Medical negligence claims in Liverpool
At Been Let Down, we’re an independent team of medical negligence solicitors in Liverpool. With proven client success and a strong reputation in our field, we have what it takes to win the compensation you’re entitled to.
We are qualified and trusted to offer specialist advice across a range of complex issues caused by negligent medical care. Get in touch with us today if you’d like our support to win a medical negligence claim. We’ll work with you to secure justice and a strong outcome.
What is medical negligence?
Medical professionals owe a legal duty of care to their patients. This means that they must carry out their work at the expected level for a reasonable, reputable and responsible professional.
Medical negligence involves a failure in this duty of care that causes harm, injury and / or financial loss. There are many examples, but our solicitors regularly support clients through the following types of medical negligence claims:
- Claims against the NHS.
- Delayed diagnosis
- Clinical misdiagnosis
- Injury because of an incorrectly performed procedure or surgery
- Birth injuries
- Injuries resulting in amputation
- Death of a loved one due to medical negligence
Our team of medical negligence solicitors in Liverpool
At Been Let Down, our team of medical negligence solicitors are based in Liverpool. We’re committed to providing honest, personable and professional service on a local level, but we’re experienced in handling claims throughout England and Wales too.
Our medical negligence claims
With over 18 years of expertise, our top medical negligence solicitors are here to support you. Whether your care fell short with University Hospitals or a private healthcare provider, we’re committed to helping you move forward.
Medical negligence can happen at any point in your treatment journey. Below are some of the most common types of claims our team regularly handles:
Cerebral Palsy Compensation Claims
Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
Medication and Prescription Negligence Claims
Client stories
We’ve recovered millions of pounds in compensation through successful medical negligence claims. Our approach is always sensitive to your personal circumstances, and we’ll listen without judgment. We aim to achieve an outcome that brings both reassurance and closure.
Funding options with Been Let Down
If you’ve been let down by medical professionals in Liverpool, our clinical negligence solicitors are here to help you. We’re flexible with payments and strive to make quality legal services accessible. Choose between:
No Win No Fee
Most of our clients instruct us on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that we enter into a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) and you won’t pay any legal fees unless your case is successful. If we win, your solicitor will take a previously agreed Success Fee from your compensation capped at a maximum 25% of general damage and past financial losses
The exact percentage of this fee depends on factors such as how long your case takes, but it will never exceed 25% of your total compensation.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid is only available for a limited type of claim, typically where there has been a neurological injury within 8 weeks of birth.
We will consider all funding options available to you, for your case, and advise you with regards to your options.
Private legal advice
If you’d prefer to pay outright, our medical negligence lawyers in Liverpool may offer their services privately. Whether you’ve faced a misdiagnosis or suffered a serious error during surgery, our team understand that your justice is now a priority.
If you’d like to learn more about our private legal services, please get in touch. Call us on 0800 2343 234 or enquire online.
Why should I start a claim?
No matter which type of medical negligence you experience or the extent of your suffering, we understand that the aftermath can be very difficult. You’ll still be dealing with what happened, which often involves:
- Dealing with other symptoms caused by your treatment
- Attending follow-up appointments at specialist NHS wards
- Struggling to trust the medical professionals who let you down
If you’ve had to miss work during your recovery, there’s also a possibility that you’ve lost out on your pay. Experiencing money worries can cause stress, especially if you need to cover medical costs or adapt your home for a loved one or due to your own injuries.
Speaking to a qualified, independent team of medical negligence solicitors will not only help you take steps forward but could give you the peace of mind to secure compensation and find a sense of normality again.
Why choose Been Let Down?
With decades of expertise behind our team, we’re well-placed to offer the best legal support for medical negligence claims in Liverpool, Manchester and across the North West. Our level of representation will enable you to bring the best possible claim.
Here are just a few reasons to choose our Liverpool-based solicitors:
- We are proud of our client reviews that demonstrate the dedicated and tailored approach we offer to every client and every case.
- We have experienced specialists who have expertise handling amputation compensation claims and will always have your best interests at heart.
- We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) which sets the professional standards followed by solicitors in England and Wales. We are also members of the Liverpool Law Society and The Law Society.
- We take many cases on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you won’t pay a penny if your case is unsuccessful. We’ll discuss your funding options with you further once you speak to our solicitors.
- We work tirelessly as an independent firm to support our clients on every step of the claims process
Liverpool medical negligence FAQs
We appreciate the importance of choosing the right solicitor. If you’ve experienced medical negligence, you’ll want to speak to someone who understands your situation.
For our clients in Liverpool, Manchester and surrounding towns, our solicitors exceed expectations on a local level. When you contact Been Let Down, you can rest assured that you’ve got a nationally renowned team on your doorstep.
If you’d like to proceed with a claim after your consultation, we’ll assign an expert solicitor to your case. We offer this support in the most reliable and knowledgeable way possible. Wherever possible, we’ll consider requests for a specific team member.
To make a claim, please get in touch with us by calling 0800 234 3234 or through our online claim form. A member of our specialist medical negligence team will then contact you to discuss your case.
We’ll assign an expert solicitor to your case as soon as we accept it. No matter the circumstances behind your medical negligence in Liverpool, we’ll provide thorough analysis and specialist support from the beginning.
During your consultation call, we’ll ask you what happened.
If we think that you could have a successful claim, we’ll explain what happens next at a pace that you’re comfortable with. We’ll always make sure that you understand every stage.
Our team is skilled and compassionate, and we will never pressure you into pursuing a claim if you do not feel comfortable doing so. If we don’t believe that you could win, we’ll let you know straight away. We know that you might be going through a distressing time, so we’ll never add to your stress with uncertainty.
Yes. The time limit for most clinical negligence claims is:
- Three years from the date the negligence first occurred, or
- Three years from the date you knew or ought to have known the treatment you received was negligent.
If you are a parent or guardian, you have until the 18th birthday of the child you care for to claim on their behalf. When the child turns 18, they then have three years up to their 21st birthday to make a claim.
If the injured person lacks mental capacity to bring a legal action themselves, then limitation will not apply.
We will always recommend contacting us as soon as you can after the incident occurs. This is because the details are fresh in your mind, and you’ll also be more likely to still have any relevant correspondence from the medical professionals. These can be used as evidence.
Yes. We can be flexible in our approach and accommodate you wherever possible.
We’re happy to arrange work, home or hospital visits, whether you’re based in Liverpool, London or elsewhere in England and Wales. This is just one of the ways in which we show that we’re willing to go the extra mile to support our clients’ legal needs.
Our Liverpool offices
Need to speak to us in person?
We’re based across two solicitors’ offices in Liverpool, offering honest, high-quality advice for people who’ve experienced medical negligence. Find us at:
Contact us today
Get in touch today and find out how our Liverpool medical negligence claims solicitors can help. We’re ready to help you and talk through your case.
Please call us on 0800 234 3234 or contact us and a member of our legal team will call you back.