Negligence is the legal term for an action or omission that harms someone. In the UK, negligence can occur in both private and public sectors. For example, if a doctor fails to follow their duty of care and causes an injury or illness to you or your child, then this would be considered negligent conduct on their part. When this happens there are several different ways that you can seek compensation for your suffering caused by this type of negligence:
Overview of Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence is a term used to describe when a patient suffers harm or injury due to the actions of the healthcare provider. The most common form of hospital negligence is called medical error, which means that your child was harmed because their doctors made an error in their diagnosis or treatment plan.
If you believe your child has been affected by this type of negligent behavior, it’s important for you as a parent and guardian to understand how this process works so that you can help ensure justice for yourself and your child.
What Is Hospital Negligence?
Hospital negligence is a breach of duty by a hospital. This can include medical, surgical, or nursing negligence. The duty of care is to provide reasonable care and skill that does not harm your health or safety. If you are injured as a result of a negligent act by the staff at your hospital then you may have legal options available to you in order to recover compensation for any financial losses that have been incurred as well as any additional expenses related to treatment or rehabilitation (Food to eat when you have typhoid fever).
The NHS Litigation Authority’s (NHSLA) Role in Paying Compensation Claims
The NHSLA is a government organisation responsible for settling claims for compensation for NHS negligence. It also handles children’s care negligence claims and can pay out compensation up to £50,000.
The NHSLA has a duty of confidentiality to claimants, which means that you will not be contacted by anyone else except the legal team from the charity or insurer on your behalf. They will review all relevant documents before deciding whether or not there is enough evidence to go ahead with making an application for compensation against any organisation involved in caring for you during the time when they were negligent (or if they simply failed).
What Does the NHSLA Do?
The NHSLA is an independent body that handles claims of negligence against the NHS. They handle claims from patients who were harmed by NHS treatment or services, such as surgery or diagnostic tests.
The NHSLA is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). It’s not part of the National Health Service (NHS), so you don’t have to pay anything if you make a claim against them!
How Do You Know If Your Child Has Been Affected by Hospital Negligence?
You may be able to identify if your child has been affected by hospital negligence. This is because there are certain tests and procedures that are used in hospitals, such as scans and X-rays, which can sometimes cause serious injury or death. In addition to this, there are also other symptoms that you should look out for when it comes to identifying if your rights were breached by the NHSLA and their lack of care towards patients’ wellbeing.
When considering whether or not your child requires compensation after going through such an incident at a hospital, one of the main things you will need to consider is whether or not any harm was caused during the procedure itself (for example: did they receive an infection from something being done incorrectly). If so then this could mean that some form of compensation would be required from both parties involved – namely yourself as well as whoever performed these actions on behalf of their employer/employee(s).
Compensation for Your Child’s Care Negligence Claim
If you’ve been affected by the NHSLA and think your child has been affected by hospital negligence, then you should contact our team. We can provide advice on how to proceed with a claim, whether it’s regarding your own care or that of a loved one.
If you need assistance with any aspect of the process, including advice on making a compensation claim against your local health trust (NHS) trust or other organisations involved in providing medical treatment for children (such as hospitals), please get in touch using our online form today!
What Happens If My Child’s Rights Were Breached?
If your child’s rights were breached, you can make a claim for compensation. You may be able to claim compensation for the harm caused to your child and other injuries or illnesses that have occurred as a result of them being treated negligently.
If you are suffering from stress and anxiety, this may also entitle you to make an unfair dismissal claim against your employer.
Rights of Children who were harmed due to negligence in the UK
Your child’s right to be protected from harm is one of the most important rights you should know about. This includes your child’s right to be protected from negligence, abuse and neglect.
You also have a right to compensation if your child has been injured or disabled as a result of something that happened at hospital or in an NHS-run care home.
Conclusion
If your child has been harmed by gp negligence, it is important to seek compensation. The NHSLA has a role to play in this process, but only if the negligence that caused the harm was recognized. If your child has been affected by NHSLA’s decision not to pay an award you’ve requested then you should consult with a specialist solicitor who can advise on your legal options.
