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Defective Medical Device Compensation Claims

Despite strict standards and testing on medical products, devices such as cardiac pacemakers and orthopaedic implants can fail or be defective, proving dangerous or life-threatening in some cases. Medical products are designed to improve your quality of life however if you have been a victim of a faulty or defective device, you may have been injured or experienced an existing condition worsening. Our medical solicitors have helped people successfully claim compensation for injuries caused by defective devices.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a defective or faulty medical device, call our specialists today on 0333 987 4161 for a free evaluation of your possible case. 

Types of defective medical implants

We have successfully pursued claims against medical professionals and medical device manufacturers for the following claims:

Our experienced medical device solicitors will discuss your situation with you and assess your needs for support, medical care and rehabilitation. Find out your options and more information on the claims process today.

 

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    About your claim

    How much you can claim will depend on a number of factors related to the injury received from negligence, malpractice or defective medical product. Some of those factors are listed below:

    • Degree of pain, suffering and ongoing problems caused
    • Loss of earnings from being unable to work / return to work
    • Support and care that you need now and in the future related to your injury
    • Support for modifications made to your home
    • Specialist mobility equipment required

    The first thing to do is to get in touch with us so we can provide a free consultation and discuss your case. We can quickly work out if you have a claim by asking a few questions. We will also let you know if you will benefit from a No win no fee arrangement. If after your free consultation you decide to proceed with a compensation claim we will proceed with the stages below.

    Investigation stage
    We need to determine the extent of your injury and any monetary losses directly related to your injury / illness. It may be necessary to have a medical examination carried out to accurately identify your injury and asses your suffering.

    Compensation calculation
    We will calculate how much compensation you are likely to receive from a successful claim taking into account the various factors associated with your injury including loss of income, pain and suffering, medical expenses and future expenses including future care and specialists equipment and any modifications necessary to your home. We then will put this amount to your opponent and they have two options. Accept the claim, or contest the claim.

    Conclusion
    If your opponent accepts then you will be awarded the compensation due. If they do not accept the claim then the next phase will be court proceedings. Please not this does not always mean a case goes to trial it simply means a court takes over management of the case where an opponent still has the opportunity to settle your claim. If you have to go to court rest assured we will be with you every step of the way. And remember if we agreed to handle your claim under a no win no fee agreement then you will not have to pay anything if your claim was unsuccessful.

    As with almost all compensation claims of this type you have three years from the date of the injury / illness caused to start a claim. Sometimes there are exceptions, for example people unable to make their own legal decisions such as children or adults unable to make there own legal decisions.

    In the case of defective medical equipment / products a claim must also be made within 10 years of that product going into circulation. This cannot be extended. Time limits are always on a case by case basis. We can of course help identify this when investigating your claim.

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    Common questions you might have about your claim

    Can I sue for negligence

    Check that your medical issues are grounds for negligence, and not a simple complaint procedure. You might very well have a claim if duty of care has been beached leaving you with injury, pain or loss.

    Common medical errors

    Read about common medical errors and mistakes made by hospitals & hospital staff. Even the most highly trained and conscientious surgeons, doctors and staff can on occasion make mistakes.

    Claim against the NHS

    If you have suffered from physical or even psychological harm from substandard treatment by the NHS it is possible you can claim against the NHS for medical negligence compensation. Call our claims helpline.