Accident and Emergency, A&E, negligence claims are for medical negligence in the accident and emergency department. A&E is responsible for 12% of medical negligence claims and approximately 6% of the amount paid out by the NHS for medical negligence claims.

Accident and Emergency negligence claims often involve a condition being missed resulting in a delay in diagnosis. That delay in diagnosis can result in one or more of the following outcomes.

  1. Pain suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA)
  2. A delayed and longer recovery
  3. A worse outcome

Accident and emergency negligence claims happen every day after negligence occurred in NHS hospitals. You claim compensation for the damage caused by the clinical negligence in the accident and emergency department and for any financial losses too.

A and E claims

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If you want to pursue damages for the negligence you have suffered, we have a simple 3 step process to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.

  • Take our online assessment & speak with our team

  • Our team of doctors will undertake a full medical review based on your medical records

  • We will send a legal letter and our solicitors will pursue your compensation on your behalf

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What is A&E negligence?

A&E negligence is when you receive medical care in Accident and Emergency below acceptable standards. Care that is so poor no other medical professional would provide such treatment.

You can experience A&E negligence at any emergency department at any time. What is certain is that the medical care you receive harms you and worsens your condition.

A&E negligence, like all forms of medical negligence, is avoidable. A medical professional doing their job properly would not cause you harm yet when medical negligence in accident and emergency occurs you suffer as result and are entitled to compensation.

Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will advise you on making your accident and emergency negligence claim.

What types of A&E negligence can I claim for?

Types of A&E negligence you can claim for range from misdiagnosing a serious illness to failing to refer you to a consultant or being given incorrect medications.

Each type of medical negligence at the A&E can seriously affect your health. Your condition goes undiagnosed, and you may get very ill before the correct treatment starts.

With emergency treatment you want the best medical professionals working at high standards to care for you or your loved ones.

Common medical negligence compensation claims outline some of the serious compensation cases that come out of the A&E department.

Misdiagnosis negligence claims

Misdiagnosis negligence claims are when a medical professional does not diagnose your illness or misdiagnoses it as another condition.

It happens all the time in A&E. A busy doctor takes a quick look at you, the patient, and diagnoses you as having indigestion.

In reality, you are having a heart attack. The misdiagnosis and any wrong treatment will put your life in danger and will have long-term effects on your health.

Misdiagnosis of your condition should not happen. You will get a lot worse, and you can seek compensation in an accident and emergency negligence claim.

Failing to order tests negligence claims

Failing to order tests negligence claims are when the further tests needed to diagnose your condition are not ordered by the A&E staff.

Instead of getting the care needed for your illness or injury, you only receive a poor standard of medical care.

The staff on duty do not order blood tests or further investigations. The lack of a blood test can result in a missed infection or serious condition, you not being put on the correct medication and your illness only getting worse.

Failing to order tests can miss the signs of meningitis, early development of cancer, stroke, appendicitis and even broken bones when you do not the appropriate investigations such as blood tests, X-Rays and CT scans.

Further tests are the only way to rule out or discover an underlying condition or a fracture. Your health will suffer, and you will be due compensation for the poor standard of care.

Incorrect medication negligence claims

Incorrect medication negligence claims are when the A&E staff give you the wrong medication or the wrong dose of medication. You need that medicine, and for them to give you the wrong medication may cause further injury.

Receiving the incorrect medication means your condition is not being treated correctly. It could also cause you to have an allergic reaction with severe consequences.

Incorrect medication negligence claims include getting the wrong dose of an ordered medication. Too low a dose of an antibiotic will not bring infection under control. Taking too high a dose of a medication can put the body in shock and your life in danger.

Medication is crucial in fighting infection, and serious illness in the A&E department. Incorrect medication negligence makes a bad situation worse.

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Delayed diagnosis negligence claims

Delayed diagnosis negligence claims are for delays in your diagnosis when in the A&E department. It may be a busy place, but you still deserve an acceptable standard of medical treatment.

The doctors or nurses leave you on a trolley. Instead of examining and diagnosing you within the recommended times, you are left to get worse. Tests are not ordered, and necessary treatments, interventions and medications are not given.

Conditions such as a stroke or infection require immediate diagnosis and prompt intervention.

Delayed diagnosis will only make your stroke, heart emergency or infection worse.

Not referring to a consultant negligence claims

Not referring to a consultant negligence claims is when the doctor on duty does not refer you for further diagnosis by a consultant either by admitting you are asking your GP to make such a referral.

The doctor examines you and, instead of referring you to a consultant for further examination, sends you home. You do not get the treatment you need and may end up back in A&E but with symptoms a lot worse.

