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Medical negligence
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If trouble has happened to you, your loved ones or friends and it has happened as a result of the negligence of a medical specialist or institution, you have the opportunity to receive compensation.
Medical negligence is the failure of a medical worker to fulfill his/her duties, improper treatment of a patient and actions in violation of accepted standards, which leads to maim, pain, injury, in other words, to a deterioration in the patient’s initial state of health.
Negligence can be expressed in inappropriate treatment, misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis, treatment carried out by an inexperienced healthcare professional, including general practitioners, specialist doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and other doctors. There is a possibility of filing a claim both against government agencies and private medical institutions.
Grounds for medical negligence claims can be situations, such as (and not only):
- Incorrect medical diagnosis
- Errors in the prescribed medication
- Negligence of specialists in the provision of dental services
- Delays in treatment
- Infections received in a medical facility
- Use of inappropriate medical equipment
- Poor postoperative care
According to the law, all public healthcare institutions, as well as private healthcare organizations, must have a valid insurance policy, covering their liability to the patient for problems resulting from medical negligence. This means that if a medical institution or a private medical organization is found guilty, the insurance company will take responsibility for paying compensation to the injured patients.
The following can be submitted for compensation:
- Injury, pain and suffering
- Loss of ability to work and, as a result, loss of income
- Reimbursement of expenses for medical treatment and medicines
- Costs associated with rehabilitation
- Transportation costs
- Private medical treatment costs
- Purchase of special equipment
If trouble has happened to you, your loved ones or friends and you think that it has happened as a result of the negligence of a medical specialist or institution, contact “it happens”. Call us right now at - 020 8123 0911. We will provide you with a free consultation and answer all your questions.
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“it happens” provides free consultations over the phone, online and at our office.
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by “it happens” are a fast, reliable and efficient way to get up-to-date information, especially when time is the decisive factor.
For the convenience of our customers,
“it happens” provides free consultations over the phone, online and at our office.
The free consultations, provided
by “it happens” are a fast, reliable and efficient way to get up-to-date information, especially when time is the decisive factor.
FAQ
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We cannot exclude such a possibility; it all depends on the circumstances of your case. In most cases, though, claims are resolved in a simplified, pre-trial manner, without the need for your presence.
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Our strong recommendation is – first consult “it happens”!
In most cases, the insurance company uses your call as an opportunity to verify the data provided by you when you issued the policy and only after that, provided that all questions were answered correctly, they proceed to consider your case. At “it happens” we will immediately give an expert assessment of your case, provide all relevant recommendations and, if necessary, help to report the incident to your insurance company.
Did you know that?
Many people do not seek compensation considering that their injuries are not serious enough. However, statistics show that the extent of your injuries may not be immediately apparent, and it may be that your injuries worsen over time, affecting your ability to work and enjoy your free time.
