched surgery that has affected your quality of life, you could be owed thousands in compensation. It simply depends on how much evidence you have that you were the victim of medical negligence. If you speak with a solicitor they can help you estimate the total of your compensation pay-out/.

How long do I have to make a claim?

You will have three years from the time the botched surgery occurred. We would recommend that you get in contact with a professional lawyer as quickly as possible. That way you can speak to us before your wounds get any worse. You do not want to lose vital evidence by waiting, which is you should speak to a solicitor today if you are a victim of medical negligence. Do not wait any longer, seek professional help!

Gowing Law Solicitors can help you with your botched cosmetic surgery claim

Gowing Law Solicitor is a professional Manchester law firm that specializes in cosmetic negligence claims. If you decide to work with our professional lawyers then you will know that your claim will be in safe hands. We can work remotely to protect you from Covid-19 and can offer helpful advice and free consultations. If you decide to work with us then we can offer our services on a “no win-no fee” basis. That means you will never need to pay any hidden fees for our help. If we do not win your case then you will not need to pay any fees at all. So, what’s stopping you from making a claim?

Contact Gowing Law today by calling 0800 041 8350, emailing info@gowinglaw.co.uk or by using our direct messenger on our contact page. One of our friendly team members will be in contact as quickly as possible to answer any additional questions you may have about your claim.

Been involved in a Cycling Accident?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by John lucey - Accidents in Public, Blog, Traffic Accidents, Uncategorised

What to do if you’ve been involved in a Cycling Accident

The roads can be very dangerous for cyclists, unfortunately accidents occur involving cyclists and motorists on a regular basis, some of these accidents can result in serious injuries for the rider as well as irreparable damage to the bike. Although most cyclists know the rules of the road they may not know what to do if involved in a cycling accident, especially if they don’t drive.

The Guide to avoiding Cycling Accidents

We have put together a guide to inform cyclists what to do in the event of a road traffic accident.

If you have suffered serious injuries or been knocked unconscious ensure you seek the necessary immediate medical attention such as a paramedic.
Identify who was at fault for the accident and what happened, make sure to get the details of the defendant such as their name and registration. A description of the vehicle and driver is also useful if you are unable to obtain specific details.
Check for any witnesses and obtain their names and contact details before they leave the scene of the accident.
Wait for police to attend the scene so that a full report can be filed. Even if the accident is minor as injuries might not be apparent for a few hours and then it will be too late to identify the defendant if you did not take details yourself.

Evidence for cycling accidents include:

Be sure to take photographs if possible of the damage to both your bike and any vehicles involved. Also try to take photos of the location where the accident occurred and injuries sustained. It is recommended that cyclists use dashcams. The can also use Go Pros. These can be on their bikes or helmets to provide evidence if they are involved in an accident.
Take photographs of any damaged property. This can be with your phone as these can be claimed for as damages. You should also present it with a receipt of purchase. Also remember after an accident a new cycle helmet should be purchased!
Even if you didn’t experience any immediate injuries such as cuts or bruises you should still visit your GP. You may also want to go to a walk in centre. This is because some injuries can take a few hours to become apparent such as back, shoulder and neck pain.
Finally, call Gowing Law on 0161 464 4444 to start your claim for personal injury!

Cyclist Safety Tips

Posted on July 8, 2019 by John lucey - Accidents in Public, Blog, Traffic Accidents, Uncategorised

Cyclist Safety Tips

Protective clothing

Cyclists should wear a correctly fitting helmet. This should be to minimise the risk of a serious head injury if they come off their bike. Wearing light coloured or fluorescent clothing can make it easier to be seen by other road users in both the dark and daylight. That way cyclist safety can be prioritized

Lights and Reflective Gear

At night cyclists MUST have red rear lights. They must also have white front lights lit as well as a red rear reflector and amber pedal reflectors. As well as using reflectors to be seen cyclists can use lights on their bikes. Although if cycling in an area with no street lights it is recommended that a steady front lamp is used rather than a flashing light, as not to dazzle other road users.

