This depends to some extent on the other side's view of your claim. If they know they were at fault and are prepared to admit this, then it is a matter for your solicitor to obtain the necessary clinical experts reports to assess the extent of the physical or emotional injury to you and then to negotiate a settlement. If this is not possible, then a Judge will be asked to assess the damages.

These types of cases, although fairly straight forward can still take between 6 to 12 months to settle.

In most cases a medical negligence claim is defended and has to go to trial in these cases a claim can take up to three years to settle.

Why does it take this long?

In order to prove medical negligence solicitors need to gather as much information and evidence as possible. This can take a long time. Your solicitor will also need to consult a team of medical experts and probably consult with a specialist medical negligence Barrister for his view on success in court.

Your Solicitor will also need to write to the NHS Trust concerned for their version of events this all takes time.

 

Breach of Duty of Care Accident and Emergency Claims Anaesthesia and ICU Claims Brain Injury Claims Cerebral Palsy Claims Cancer Care Claims Birth Injury Claims Dental Negligence Claims Eye Injury Claims Fatal Medical Negligence Claims How To Make a NHS Complaint	Bone Fractures Prescription Errors Faulty Hip Replacement Claims Surgical Negligence Claims Nursing & Care Home Claims C Diff Claims Cosmetic Surgery Claims Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims (CES) MRSA Claims GP Negligence Claims The NHS Constitution