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If you
think you may have been the victim of medical, industrial or any
other form of negligence, you should contact a compensation
solicitor.
The Compact Oxford English Dictionary defines negligence as “a lack
of proper care an attention”, and “breach of a duty of care which
results in damage.”
There are far more complex legal definitions of negligence, but
these two explain in general terms the reasons why you could be a
victim of negligence in the workplace, in a public area or from a
professional service.
One of the most common forms of negligence, and the one which often
sparks compensation cases, is medical negligence. The failure of a
trained professional, such as a doctor, nurse or dentist, to
perform a procedure safely and correctly can result in significant
problems for the patient. Similarly, if hospital or clinic
maintenance and cleaning programmes are not properly planned or
implemented, the managers can be regarded as being negligent in
failing to protect members of the public and their own staff
against accident or infection.
The results of medical negligence can be devastating, and
include:
- Loss
of earnings, due to inability to carry on with past
profession
- Loss
of quality of life
- Medical and legal
expenses
- Cost
of equipment needed to improve mobility or to adapt the
home
- Psychological
damage
- Costs
of future care
If you
can show that your accident or medical problems have been caused by
negligence, you may be entitled to compensation which will help to
cover the costs you are incurring because of your condition, or
difficulties. Choosing an experienced compensation solicitor means
that you will have expert assistance in preparing and arguing your
case. There are many firms advertising locally and nationally where
your claim will not be handled by a fully-qualified solicitor with
experience in preparing the documentation and talking to witnesses
that is necessary for a case to be successful. These companies may
also take a large percentage of your award if they are successful,
leaving you with less than you need to meet your requirements.
A compensation solicitor, who is regulated by the Law Society and
is dedicated to pursuing compensation where a genuine case is
concerned, is your best chance of getting the compensation amounts
you need without having to pay huge legal fees or surrender part of
your award. For more information on how we can help advise you
about your claim, please give us a call.
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