How much compensation could I receive for medical negligence?

Compensation depends on the nature and severity of the harm. It can cover general damages (pain, suffering, loss of amenity) and special damages (lost earnings, care costs, medical treatment, future losses). We will give you an honest estimate once we have assessed your case.

Medical Negligence Claims

Making a Medical Negligence Claim in England and Wales

If you or a family member has suffered harm due to substandard medical care, Curtis Legal can assess your claim honestly and pursue the compensation you deserve. No win, no fee available.

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What Is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence (also called clinical negligence) occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care that a competent professional in the same field would reasonably have provided, and that failure causes harm to the patient.

This can include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, failures to obtain informed consent, medication errors, and substandard treatment across any area of medicine. If the harm you suffered would not have occurred had proper care been provided, you may have a valid claim.

Curtis Legal handles medical negligence claims for clients across England and Wales. Our team personally assesses every potential claim and will give you an honest view of its prospects at the outset — we do not pursue claims without genuine merit.

How It Works

The Medical Negligence Claims Process

Medical negligence claims are complex, but the process follows a clear path. Here is what to expect when Curtis Legal handles your case.

Free Case Assessment

We review your treatment history and advise honestly whether you have a viable claim. We explain the process, timescales, and funding options before you commit to anything.

Obtain Medical Records

We request your full medical records from the relevant NHS trust or private provider. These form the foundation of your case and are reviewed in detail before any letter of claim is sent.

Independent Expert Evidence

We instruct a specialist medical expert to review your records and provide an opinion on whether the standard of care fell below what was reasonable and caused your injuries.

Letter of Claim & Investigation

We send a formal letter of claim to the defendant. They have four months to investigate and respond. We manage all correspondence with the NHS Resolution or insurers on your behalf.

Settlement or Court

Most cases settle through negotiation without going to court. If liability is disputed, we prepare for litigation. On settlement, compensation is paid and our success fee clearly accounted for.

Common Questions

Medical Negligence — FAQs

Medical negligence (clinical negligence) is when a healthcare professional or organisation fails to provide the standard of care that a competent professional in the same field would have provided, and that failure causes harm. It must involve both a breach of duty of care and causation of harm to be actionable.

You may have a claim if: (1) a healthcare professional owed you a duty of care; (2) they breached that duty by failing to meet the standard of a reasonable body of medical opinion; and (3) that breach caused the harm you suffered. Call us for a free, honest assessment — we will tell you directly whether we think your claim has merit.

Generally, you have three years from the date of the negligent treatment, or three years from when you first knew (or ought reasonably to have known) that the harm was caused by negligence. There are exceptions for children (three years from their 18th birthday) and for those who lack mental capacity. Do not delay — contact us as soon as possible.

A no win no fee arrangement (conditional fee agreement) means you pay nothing if your claim is unsuccessful. If you win, our fee is typically met by the defendant. Any success fee payable by you is capped and will be clearly explained before you sign anything. We offer no win no fee for qualifying medical negligence claims.

Compensation depends on the nature and severity of the harm. It can cover: general damages (pain, suffering, loss of amenity), special damages (lost earnings, care costs, medical treatment, future losses). We will give you an honest estimate once we have assessed your case — we do not make inflated promises.

Straightforward claims may settle within 12–18 months. Complex claims involving serious injury, disputed liability, or large financial losses can take two to three years or more. Court proceedings are a last resort — most cases settle before trial. We keep you informed at every stage.