Clinical Negligence

Compassionate, Specialist Legal Support When Medical Care Goes Wrong

 

Expert Clinical Negligence Solicitors Supporting Serious Injury and Medical Negligence Claims

At Seddons GSC our Clinical Negligence team understands the profound human impact of these events. With over 30 years’ experience acting for Claimants in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, we provide clear, strategic legal advice combined with practical and compassionate support.

Our aim is simple: to secure the best possible outcome for every client while guiding you confidently through what can be a complex and emotionally challenging process.

Services Include:

We advise on claims relating to occupational noise exposure and failure to provide adequate protection, resulting in hearing damage and long-term impact.

We act in claims involving chemical burns and other serious injury cases where negligence has caused lasting physical and psychological harm.

Our team handles serious injury claims resulting in long-term disability, loss of independence or reduced life expectancy, ensuring appropriate compensation for future care and support needs.

We advise on claims involving injuries following elective eye surgery, failed cosmetic procedures and other private medical treatments that have caused avoidable harm.

We act in claims involving surgical mistakes, negligent post-operative care and avoidable complications arising during hospital treatment.

We advise on claims involving delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, including cases where failure to investigate symptoms or refer appropriately has led to serious or life-
limiting consequences.

Meet the Clinical Negligence Team

Our Clinical Negligence department is led by experienced practitioners who combine technical legal skill with genuine empathy. With decades of combined experience, our team is dedicated to supporting clients through difficult and often life-changing circumstances with clarity, sensitivity and strength.

Why Choose Seddons GSC for Clinical Negligence?

We focus on delivering strong, results-driven representation while ensuring clients feel supported and informed at every stage.

News And Insights

Read the latest updates and expert commentary from our Clinical Negligence team on patient rights, medical negligence claims and developments in healthcare law.

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What Our Clients Say

Read what our clients have to say about their experience with us.

FAQs

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What is clinical negligence?
Clinical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional or medical provider fails to meet the required standard of care, resulting in injury, harm or worsening medical outcomes.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the negligence or from when you became aware of it. Different rules may apply for children and individuals lacking capacity.
What compensation can I claim?
Compensation may cover pain and suffering, loss of earnings, future care costs, rehabilitation, medical expenses and other financial losses caused by negligence.
Will my claim go to court?
Many clinical negligence claims are resolved through negotiation and settlement. Court proceedings are only pursued where necessary to secure fair compensation.
How is a claim funded?
We offer Conditional Fee Agreements, Damages Based Agreements and can arrange After the Event insurance to help protect clients from legal costs.
Who will handle my case?
Your case will be handled by an experienced member of our Clinical Negligence team under the leadership of Leon Golstein and Jenny Ha

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