What is clinical negligence and when does it occur?

Clinical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional provides care below the expected standard and a patient suffers harm as a result. This can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failures in hospital treatment.

How do I know if I have a valid clinical negligence claim?

A valid claim requires proof of a duty of care, a breach of that duty, and harm caused by the breach. A specialist solicitor can review medical records and expert evidence to assess whether a claim is viable.

What time limits apply to clinical negligence claims in England?

Most clinical negligence claims must be issued within three years from the date of injury or the date you became aware of the harm. Exceptions may apply for children or cases involving delayed diagnosis.

What evidence is needed for a medical negligence claim?

Evidence typically includes medical records, expert reports, witness statements, and a clear timeline of treatment. This helps establish whether the standard of care fell below acceptable levels and caused injury.

What compensation can be claimed for clinical negligence?

Compensation may cover pain and suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and long-term care needs. The value depends on the severity of injury and its impact on daily life.

How long do clinical negligence cases usually take?

Some claims settle within a year, while complex cases involving serious injury may take several years. Timeframes depend on medical evidence, expert opinions, and whether liability is disputed.

Will my clinical negligence claim go to court?

Many claims settle without court proceedings through negotiation. However, court action may be necessary if liability or compensation is disputed. Your solicitor will advise on the most appropriate approach.

How can Aldwych Legal help with clinical negligence claims in Birmingham?

Aldwych Legal provides clear, supportive clinical negligence advice in Birmingham, guiding clients through evidence review, expert assessment, negotiations, and formal claims with a focus on fair outcomes and client care.

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Aldwych Legal is a leading Birmingham firm delivering clinical negligence solicitors services. We assist individuals and families pursuing redress for NHS negligence, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and other medical claims. Our team includes clinical negligence lawyers and misdiagnosis solicitors who provide clear, strategic guidance and robust, client-focused outcomes.

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Clinical negligence lawyers and medical claims solicitors serving Birmingham clients

Aldwych Legal brings deep clinical negligence expertise to Birmingham, guiding clients through complex medical claims with clarity and care. Our team of clinical negligence solicitors blends clinical insight with practical, results-focused strategies, delivering client-focused guidance, proactive communication, and strategic capability from initial assessment to resolution. We pursue rightful compensation across NHS, hospital, and private care settings in Birmingham.

Protecting Your Rights

Within Birmingham, our clinical negligence solicitors evaluate claims promptly, clarifying options for misdiagnosis, surgical negligence, birth injuries, or medication errors. We protect clients’ interests through rigorous evidence gathering, informed advice, and effective negotiation, pursuing responsible resolutions with compassion and rigour.

Strategic Representation

From Birmingham, Aldwych Legal provides strategic representation across settlements and court proceedings. Our medical negligence solicitors collaborate with a clinical negligence barrister when needed, ensuring robust advocacy for NHS negligence and hospital negligence claims, including birth injuries, backed by preparation.

Local Expertise

A Birmingham-focused approach underpins our practice, aligning clinical negligence solicitors, medical law solicitors, and NHS negligence expertise with hospitals and NHS bodies. We help clients navigate time limits, pre-action protocols, and inquests, delivering outcomes and trusted guidance across the city.

Our Clinical Negligence Services in Birmingham

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis

At Aldwych Legal, we advise and support Birmingham clients facing misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, from incorrect test results to missed conditions. We offer clear timelines, expert reviews, and misdiagnosis solicitors to secure fair, timely outcomes.

Surgical negligence

At Aldwych Legal, we represent Birmingham residents in surgical negligence claims, including wrong-site procedures, intraoperative injury, and poor post-operative care. Our approach combines medical experts, clear guidance, and surgical negligence solicitors to secure fair outcomes.

Birth injury and neonatal claims

Aldwych Legal supports Birmingham families affected by birth injuries, including hypoxia, shoulder dystocia, and neonatal complications. We assemble paediatric, obstetric, and medical experts, manage deadlines, and deploy birth injury solicitors to secure appropriate compensation.

