CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE

MEDICAL CLAIMS

Redferns has handled Medical Negligence claims for over 70 years. 

Every year we successfully settle claims on behalf of our clients.

We have a wide experience of claims against NHS Trusts ranging from multi-million-pound awards to smaller sums.

Our Clinical Negligence Department is made up of qualified Solicitors who have a vast amount of experience between them. The head of the department is Shabana Dad who is a Solicitor and Director. We aim to deal with our cases in a sensitive, yet professional manner.

We can assist in getting the affected person's well-being and finances back to where they should be so you can enjoy the best quality of life going forward. 

We will investigate if things went wrong and why so that you deserve the apology and answers you have been waiting for. 

Our team has the relevant experience, knowledge and empathy to guide you in your claim. We work closely with each individual and their families providing support and advice to suit your personal circumstances. 

We will explain the Medical Negligence process and steps to you clearly and in a professional yet approachable manner.

TYPES OF NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

• Birth claims - birth injuries due to negligence on behalf of the doctor or midwife, which can lead to still births, cerebral palsy in the child or birth asphyxia 
• Misdiagnosis – Receiving the wrong or a delayed diagnosis for a condition with symptoms being missed
• Incorrect treatment – Given the wrong drugs or receiving inappropriate treatment for an illness 
• Surgical mistakes – An error during a routine procedure or operation 
• Deaths whilst in Hospital – we will look into the reasons why and also deal with the Inquests 
• Consent – Receiving treatment without providing your consent. 

HOW MUCH COMPENSATION?

This is dependent on the type of claim and injuries sustained.

Our team of solicitors have extensive experience in accurately valuing claims based on your injuries and the circumstances of your accident and will ensure that you get the maximum award you are entitled to. 

FEES

We deal with the majority of claims under a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis. 

This means that you do not have to worry about paying legal costs upfront as you do not have to pay out of your own pocket. 

We will update you throughout your claim, so you are aware of how much compensation you are likely to receive. 

We will be happy to discuss the basis of the ‘no win, no fee’ agreement in further detail and we clearly explain this fee structure to clients from the outset.

TIME LIMIT

Usually you have three years from the date of the negligent incident or the date of knowledge, i.e. the date that you realised that there was negligence. 

Special rules apply for children, who are not subject to the three-year limit until they reach the age of 18 (the three years runs from their 18th Birthday) and for people who are not capable of managing their own affairs due to a mental disability .

Time Scale

A case can take a few months to many years to settle and this is dependent on the severity of the injury and whether the NHS or private healthcare provider accepts fault.  

Once we review your case, we will then provide you with realistic timeframes. 

Contact Us

If you are unsure whether you are entitled to pursue a Medical claim, then please contact Shabana Dad on 020 8424 7070.

Providing over 70 years of Legal Experience within Clinical Negligence in North West London

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