Cyclists on Pavements

There is often a lot of confusion around the subject of whether cyclists are permitted to cycle on pavements or not. According to section 64 of The Highway Code “According to Laws HA 1835 section 72 & RSA 1984, section 129, cyclists must not cycle on the pavement“.

Alcohol and Drugs

If a cyclist is deemed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol to the extent where they are incapable of having proper control of their bike they can be given a fine. This can be up to £1000 if they are cycling on a road or other public place.

Additional Tips

Make sure you signal clearly so motorists know where you are going
Use a bell to make pedestrians aware of your presence
Reduce speed and take into account stopping distance when roads are wet
Try to make eye contact with drivers at junctions and roundabouts so you know you’ve been seen
Be sure to give plenty of room when riding past parked cars in case someone opens the door without looking

Accidents in a public place- Retail Stores

Posted on June 20, 2018 by GLAdmin - Accidents in Public, Blog, Covid-19, Uncategorised

Accidents in a public place can happen anywhere and at any time. Although you may not have ventured into many shops as of late, apart from food stores, if you are decided to visit a retail store when they were re-opened, there is always the chance that something could go wrong. Even the safest buildings still have their faults and you could get yourself involved in an accident. Not only that, but if a public place has not installed social distancing features that could protect both the public and employees, there is a high chance that Covid-19 could be spread between people. That is why it is your responsibility to stay as safe as possible when you are out in public.

If something does happen, then you have the opportunity to ask for compensation from the party responsible for your injuries. Should the public place be a retail store, then the business itself will need to pay out from their insurance to help with your recovery.

Gowing Law Solicitors know exactly how to help claimants who have experienced accidents in a public place. These types of accidents can happen suddenly and may leave you in a state of shock. That’s why you need the correct form of legal counsel. Some people may just shake off the injury as an unlucky action of fate. But we would say otherwise. We can help you prove it was due to the retail store’s negligence.

Accidents in a public place claims: What are they?

In order to understand more about accidents in a public place claims, in particular in retail stores, it is important that we understand a little more about shop injuries. If you have suffered from an injury in a store, the only way you are going to be able to claim compensation is if you prove that the store breached their “duty of care” towards you and your fellow customers. Most stores in the UK now have strict social distancing policies put in place to protect their customers. These include:

Wearing face masks/visors when inside the store.
Maintaining social distancing from other customers and store clerks.
Following the one-way system around the store.
Not touching items unless you are going to purchase them.
Using hand sanitizer and other germ disinfectants.

However, despite these safety measures, accidents can still happen. A lot of things can happen during the day and potential hazards may be missed or simply left unmarked by staff members by mistake. Take a look below at Harry’s story for a small example of what could happen in a retail store that may result in an accident:

How does this case-study show my eligibility?

Obviously, you are probably not in the same scenario as Harry. But you do have the right to feel safe in a retail store. If you look at Harry’s story, you can see that the store he was in was negligent in informing him of the hazard on the ground. Therefore, he had no idea that he was in danger when he walked down the aisle. The lack of safety preparation put Harry in an unsafe position and got him hurt. This is evidence that he could claim for damages.

To put things simply, you need to prove:

The store you went into was negligent and breached their “duty of care”.
You were hurt because of this breach and their negligence.

If you have been put into a similar position in a retail store, you could easily apply for compensation for your damages. But the main question is, what counts as damages? These are a little more complicated than just saying you suffered physical injuries.

Compensation Claims 101: General & Special Damages

Take another look at the Harry case study. If you look closely, you can see that there are more damages than just his physical injury (aka. his torn Achilles tendon). Not only did he have to visit the hospital, where he could have accumulated medical expenses, but he lost out on his wages because he could not go to work. Not only could Harry claim for his physical damages, he could also claim for his financial losses.

