The Law Society changed the criteria for
legal aid franchises that have had two main
knock-on effects.
It has restricted the number of Law firms to
around 100 in the U.K. that are able to
offer Legal Aid for medical/clinical
negligence claims.
The family solicitor that you may have used
for years may not be qualified to pursue a
claim on your behalf.
It is important to bear in mind at the
outset that the vast majority of health care
providers are caring and competent.
The vast majority of clinical treatments and
operations achieve the desired result.
Things go wrong however. In every profession
there are people who are not doing their job
properly which is sometimes results in
negligence.
This site features Solicitors that have
specialist knowledge and understanding of
these types of cases and it is crucial that
you enquire with a solicitor who has
experience in Medical Claims.
Most Solicitors offer a free interview so
you can both ascertain your position. Simply
locate a solicitor in your area by typing in
the first two letters of your postcode to
find your nearest specialist.
View this
real life case study.