The medical staff on duty may forget to ask your GP to refer you to a consultant, or instructions are not followed properly. Either way, it is A&E negligence, and you can file a compensation claim for the poor treatment.

Misreading the result of tests negligence claims

Misreading the result of tests negligence claims is when the doctor looks at an X-Ray or scan and misses the signs of something being wrong.

A doctor in a hurry misses the broken bone in your foot or hand and sends you home. The consultant on their way to see someone else does not spot the irregularity in an ECG or that your blood levels are amiss.

You go home with a broken foot or suffering the effects of a heart attack. The doctors on duty have misread your test results and are guilty of A&E negligence and you could have an accident and emergency claim for compensation.

Not getting consent negligence claims

Not getting consent negligence claims is failing to ask the patient or family members for consent before carrying out a procedure.

There could be danger in a medical procedure which should be outlined to the patient, and consent sought before carrying it out in the hospital.

Not getting informed consent from the patient or their family can carry serious ethical problems.

If a medical procedure goes wrong, with the patient not being made aware of the risks, the medical professionals are in serious trouble.

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Can I claim compensation for A&E negligence?

Yes, you can claim compensation for A&E negligence. You are the one who suffered the negligent treatment, and you can make an accident and emergency claim for compensation for what happened.

Poor standards and unacceptable medical care should not happen, and it is due to clinical negligence by a medical professional

You claim compensation for any damages arising from the medical negligence.

There are two types of compensation damages due when suing for A&E negligence: General damages and Special damages.

General damages

General damages are when you sue for the pain, suffering and the loss of amenity, PSLA, you have experienced due to negligence.

  • Pain is that above what is normally expected for your procedure
  • Suffering is the inconvenience and changes to your life that cause you discomfort
  • Loss of amenity, PSLA, is any difficulty you have in doing everyday tasks, such as walking, sitting and sleeping

Special damages

Special damages include loss of earnings, future care costs, and out-of-pocket expenses.

  • Loss of earnings includes compensation for time off work and any reduction of your income in the future.
  • Future care costs are for any care you will need as a result of the medical negligence
  • Out-of-pocket expenses cover medical appointments, travel, accommodation and meals

Be sure to keep payslips, receipts and proof of any losses you experience as a result of the medical negligence.

When you suffer A&E negligence, you sue for compensation. You deserve the compensation to cover all medical costs and any long-term care needs.

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Can I make an A&E negligence claim against the NHS?

Yes, you can make an A&E negligence claim against the NHS. Suing the NHS for negligence is not unusual. People sue the NHS for compensation for medical negligence and receive the money they deserve for the negligent treatment.

Each year there are between 8,000 and 10,000 successful medical negligence claims against the NHS.

Negligence claims include minor injuries such as short delay in a missed fracture to serious life-threatening negligence, which leaves you with long-term care needs.

Suing the NHS for medical negligence can make some people feel uncomfortable. We trust in and use the NHS daily and do not expect negligence.

It happens, though, and the NHS has a dedicated team to handle medical negligence compensation claims, called NHS resolution.

NHS Resolution has a responsibility to treat patients who seek compensation fairly. Patients pay for the NHS through their taxes, and they deserve respect and the best medical treatment.

How to Sue the NHS

If you have been a victim of NHS negligence? If you have, you may sue the NHS for damages.

How much can I claim for A&E negligence?

You can claim for A&E negligence amounts from the low £1000s to over £1 million in damages.

Every A&E negligence case is unique, and the circumstances differ from claim to claim. The amounts of General damages and Special damages for each patient decide the payout, and every case is different.

You will only get an accurate answer on how much a claim is worth from a dedicated medical negligence solicitor.

Only by reading your notes and listening to your case story can a solicitor tell how much you should expect in an A&E negligence claim.

A medical negligence solicitor, like ones from the Medical Negligence Team, will fight your claim for compensation for you.

They will know the steps to take and the damages you should seek for the compensation claim.

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Our Process

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Medical Evaluation

Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. Typically the next step is to obtain your medical records for us to review.

Legal Letter

Once all your medical records have been received they will be reviewed by a medically & legally qualified member of our team. If there is evidence of negligence we will send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your compensation claim.

Contact The Medical Negligence Team

Contact the Medical Negligence Team today to discuss your A&E negligence claim for compensation. We have both the legal and medical experts to guide you along the steps to a successful medical negligence claim for compensation.

At the Medical Negligence Team, we fight every compensation claim on a No Win No Fee basis. You will not be out of pocket for an unsuccessful claim.

We have a very high success rate and a reputation for a speedy and successful resolution to all medical negligence cases.

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