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If you have suffered harm as a result of poor medical care, our medical negligence solicitors in York are here to help you understand your rights, explore your options, and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
At Harrowells, we know that making a claim for medical negligence can feel daunting, particularly if you’re still coming to terms with the effects of an injury or illness. We provide clear, practical advice at every stage, so you’re never left uncertain about where your case stands or what happens next.
Our medical negligence lawyers in York handle most claims on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you can pursue your claim without taking on unnecessary financial worry
If you believe you may have a claim, it’s important to act promptly. Medical negligence compensation claims in York are generally subject to a three-year limitation period, so we’d encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible.
If you believe you may have a claim for medical negligence in York, please contact us today to arrange a free, no obligation consultation and an initial assessment of your claim. We would be happy to help.
Losing a limb or part of a limb due to a surgical error, delayed diagnosis, or negligent treatment is a profoundly serious outcome. If an amputation could have been avoided with proper care, you may be entitled to compensation. Our medical negligence solicitors in York can assess your circumstances and guide you through making a claim.
Find out more about our amputation claims services.
Birth injuries can affect both mother and child, and their impact can last a lifetime. Where negligent care during pregnancy, labour, or the post-natal period has caused harm, our clinical negligence solicitors in York can help you pursue a claim. We approach these cases with great sensitivity and a thorough understanding of the medical issues involved.
Find out more about our birth injury claims services.
A delayed or incorrect cancer diagnosis can significantly worsen a patient’s prognosis. If a failure to diagnose or treat cancer at the right time has caused you harm, you may have grounds for a medical negligence compensation claim in York. We’ll work with medical experts to build a clear picture of how the misdiagnosis affected your treatment and outcome.
Find out more about our cancer misdiagnosis claims services.
Cauda equina syndrome (a condition caused by compression of the bundle of nerves at the base of the spine) requires urgent diagnosis and treatment. Delays in recognising or acting on the symptoms can result in permanent disability. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a delayed diagnosis, we can advise you on the process of making a claim.
Find out more about our cauda equina syndrome claims services.
Some medical negligence claims involve multiple areas of harm, long-term care needs, or particularly high financial losses. Our York team have experience handling complex injury claims and will work alongside leading medical experts to ensure every aspect of your claim is properly valued and presented.
Find out more about our complex injury claims services.
If a loved one has died as a result of medical negligence our medical negligence solicitors in York can support you in pursuing a claim, helping to establish what went wrong and securing the compensation the family deserves. We handle these cases with the care and sensitivity they require.
Find out more about our fatal injury claims services.
Spinal injuries resulting from negligent medical treatment can have a devastating and permanent impact on a person’s life. Whether caused by a surgical error, a failure to diagnose, or incorrect treatment, our clinical negligence solicitors in York can help you claim the compensation that reflects both your immediate needs and your long-term care requirements.
Find out more about our spinal injury claims services.
Traumatic brain injuries caused by medical negligence can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from cognitive function to the ability to work and maintain relationships. We advise on claims arising from surgical errors, anaesthetic mistakes, or failures to treat conditions affecting the brain.
Find out more about our traumatic brain injury claims services.
We believe in being completely fair and transparent about costs. Most medical negligence compensation claims in York are handled on a no win, no fee basis, formally known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This helps to remove much of the uncertainty around costs and make claims more accessible as, if your case does not succeed, you will not have to pay our fees.
We’ll discuss funding arrangements with you clearly at the outset, so you know exactly where you stand before any work begins.
Civil claims, including medical negligence cases, may be heard at the York County Court. It is located close to our St Saviourgate offices in York city centre.
Find out more about York County Court.
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the main NHS trust serving York and the surrounding area. It operates York Hospital and a number of other sites. If your claim relates to NHS treatment received locally, NHS Resolution will typically handle the response on behalf of the trust.
Find out more about York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
NHS Resolution handles clinical negligence claims made against NHS bodies in England. Understanding how the process works with NHS Resolution is an important part of bringing a claim against an NHS provider, and our team can guide you through every step.
Find out more about NHS Resolution.
If you’re looking for clear, practical advice from medical negligence solicitors in York, please contact our York team today.
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