Private Healthcare Medical Negligence Claims

Private healthcare is medical treatment that you pay for yourself, rather than getting it for free on the NHS. You will pay for the treatment either directly to the healthcare provider or through private medical insurance.

There are many reasons why people opt for private healthcare, from shorter wait times to better service.

Examples of some private healthcare providers include:

• Bupa UK
• Aviva
• Nuffield Health
• Spire Healthcare Group
• Circle Health Group (including BMI)
• HCA Health Care UK
• Ramsay Health Care UK.

If you have been treated by another private surgeon through another medical healthcare provider or insurer, contact our team to see if you can make a claim.

Each case against a private doctor is unique, and the amount of compensation you could receive will depend on a number of factors, including:

• Loss of earnings/pension
• Current and future care needs
• Travel and medical expenses
• The pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have endured because of your injury
• Equipment and adaptations (this can be anything from house adaptations and/or wheelchairs to incontinence pads).

As with the amount of compensation you could receive, the length of time your claim will take depends on your situation. The timeframe will always differ from claim to claim.

If the other side accepts fault immediately, this will speed up the process. If not, we will have to work to prove there were failures in your care that caused your injury, which could take longer.

We will always work to resolve your claim as quickly as possible so that you can start your recovery and rehabilitation. No matter how long your claim takes, we will be by your side to make sure you get the best possible outcome.

You have three years from the date the negligence occurred to start your claim. If you didn’t discover the treatment was negligent until a later date, you have three years from the date you learned this.

There are some exceptions from the three-year ruling. These are:

• Children: The three-year limit doesn’t begin until their 18th birthday.
• Adult without mental capacity: If you’re making a claim on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to do so themselves, there is no time limit.

The process of making a claim is the same as when you make a medical negligence claim against the NHS.

The only difference is that your claim will be made against the medical professional responsible for your care. This differs from NHS claims, which are made against the NHS Trust.

If you have questions about making a private healthcare claim, reach out to our team for a free, no obligation chat.