Contents
Medical Accidents
Medical Accidents
- 01. Introduction
- 02. What is a medical accident?
- 03. What should I do if I have been a victim of a medical accident?
- 04. How do I find out more about what happened to me?
- 05. When can I claim compensation?
- 06. How do I claim compensation?
- 07. How do I decide whether I should take legal action?
- 08. What if I can't afford to pay for a solicitor?
- 09. What do I have to prove to claim compensation?
- 10. What can I claim compensation for?
- 11. What can I do if my treatment was private?
- 12. What should I do if a relative has died as a result of a medical accident?
- 13. What if my injury was caused by faulty medical equipment?
- 14. What if I want to make sure that the same mistake is not made again?
- 15. Further Help
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Medical Accidents
01. Introduction
If you have had medical treatment which went wrong or didn't work properly, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries. This leaflet explains what you can do if you've suffered from a medical accident.
