When medical care falls short, we're here to help
Experiencing medical negligence can be life-altering. At Lime Solicitors, we understand the emotional and physical toll it takes. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through the legal process, ensuring you receive the compensation and support you deserve.
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Why choose Lime Solicitors?
1. Compassionate support
We prioritise your well-being, offering empathetic guidance every step of the way during what can be a stressful and emotional process.
2. Proven results
In 2024 alone, we’ve helped over 2,000 people get the compensation they deserve and we’re ready to do the same for you.
3. No win, no fee
We believe access to justice shouldn’t come with financial risk. You won’t pay a penny unless we win your case.
4. Complete client care
From legal advice to help with care plans and rehabilitation, we’re here to support your recovery beyond the courtroom.
Our medical negligence specialists are here to help
The thought of going through a medical negligence claim at a stressful time may feel daunting, but we are here to help you all the way. Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors will do everything they can to make the legal process as easy as possible for you.
We have represented many people, who have been treated negligently by a healthcare professional, get the compensation and aftercare they deserve. Our team works on a no win, no fee basis and understands the emotional impact these situations can have on people and families. During your claim and while we are working together, our team of medical negligence experts will look to help ease your burden by also considering care plans, home adaptations, corrective treatments, counselling and rehabilitation.
FAQs
How do I sue the NHS? Can I do this as part of my NHS claim?
If you’re considering suing the NHS, there is a formal complaints process that you should look into first. Your complaint must be made within 12 months from the date the event happened, or 12 months from the date you first became aware of it. If you need further assistance, you can get help from the Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) whose officers are in most hospitals. If you are unhappy with the response you get, you can complain to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
How do I prove my medical negligence claim?
With our help, you will need to show that the standard of care you received fell below that of a reasonably competent doctor or healthcare professional, and that you have suffered an injury as a result of that negligence.
Will I have to go to court with my medical negligence claim?
In all likelihood, no. Approximately 95% of our cases are settled without the need to go to court. Most are negotiated and settle many months before any trial date. If you do need to go to court, you should rest assured that our legal team will ensure you are looked after, and that your case is presented to the highest professional standard.
What does the medical negligence claim process involve and how long will it take?
If you’re wondering how to claim compensation for medical negligence, we recommend you speak with one of our solicitors immediately. In terms of how the procedure works, our team are here to help guide you through the process. Click here to read more about the medical negligence claims process. Your Your clinical negligence claim could settle at any time. The average length of a medical negligence claim is between 3 to 4 years, but every case is different. We will try our very best to provide you with realistic estimates as to how long your claim will take.
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No win, no fee medical negligence legal advice
We carry out many of our claims on a no win, no fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs for you and, provided that you have not misled or acted against the advice that we have given you, no financial risk to you – even if your claim is not successful.
In most instances we will purchase ‘After the Event’ (ATE) insurance on your behalf to cover any legal costs should you not win the case. However, if you have a ‘Before the Event’ (BTE) insurance policy included in your home, car or credit card insurance then we may look to use that insurance to cover the legal costs and an ATE policy should not then be required.
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Disclaimer
In general you have three years from the date of negligence or reasonable knowledge of mistreatment by a medical professional causing you harm to bring a medical negligence compensation claim. There are some exceptions to this rule; for instance where the matter involves a child in which case the child has three years from the date of their 18th birthday to bring a claim, therefore expiring on the individual’s 21st birthday.
It is important to speak to our medical negligence solicitors as early as possible to avoid any issues with limitation dates.