If you’re suffering from an illness or injury that was caused when being treated in the A&E Department, Slater and Gordon’s specialist legal experts can help get the compensation you deserve.
A&E departments are high-pressured environments, providing a vital service in the most critical circumstances. If you’re suffering from a subsequent injury or illness, caused by the negligence of a medical professional, you may be entitled to claim compensation due to medical negligence.
Do I have an accident and emergency claim?
A&E mistakes usually occur during diagnosis or treatment. If you’ve suffered as a result of one of the following mistakes, you might be able to claim accident and emergency compensation:
Diagnosis error
Mistake in taking a patient’s history
Not examining a patient properly or noting their symptoms
Not carrying out correct investigations including X-rays, scans and blood tests
Misinterpreting the results, failing to read X-rays correctly
Failing to admit patients; sending you home instead
Treatment error
Incorrect treatment
Failing to note deterioration
Not operating
Mistake during surgery
Inadequate care after operations
Neglecting the patient
What type of injuries and illnesses result in accident and emergency claims?
Diagnosis and treatment errors can lead to all kinds of illnesses and injuries. Some of the most common include:
Fractures
Aortic aneurysm
Meningitis
Torsion
Cauda equina syndrome
Can I get help with costs before my accident and emergency negligence claim reaches a conclusion?
When suffering as a result of accident and emergency negligence, it can also have a negative financial impact, for example, if you’ve been unable to work, you may have lost earnings, or you may have to pay for treatment, rehabilitation and medication.
Interim payments are payments which can be made prior to your case reaching a final settlement to help relieve any financial burden. It can pay for private medical treatments and rehabilitation.
Interim payments are only available when the other side has admitted they were in some part to blame for the incident. We can help you secure interim payments. Contact us to establish your full legal position on 0330 041 5869.
Talk to us about your accident and emergency claim
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive.
Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help.
Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim.
Ms S (medical negligence client)
We know that making a claim for accident and emergency negligence can be stressful and overwhelming if you’re unsure of what to do or what to expect.
At Slater and Gordon, our medical negligence solicitors have many years’ experience in handling a range of cases, from the straightforward to the complex, and work hard to ensure our clients not only achieve the best financial outcome, but can rest easy throughout the process knowing everything is well taken care of.
Our industry-leading team are consistently ranked highly in independent legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, and the Legal 500, and are proud to have helped numerous clients achieve the compensation they deserve.
Our team members also include trained nurses and medical professionals who provide us with expert knowledge in-house, helping us to secure the best possible outcome and provide clients with access to high-quality treatment and rehabilitation. This means our clients can focus on their recovery with some of the best care available, while we handle their claim.
Talk to us about your accident and emergency claim
How much can I claim for accident and emergency negligence?
Every case of A&E negligence is different, and the final amount of compensation awarded will be based on the severity of the injury and the affect the injury has had on your life. Additionally, you'll also be able to claim for any lost earning, any long-term care rehabilitation and any necessary house adaptations to maximise the chance of recovery and independent living.
How much time do I have to make an accident and emergency claim?
If you believe you have an accident and emergency claim, it’s important that you seek advice from a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence cases as soon as possible, as there are time limits in place in England, Scotland and Wales.
Generally, an accident and emergency claim should be made within three years from the date the negligence occurred or the date you were first aware that you had suffered a significant injury or illness due to negligence. However, there are exceptions.
If you or a family member have been seriously impacted by medical negligence, and you feel that you're not getting the specialist legal advice you need from your current solicitor, we'll be happy to discuss switching your case to Slater and Gordon. Simply call our experts on 0330 041 5869 or contact us online.
Can I make a No Win No Fee accident and emergency claim?
The majority of our accident and emergency negligence claims are funded by a conditional fee agreement, otherwise known as a No Win No Fee agreement.
This means if you lose your case, you won’t have to pay any fees and therefore, there’s no financial risk to you. For further information, about No Win No Fee agreements, read our medical negligence fees page.
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive. Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help. Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim. Ms S (medical negligence client)