After you’ve contacted us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you have a legal claim. We’ll discuss what funding options are available to you to pay for your claim, including No Win No Fee agreements*.

We’ll then get in touch with those responsible for your negligent treatment at an early stage to see if they accept the blame for your injuries. If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure interim compensation payments which can fund private medical care and ongoing expenses, before your claim fully settles. Any interim payments will be taken out of your final compensation award.

Our experts will look into your case in detail, gathering evidence from independent medical professionals. These experts evaluate what care you should have received and can determine any future implications to your health. They’ll also advise us on the care you’ll need in the future.

We’ll always try and negotiate claims out of court, keeping the claim process as short as we can. However, if your opponent doesn’t accept responsibility or doesn’t agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings.

Even when trial dates have been set, claims are still often settled before reaching court. If your claim does need to go to court, we’ll be there to help you every step of the way, talking you through what will happen so you feel as comfortable as possible.

In some circumstances you might be able to make a claim on behalf of someone else, including:

• On behalf of a child who has experienced negligent surgery before their 18th birthday
• For someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to handle their own case
• On behalf of a loved one who has unfortunately passed away

To make a claim for someone who has passed away, you’ll normally have three years from the date of their death or three years from the point where surgical negligence was discovered.

Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk* to you when making a compensation claim.

At the start of your case we’ll discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.

If we think you’re best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we’ll explain the process clearly. This involves setting up an insurance policy that will protect you, at no cost to you. You’ll only have to pay anything when your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees.

You’ll normally have three years to make a claim, either from the date of the surgery or from the point where it was discovered that negligent treatment was responsible for your injuries. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:

• If you suffered negligent surgery before you turned 18, you can make a claim for your accident up until your 21st birthday. Claims for children under 18 must be handled by an adult. These cases are subject to different time limits as growth can impact on your injuries which means working out how much compensation you need can take time.
• If you need to claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have mental capacity, the three year time limit doesn’t apply. This changes if the person who experienced negligence regains mental capacity, where they will then have three years from this date to make a claim.

If you have any concerns about the time limits for claiming compensation, we’ll be able to talk through your options in a free initial consultation.

Our experienced team of lawyers understand that you’ll be going through a distressing and traumatic time and may be worried about your future, your long-term care or your financial security. Whatever your circumstances, we want to help you find out exactly what happened and why, securing the compensation you deserve to help you recover.

With offices across the country, our solicitors will never be too far away from you. We have one the largest medical negligence teams in the UK made up of some of the country’s leading lawyers. Our experts don’t only handle compensation claims, but campaign to ensure patient safety. We support Action against Medical Accidents AvMA), a charity which supports those who’ve suffered as a consequence of medical accidents.

Meet our nerve damage claims solicitors

As a full-service law firm, we have a number of teams who’ll be able to support your claim, including:

• Asset Management – to make sure you have access to funds throughout your life
• Client Liaison Managers – to help you plan and access the best care and support
• Court of Protection – this team can set-up personal injury trusts which can prevent your state benefits being influenced by your settlement
• Wills – protect the future of your loved ones by setting up and updating your Will
• Employment – to help with any issues that may have arisen by having time off