3rd February 2025
Pamela Williams, our expert Medical Negligence Solicitor has over 30 years of dealing with medical negligence claims. Here she reflects upon the current crisis that is facing those that attend at Accident & Emergency (A&E) within hospitals across the United Kingdom.
“The NHS often sets targets to see, treat or discharge patients within 4 hours but these goals are not always met. Extended waits can cause serious harm if a patient’s condition worsens whilst they wait for assessment or treatment. In some cases, this may lead to potential claims of medical negligence, and this is a growing concern for those that find that they are reliant upon the NHS for their care.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: As a Medical Negligence Solicitor with over 30 years of experience, what do you see as the main areas of concern for NHS patients that are suffering due to negligent medical care?
A: We have seen several NHS patients that have simply had to wait too long for a diagnosis or treatment and their injuries or illness have become much more serious as a result. If healthcare staff fail to recognise urgent symptoms in a timely manner, a patient could suffer lasting harm that cannot be reversed.
Patients continue to be incorrectly diagnosed, and the consequences can then become life threatening. High demand in hospitals for treatment and fewer resources available often result in nursing staff feeling under pressure. Mistakes in triage or rushed examinations at the outset of your care can potentially lead to missed or incorrect diagnoses, this type of medical negligence can be devasting for patients and their families who find themselves with a terminal diagnosis as they were misdiagnosed or were not seen by the NHS within the appropriate timescales.
We have also seen that a lack of NHS Specialist Intervention has taken place when it should. Patients report that they have attended via A & E but have then been misdiagnosed and sent to an incorrect ward or have not seen the specialist team that they should have been assigned to quickly enough. Unfortunately, this type of delay in a patient’s care can have a devastating effect on a patient’s health if the vital treatment that they require is delayed or missed altogether.
Q: I am worried about making a medical negligence compensation claim. Can I have a no obligation chat with Liverpool Legal about my negligent care?
A: Here at Liverpool Legal we are experienced in guiding people through medical negligence claims. We can assess your situation; help gather the necessary evidence and advise you on the best way forward. If you have concerns about harm caused by long waits in A & E, get in touch for a no obligation discussion. You deserve clear guidance on whether you can seek compensation and how to do it and we will discuss your personal situation with you in the strictest confidence and advise you about the next step to take.
Contact us to learn more about your options. We are here to ensure you have the best possible support at every stage of your medical negligence compensation claim.
We have extensive experience in dealing with a range of medical negligence compensation claims including misdiagnosis and delay in diagnosis with an excellent success rate.
Q: I am worried about how I will afford to pay for your services, if I decide to pursue a compensation claim?
A: At Liverpool Legal we have highly experienced, friendly solicitors that are ready and willing to help you to start your medical negligence claim for compensation TODAY.
Our solicitors are experts in dealing with medical negligence claims, we will deal with the NHS on your behalf and take away the stress of having to deal a claim whilst you are trying to recover. We will represent you and will negotiate on your behalf and in your best interests.
At Liverpool Legal, we understand that legal fees can also be a concern for clients, especially when going through difficult times. We have invested heavily in technology to make our processes as efficient as possible for our clients. The vast majority of medical negligence claims are undertaken by Liverpool Legal on a “No Win, No Fee” basis and we will explain this to you in more detail if you decide to proceed with a claim for compensation with Liverpool Legal Solicitors.
For further information and to discuss your situation contact Pamela Williams on 0151 702 5400, send an email to enquiries@liverpool.legal or enter your details onto our contact form here.
