Medical negligence
If you’ve suffered because of a medical professional’s mistake, we’re here to help you through the claims process, with care and without jargon.
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Proving medical negligence
Medical negligence claims need to show two things: that a mistake was made, and that the mistake caused you harm. If you’re not sure where to start, call us and we’ll talk you through it.
The standard of care you received fell below what was reasonable. These claims require more detailed evidence than standard personal injury. The mistake directly caused harm that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. We make sure every detail is documented.
Medical negligence claims are held to a higher standard than typical personal injury cases. They require detailed documentation, medical records, X-rays, expert opinions, and must meet two key criteria:
Fault
- The medical professional failed to provide a reasonable standard of care.
Avoidable harm
- That failure directly caused harm that would not have happened otherwise.
What we handle
We take the time to understand how the negligence has affected every part of your life.
Documentation
- Statements and witness accounts
- Medical records and X-rays
Expert analysis
- Expert opinions and analysis
- All correspondence with medical providers
Legal liaison
- Liaison with specialist solicitors
- Full paperwork management
Ongoing support
- Regular updates on claim progress
- One dedicated claims contact throughout
Time is critical.
You usually have 3 years from the date of the incident to begin a claim. Don’t wait.
Why choose Scottish Accident
- Referral to specialist medical negligence solicitors
- No win, no fee
- FCA authorised and regulated
- 35+ years of experience
- Full paperwork management
- 20+ languages supported