What types of cases do clinical negligence lawyers handle?

Clinical negligence lawyers handle claims where substandard care by healthcare professionals causes harm, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries and hospital negligence. They investigate clinical records, obtain expert opinions and pursue compensation through negotiation or court where necessary.

How long does it take clinical negligence solicitors to settle a claim?

The timeline varies; clinical negligence solicitors may resolve straightforward claims within months, while complex cases involving expert evidence and litigation can take several years. Timelines depend on case complexity, availability of medical records, expert schedules and court timetables.

What evidence do medical negligence solicitors need to support a claim?

Medical negligence solicitors typically require medical records, witness statements, expert medical reports, and evidence of financial loss such as payslips and receipts. Documentation demonstrating causation and breach of duty is essential to establish liability and quantify compensation for injuries and related costs.

Can I instruct a clinical negligence barrister directly in Manchester?

In many cases, you can instruct a clinical negligence barrister through solicitors; direct public access to barristers is available for some services. A barrister will provide specialist advocacy and advice, but complex claims often involve both solicitors and a barrister.

Are there time limits for NHS negligence lawyers to bring a claim?

Generally you must bring claims against the NHS within three years from the date of injury or when the injury was reasonably discovered. NHS negligence lawyers can advise on exceptions such as claims involving children or those lacking capacity, which may have different time limits.

How do medical claims solicitors charge for clinical negligence cases?

Medical claims solicitors often work on a conditional fee agreement, 'no win, no fee', or through legal aid in limited circumstances. They may recover fees from defendants on successful outcomes; always ask for a clear costs agreement detailing disbursements and potential risks before proceeding.

What support is available for families after a birth injury handled by birth injury solicitors?

Birth injury solicitors can arrange compensation for long-term care, rehabilitation, specialist equipment and adaptations. They can also connect families with support services, counselling and independent experts to plan long-term care needs and secure financial provision for ongoing treatment.

When should I contact misdiagnosis solicitors if I suspect an error?

Contact misdiagnosis solicitors as soon as you suspect a diagnostic error or when symptoms worsen unexpectedly. Early contact helps preserve medical records, obtain timely expert opinions and assess prospects of success within statutory time limits for filing a clinical negligence claim.

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Aldwych Legal is a leading Manchester firm providing clinical negligence advice and representation to individuals and families affected by medical error. We handle claims including misdiagnosis, surgical and birth injuries and NHS negligence, combining medical law expertise with strategic advocacy and access to specialist clinical negligence barristers.

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Experienced clinical negligence solicitors and medical law solicitors in Manchester

Aldwych Legal provides experienced, client-focused clinical negligence advice across Manchester, combining practical solutions with strategic litigation capability. Our clinical negligence lawyers and medical law solicitors guide clients through complex medical claims, from early investigation to court advocacy, offering clear communication, robust case management and access to leading clinical negligence barrister expertise to secure the best outcomes locally.

Local Investigations

In Manchester, our team conducts thorough local investigations into hospital incidents, working with medical experts to support misdiagnosis solicitors, hospital negligence solicitors and NHS negligence lawyers, promptly gathering clinical records, robust expert reports and rehabilitation plans to strengthen your claim.

Litigation and Advocacy

Clinical negligence solicitors at Aldwych Legal in Manchester work with a clinical negligence barrister to pursue compensation through negotiation or court. We provide strategic advocacy, manage disclosure and witness preparation, and seek settlements for surgical negligence and medication error claims.

Specialist Claims

Aldwych Legal handles complex Manchester medical claims including birth injury and medication error cases. Our medical claims solicitors and birth injury solicitors build compensation strategies, co‑ordinating care, rehabilitation and payments to protect clients’ long‑term needs while challenging hospital negligence robustly.

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Birth Injury Claims

We investigate childbirth injuries, advising families on liability, specialist paediatric expert evidence and compensation. Parents and children in Manchester receive compassionate representation from clinical negligence solicitors to secure rehabilitation, long‑term care and clarity.

Surgical Negligence Claims

We represent patients harmed by surgical error, managing complex hospital records and expert reports. Adults and older patients across Manchester benefit from focused medical negligence solicitors who pursue compensation, audit learning and practical rehabilitation plans.

Misdiagnosis and Delay

We assess delayed or missed diagnoses, advising on causation and prognosis with prompt expert referral. Individuals in Manchester seeking clarity receive tenacious clinical negligence lawyers who secure remedies, early treatment access and accountable explanations.