If you are claiming for damages then there are two types you claim for. These are known as general and special damages. General damages normally account for your pain and suffering. They are the most common type of damages but can be difficult to measure. After all, you are trying to prove how much you have suffered on account of your injuries. How can you prove this if other people cannot feel it? That’s why it is useful to have physical evidence of your suffering to back up your claims, including photos, witness statements and videos.

Special damages usually account for any financial losses made due to your accident. So, for instance, if you were forced to miss work and lose out on wages. Make sure to keep the receipts to prove any financial losses that you have made.

Just to keep it simple, here is a list of most of the things you can claim for if you have suffered from any type of accidents in a public place:

Damages may include:

Physical injuries
Emotional trauma
Medical expenses
Transport fees
Lost wages
Loss of opportunity (i.e. career progression because of your injuries)

Make sure to speak with a trained legal specialist to ensure that you know precisely what you are claiming for. You may feel a little confused about what count as damages and losses. Therefore, having a solicitor on your side from Gowing Law can help you understand your rights and what you could be owed to help you recover from your injuries.

Physical injuries and accidents in a public place

Before we talk about how you could claim for any type of losses in a public place, or in a store, it’s important to understand the type of physical injuries you may have encountered. One of the most common questions we received about any sort of claim, including work accidents claims, is ”how bad does my accident need to be to claim damages?”

Most people would assume that to make an accident in a public place claim, you would need to have a severe wound that would require hospital treatment. However, you can actually claim with any sort of small or large wound. If it happened due to the store’s negligence, you can easily claim for compensation. But the other thing you also need to consider is whether or not it is worth pursuing a claim. If you do not think you will get the return you expect based on the severity of your injury, it is not worth pursuing. For instance, if you cut your finger on a display, you probably won’t get a large amount of compensation in return unless the wound got infected or the wound was extremely deep.

Consider the costs of the claim vs the amount of money you would estimate to get out of the claim. If you think you could get a bigger return, it is worth pursuing compensation. Discuss this with a solicitor if you are feeling a little unsure about moving forward. They can estimate your total costs and let you know an estimated pay-out.

What evidence do I need to make a compensation claim?

If you have been hurt due to accidents in a public place or in a store, you may be considering how you can prove your claim. You can’t just state that you were hurt. Instead, you need to bring in solid evidence to show that you were hurt due to the store owner’s negligence. Here are some examples of the evidence you could use if you want to get a successful compensation claim.

As you can see, there are lots of ways that you can gather evidence. However, one important thing you may want to also consider is involving the police. If there has been a violent altercation, or perhaps the injury is extremely severe, having the police there can give you witnesses that will provide you with a police report. This police statement will be completely unbiased and will document everything that happened. It can serve as important evidence in any sort of case.

If you also want to prove that you suffered financial damages on account of your accidents in a public place injuries, you should keep as many of your receipts as possible. Whenever you are forced to spend something due to your injuries, for instance on medication or on transport to the hospital, keep the receipts or tickets that show how much you paid. That way you can put these costs together and show that small financial losses have built up.

The more evidence you have the stronger your case will be. Your lawyer can help you organize your evidence to show how badly you were effected by your injury. That way you will have a successful pay-out in no time!

Can I claim compensation for catching Covid-19 from a store?

Unfortunately, this is where things get complicated. Covid-19 has changed the entire world as we know it. We have experienced pandemics before but never to the extent of how this disease has affected how we view the world. Most people are frightened about going out to public places in fear that they will catch Covid-19. So, if you have unluckily gone in to a store and have found that you have developed symptoms a few days later, you may be considering how you can claim compensation.

The tricky part comes from the fact that you cannot actually make a claim on catching Covid-19 alone. Not only do you have to prove that caught it from the store specifically but that you did not catch it from somewhere else that you have visited. If you do want to make a claim, it will have to be in regards to the damages it leaves you with. So, if you lost out financially or suffered physical injuries or disabilities that reduced your quality of life, there is a chance you could make a compensation claim.

