A&E Negligence Claims
If you were a victim of medical negligence while receiving treatment at A&E, you may be entitled to compensation.
A&S Negligence Compensation Claims
What is A&E Negligence?
When diagnosing, treating, and referring patients, doctors and nurses at accident and emergency (A&E) departments generally uphold a high quality of care. They are however often operating in high-pressure conditions, which can be made worse by staff shortages or financial constraints. Because of this, mistakes sadly do occur. The outcomes of these mistakes can sometimes be severe, and if professionals are not following their duty of care this is A&E negligence.
A&E negligence can happen when a medical provider fails to provide the anticipated standard of care, whether unintentionally or accidently.
If you or a family member has been affected by medical negligencethat occurred in A&E, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
A&E Negligence Examples
There are many different forms of negligence that can take place in A&E. Some examples of A&E negligence that we have assisted clients in claiming compensation for include:
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed treatment
- Failure to recognise life-threatening conditions (for example: severe internal bleeding, meningitis, sepsis)
- Failure to be referred for tests
- Misinterpretation of X-rays or scans
- Administration of the wrong medication or incorrect dosage
Rees Clayton Solicitors – How We Can Help
You might be entitled to file an A&E compensation claim if you or a family member had inadequate care while at the emergency room and this resulted in an injury, illness, or additional medical difficulties. Our expert medical negligence solicitors have a wealth of experience representing clients who have suffered harm as a result of A&E errors. Contact our team today to determine if you are entitled to claim A&E Negligence Compe