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The vast majority of doctors and other medical staff in the UK are naturally competent and provide care of the highest standard. However, it is a sad fact of life that mistakes can be made. From the millions of people who use the health services of the UK, several thousands are victims of medical negligence and have received redress.

When pursuing a medical negligence claim, there are several questions you need to ask yourself before approaching a lawyer.

• Was the procedure you went through necessary?
• Did the doctor or other health professional adequately explain the procedure and any attendant risks?
• Was the procedure or medication prescribed appropriate to your ailment?
• Was your ailment correctly diagnosed, and appropriate treatment prescribed?
• Did you give proper and informed consent to the course of action prescribed by the doctor?
• Did the treatment involved cause you either physical and/or emotional harm?

You could very well have a claim for compensation if the answer to any of the above questions is yes. With cases of medical malpractice it is vital to prove that the course of action embarked upon by the health professional in question was either a breach of duty or contributed to the pain and harm you are now experiencing. If the treatment that you received has contributed to your problems, then you have a right to claim compensation.

Under British personal injury law, in a case of medical negligence you will be able to claim for the following:

• Loss of income as a result of negligence
• Travel costs as a result of medical malpractice
• Cost of any further treatment necessary to correct the negligent work
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional pain and suffering, including psychological therapy

In dealing with case of medical negligence, we recommend you contact a specialized medical negligence lawyer, contact your legal specialist here.