Should you 'shop around' when looking to sue/make a negligence claim against the nhs?

chris112

Not sure if this is the Brian section to ask but couldn't find any related sections on the site

So I am looking to claim for compensation against the NHS due to the medical negligence that has occurred and as a result made me more disabled than I was to start with.

I done a quick google search amd got in contact with the first medical negligence lawyer on the list, and was wondering if it would be wise to shop around for different lawyers or as it is 'no-win no fee' that there would be no need to?

elsien

Have you checked they’re accredited?

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/nhs-and-social-care-complaints/complaining-about-the-nhs/taking-your-complaint-against-the-nhs-to-court/clinical-negligence-in-the-nhs-taking-legal-action/

Also compare terms and conditions because there are some circumstances in which there may still be costs, despite the no win no fee claim. 

Ask for clarification of any success fees which could come out if any damages you are awarded, and what they will take, and also worst case scenarios and any pitfalls/costs that you could be liable for. Plus the position if you start a case then decide not to proceed for whatever reason. 

Do you need insurance in case you lose and end up liable for the other sides costs? 

Floss

Have you checked your household insurance?

chris112

My household insurance doesn't cover it but they are accredited (fletches medical negligence) but they do charge 33.3% commission on the first 10 K I am awarded, which does seem quite steep.

chris112

elsien said:

Have you checked they’re accredited?

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/nhs-and-social-care-complaints/complaining-about-the-nhs/taking-your-complaint-against-the-nhs-to-court/clinical-negligence-in-the-nhs-taking-legal-action/

Also compare terms and conditions because there are some circumstances in which there may still be costs, despite the no win no fee claim. 

Ask for clarification of any success fees which could come out if any damages you are awarded, and what they will take, and also worst case scenarios and any pitfalls/costs that you could be liable for. Plus the position if you start a case then decide not to proceed for whatever reason. 

Do you need insurance in case you lose and end up liable for the other sides costs? 

Thanks for the heads up and they did say that they would open an insurance policy on my behalf in case the claim filed