Negligence is defined as conduct that falls below the standard of behaviour that has been established by law in order to protect others against the unreasonable risk of harm. Anything below this standard is seen as acting negligently.
A failure to conform to a required standard of conduct or behaviour will form the basis of any claim for medical negligence (also known as clinical negligence), alongside proof that someone was harmed as a result and that negligence was the direct cause of harm.

Yes there is - three years from the date of your negligent surgery, or from when you discovered that you were the victim of negligence.

However, if the victim of negligence was under 18 when it occurred, the three year time limit will start from their 18th birthday. If the victim is suffering from mental health issues then the three year limit will commence from their recovery.

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We can help you claim compensation for a wide range of negligent cosmetic surgery and dental treatments.

Visit this page and use the filter to select the area of the body that has been affected to find out how we can help you.

When you decide to make a medical negligence claim for a cosmetic surgery procedure that went wrong, you may be worried about the stress of the process. Our team has years of experience in working with those who are struggling with negligent procedures - you can be assured that we will work closely with you to make the process as smooth as possible and ensure that you understand what is happening at each step.

If you require corrective surgery, medical help or mental health support, we can work to find a solution for you while your case is ongoing. When you make a successful medical negligence claim, you will gain funding that will help you to cover any costs that this process incurs. An additional benefit of working with us and our no win, no fee service is that, if your claim is not successful, you will not need to pay us anything.

For more information on what you can expect when making a cosmetic surgery negligence claim with us, read our guide here.

When you contact us, we will hold a short consultation to understand your situation and explain to you how we may be able to help. If you then choose to make a claim with us, we will work closely with you to gather evidence relating to your poor treatment. This may include:

• Medical reports
• Witness statements
• Financial reports
• Photographs

Using these, we will form an argument to show that you were treated with negligence and why you deserve compensation. It is most likely that the other party will accept the charges based on the evidence we collect. However, if they dispute the claim, court proceedings will become necessary, and we will bring your argument forward, representing you.

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When you make a negligent cosmetic surgery claim, you take legal action against the surgeon who performed the surgery, failed to provide you with the necessary information, misled you or made a decision that directly led to your suffering. This can be a private or an NHS medical professional.

If you feel guilty about making a claim against your surgeon, you should not let this dissuade you from seeking compensation to help cover the support you require. Medical professionals are legally required to have insurance to cover any negligence claims made against them. You should not have to suffer because of the mistakes of someone else - make sure to speak to one of our specialist cosmetic surgery solicitors as soon as you are able to.
 

A large percentage of negligence cases do not get as far as the court stage. Responsibility is usually admitted long before this, and the claim settled. Early settlements of cases are always preferred. If you do need to go to Court however, please rest assured that we support you on this every step of the way.

It is important that you are able to prove what has happened to you. This will usually take the form of opinion from independent experts who know a large amount about the area in which you are claiming. As their evidence will be vital to your case, it is essential that these experts are well-sourced. We will identify these experts for you and work with them to gather evidence for you.

For more cosmetic surgery negligence claims, you will have three years from the date of the surgery, or from when the negligence was discovered - you may have to evidence this by providing a medical report. However, cosmetic surgery cases involving overseas treatment may have different time limits applied. We will be able to advise you on this when you come to us with your issue.

While three years may seem like a long time, the claims process can be lengthy and some evidence may be easier to gather closer to your surgery than after your body has had more time to heal. For the best chance of making a successful claim, speak to our medical negligence team as soon as possible.
 

We will guide you through each and every stage of your negligence claim. No matter what you have been through, getting your life back on track is our one priority, and we will offer you the best service we can possibly provide.

We will strive to resolve your case as soon as we can. You will be assigned your own legal expert who will be on hand to speak with you throughout the claims process about anything you would like to know.

As the first legal practice established in England and Wales solely dedicated to supporting victims of cosmetic surgery negligence, we know what it takes to bring a successful claim. As a result, we have a 95% success rate in all cases we have pursued after obtaining medical evidence and have recovered more than £10 million for our clients to date.

This experience, coupled with our sensitive and respectful way of working, means our clients benefit from a comprehensive, stress-free service that places their best interests at the centre of everything that happens.

The amount of compensation you will receive depends on lots of different factors, including the earnings you have lost and the expenses you have incurred as a result, and the cost of any corrective procedures that you have had to go through. The severity of the harm and distress caused to you will also play a part in the level of compensation you receive.

We operate on a no win, no fee basis. This means that any fees we take will be taken from your final compensation payment. If you do not win your claim, you will not have to pay our fees.

If your case is successful, certain legal costs will be deducted from your compensation subject to a maximum cap.
 

All of our claims services are no win, no fee, meaning you will not be required to pay your legal fees to us if your claim is unsuccessful.

When you choose to make a cosmetic surgery negligence claim with us, you can be confident there is minimal financial risk. All of our claims are no win, no fee, which means you will only be expected to pay your legal fees to us if we are successful in securing compensation for you.

When you contact us, we will hold an initial consultation over the phone to understand your situation and explain how we may be able to help you. If we think it is necessary, we will invite you to have a consultation with us in person to better gauge your issue. These will both be free of charge, and you can easily walk away with no strings attached if you choose not to make a claim with us.

We have a team of specialists who will be happy to help you should you wish to get your claim started, or simply wish to know more. Get in touch by calling 0808 189 7705. You can also request a callback from the team on the contact us page.