Clinical Negligence
Freeth Cartwright LLP are nationally recognised specialists in Clinical Negligence cases, acting on behalf of claimants.
Our Clinical Negligence Team handles compensation claims for people who believe that they have been injured as a result of negligent treatment provided by a health care practitioner. This can include anyone involved in the provision of health care in general, whether NHS or private, such as doctors, dentists, nurses, opticians and physiotherapists.
The sorts of cases we deal with include
- Mistakes made during medical procedures, for example surgery or child birth.
- The administration of the wrong drugs.
- The administration of too much of the correct drug.
- The failure to identify medical conditions.
- The provision of inappropriate treatment.
Claims can be funded by
- Legal Aid.
- Existing insurance cover.
- "No win, no fee".
- Paying privately.
If you have been a victim of a medical accident, you will want to know what your rights are. The fact sheets below provide more information about pursuing a claim, or you can contact a member of the team for free initial advice.
Fact Sheets
Making a complaint about medical treatment
Medical records - your rights
Guide to Claiming Compensation.doc
Key Contacts
Nottingham
Mike Bird, Partner
Julie Hardy, Partner
Laura Smith, Partner
Paul Balen, Partner
Leicester
Jane Williams, Partner
Robert Rushton, Senior Associate
Darren Conway, Associate
Annalisa Fraser-Cattanach, Solicitor
Derby
Karen Reynolds, Partner