Accident and Emergency departments are increasingly dealing with higher volumes of patients and as a result mistakes are often made. Accident and Emergency departments Departments are areas where medical errors are common and often overlooked.

Our specialist solicitors can deal with all types of medical negligence claims against A&E staff these include the following:

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• A Lack or Poor Examination

• Failure to X Ray or correctly read an X Ray properly (Orthopaedic Injuries)

• Improperly discharging a patient from A&E

 

 Medical Negligence Compensation

The standard of care which A&E staff are judged in a claim for compensation is whether the care fell below that of a reasonably competent practitioner. If the care given was unusual but was still an accepted practice, it may be difficult to progress a claim.

Accident and Emergency departments are very busy places and it is important that the staff are competent and have adequate risk assessment measures in place.  A&E departments must also ensure that staff are properly trained to deal with common emergencies and that adequate medical care is given.

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