Clinical Negligence – Where is the Money Going?

According to this recent BBC article, a figure of £83 billion is quoted in respect of the cost of outstanding compensation claims against the NHS. As any outstanding compensation will not necessarily be paid out in the next year and could stretch well into the future, it is misleading to quote this figure in the same breath as the annual NHS budget, however, it does provide for shocking reading none the less.

It is our opinion that the increasing amount paid to victims of clinical negligence is a reflection of the failing NHS rather than an increase in Claimant culture. According to the Health Foundation, this decade has seen a much lower funding growth for the NHS and this coupled with work force shortages and a growing and ageing population is stretching the service well beyond its capacity.

It is often not until a person’s earning capacity is affected that they realise why compensation is so vital. If you can no longer provide for your family or you can no longer pay your mortgage as a result of injuries suffered due to clinical negligence, who do you turn to? – Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors specialise in cases of medical and clinical negligence and can assist in securing compensation.

Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors specialise in obtaining compensation for clients who have sustained injury as a result of Medical and Clinical Negligence, including the investigation of potential delays in treatment and misdiagnosis. We have many years of experience dealing with claims for compensation against doctors, hospitals (both NHS and Private), dentists, general practitioners (GPs), pharmacists and opticians. We are experts at dealing with all types of claims for compensation arising from Medical and Clinical Negligence, including bile duct injuries, brain injury, child birth injury, cosmetic surgery, falls in hospitals, drug and medication errors, missed or delayed diagnosis of cancer and other serious illnesses, orthopaedic negligence including wrist and ankle fractures, pressure sores and deaths occurring in hospital due to both a lack of treatment and negligent treatment.