Our expertise in urology negligence claims
Our clinical negligence lawyers help clients all over England and Wales with all types of compensation claims related to urology negligence.
We are able to secure substantial compensation for our clients in relation to issues such as:
- Urological surgery errors
- Failed vasectomies
- Misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of urological conditions such as bladder cancer and testicular cancer
- Post-surgical infections
- Negligent treatment of kidney stones
- Negligent treatment of testicular torsion
To find out more about our specific expertise relevant to your situation, please get in touch.
How we handle urology compensation claims
When dealing with the consequences of urology negligence, the last thing you want to face is the additional stress of going to court. Fortunately, our team is likely to be able to resolve urology negligence claims out of court, using our strong expertise in alternative dispute resolution.
This means that the overwhelming majority of urology compensation claims can be dealt with faster and at lower cost using negotiation and other non-confrontational methods. As well as saving you time, money and stress, this also allows you to keep more control over the progress of the case, rather than leaving matters in the hands of a judge.
However, for those cases where court proceedings are required, please be assured that our team has the experience and skills needed to effectively represent all the way. We have strong links with specialist barristers and other professionals, so whatever course your claim takes, we can call on the expertise you need to secure the best available outcome.
We are accredited by the Law Society for Personal Injury Law reflecting our expertise in this area.
Our team has also been recognised by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, the two leading client guides to the legal profession, for our skill in handling clinical negligence claims.
Our no win no fee urology compensation claims service
We know that many people have concerns about the cost of pursuing a compensation claim. However, we support the majority of our clients on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, so there is no upfront cost to start a urology negligence claim with IBB.
With a no win, no fee urology claim (more properly known as a ‘conditional fee agreement’), you only contribute towards your legal costs if we win compensation for you. This means there is no financial risk to you in making a claim.
We will offer a clear estimate of our fees and any other costs involved at the outset, with the final fees based on a percentage of only part of any compensation won. That way you always get to keep the majority of any settlement achieved.
What counts as urology negligence?
For treatment to be considered negligent, you need to be able to show that:
- The errors made in your treatment caused the care you received to fall below medically acceptable standards i.e. other clinical professionals in the same circumstances would not have made the same errors.
- The substandard treatment you received resulted in a worse outcome for your health than could have been achieved with competent treatment.
How can you prove urology negligence?
The standard of proof needed to establish urology negligence took place is high and various types of evidence will usually be needed for your case.
Types of evidence we will typically rely on include:
- Medical records
- Witness testimony
- Evidence from independent urology experts
Your claim will only be as strong as the evidence used to support it and the way this is presented, so we strongly recommend using solicitors with specific experience in urology claims, such as ours, to give you the best chance of securing a fair outcome.
How much compensation can you claim for urology negligence?
You can normally claim two different types of damages for urology negligence:
Financial Losses and Expenses – For specific financial losses. This includes things such as paying for private treatment and care, as well as lost income due to having to take time off work and not able to return to work, or not able to command the same level of income enjoyed before the accident.
General Compensation – For non-financial losses, such as pain, suffering and lifestyle changes.
The exact value of your claim will depend on the circumstances, including how severe the injuries are and how much they are affecting your life.
Our solicitors will give you an estimate of your claim’s likely value at the outset, so you have a clear idea of how much you may be entitled to.
Time limits for urology negligence claims
The standard time limit for any type of medical negligence claim is 3 years from the time the negligence occurred, or when you became aware of it.
However, there are certain situations where the time limit may be longer, especially where you are making a claim on behalf of someone else.
If you need to bring a urology compensation claim for someone who is under 18, you will have until their 18th birthday to do so. If this is not done, the claimant will have 3 years to bring their own claim after they turn 18, giving a final deadline of their 21st birthday.
If you need to make a claim for someone who has died as a result of urology negligence, you will normally have 3 years from the date of death to do so.
There is normally no time limit to bring a claim for someone who suffered urology negligence if they lack the mental capacity to bring a claim by themselves.
Get in touch with our expert urology claims solicitors today
To arrange your free consultation on starting a urology negligence compensation claim, please call us on 0333 323 1640, email us at enquiries@ibbclaims.co.uk or use the contact form on the right to request a call back.
