We help many women who experience medical negligence, get the answers and the apologies they deserve. Find out more about how we can help.
We realise how important your health is and how badly let down you can feel if you’ve received negligent treatment. We will work closely with you to understand what’s happened to you, and will fight to get the answers you need and the compensation you deserve.
According to statistics from The Women’s Organisation, the UK has the 12th biggest gender health gap in the world, and the largest out of all the G20 countries respectfully. We know women’s health has been under-researched for years and there are still instances where symptoms in certain medical conditions are simply “brushed off” or missed. As a result of this, many women may be hesitant to seek treatment for certain symptoms through fear of being told they are overreacting, and that their symptoms are completely normal. This dangerous narrative could stop women from receiving the treatment they need.
Historically our healthcare system was designed based on the needs of half of the population – and our team unfortunately still sees cases where better care could have avoided further problems for a lot of our clients in the other half of that population. Hopefully by calling out women’s health negligence we can continue to raise awareness of knowledge gaps and poor treatment, and make a difference going forwards.
We provide support for the following women’s health negligence claim types:
Gynaecology is the branch of medicine that deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. We’ve seen the impact this sort of negligence can have on someone’s day-to-day life and how it can affect their employment, for example, and the ability to carry out normal activities. If you feel you’ve suffered at the hands of gynaecological negligence, don’t hesitate to contact our team today.
For anyone undergoing IVF and fertility treatment, the last thing they should expect is negligence from their trusted medical professionals. We understand not everyone will elect to have IVF treatment, but it can sometimes be a necessary choice that can make it an emotional and stressful time. Unfortunately there are still circumstances where someone undergoing this treatment may experience substandard care and we want to make sure the right legal support is available.
Surgical mesh procedures can be incredibly complex, and unfortunately in some instances of medical negligence, they can leave patients with further health problems that could have been avoided. Our team has worked with many people and families affected by negligent mesh treatment, and we understand the stress this can cause both physically and mentally. If you’re looking for further information, we handle claims relating to both vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh.
Hysterectomies are major surgeries, and can have lasting effects on patients and their families. We understand how these lasting effects can impact someone’s daily life, and have helped many women and their families who have been affected by hysterectomy negligence claim the compensation they deserve. If you’d like to talk with one of our team, don’t hesitate to call us.
Episiotomies can be difficult procedures, and the last thing anyone should expect is negligent treatment. If your doctor or midwife is negligent in their treatment of you during an episiotomy, or if the tear to your vagina could have been prevented, we may be able to help you bring a medical negligence claim.
We know how difficult the symptoms of endometriosis can be, and we understand the struggles some women face when getting their diagnosis. We provide legal advice and support to many women who have endometriosis, who have experienced negligent treatment and advice from a medical professional. We understand the impact this condition can have on everyday life, and will do everything we can to get you the support you need.
It’s natural to feel uncertain about a potential women’s health negligence claim. If you feel that you or your loved one have been subjected to poor treatment, and you think you may have a claim, we encourage you to get in touch with us either on the phone or by filling out the contact form. That’s the first step – next, we’ll chat with you about your circumstances to get an understanding of what’s happened, which will then influence any next steps we need to take.
Typically you have three years from the date of knowledge to bring a claim, or the date you became aware of any resulting damage. If you’re unsure about this, we recommend you contact our team today.
The amount of compensation you receive will all depend on your circumstances. Every case is different, which a variety of factors that will need to be taken into consideration. These can include time needed for rehabilitation, loss of income, and whether any home adaptations would need to be made.
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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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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.