As you can see, this is a very complicated issue in UK law right now. It is not worth pursuing this type of claim alone. Instead, ask our Gowing Law solicitors for advice on whether or not you should consider making a claim. They can let you know more information about your options and how you could move forward. Feel free to write in to info@gowinglaw.co.uk if you have any questions about this. We understand that it can be quite confusing!

Are you ready to make a compensation claim for an accident in a public place?

If you are ready to make a compensation claim, Gowing Law Solicitors are here to make sure that you get the pay-out that you deserve. All of our lawyers can offer you free help and consultations to get you started. These can all be done remotely to make sure that there is no threat of Covid-19. If you do decide to work with us, we can offer our services on a “no win-no fee” basis. That means that you will always come out on top. There’s no risk, so what is stopping you from contacting us today?

Get ready to start your journey with Gowing Law Solicitors. Call us on 08000418350, email info@gowinglaw.co.uk or even use our live chat feature and our contact page. Our friendly team will then be in contact to answer any additional questions you may have about accidents in public places claims.

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We are proud to have an informative blog that has a number of articles about different legal topics. These can keep you informed about the latest law updates and specific compensation claims. Our blogs cover RTA claims, work accidents, public accidents, financial mis-selling and cosmetic negligence claims. If you cannot find a topic that interests you, why not let us know about it? We would be happy to write about any questions you want covered. Feel free to send in your suggestions to info@gowinglaw.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Medical Misdiagnosis: How a mistake may change your life!

Posted on May 14, 2018 by GLAdmin - Blog, Uncategorised

No matter what your ailment is, your doctor should take your diagnosis seriously. A medical misdiagnosis could severely impact your standard of life. Although your health specialist cannot be right 100%, there are times when they get it wrong that it could leave you in a life-threatening situation. Don’t let a medical misdiagnosis be the bane of your existing. It’s time for you to take back control of your future and claim compensation with the help of a trained medical injury solicitor.

The different forms of medical misdiagnosis

You are reliant on medical professionals to make informed decisions about your illnesses and ailments. If you leave illnesses and problematic conditions for too long then your doctor can only do so much. However, there are cases where they may get it completely wrong. There are three main forms of a medical injuries that you could claim compensation for:

If any of these have happened to you then you could be able to claim compensation. However, you will need to prove that the lack of care, or potentially the wrong type of care, hurt you or caused irreparable damages (i.e. additional complication), especially if you have been refused medical treatments that could have helped improve your life.

However, you may feel conflicted because of the amount of care that did go into your treatment. True, you may have had the best care and a kind and caring doctor, but if they did end up doing more harm than good, it is worth pursuing compensation to help you with any additional costs or living expenses.

Case Study Example: Misdiagnosed Migraines

If you are currently suffering due to a medical injury, you may feel too tired and stressed to try and follow up for compensation. But you need to remember that claiming compensation is your right. You deserve to recover in comfort.

Let’s have a look at our case study below to discuss why he was due compensation.

As you can see, one simple medical misdiagnosis can lead to devastating consequences. Due to being misdiagnosed with migraines, this outcome affected Danny’s:

Appearance
Financial Situation (i.e. being able to go to work)
Quality of Life
Independence

The Consequences

Before, Danny was able to support himself and lived a reasonably independent life. However, after he did not receive the appropriate treatment, he began to depend more and more on his family. This can have severe mental consequences and in some cases leads to depression and anxiety. No one wants to feel like they look bad or feel constantly exhausted from doing day-to-day tasks. If Danny received the correct treatment then he may have had a better outcome.

The fact that there could have been a better outcome proves that there has been an area of care that has been neglected. Several diagnoses were made and yet it wasn’t until the very end that his condition was correctly addressed. If the time had been used wisely then Danny could have ended up in a different situation. This is why he clearly had a compensation case on his hands.

If you have been placed in a similar situation then you need to have an experienced medical negligence solicitor to help you with your case. These cases can get very complicated, therefore it would be wise to have the advice of an experienced lawyer to help you avoid any types of pitfalls that could invalidate your medical negligence compensation claim.