NHS & Hospital Negligence

We take on claims against NHS trusts and private hospitals, coordinating disclosure and trials where needed. Manchester patients and families rely on experienced NHS negligence lawyers to protect rights, enforce standards and obtain compensation.

Medication Error Claims

We investigate prescribing and administration errors, collecting pharmacy and clinical records and instructing pharmacology experts. Patients in Manchester are supported by medical claims solicitors who resolve liability and secure compensation for harm and treatment costs.

Complex and High‑Value Claims

We manage high‑value and multi-disciplinary claims, instructing clinical negligence barrister advocates and coordinating expert panels. Manchester claimants receive strategic representation from medical law solicitors to maximise damages, rehabilitation and case clarity.

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Our Approach to Clinical Negligence Cases in Manchester

At Aldwych Legal, our Manchester clinical negligence team combines clear communication, meticulous analysis and decisive action to achieve the best outcomes. We guide clients through every stage—whether NHS negligence, surgical error or misdiagnosis—providing expert clinical negligence lawyers and medical law solicitors you can trust.

Initial Assessment

Our team reviews medical records, explains legal options and assesses prospects promptly. Clients receive clear advice on viability, funding and instruction of specialist clinical negligence solicitors.

Legal Strategy

Counsel-led strategies are tailored to each claim, instructing a clinical negligence barrister when litigation is necessary. Medical law solicitors pursue negotiation, alternative dispute resolution or court action as appropriate.

Evidence & Investigation

We obtain records, commission independent medical experts and compile evidence for misdiagnosis, surgical or medication‑error claims. Collaboration with clinical negligence lawyers and medical claims solicitors strengthens causation and damages.

Legal Strategy

Resolution & Support

We conclude claims efficiently, securing compensation, rehabilitation and ongoing support. Aldwych Legal liaises with NHS negligence lawyers, birth injury and hospital negligence solicitors to deliver lasting care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to bring a clinical negligence claim in Manchester?

A claim in England and Wales generally must be issued within three years of the injury or the claimant’s knowledge. Children, deceased estates and latent injuries have different rules; our senior-led clinical negligence solicitors in Manchester guide these timeframes.

Will the NHS handle my medical negligence claim?

The NHS does not automatically handle negligence claims; NHS Resolution or individual trusts defend many cases. Aldwych Legal’s NHS negligence lawyers in Manchester follow NHS pre-action protocols, obtain records and instruct experts to establish liability and value efficiently.

Can you pursue damages for birth injuries in Manchester hospitals?

Yes. Birth injury claims require early assessment of causation, prognosis and lifelong care needs. Our Manchester birth injury solicitors work with paediatric and obstetric experts, rehabilitation specialists and clinical negligence barristers to secure appropriate damages and tailored care funding.

What funding options exist for clinical negligence cases in Manchester?

Funding includes conditional fee agreements (no win, no fee), damages-based agreements, and legal expenses insurance. Legal aid is rarely available. Our medical claims solicitors in Manchester assess costs, arrange disbursement funding and produce costs budgets to control financial risk.

How do you prove a misdiagnosis claim in Manchester?

Proving misdiagnosis requires demonstrating breach and causation using contemporaneous records and independent expert reports. Our Manchester misdiagnosis solicitors obtain hospital notes, imaging and pathology, instruct specialists and explain likelihood that earlier diagnosis would have changed treatment or outcome.

Do I need a clinical negligence barrister for court?

A clinical negligence barrister is usually instructed for trial, complex causation or quantum disputes. Aldwych Legal’s senior solicitors select and brief counsel early to shape strategy, prepare expert evidence and present robust argument if proceedings in Manchester courts become necessary.

What compensation can hospital negligence solicitors recover?

Hospital negligence solicitors recover general damages, past and future loss of earnings, care and accommodation costs, prosthetics and equipment, and future treatment or rehabilitation. Our Manchester team builds life-time costed care plans and instructs forensic financial experts where needed.

How long do clinical negligence investigations take in Manchester?

Investigation times vary: straightforward medication error or surgical negligence claims may resolve in months; complex cases with lifelong care needs or disputed causation can take years. Aldwych Legal’s senior-led team manages timelines, expert instruction and realistic milestone reporting throughout.

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