Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Members of the armed forces work in some of the most difficult and dangerous environments in the world. For this reason, it’s crucial that medical care provided - whether in the UK or abroad - is of the highest standard possible. When these standards are not met, the results of medical negligence can be devastating.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your medical negligence in the armed forces claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting members of the armed forces and their families 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.
Handling Medical Negligence Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
Service personnel and their families treated by military doctors and nurses are entitled to the same standard of care and treatment that civilians receive outside the Armed Forces. If you’re a member of the Armed Forces and are given wrong or inadequate medical treatment, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim for any illness, pain and suffering you have endured as a result.
Irwin Mitchell handles more medical and clinical negligence claims that any other firm of solicitors in the country. We’ll treat your medical negligence claim with the specialist care and attention to detail these often complex cases demand. Our extensive experience in handling medical negligence claims means that you can be assured that your case will be in the best hands.
Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional fails in their duty to ensure that you are adequately cared for. Often, cases of medical negligence go unreported, leaving the ill-practice of medical professionals unexposed. By making a medical negligence claim you may compensated for any damages or financial loss.
Proven Expertise In Medical Negligence Claims
Our specialist Military Injury Team deals with claims on behalf of injured service personnel from all three services, so we could help you claim Army, Navy or RAF compensation. We have a significant amount of experience in dealing with the MoD, their insurers and solicitors as well as having a unique understanding of the military community and culture.
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in armed forces medical negligence claims.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.
We work closely with a number of the Armed Forces welfare branches and organisations and Irwin Mitchell are the PAX appointed legal representatives under the PAX Personal Accident Insurance Scheme for personal injury claims.
The Irwin Mitchell Armed Forces Accident Claims Team is also a proud supporter of SSAFA Forces Help and part of their Corporate Friends Scheme.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury 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 injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.