Medical Negligence Abroad Claims

Medical professionals have a duty of care to their patients, no matter where in the world they are practicing. If you have suffered as a result of poor medical care while abroad, our lawyers may be able to help you claim compensation.

Whether you became ill or were injured on holiday, while working, or travelling abroad specifically for medical treatment, you could be entitled to make a medical negligence claim. Our lawyers have helped clients who have suffered medical negligence in a number of circumstances, including:

Care following a slip, trip or fall
Care after a sporting, skiing or road traffic accident
Birth injuries
Emergency admissions
IVF treatment
Surgery, including cosmetic surgery
Dentistry

Medical negligence claims arising abroad can be complicated, so when you need to make a compensation claim after something has gone wrong, it helps to have the experts on your side. We make the entire process as simple as possible for you, handling every aspect of your case and offering our advice in plain English when needed, so you can focus on recovery.

Medical negligence can have serious impacts wherever in the world you were receiving treatment. If you've been injured, or if a loved one has died, because of substandard medical treatment abroad, call us today on 0800 121 6558 for a free initial consultation about your case, or contact us online and we'll get back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Constitutes Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence, also known as clinical negligence or medical malpractice, is generally defined as treatment which falls below a reasonable standard. This includes treatment by:

Physicians
Surgeons
Dentists
Nurses
Pharmacists
Paramedics

It doesn't matter whether your injury or illness was caused by routine treatment, emergency care, or a procedure you've chosen to have, such as cosmetic surgery – you still could be entitled to make a claim.

The exact definition of what constitutes negligence varies from country to country. A small number of countries also have no fault schemes to compensate injured patients. In most countries, we generally need to prove three things for a successful claim:

That a healthcare professional had a duty of care to you as a patient
That the professional failed to meet an acceptable standard of care
That this negligence caused your injury or illness

A health care professional could claim that an injury or condition was not directly caused by their actions, so there are accepted tests for deciding whether something was negligent or not. The main questions a court will ask include:

Were you fully informed of the potential risks involved with all aspects of your treatment?
Would the same actions have been taken by most other medical practitioners in the same circumstances, in the same country?
Were there other courses of action available that would have been likely to provide a better outcome?

If you're unsure about whether or not your treatment will qualify as negligence, or have any questions about the claims process generally, give us a call today on 0800 121 6558 for a free initial consultation about your case so we can discuss your options with you.

Who Do You Claim From In A Medical Negligence Claim?

We will investigate the doctors or medical practitioners involved, as well as any clinics or hospitals, and establish the contractual relationship between them to work out who is ultimately legally responsible for your injuries, and who their insurers are.

Our goal is generally to identify the insurer you'll be claiming from, rather than pursuing the individual who may be directly responsible for your injuries, as it's important to pursue a claim against an opponent that actually has the means to pay compensation.

If the negligence happened inside of the EU or if you arranged private treatment abroad then you might be able to make a claim through the UK courts. It may also be necessary to make a claim in the country in which the hospital or doctor responsible is based.

By working with an international network of law firms, we are able to support our clients in claims around the world, so you can rest assured that we have the experience needed to help you.

If you're unsure about whether or not you'll be able to make a claim, or where you'll have to make it, contact us today on 0800 121 6558 for a free consultation. We'll discuss your case and advise you on your options in plain English, without any legal jargon.

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell For A Medical Negligence Abroad Claim?

When faced with making a claim for medical negligence in another country, it helps to have the experts on your side. When you make a claim with us, we'll handle every aspect of your case for you, offering our advice, in plain English.

If you have to make a claim outside of the UK courts, we'll work with our international network of law firms to navigate any local laws and language barriers.

Rehabilitation and support is an essential part of our service, and we ensure that any compensation settlement we pursue accounts for any medical care or support you are entitled to as a result of your injuries, as well as modifications to your home, and any travel expenses you've incurred.

We'll also help you to arrange any care you need. Our approach to rehabilitation has seen us win Post Magazine's Rehabilitation Award for Claimant Solicitors on six occasions.

We have the largest team of international personal injury lawyers in the UK, working solely on claims relating to accidents and illnesses abroad. Our industry-leading lawyers have secured hundreds of millions of pounds for victims of accidents and illnesses abroad.

To find out more about how to make a claim, and how we can help, call us today on 0800 121 6558 for a free initial consultation about your case.

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