by Clear Law | Jan 5, 2016 | Hospital Negligence, News
The NHS Litigation Authority, responsible for indemnifying the service against legal action, has set aside over £26 billion to cover the costs of medical negligence for existing and future liabilities. Last year over £1.3 billion was paid out to cover medical...
by Clear Law | Jan 5, 2016 | Hospital Negligence, News, No Fee Medical
When a patient seeks medical help, he or she naturally trusts their doctor or healthcare professional to perform the necessary steps to try and determine what is the cause of their symptoms. In most cases this can be done swiftly and appropriate treatments can be...
by Clear Law | Jan 5, 2016 | Factsheets & Guides, Hospital Negligence, No Fee Medical
If you have been treated by the National Health Service and you’re not completely satisfied with the care you have received, or if you have been refused treatment for a condition, you have the legal right to complain to the NHS. In addition to this, you have the right...
by Clear Law | Dec 22, 2015 | Hospital Negligence, News, No Fee Medical
Modern dentistry has moved on leaps and bounds over the past few decades. Long gone are the days of tying teeth to pieces of string and slamming doors; even the most feared dentists’ drills have become less terrifying through advances in designs cutting down on noise...
by Clear Law | May 29, 2015 | Downloads, Factsheets & Guides, No Fee Medical
Contrary to popular opinion, medical negligence doesn’t just occur in hospitals and can essentially happen anywhere. Below, we look at some of the most common places that medical negligence can occur. In the home – Elderly people are most likely to be at risk of...