Ambulance and Paramedic Medical Negligence Claims

You could make a claim for ambulance and paramedic negligence if you experienced a poor standard of care in a medical emergency. Many claims often arise from critical medical emergencies, such as:

• Heart attacks
• Asthma attacks
• Severe bleeding
• Head or spinal injuries
• Severe allergic reactions.

If emergencies like these aren’t treated quickly and effectively, the results could be devastating.

If a loved one lost their life as a result of paramedic medical negligence, you could also claim on their behalf. Making a claim after a loss can feel overwhelming, but we’ll be with you every step of the way.

You usually have three years from the date of the incident, but the rules can be complex, so it's important to take legal advice on what time limits are applicable to you.

If you’re claiming on behalf of a child, the time limit doesn’t apply until they turn 18.

If you’re claiming on behalf of a loved one who’s died, the time limit is usually three years from the date of death.

It’s always best to start your ambulance medical negligence claim as soon as possible after the incident, when facts are still clear in your mind and it’s easier to gather evidence.

Claiming for ambulance and paramedic negligence begins with a free consultation – it’s then up to you if you wish to continue. If you do, we will begin by gathering all the information and evidence available to support your claim.

We will then work to get an early admission of responsibility from the healthcare provider, whether it’s the NHS or a private institution. If they admit fault straight away, we will also aim to get you interim payments. These are payments made before your claim is settled and can pay for ongoing treatment and make up for loss of earnings.

We will also need to understand your long-term medical needs, which may not be clear straight away. If you are going to need ongoing treatment or care, we will make sure your compensation truly reflects your future needs.

Ambulance and paramedic negligence claims often involve inquests to decide whether inadequate care or a delay led to avoidable injury. We can represent you at the inquest and make sure your voice is heard.

The amount of compensation awarded in ambulance and paramedic negligence claims differs from case to case and can depend on:

• The severity of your injuries
• The long-term outlook of your health
• The type of negligence you experienced
• Whether you will need ongoing care or treatment
• Whether you have lost any income, e.g. paying for treatment or being unable to work.

Once we understand the long-term impact of your injuries, we can accurately value your claim. This step is essential to ensure you receive enough compensation to cover both your current and future needs.

Yes, many of our claims are made using a no win no fee agreement. This means you don’t need to pay anything until your claim is successful, at which point, your opponent will pay most of our fees.

We will discuss funding options available before we start work on your claim, including any necessary insurance policies.