"I'm a victim of medical negligence.
Will the same happen to somone else?"
"My daughter suffered brain damage at birth.
What will her future look like?"
"They told me it was a surgical mistake.
How will I get the care I need?"
"Amputation changed my life.
Will I ever get back to work?"
"Untreated diabetes left me blind.
How will I get my life back?"
"My spinal surgery came too late.
Will I ever walk again?"
"I'm a victim of medical negligence.
Will the same happen to somone else?"
"My daughter suffered brain damage at birth.
What will her future look like?"
"They told me it was a surgical mistake.
How will I get the care I need?"
"Amputation changed my life.
Will I ever get back to work?"
"Untreated diabetes left me blind.
How will I get my life back?"
"My spinal surgery came too late.
Will I ever walk again?"
Medical injuries are life changing
Victims of medical negligence and their families face uncertainty in all walks of life. They question:
- “What will happen to my health?”
- “Will I ever get back to work?”
- “How will I provide for my family?”
- “How will I afford the care and treatment I need?”
- “Could this be happening to others?”
- “How do I make my voice heard?”
Making your voice heard
As Medical Injury Specialists, we listen, investigate and provide compassionate expert advice from start to settlement.
When things don’t go right with your medical treatment, we get you the answers you deserve and the compensation you need to get your life back on track.
“I applaud patients and their families who come forward. When victims don’t make their voices heard, the NHS is not given the opportunity to learn from its mistakes”
Lorraine Taylor – Partner & Medical Injury Specialist
Our Simple Claims Process
1. Contact us today
Start your free claim enquiry to find out if we can help you.
2. Case accepted
Once your case is accepted, we start our investigation by requesting your relevant medical records.
3. In-house doctor
Your case is then reviewed by our in-house doctor.
4. Medical Evidence
If further evidence is needed, we consult an independent medical expert.
5. Making your voice heard
We fight your case.
Our Simple Claims Process
1. Contact us today
Start your free claim enquiry to find our if we can help you.
2. Case Accepted
Once your case is accepted, we start our investigation by requesting your relevant medical records.
3. In-house doctor
Your case is then reviewed by our in-house doctor.
4. Medical Evidence
If further evidence is needed, we consult an independent medical expert.
5. Making your voice heard
We fight your case.
Our Simple Claims Process
1. Contact us today
Start your free claim enquiry to find our if we can help you.
2. Case Accepted
Once your case is accepted, we start our investigation by requesting your relevant medical records.
3. In-house doctor
Your case is then reviewed by our in-house doctor.
4. Medical Evidence
If further evidence is needed, we consult an independent medical expert.
5. Making your voice heard
We fight your case.
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No win, no fee*
We offer no win, no fee funding to victims of medical negligence, to give you the peace of mind you need to investigate your claim.
With this agreement, if your case is unsuccessful you are not charged for your legal fees.
*Your funding eligibility will be assessed at your initial appointment and is subject to terms and conditions.
People we've helped
£550,000 Settlement for Cauda Equina Syndrome Delay Injuries
£550,000 settlement for a client who suffered extensive injuries due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a rare spinal condition. Our client suffered severe, profound and disabling injuries as a direct consequence of the delay in diagnosis and treatment of her cauda equina syndrome (CES). The hospital
£225,000 settlement for client who suffered extensive injuries due to delay in diagnosis and treatment of rare spinal condition
£225,000 settlement for client who suffered extensive injuries due to delay in diagnosis and treatment of rare spinal condition. Our client sustained an injury to a number of his internal organs, impaired mobility and psychological injury due to the delay in diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome. Whilst
£200,000 settlement for client who was left almost blind due to mismanagement of her diabetes
£200,000 settlement for client who was left almost blind due to mismanagement of her diabetes. Due to the worsening nature of our client’s diabetic eye condition (diabetic retinopathy), she required medication to prevent further progression of the disease, which was gradually impairing her vision. Unfortunately, the Diana Princess of
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical negligence occurs when a medical practitioner or institutional health provider breaches their duty of care to you, and you are injured because of that breach.
Yes, but only if you are the child’s mother, father, or legal guardian.
Yes, it is possible to make a claim for medical negligence on behalf of someone who has died. Your entitlement to make a claim may arise from a Will left by the person who has died or your entitlement under the intestacy rules if there was no Will. There may also be situations where you are not entitled either by a Will or the intestacy rules but still have a right to bring a claim as a dependant, for example if you were co-habiting with the deceased. It's important to seek professional legal advice in respect of your entitlement to pursue a claim on behalf of someone who has passed away and ensure all appropriate heads of loss are claimed.
It is at the discretion of you and your treating clinician. In the early stages, it may be the case that your treating clinician is not even aware of your potential claim. However, if the doctor–patient relationship has broken down then the treating clinician may consider they can no longer treat you professionally. Equally, if you have lost faith and trust in your treating doctor, you can request an alternative doctor provides your treatment.
At Bridge McFarland, our medical negligence specialists can conduct an independent investigation on your behalf. Our team will help you by
- obtaining relevant medical records
- consulting with independent medical experts
- assessing if your treatment has been below the standard that it should have been.
We can then advise you on the next steps to pursue a claim and advise you regarding an appropriate level of compensation. Find out about making a claim: How can you make a medical negligence claim?
A CFA is another phrase for a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement. This means that we will act for you on the basis that if your claim is unsuccessful, you pay nothing in fees. If your claim is successful, then you would be responsible for our fees, however, we seek to recover these from your opponent. If you win your case, we are also entitled to a success fee. This would be deducted from your damages; however, the amount we are entitled to is capped.
Preliminary investigations generally take about 18‑24 months, though timescales vary. We will keep you advised of changes throughout.
Yes. The standard limitation period is typically three years from the date of negligent treatment or your date of knowledge (i.e., when you became aware of an injury because of an act or omission in your medical treatment). Proceedings must be issued by that date, or the claim could be statute barred. If the case involves negligent medical treatment of a child, then the three-year period runs from their 18th birthday.
If you were not symptom‑free when your claim settled, or you settle your claim and later experience further complications that were not considered, then your solicitor may have acted negligently, and you may be entitled to professional negligence compensation. Please get in touch with our medical negligence specialists so we can help you determine whether you were given the appropriate advice at the time of settlement.
Possibly. If your injuries were clinically related and were not properly investigated or a settlement was reached without independent medical opinion, then the claim may have been undervalued and you should seek advice.
You may need to attend meetings with us, with medical experts instructed in your claim (for an examination) or for discussions with those experts, and a barrister. We’ll try to arrange these meetings at convenient locations, including home visits wherever possible.
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