When you go into hospital, you rely on the doctors and nurses to take care of you. In general you will receive the best of care available, however, what if something were to go wrong? If you don’t get the treatment you need, what can you do to let the hospital know they have made a mistake? If you feel that you want to make a claim for compensation, what options are open to you?
Has the Hospital Been Negligent?
To begin with, you will feel upset and angry, at how you or someone else was treated, however, you will need to consider if you have a claim for compensation. There is usually a case if the hospital has been clinically negligent towards you or someone who cannot speak for themselves. There are a few examples of negligence that you can look at to see if your problem fits into the category. If they have failed to diagnose your condition, made the wrong diagnosis, gave you the wrong drug, or you didn’t consent to treatment this can be seen as negligence on the part of the doctor or health care provider. It can also happen if a procedure or operation goes wrong. For example, if you have complications during birth and your child suffers injury or brain damage, you could seek cerebral palsy compensation or for any other diagnosis that occurs as a result.
How to Choose the Right Company to Help You?
If you feel that you have been the victim of negligent practice by the hospital, then you need to seek the advice of a professional legal team. They can look at your case and see if there is a basis for a claim. If they think that there is, they will ask you to give them all the information before starting to work on your case. Deciding who to use can be a matter of preference, you need someone that understands the legal side of medical compensation and who can fight on your behalf.
What can I Claim For?
There are many reasonable things that you can claim for as a result of negligence. You can claim for any pain or suffering caused and for any ongoing treatment as a result. You can also claim for loss of earnings, the cost of any medical equipment you now need, and for any adaptations you have made to your home. If you are receiving any psychological treatment as a result of the incident, you can claim for that as well. You can also claim on behalf of someone who cannot make their own claim, such as babies or those who have died.
How Long do I Have to Claim?
You will probably want to make a claim as soon as you can, however, if that isn’t possible, then you do have a maximum of three years from the date of the incident to make a claim. If the incident involved a child, the three years wouldn’t start until they reached 18 years old.
Although you might not be sure if you want to claim, it can help with medical bills or treatment, so it is worth considering.