Medical Negligence

The fact that you’re here, on this website, probably means you had the unfortunate experience of being let down by a medical professional. Mistakes, poor-quality treatment and incompetence are hard to bear – especially when your doctors and health care professionals are to blame.

Attwaters Solicitors will offer you a free initial assessment of your claim, with a qualified medico-legal adviser. Our friendly lawyers know that you need someone who listens, understands and is sympathetic to your needs. We build your claim around you, making sure you get the best result for you and your family, so you can rebuild your lives and recover from this terrible experience.

Types of medical negligence claims we handle

Our Medical Negligence team can assist with a wide range of claims where healthcare standards have fallen below what patients should reasonably expect, including but not limited to:

• Surgical and treatment errors
• Brain injury and neurology claims
• Child health and injury
• Dental negligence
• GP and misdiagnosis claims
• Medication and prescribing mistakes
• Psychiatric and mental health care failings
• Fatality or inquest-related claims

Whatever the circumstances, we’ll help you understand whether you have grounds for a claim and what steps to take next.

No two cases are the same. You may want an apology, an explanation of what went wrong or a sum to compensate and help you deal with the consequences. We have many years of experience in this area and an in-depth understanding of the key legal principles that apply to your case. We handle claims ranging from minor injuries to seven-figure settlements.

Hospital care claims

If you or a loved one suffered harm due to poor care in a hospital, you may have a medical negligence claim. This can include surgical mistakes, delayed diagnoses, medication errors, or failures to monitor patients properly. Even if you’re unsure whether standards were breached, our solicitors can review your case and explain your options. We handle hospital claims with experience, sensitivity, and a focus on achieving the best outcome for you.

Recent successful cases have included:

• A lump sum and periodical payment settlement for a young woman who suffered brain damage whilst an in-patient at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. The compensation totalled approximately £4.6 million.
• An award of £9 million for a bright and intelligent boy trapped in a severely disabled body as a result of negligent obstetric care during his mother’s labour and delivery.
• A settlement of £0.5 million for a man with a below the knee amputation.

How we help you

As specialists in medical and clinical negligence claims, we keep up to date with the law and recent developments in medical treatment. So, you can be sure you’re in safe hands. Our national reputation for claims against hospitals, GPs and other health care professionals demonstrates our commitment to getting you the maximum compensation possible.

If you think you have a medical negligence claim, contact us for a free consultation on enquiries@attwaters.co.uk, or 0330 221 8855.

You can trust us to work for you. But don’t take our word for it – take a look at our many successful claims.

Attwaters Medical Negligence solicitors are here for you.

Official Rankings

Ranked as Tier 3 in the Legal 500 2025