Care Home Negligence Solicitors

There are two types of death by negligence cases, the first is wrongful death caused intentionally and the second type is death caused by a medical professional’s negligence but was not the intentional outcome. Regardless of intent or not in the negligent act of the medical professional, they can be pursued by the relative of the deceased in a wrongful death case.

In the case of wrongful death, a close relative to the deceased could claim wrongful death on behalf of the deceased person. The deceased person’s relatives are entitled to make a death claim due to the medical professional’s negligence. This permit is in place in the case where the relative depended on the deceased person’s income and therefore is suffering financially due to the death caused by negligence.

We understand that the compensation won from a wrongful death case cannot rectify the wrongful loss of a loved one. However, we know it is a vital factor in helping the relative recover from this tragedy as it can help with the emotional and financial burden as it can be used for counselling sessions or household income.

If you have lost a family member due to medical negligence in a care home, you may want to seek legal action against those who acted negligently.

If you ask us to represent you, we will start by taking details of the event and assessing what has happened and who is responsible. We will assemble evidence supporting your claim and contact the relevant care home to advise them of the claim.

We will ask our medical experts to carry out examinations and write a report about your suffering. This will form the basis of your case.

If the other side admits liability, we will negotiate with them to agree on the amount of compensation to be paid to you. Where they deny liability or the amount of compensation offered is not sufficient, your case will go to court. We will ensure that you have our support throughout.

As a result of a successful claim, you may receive:

• Funeral expenses

• Medical expenses

• Compensation for loss of financial support

• Compensation for loss of inheritance

• Damages for any pain and suffering, loss of companionship or loss of consortium

We know that funding a clinical negligence claim might be a worry, so we offer a range of options. These include:

• Legal Aid

• Legal expenses cover

• After the Event insurance (ATE insurance)

• Private payment

For an adult, there is a three-year time limit for bringing a medical negligence claim. This is known as the limitation period. It runs either from the date of the negligent incident or the date that you became aware of the injury you suffered.

In the case of a child, the three-year time limit runs from the date of their 18th birthday.