Medical/Clinical Negligence

At Atherton Godfrey we understand that when medical treatment goes wrong it can cause a lot of misery and worry for everyone involved. It is therefore essential that you receive expert, specialist legal advice as soon as you have any concerns about the standard of medical treatment.

Our team of specialist clinical negligence lawyers include members with a medical background and share a wealth of knowledge and experience. They are here to provide you with clear and specific advice at what can be an upsetting and worrying time.

Both the head of litigation department and the head of the clinical negligence team are members of the Law Society's Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme, limited to a small number of specialist indivdual solicitors.

The team share a wide variety of clinical negligence cases including:

• Accident and Emergency
• Birth Injury
• General Practicioner Care
• General Surgery
• Gynaecology
• Incorrect Diagnosis/Treatment
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Vascular Surgery

Atherton Godfrey can promptly advise you on whether you have a potential claim, how long you have to make a claim, how long the whole process is likely to take and how much compensation you may be entitled to receive. We can also answer any other questions you may have while guiding you carefully through the claims process and keeping you regularly advised on how your claim is progressing.

We aim to remove uncertainties and worries about costs. We are one of a limited number of law firms that are able to offer Legal Aid as an option for funding your claim and if you are not eligible for this option then we may be able to pursue your claim under a ‘no win no fee agreement’. This means that, if your claim is successful, in addition to being awarded compensation for your injuries and losses, your legal costs will also be paid by the other party’s solicitor or insurance company. If you are unsuccessful with a 'no win no fee agreement', we will not charge you for the work we have carried out. A further funding option might be insurance cover you already have for legal costs which we may be able to use. 

Why not call Atherton Godfrey now on Donaster 01302 320 621 or simply click here and leave your details to find out whether you are entitled to make a claim and to have your unanswered questions and queries explained.