What is medical negligence?

At MedicalNegligenceClaims.com we understand that taking the first step towards claiming for medical negligence can be daunting and we are here to help. Medical negligence claims can be particularly stressful and the thought of funding can be very confusing. We have therefore set out the different ways of funding your claim. This would depend upon the individual circumstances of your case and your financial situation. The claim could be run on a Conditional Fee Agreement, through Legal Expense insurance, legal aid or private funding.

Medical negligence claims can be very expensive due to the requirement for medical records and a medical expert.

Conditional fee agreement (No Win No Fee):

If the medical negligence claim is unsuccessful, the solicitors will waive the legal fees and not charge for any work that has been carried out. If your negligence claim is successful, they can recover the majority of the legal fees from the defendant.

Legal expense insurance:

If you have a household insurance policy then it may be that there is a provision for legal expense insurance, which can be used to pay the medical negligence solicitors fees.

Legal Aid:

To be eligible for legal aid the criteria set down by the Legal Service Commission has to be met. The solicitor can apply for funding if the case has a reasonable prospect of success and, if you have no income or if the medical negligence claim is made by an infant or mental heath patient. The funding could then cover either the investigation help or full representation.

Private Funding:

This is where the medical negligence solicitors will act for you on a private basis. The solicitor will agree to work on either an hourly rate or on a fixed budget to cover specific work.

Please contact us to discuss your claim and the different options available to you. The initial phone consultation is of course totally free and there is no obligation.