Over the last few
years claims against the NHS has risen dramatically, more and more people are
beginning to feel failed by the NHS. I too feel like this sometimes but our
experiences haven’t been half as dramatic as what you hear on the news. In our
local area, there was news yesterday of yet another professional neglect within
the NHS.
Within the past 6
years, claims have risen by 80%, and 36% of people are worried doctors aren’t
listening to them. Within our local area, and I’m sure country wide, we are
hearing more about different things happening which we wouldn’t expect from our
NHS service.
However, professional
negligence doesn’t just happen within the medical sector, the other main areas
include financial advice, property professionals, solicitors and through wills
and inheritance. When using the service of professionals of any kind which
require specialist knowledge, they are under a duty of care to carry out work
to a good standard.
Unlike many other
forms of claims, professional negligence is a lot more complex so its advised
to use an expert team. Its essential to use a specialist in professional negligence
as you will need someone who understands and has experience for the best
possible case.
Luckily I’ve never
had to deal with a case of professional negligence, nor have I ever heard of
incidents other than against the NHS.
Do you have any experience of Professional Negligence?
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