Medical Negligence Claims 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

We place enormous trust in our medical advisors. Most of the time, they provide the right advice and treatment to improve our health.

Sadly, they sometimes get it wrong. These medical mistakes can cause great distress, serious injury and even death.

Irwin Mitchell have one of the largest and most sophisticated teams of lawyers handling medical negligence compensation claims in the UK, possessing vast experience in pursuing claims for every kind of medical mistake. At the same time, we understand the human cost of such mistakes, and provide support and understanding to families affected by by medical negligence.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your medical negligence claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to medical negligence, 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.


Medical Negligence Claims 


Accident & Emergency Claims

If you’ve suffered as a result of a medical accident, a misdiagnosis or poor management and care in A&E you may be able to recover compensation.

Cancer Claims

If you have been misdiagnosed with any form of cancer by a medical professional, you could be entitled to make a cancer compensation claim.

Defective Medical Product / Medicines Claims

If you think you have been adversely affected or injured by defective medical equipment or medicines, we can help you to recover compensation.

Eye Related Claims

If you have suffered an injury, or your eye sight has deteriorated following laser eye surgery, you could be entitled to laser eye surgery compensation.

Fatal Claims / Inquests

If someone close to you has died in hospital or in a care home, and there is reason to suspect that the appropriate steps to prevent their death weren’t taken, you may wish to investigate a clinical negligence claim.

General Medical Problems

If your health, or the health of someone close to you, has suffered as a result of a medical procedure or because of sub-standard healthcare or management, Irwin Mitchell can help you.

GP & Community Health Claims

If you have suffered injury or illness as a result of poor advice from a GP or community health professional you could be able to recover compensation.

Hospital Acquired Infection Claims

If you have contracted any form of illness or infection whilst in hospital care, Irwin Mitchell could help you to recover compensation.

Mental Health Claims

If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of inadequate care on the part of psychiatric services, you have a right to call those responsible to account. You may also be able to recover compensation.

Pregnancy, Birth & Gynaecology Injury Claims

If you believe that you, or your child, have suffered injury due to a medical mistake, you may well have a case for damages. We can help you to pursue your case and secure the compensation owed to you.

Surgery Claims

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 should be compensated for that suffering.


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