Medical Negligence Solicitors in Cardiff

Welcome to Novum Law, Cardiff. We know how upsetting it can be if you or a loved one has put your trust in medical professionals and your treatment and care has fallen short of expected standards.

If you have received negligent medical care, you may be left with a severe injury or you may find your condition or illness has got worse. Sometimes the results can be life-threatening, even fatal.

Our expert medical negligence solicitors in Cardiff can help you get answers and the justice and compensation you deserve. We can help prevent the same mistakes from happening to other people.

As specialists in medical negligence compensation claims, we understand the devastating impact it can have on you and your family. You may need to take time off work, you may now be unable to hold down a job, leading to financial pressures, and worries about what the future holds.

Our specialist medical negligence team in Cardiff has helped many people like you who have suffered due to medical malpractice. We can help you and your family claim maximum compensation, so you get the quality treatment, rehabilitation, support, and peace of mind you deserve.

We can help you or your loved ones with a No Win No Fee compensation claim involving:

• Accidents and Emergency Negligence
• Birth Injury
• Birth Injury to Mothers
• Cerebral Palsy Compensation
• Cosmetic Surgery Negligence
• Community Care Negligence
• Covid-19 and Medical Negligence
• Defective Medical Products and Prescriptions
• Delayed Diagnosis
• Delayed Treatment
• Diagnosis Delays and Cancelled Diagnostics Due to COVID-19
• Delays to Medical Treatment Due to COVID-19
• Erbs Palsy
• Fatal Medical Negligence
• GP Negligence
• Gynaecological Negligence
• Hospital Negligence
• Hospital Infection
• Inquest After Fatal Medical Negligence
• Late Cancer Diagnosis
• Late Cancer Treatment
• Misdiagnosis
• Pregnancy Negligence
• Prescription Error
• Sepsis
• Stroke Misdiagnosis
• Surgical Negligence

If you have tragically lost a loved one due to medical negligence, we can also help with the inquest into their death. Our inquest lawyers will support you throughout the process, giving you clear, compassionate and expert advice from the outset.

Book a FREE consultation with our medical negligence lawyers in Cardiff

Contact our Cardiff team today to arrange a free, no-obligation chat. Call us on 02920 972 070, email info@novumlaw.com or complete our short enquiry form to request a callback.

Why choose Novum Law’s Cardiff team?

We take pride in building close relationships with our clients, providing a friendly face as well as expert legal advice and support.

Our medical negligence solicitors in Cardiff understand what you are going through and will always provide a caring and supportive service throughout your claim and beyond.

We will always carefully listen to you and make every effort to keep the compensation process as simple, stress-free, and straightforward as possible. We will not confuse things with legal jargon and never leave you in the dark. Instead, we will carefully guide you through the medical negligence compensation process from start to finish.

What our Cardiff clients say about us:

“Thank you for all your hard work, patience and perseverance regarding my case, two long years. All good wishes to you and your team.”

“Rebecca kept me informed constantly, at each stage of the way so I was never in any doubt about where we were with the claim. COVID didn’t make any difference and throughout the lockdowns Rebecca still made contact even if it was just to inform me that procedures were delayed at different times. Rebecca’s manner was always professional and polite. I am extremely happy with the service Novum Law provided and would like to say a heartfelt thank you for your help and hard work.”

How can medical negligence compensation help?

We understand that it can be daunting to consider making a medical negligence claim, but our expert Cardiff solicitors will be with you every step of the way.

Your medical negligence compensation may help with:

• Cost of private medical treatment
• Rehabilitation and specialist therapy expenses
• Counselling support
• Any necessary home and vehicle adaptations
• Specialist equipment
• Costs of care and household assistance or loss of earnings (including future loss of earnings) and pension for any time you or your partner has had to take off work
• Travel expenses for hospital appointments
• Your pain and suffering
• ‘Loss of amenity’ (not being able to do everyday things you used to)

How do I make a medical negligence compensation claim?

Book a free initial chat with our expert medical negligence solicitors in Cardiff

We offer a free initial chat with one of our expert lawyers to start the claims process. Your free consultation will allow you to talk about what happened to you and the impact your injury has had on your life.

We will then advise if you will be able to make a successful medical negligence claim and the level of compensation we may secure. We will also explain the claims process in more detail and how it works, and the next steps.

Is there a time limit for making a medical negligence compensation claim?

Yes. The general rule is that you have three years from the date of your injury or the date you realised you had suffered an injury because of a possible medical error or negligence.

However, there are exceptions to this rule that may apply:

• If you are claiming on behalf of a child, you can claim at any time until the child is 18. When your child reaches 18, they can bring a claim, but the 3-year time limit will then apply, and they will have until they are 21.
• There is no time limit for claiming on behalf of someone who does not have the mental capacity to make important decisions, e.g., if they have a serious brain injury or learning difficulties.
• Different time limits may also apply for injuries or illnesses sustained outside the UK.

If you need to claim on behalf of the estate or dependants of someone who has tragically died due to medical negligence, you will normally have three years from their date of death.

Time can be a critical factor in medical negligence compensation claims, so it’s important to contact our specialist team as soon as possible for expert legal advice.

Will I have to go to court for my medical negligence claim?

Our medical negligence solicitors in Cardiff settle most cases through negotiation with the other side (the defendant) and their legal team, and you will not have to go to court. Taking this approach allows us to secure compensation much faster, and it is less stressful for you.

Occasionally, cases do go to court if the defendant or their insurer does not accept liability for your injury or illness or does not agree with the compensation value. If your case must go to court, our expert solicitors will support you throughout the process and make sure you are fully informed. It is worth noting that we often issue court proceedings as part of the claim, but this does not necessarily mean you will have to attend a court hearing.

I’m unhappy with my solicitor, can I transfer my medical negligence claim to Novum Law?

Our team often hears from people who have started a claim with another firm and are unhappy with the results. This may be because the claims process is taking too long, they are dissatisfied with the service provided, or they are not happy with the amount of compensation secured.

Our medical negligence lawyers in Cardiff are always happy to provide an independent second opinion, and we have successfully taken over medical negligence claims from other firms. Our expert team can often get higher settlements and secure compensation faster.

If you have a question not listed above, please visit our FAQs page. Alternatively, please get in touch, and we will be happy to answer your query.

Book your free initial consultation with our medical negligence solicitors in Cardiff

If you believe that you or a loved one may be entitled to compensation, our medical negligence solicitors in Cardiff are here to lend their support and expertise.

We also have offices in Bristol, the Isle of Wight, Plymouth, Salisbury, Southampton and Swindon, which allows us to offer a convenient local service to clients further afield.

To begin your claim, contact us on 02920 972 070, email us at info@novumlaw.com or complete our online enquiry form for a free, no-obligation chat.