Accident & Emergency claims
Problems tend to arise in Accident & Emergency (A&E) because time is short and decisions need to be made quickly. Problems usually involve fast-deteriorating conditions which need to be thoroughly investigated.
Given the busy environments of A&E departments, sometimes doctors and/or nurses make mistakes. If this happens, you may have grounds to make an A&E negligence claim.
Types of A&E negligence claims
A&E departments have to deal with life-threatening illnesses and injuries requiring immediate attention, including breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness, chest pains, stroke, serious bleeding, major burns and trauma.
Whatever the reason for visiting A&E, negligence can occur, such as:
- Delays in treatment
- Insufficient examination
- Failure to refer for tests or admit to hospital
- Inexperienced medical personnel
- Infected wounds
If you have experienced any issues while in A&E and think you have a genuine claim, our experienced medical negligence team are here to help.
Case studies
All Clinical Negligence case studies-
- Stacey Anderson
- Associate, Chartered Legal Executive
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- Hasina Choudhury
- Deputy Head of Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury
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- Steve Webb
- Head of Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury
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- Julie Webb
- Paralegal
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- Kim Huggins
- Associate Solicitor
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- Diana Infanti
- Senior Associate Solicitor
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- Paul Bromley
- Medical Claims Advisor
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- Jodie Wilson
- Professional Support Paralegal