Medical Negligence
If you believe that you have suffered as a result of incompetence or substandard medical treatment you may be entitled to compensation. These cases tend to be of a more complex nature and involve difficult and sensitive issues. Potential clinical negligence claims also require detailed investigation as not all unsatisfactory outcomes are as a result of negligence.
Our clinical negligence team has successfully handled a number of compensation claims against hospitals, doctors, dentists and nurses. We recognise the sensitive nature of these claims and will deal with all claims sympathetically and professionally.
Trethowans holds a clinical negligence franchise from the Legal Services Commission, formerly known as the Legal Aid Board. This contract is only granted to firms which have proven experience in clinical negligence.
This enables us to act for clients who have Certificates of Public Funding (formerly known as Legal Aid Certificates) to pursue their clinical negligence claims. We are one of two practices in Salisbury and one of five in Southampton with a clinical negligence franchise. Chris Whiteley, Partner and Head of Personal Injury and Clare Carter, Associate and part of the Personal Injury Team are recognised members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority's Clinical Negligence Panel.
Keep a Diary
If you believe that you may have suffered from a medical accident, you should keep:
- A diary of all events including dates of treatment, details of the treatment given, and medical advice given to you;
- Copies of all correspondence and appointment cards from the doctor / hospital.
Free Half-Hour Interview
If you think you may have a claim and would like to arrange a free half-hour interview (at home, hospital or other convenient location) please complete our online enquiry form.
