Our expert medical negligence lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
If your health, or the health of someone close to you, has suffered as a result of a surgical procedure or because of sub-standard healthcare or management, you could be entitled to claim surgical negligence compensation.
At Irwin Mitchell we are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to incorrect or negligent surgical procedures, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Surgical Negligence Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
We understand that if you have suffered from some form of surgical error or negligence, you’ll be going through an emotional time. You may be worried about your future, your long-term care or your financial security. You may be grieving the loss of a loved one. Whatever your circumstances, you’re here because you want to find out exactly what happened and why.
Our team of lawyers has a wealth of experience in surgical negligence cases. We’ll find the answers you’re looking for and we may be able recover medical malpractice compensation for you too - if your life has been affected through malpractice or carelessness, we’ll do everything in our power to bring those responsible to task and obtain maximum recompense for you.
Proven Expertise in Surgical Negligence Cases
Irwin Mitchell is one of the largest and most experienced law firms in the country and our team includes many of the country’s finest specialist lawyers. They work in highly focused teams, offering the best legal expertise when recovering compensation in cases involving surgical negligence claims.
There are many different types of specialist surgery. We want to make sure you have the right lawyer to represent you, one with lots of experience in the specific area that applies to you. We regularly deal with injuries arising from a wide variety of operations and procedures, including:
- Anaesthetics
- Heart surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery
- Ear, nose and throat surgery
- Gastroenterological surgery (bowel, stomach, intestines)
- General surgery
- Gynaecological surgery (female reproductive system)
- Intensive care
- Keyhole surgery
- Neurosurgery (nervous system, spinal cord and brain)
- Ophthalmological surgery (eyes)
- Orthopaedic surgery (bones and joints)
- Urological surgery (kidneys, bladder, prostate etc)
- Vascular (arteries and veins)
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Surgical Injury Cases
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to assisting you to recover appropriate compensation.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous medical and clinical negligence fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered from some any form of medical malpractice.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of compensation recovery for various forms of medical and clinical negligence, and to ensure that fairer compensation is awarded.
The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.