Earning less, paying more: the high price of illness and injury

Recovering from a serious injury or living with a chronic health condition can be expensive. Travelling to appointments, paying for in-home support, attending therapy sessions, following a specialist diet: these are just some of the additional costs that can come with being ill.

On top of these financial outlays, there’s also a potential loss of earnings if the patient or a partner needs to take time off work. The number of people taking sick leave in the UK hit an all-time high in 2023. Although some organisations offer sick pay above the statutory entitlement, this will often have a time limit and be lower than an individual’s normal salary.

Recoup costs with medical negligence claim

If your illness or injury has been exacerbated by an inaccurate diagnosis or delayed treatment, then pursuing a medical negligence claim could be a way to recoup some of these additional living costs – as well as compensation for the negative impact on your health and career.     

Preparing and progressing a medical negligence claim can be very complicated, so it’s important to seek expert legal advice. It can take several months or even a couple of years to conclude a case, during which time the claimant could be paying higher bills while earning less. This can cause added anxiety and hardship. 

Interim payments help cover additional living costs

The Medical Negligence team at Attwaters Solicitors understands the financial and emotional stresses that can accompany serious health issues.  

To help limit additional costs for our clients, we offer ‘no win, no fee’ engagement terms for some medical negligence cases. If appropriate, our experienced solicitors can also try to secure interim payments to help cover additional living expenses while a case is ongoing.

Ready to learn more about how Attwaters Solicitors can help with your medical negligence claim? Just get in touch for more information.