Never Events Claims

Needing significant medical treatment can be upsetting enough. But if you learn you’ve suffered needlessly because of your care giver’s negligence, it can be unbearable. Making a Never Event claim for compensation can go a long way towards aiding your recovery.

Never Events are serious incidents in healthcare. They’re called Never Events because there are guidance and safety recommendations in place to make sure they should never happen. Incidents that could be classed as Never Events are formally designated by the NHS.

We’ve decades of experience in handling Never Event claims for compensation. With the largest medical negligence team of lawyers in the UK, we know how to fight your case and win.

We’ve seen first-hand how traumatic this kind of negligence can be to both you and your loved ones. That’s why we’ll handle your case with the sensitivity and care it deserves.

We’ll also bring in our Support and Rehabilitation team, who are trained clinical experts, to get you the help you need. We’ve relationships with care providers all over the country, so we can get you help that’s local.

Our Asset Management team of financial experts can also advise you after we settle your claim. They’ll help you to make sure your compensation lasts for the rest of your life.

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Client Story ‐ Settlement for Dad left disabled after hospital flushed food into lungs

“I just hope that by speaking out more is done to improve patient care. I appreciate that doctors and nurses face an incredibly difficult job but it’s unacceptable that so many never vents are still happening. It seems like many of these could be avoided by a few simple checks.” – Michael Moy.

“While nothing can make up for what has happened we are pleased to have secured the settlement for Michael which will provide him with peace of mind regarding his future.” - Richard Kayser, Partner

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Why Choose Us To Handle Your Never Event Claim?

As a market-leading law firm, we’ve handled countless Never Events claims.

We've the knowledge and experience to get the best compensation settlement for you.

Through our many years of working with people who’ve suffered due to Never Events, we’re well aware of the harm these incidents can cause. That’s why we’ll take the time to get to know you and learn about your situation. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way and make sure you're happy with everything we do on your behalf.

We’re with you every step of the way, including after your claim’s been settled. Our Asset Management team of financial experts will be on hand to help you make sure your compensation lasts for the rest of your life.

While your claim’s ongoing, you’ll have access to our Support and Rehabilitation team. As trained clinical specialists, they’ll be here to get you the help and care you need the most. Our close connections with charities, care homes, and support groups all over the UK means we’ll make it easy for you to access local help.

We’re also ranked highly among independent legal institutions. The Legal 500, one of the leading independent legal guides, consistently praises our work. One of their testimonials states: “Their dedication to their injured clients shines through in everything they do and their pragmatic and collaborative approach to claims helps to ensure their clients get the right result.”

Chambers and Partners, an equally well-respected independent guide, praises our work in the clinical negligence field. Chambers and Partners state that: "They are leaders in their field for claimant clinical negligence work and are very well resourced."

What is the NHS Never Event criteria?

The NHS Never Events policy and framework is a guide for care providers on how to prevent Never Events.

It also acts as a guide for what procedures need to be followed if a Never Event does occur. It lists the consequences for what happens if a Never Event isn’t reported, which can be useful for patients who’ve suffered this kind of negligence.

Can I make a no win no fee claim?

Yes, most of our claims are made using a no win no fee agreement. This means you won’t need to pay anything if your claim’s unsuccessful.

To make a no win no fee claim, you’ll need to have a suitable insurance policy. Don’t worry, we’ll explain the ins and outs before we start working on your claim.

Find out more about making a no win no fee claim.

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