Hospital Negligence:  Diagnosis Errors

Sometimes doctors make mistakes by failing to diagnose a condition, diagnosing the wrong condition (misdiagnosis) or delaying the diagnosis. Such errors can cause serious damage and injury. Mistakes can be made in:

• Failing to take account of a patient’s history
• Failing to examine a patient properly or to note all their symptoms
• Failing to carry out the right investigations (x-rays, scans, blood and other tests, other investigations)
• Failing to interpret investigations properly
• Making administrative errors

Hospital Negligence: Treatment Errors

Sometimes doctors make mistakes in treating a condition. Mistakes can be made in:

• Failing to give the correct treatment
• Failing to notice when patients get worse
• Failing to operate when necessary
• Making errors in surgery
• Failing to provide adequate care after surgery
• Neglect

Our Approach to Hospital Negligence Compensation Claims

We have obtained substantial compensation in a number of claims arising from hospital neglicence and errors. It is important to have lawyers with the specialism and expertise to help you. Russell Jones and Walker have a track record of expertise in handling these difficult, important and sensitive claims.

Contact us to talk about your Hospital Negligence Claim

Please call 0800 916 9049, email enquiries@rjwslatergordon.co.uk or use the short online enquiry form. Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors offer a free initial consultation to evaluate the circumstances of your accident and help you understand whether or not you have a case.

With offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh RJW can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.