NHS and hospital negligence

Aldwych Legal handles NHS negligence claims and hospital negligence cases for Birmingham patients, including delayed treatment and surgical errors. We work with NHS negligence lawyers and deploy hospital solicitors to secure justice and proper compensation.

Medication errors and pharmaceutical negligence

Aldwych Legal handles medication error claims for Birmingham patients harmed by incorrect dosages, wrong drugs, or adverse interactions. We coordinate pharmacists and clinicians, protect patient safety, and secure fair compensation through medical claims solicitors.

Medical claims and litigation

We provide full medical claims services for Birmingham clients, from initial assessment to settlement or court litigation. Our medical law solicitors explain options, funding, and likely outcomes, ensuring clarity and controlled escalation for complex cases.

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Aldwych Legal provides clear, senior led help in Birmingham for clinical negligence cases, backed by experienced clinical negligence solicitors and friendly, plain English support.

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Our Approach to Clinical Negligence Cases in Birmingham

At Aldwych Legal, we bring a clear, client-focused approach to clinical negligence matters in Birmingham. Our process is precise, transparent, and designed to keep you informed at every stage, from initial assessment to resolution, so you understand your options and can make confident decisions.

Case Assessment

We conduct a thorough case assessment, reviewing medical records and initial losses, consulting with clinical negligence solicitors and, where needed, a clinical negligence barrister to assess viability for Birmingham claims.

Evidence & Review

We gather medical records, incident reports and expert opinions, secure permissions, and assess liability with input from medical law solicitors and NHS negligence lawyers to build a strong Birmingham claim.

Legal Strategy

We translate evidence and liability into a tailored strategy, outlining timelines, settlements or routes, and costs, while engaging specialists including misdiagnosis solicitors and birth injury solicitors to support Birmingham claims.

Evidence & Review

Resolution & Follow-Up

We pursue resolution through settlement negotiations or court action, keeping you updated, and ensuring a clear path to compensation, with post-case reviews and ongoing support for Birmingham clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as clinical negligence in Birmingham?

Clinical negligence is where a healthcare professional breaches the standard of care, causing harm. In Birmingham, examples include misdiagnosis, surgical negligence, medication errors, birth injuries, or hospital care failures to you or a family member.

What are the time limits for clinical negligence claims in Birmingham?

In most Birmingham cases, the limitation is three years from the date of the negligent act or awareness of injury. For children, the claim can be brought until age 21, with a litigation friend if needed.

How are clinical negligence cases funded in Birmingham?

Aldwych Legal, as clinical negligence solicitors, offer clear funding options, including conditional fee agreements and after-the-event insurance, with senior-led oversight. You typically do not need to pay upfront; if successful, our fees are recoverable from the other side.

What is the typical timeline for a Birmingham clinical negligence claim?

Aldwych Legal’s Birmingham clinical negligence solicitors team starts with a full case assessment, obtains medical records, and secures expert reports, then engages the NHS under the pre-action protocol. Most matters resolve within months to a few years.

How does Aldwych Legal manage clinical negligence cases in Birmingham?

Aldwych Legal’s senior-led team handles every step, from early investigation to settlement or trial. We instruct a specialised clinical negligence barrister when advocacy is needed and keep you informed with plain language updates.

What evidence should I gather for a clinical negligence claim in Birmingham?

Collect dates of treatment, hospital letters, GP notes, discharge summaries, scans, and prescription records; gather proof of harm and financial losses. Aldwych Legal’s medical negligence solicitors will guide you on missing items and privacy considerations.

Do you handle NHS negligence, private care, and hospital care issues in Birmingham?

Yes. Aldwych Legal’s surgical negligence solicitors and hospital negligence solicitors represent clients across NHS negligence and hospital care issues in Birmingham, including misdiagnosis and medication mistakes, with senior solicitors leading the case.

Can you help with birth injuries and long-term care claims in Birmingham?

Aldwych Legal’s birth injury solicitors in Birmingham provide dedicated support for cerebral palsy, hypoxic injuries, and other birth trauma, advising on damages, care needs, and future costs, with a senior-led approach.

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