The Basics of a Medical Misdiagnosis Claim

If you think that you have a compensation claim, then it is important that you fully understand your rights. That way you know what you are entitled to and, more importantly, what you could get with a medical misdiagnosis claim. If you were fully aware of the risks of your operation, this could mean that you are not entitled to compensation. However, if you are a victim of negligence, you could claim thousands with a successful case.

Whether you have suffered a personal injury at the hands of a medical expert, at work or even due to a motorcycle accident, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. These injuries can change your life for the worse, especially if you are forced to rely on other people to maintain your “independence” and sense of daily routine. Don’t be a victim. Instead, file for the compensation that you deserve.

Things you cannot do with a medical negligence compensation claim

Whilst it is important to be following UK Government procedure about raising a health claim against the NHS, there are some things that you cannot do. You need to realize that despite the trauma and strong emotion you may be experiencing, a clinical negligence claim is solely about claiming compensation. You cannot:

Have a healthcare professional disciplined
Change the work procedures for either a hospital or healthcare unit
Make the medical professional apologize to you

If you are going to compile a compensation case against the NHS, it will most likely be handled by the NHS Resolution (NHSR). Most of these cases handled by the NHSR are out of court or end up being dropped. Make sure to speak to your lawyer about how you would like to proceed with your claim. In some cases, they may be willing to offer compensation if you do not move your legal claim to court. Instead, they will document it and keep it on their database.

Were you the Victim?

Before you move forward with your claim, think carefully whether or not your case will stand up in court. You need to prove that you were the victim of medical negligence, instead of being the victim of an unsuccessful medical treatment. During 2017/2018, the NHS paid outs its highest compensation to the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS trust. This was to settle 33 claims at an overall £24,568,884. Whilst you will not be owed this amount of money, you could still claim a figure that can support you through a difficult period of time. If you truly have been a victim of a misdiagnosed medical issue, this can help you get through the worst of your issues, especially if you require assistance for the rest of your life.

A successful medical claim will show that the negligence of medical staff resulted in your suffering, the worsening of your original medical issue or even financial troubles. These cases can become quite complicated. You will be judged on:

Your level of hardship
The treatment you received
If any misdiagnoses were made by your medical practitioner

Originally, a misdiagnosis case depended on the “Bolam Test.” This would determine whether the treatment the victim received was below reasonable standards of care. However, this has now been expanded to include “informed consent.” In other words, the victim did not receive all the information required from the practitioner to make an informed decision about undergoing treatment. The claimant did not understand all of the risks, therefore was injured as a result.

Loss of Wages

When you discuss how much you could be due in compensation, it is important to remember that your claim covers more than just your injuries. If you were unfairly dismissed or did not received statutory sick pay (SSP) then this could mean you could file for compensation. This is because if the accident had not happened, you would not have a reduced standard of living. If your claim is successful then the medical practitioner has a duty of care towards you. They must maintain your standard of living and quality of life.

Remember you have the right to:

Make a complaint that is fully investigated.
Know the outcome of this investigation.
Contact the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman if you feel like you are being unfairly treatment.
Claim compensation if you have been mistreated or had your medical affairs worsened due to negligence.

How to move forward with a medical negligence claim?

Our specialist medical injury experts in Manchester are here to help you with your compensation claim. All of our Gowing Law Solicitors work on a ”no win-no fee” basis. We can also offer you free advice and a consultation to steer you in the right direction. If you need any support then our solicitors will be here to guide you. Medical negligence cases can be some of the most complicated cases in the court system. That’s why you should not undergo them alone. Our solicitors can help you understand all of the legal jargon and what sort of compensation you are due.

All you need to do is fill out a contact form on our medical negligence page and we will set up a consultation. You can also contact our staff directly at 0800 041 8350 or email us at info@gowinglaw.co.uk. Feel free to also use our direct messaging system on our contact page!

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