Medical or Clinical Negligence Solicitors

We have dealt with Medical and Clinical Negligence claims for many years. We are members of the Action for Victims of Medical Accidents (AVMA) panel and the Law Society panel. We have a legal aid franchise in Clinical Negligence which means the Legal Services Commission has approved our expertise and systems.

Why choose John Pickering and Partners solicitors if you have a clinical negligence claim?

This practice has a franchise from the Legal Services Commission. This means we can apply for public funding formerly known as legal aid for you. Most firms are not allowed to ask for public funding for clinical negligence cases.

We only act for victims of medical negligence, unlike other firms who also represent doctors and Health Authorities.

We are a specialist firm and only deal with personal injury, industrial disease and medical negligence cases.

We have offices in Manchester, Liverpool and Halifax but offer home visits if that is preferred.

How much will the case cost?

It is important to ask how much your clinical negligence case will cost and whether legal aid will be available.

You need to find out how much an insurance policy might cost and who will pay for it. Some insurance can be deferred until the end of the claim and only payable if you win.

If you win your case the premium should be paid by the other side. As we are a specialist medical accident firm we are able to negotiate cheaper insurance than non-specialist firms. If you win your case most of the charges are usually paid by your opponents. If the case was lost you would have to pay your opponents legal charges but your solicitor may be able to take out an insurance policy for you to protect you in case this happens.

Alternatively, you may have legal expenses insurance and we can advise you about this too and the best ways of funding your claims.

How much will you get if you win your case?

It is important to ask your solicitor whether s/he thinks you have a good case. If you get a positive reply then you need to ask how much compensation you could receive.

If you win your case you will receive compensation for your pain and suffering. The amount the judge will give you depends on how serious your injury is and what sort of recovery you are likely to make.

On top of this you receive interest on the money the judge awards you from when the case papers are sent to your opponents.

What else can I claim for following a claim?

If you suffer a loss of wages and have other expenses, for example, prescription charges, travel etc. you are entitled to be paid for these. You get interest on this money from the date of the expense.

If you are going to lose wages in the future you will receive compensation for this. If someone has to look after you because of the medical accident, you can put in a claim for the help you are given. This applies to the past and future.

If you have to buy any special aids or have to carry out alterations to your home you can claim the cost of this.

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